Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/25/2026
Listed
$4,500
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MLS
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Property Description
Welcome to this beautifully maintained Cape Cod, tucked away on a quiet street yet just steps from Ballston and Virginia Square. Combining timeless charm with thoughtful updates, this home offers an ideal balance of space, style, and convenience. Sunlight fills the living room, highlighting gleaming hardwood floors and creating a warm, inviting space to relax or entertain. An elegant archway leads to the dining area and into a spacious galley kitchen with a gas cooktop, abundant cabinetry, and plenty of counter space-perfect for everyday meals or hosting friends. Step outside to a private backyard oasis featuring a flagstone patio, perfect for morning coffee, outdoor dining, or unwinding after a busy day. Upstairs, three bedrooms and a fully renovated bath provide comfort and functionality, while the finished lower level offers flexible space for recreation, work, or guest accommodations, complete with an additional full bath. Ample storage is available throughout, including a garage ideal for seasonal items, sports gear, or extra household essentials. Just blocks from the Virginia Square Metro, nearby parks, restaurants, shopping, and the best of the Ballston corridor, this home perfectly blends neighborhood charm with city convenience, making it easy to LOVE BEING HOME.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 510 N Nelson St
General
- Rent: $4,500
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: VAAR2069146
- Updated: 2/25/2026
- Added to Site: Today
Rental Information
- Max. Lease (Mths): 24
- Min. Lease (Mths): 12
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Game Room, Laundry, Utility Room
- Interior Features: Dining Area, Window Treatments, Recessed Lighting, Floor Plan - Traditional
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Mantel(s)
- Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Icemaker, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Single, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Washer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Basement
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector
Parking
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Type: Driveway, Off Street
Location
- County: ARLINGTON
- Subdivision: ASHTON HEIGHTS
- Driving Directions: SEE GPS
School Information
- School District: Arlington County Public Schools
- Elementary School: Long Branch
- Middle School: Jefferson
- High School: Washington-Liberty
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Programmable Thermostat, 90% Forced Air, Humidifier
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Combination, Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Connecting Stairway, Full
- Foundation: Slab
- Walls/Ceilings: Dry Wall, Plaster Walls
- Windows: Bay/Bow, Double Pane, Screens
- Doors: Storm, Six Panel
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 2,185
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 2,185 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,402 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 783 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1940
- Year Built Source: Estimated
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 4,454
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Zoning: R-6
- Fencing (Description): Fully
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $3.21
- Security Deposit: $4,500
- Tenant Pays: Utilities - All
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Other
Listed by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Kara Chaffin Donofrio
Schools
Schools serving 510 N Nelson St
School District:Arlington County Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Long Branch Elementary School 33 North Fillmore Street, Arlington, VA 22201 | PK-5 | 0.7 mi |
Jefferson Middle School 125 South Old Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22204 | 6-8 | 0.6 mi |
Washington Liberty High School 1301 North Stafford Street, Arlington, VA 22201 | 9-12 | 0.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price History for 510 N Nelson St
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- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 11 days ago
- 3Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 1,152Sq. Ft.
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 17 hours ago
- 3Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 1,521Sq. Ft.
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- Townhouse
- Active
- Updated 5 hours ago
- 3Beds
- 3Total Baths
- 1,856Sq. Ft.
- Townhouse
- Active
- Updated 1 day ago
- 2Beds
- 3Total Baths
- 1,150Sq. Ft.
- Condo
- Active
- Updated 10 hours ago
- 1Total Bath
- 618Sq. Ft.
- Condo
- Active
- Updated 3 days ago
- 2Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 1,038Sq. Ft.
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- Condo
- Active
- Updated 1 day ago
- 1Bed
- 1Total Bath
- 755Sq. Ft.
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 5 days ago
- 4Beds
- 4Total Baths
- 3,720Sq. Ft.
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 5 days ago
- 3Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 1,166Sq. Ft.
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 2 days ago
- 1Bed
- 1Total Bath
- 2,654Sq. Ft.
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510 N Nelson Street, Arlington, VA 22203 (MLS# VAAR2069146) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 510 N Nelson Street is currently listed for rent at $4,500 and was received on February 25, 2026. Want to learn more about 510 N Nelson Street? Do you have questions about finding other real estate for sale or rent in Arlington? You can browse all Arlington rentals or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.