862 North Kensington Street

Arlington, VA 22205

$1,425,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
3
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
3,549 Sq. Ft.
$402 / Sq. Ft.
3,549
Sq. Ft.
$402
per Sq. Ft.

Closed 1/31/22

Closed 1/31/22

Description

Truly turnkey and stunning, this one-of-a-kind home in desirable North Arlington leaves a buyer with nothing to improve! Updated throughout with no expense spared, this four bedroom, three full and one half bathroom expanded Cape Cod will welcome you in with its warm hardwood floors, gracious room sizes and bountiful natural light. In addition to high end appliances in the eat-in chef's kitchen, you'll find a sleek butler's pantry as well as a full-sized shelved walk-in pantry that lends itself well...Truly turnkey and stunning, this one-of-a-kind home in desirable North Arlington leaves a buyer with nothing to improve! Updated throughout with no expense spared, this four bedroom, three full and one half bathroom expanded Cape Cod will welcome you in with its warm hardwood floors, gracious room sizes and bountiful natural light. In addition to high end appliances in the eat-in chef's kitchen, you'll find a sleek butler's pantry as well as a full-sized shelved walk-in pantry that lends itself well to entertaining or stocking up for staying in. A main level powder room is located discreetly and a mudroom and storage area provide ample space for stowing daily necessities. The comfortable family room is warmed by its lovely gas fireplace, and an adjacent sunroom features a vaulted ceiling and it beams with natural light. From two rear rooms you may access the large screened porch which overlooks a lushly landscaped and elegantly hardscaped rear yard. Upstairs, the primary bedroom, its dual well-appointed walk-in closets and sleek ensuite bathroom will surely impress. The recently updated bathroom features a spacious and beautiful walk-in shower, a floating vanity with double sinks, heated floors and a Halo mirror with surround lighting. Additional built-in storage makes this bath truly exceptional. Two additional generously sized bedrooms feature skylights and large closets and each have extra storage creatively accessed along the dormers. The updated hall bath offers a tub shower, a Halo mirror with surround lighting and lots of counter and cabinet space for your convenience. The lower level of this home goes on and on! From the recreation room with fully egressed windows, to the office nook with built-ins to the fourth bedroom with a modern ensuite full bathroom, everyone has a space for hobbies, studies or relaxing within. You'll also find a large, bright laundry room with a generous folding counter and storage cabinets as well as two large additional storage rooms providing room to store any tools or supplies; you could even set up a full workshop of your own. The lower level walks out to just four stairs leading to the back yard, making it an easy in and out for people, pets and even large equipment. Among its other notable features, this home is equipped with a solar panel system (2019), a Tesla charger adjacent to the driveway, a Nest thermostat system, a new Carrier HVAC unit (2018),and is protected by a comprehensive drainage system that includes two sump pumps, a french drain and ejection system. The exterior landscape lighting, thoughtfully placed among the unique trees and plantings, is yet another high-end upgrade to this already gorgeous home. Located just a short distance from Ballston, Route 66, Washington, DC, Tyson's Corner and various parks, restaurants and shops, this property is in the heart of it all, and will be sure to please any discerning buyer!

Listing Agent

  1. Melissa Shelby

    Melissa Shelby

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Property Details for 862 North Kensington Street

Tax ID Number
13-010-023
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Cape Cod, Other
Levels/Stories
3
Furnished
No
LISTING UPDATED: 09/15/2022 05:00 PM

Property Details for 862 North Kensington Street

StatusClosed
MLS #VAAR2009004
Days on Market1
Taxes$9,862 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1946
Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,915 SF
CountyArlington County

Building Information for 862 North Kensington Street

Stories3Year Built1946Building Size-Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,915 SF

Property Information for 862 North Kensington Street

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: Yes
  • School District Name: ARLINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 121141631475
  • SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: ASHLAWN (ARLINGTON VA)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: SWANSON (ARLINGTON VA)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • High School: WASHINGTON-LIBERTY (ARLINGTON VA)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: ARLINGTON
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Assessed Value: $957,500
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • County Tax: $9,699
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $311,100
  • City Town Tax: $0
  • Land Assessed Value: $646,400
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 026
  • Section: 1
  • Refuse Fee: $0
  • Zoning: R-6
  • Tax Lot: 1O5
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
All Lower Levels
  • # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Mud Room, Other, Office, Recreation Room, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom, Screened Porch
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Basement
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Flooring - HardWood, Walk-In Closet(s), Primary Bedroom - Sitting Area
Room 3
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Tile, Double Sink, Countertop(s) - Solid Surface, Skylight(s), Built-Ins
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Skylight(s), Window Treatments, Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Countertop(s) - Solid Surface, Flooring - Tile, Tub Shower
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Skylight(s), Flooring - HardWood, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s)
Room 7
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Crown Molding, Dining Area, Flooring - HardWood, Formal Dining Room, Window Treatments
Room 8
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Gas, Flooring - HardWood, Window Treatments, Crown Molding
Room 9
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Room, Flooring - HardWood, Built-Ins, Island, Kitchen - Eat-in, Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Pantry, Wet Bar, Window Treatments, Walk-In Closet(s)
Room 10
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Built-Ins
Room 11
  • Room Type: Sun/Florida Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Window Treatments, Built-Ins, Flooring - HardWood, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling
Room 12
  • Room Type: Screened Porch
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood
Room 13
  • Room Type: Bathroom 3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Tile, Window Treatments
Room 14
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet, Window Treatments
Room 15
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Built-Ins, Tub Shower, Flooring - Tile
Room 16
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Window Treatments, Flooring - Carpet
Room 17
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Tile, Built-Ins
Room 18
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Built-Ins, Flooring - Carpet
Building Info
Building Info
  • Year Major Reno Remodel: 2012
  • Total Finished SQFT: 3,549.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Total SQFT: 3,991.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Combination, HardiPlank Type
  • Roof: Composite, Architectural Shingle
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8012/5687/5614/801256875614_512_384_WM_4Z5YyP3lm_Cs-Y9f.jpg
  • Flooring Type: Solid Hardwood, Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Basement Type: Combination, Connecting Stairway, Daylight, Full, Drainage System, Full, Heated, Improved, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Poured Concrete, Shelving, Space For Rooms, Sump Pump, Walkout Level, Water Proofing System, Windows
  • Foundation Details: Block, Concrete Perimeter, Slab
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Rear Yard, Front Yard
  • Fencing: Fully
  • Parcel ID: 10673470
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, On Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Attic, Bar, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane, Mantel(s)
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Front Loading, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Humidifier, Icemaker, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Washer - Front Loading, Water Heater, Water Dispenser
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Electric Alarm
  • Door Features: French, Storm
  • Laundry Type: Has Laundry, Lower Floor
  • Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://mls.TruPlace.com/property/1956/106746/
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Extensive Hardscape, Chimney Cap(s), Gutter System, Play Area, Stone Retaining Walls
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Screened, Terrace, Patio(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Horse: No
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Solar On Grid
  • Heating Fuel: Solar, Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Northern Virginia Association of REALTORS

Property History for 862 North Kensington Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 862 North Kensington Street

Taxable ValueLand$756,700Additions$623,200Total$1,379,900
Tax Record2024$14,512 ($1,209 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,309 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,332 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt977 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,915 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1946Year Renovated1986ZoningR-6CountyARLINGTONAPN13-010-023Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 862 North Kensington Street

This home is within Arlington County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Cardinal Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Swanson Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Washington Liberty High School
Public - 9 to 12
Montessori Public School of Arlington
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Cardinal Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Swanson Middle School
Public6 to 8

Washington Liberty High School
Public9 to 12

Montessori Public School of Arlington
PublicPK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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