5501 3RD ST S, Arlington, VA 22204
- 4 beds |
- 3 baths |
- 2,752 sqft
Single-Family Home 
Built in 1910 
6,098sqft lot
—— car garage 
$414/sqft 
Listed 5 days ago
Property Description
This Fabulous Glen Carlyn home was originally built in 1891 and once served as a schoolhouse, where the neighborhood families came together to pay Mrs. William King to teach lessons!! A wonderful piece of local history - see the historical article inside the home for more details! Also recent fabulous article published about the home! Property backs to Four Mile Run trail & goes to Washington & Old Dominion Trail Plus street end goes to Glencarlyn Park Trail- all in the middle of woods!!! Relax on beautiful front porch which enters into the lovely entreway with the most Spectacular Staircase Banister you'll ever see! 9 1/2 ft ceiling, Fabulous wide, extra big moldings (all freshly painted) on 1st flr foyer, LR, DR & *BDR/Office* w/full bath & Hardwood Floors* Living room with extra large windows plus opens into Large DR (FP is for decoration only no chimney) This all leads to a huge FR/Kitchen (updated/rebuilt 2013) w/Cathedral vaulted ceiling, Kitchen w/New Refrigerator, New Dbl Ovens, GAS cooking burners, Granite Counters & eating area overlooking the trees with Four Mile Run Trail tucked beyond in the woods. Family Room also features a set of French Doors (perfect spot to build a deck), hardwood floors and windows all across the wall facing the trees/woods in all directions* CUSTOM Brick wall w/GAS fireplace & built in firewood nook, built in 4' deep storage space within the back wall above the desk*Laundry Room on right just beyond Kitchen cooking area*door to outside side yard and garden area* Upper Level: Brand New Carpet on stairway, hallway and in MBR* MBR w/Large walk-in closet, big fan and Luxury Bath w/jacuzzi, stall shower plus TV conveys w/wifi /Verizon Fios 5 on wall* Hall Bdr & Hall Bath* Attic is fully finished w/BDR, Family Room area and lots of space & light! Basement w/entrance off Family room is quite fascinating and truly unique- be very careful going down the stairs- built in 1891 it has plenty of storage space, 3 new windows on the outside and a large workshop room. The area to the back door has concrete walls that at one time held the well system inside! So many incredible features- feel free to ask questions. The Glencarlyn Library is a branch of the Arlington Public Library system and is located 2 blocks from the house and has a community playground! Several articles in the house w/information about its historical background! Additional information about the driveway which has just been added to the property.
- Listing Status:
- Active
- Date Added:
- June 18, 2026
- Data Last Updated:
- June 22, 2026 at 9:20PM
- Listing Office:
- Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. : 7035732600
- Listing Agent:
- Pauline Z Leonard : 7036255651
- MLS ID:
- VAAR2073840
- General: Street LightsAbove GradeBelow Grade
- Style: Traditional
- Other Structures: Porch
- Parking: Private
- Windows: Double pane windowsReplacement
- General: Vinyl Siding3.5Other
- Originating MLS: BRIGHT_MAIN
- School District: ARLINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- County: ARLINGTON-VA
- Zoning: R-621-010-024
- View: Trees/WoodsGarden/Lawn
- Fencing: BoardWood
- Utilities: Natural gas availableElectric availableCable tvSewer availableWater available
- Water: Public
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Source: BRIGHT_MAIN
This listing courtesy of Pauline Z Leonard , Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Monthly Payment
- Principal & Interest $
- Property Taxes $
- Home Insurance $
- VA Funding Fee $
New - 3 days ago 
