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Property Description
Modern Luxury Meets Classic Arlington Charm! This 2021 open concept home with a rare main-level bedroom suite, offers the best of contemporary living in the quiet sought-after neighborhood of Columbia Forest in South Arlington just minutes to Shirlington, Ballston Metro, I-395 to DC and The Pentagon, Alexandria, and Reagan National Airport. The home was thoughtfully designed with each of the 4 spacious bedrooms featuring a private attached full bathroom and a walk-in closet. Like-new construction without the wait! This entertainer's dream home offers timeless design with modern energy-efficient living at an amazing value. The expansive covered front porch with easy care composite deck flooring and stone accent wall, welcomes you to the light-filled interiors with soaring coffered and tray ceilings, energy-star Pella Windows, LED lighting, and oak hardwood flooring throughout. The front great room will function to your taste, as a formal living and dining space, or library/home office with room for a baby grand! The family room boasts a modern gas fireplace with a Frame TV/flatscreen pre-wire and a mantle to decorate for the holidays. Entertaining will be a breeze in the gourmet kitchen, island, and cafe table space with French doors leading to the private stone deck in the fenced backyard for seamless indoor-outdoor events and grilling out under the stars. The kitchen is a show-stopper - it will become everyone's favorite place to gather, with an expansive quartz island with seating, custom 2-tone cabinetry, a beverage fridge, double sinks, stylish stainless-steel appliances including a professional grade chef's gas double oven range with vent hood, a pot-filler faucet! Upstairs you will find a resort-inspired 22'8"x15'4" owner's retreat with double walk-in closets and a SPA full bath with a freestanding tub, a luxury frameless shower with Italian marble tile, and separate vanities with ample storage. This upper level has the 3rd and 4th bedroom suites - each with a private full bath and walk-in closet, plus a convenient upper floor laundry room with a full-sized washer and dryer. This might be the home you have waited to find! Enjoy the active lifestyle of South Arlington from the Four Mile Run and WO&D biking and running trails, the swimming at Wakefield Aquatic Center, Barcroft Park and nearby Shirlington Dog Park. WALK to Giant Grocery or hop the ART bus on the corner to access all the shopping, dining and entertaining that vibrant Arlington has to offer. Zoned for the award-winning Wakefield School Pyramid, Columbia Forest is a commuter's ideal location with the Ballston Metro only 3 miles away, less than 8 miles to downtown DC, The Pentagon, Ft Myers, Old Town Alexandria Waterfront, Reagan National, and Amazon HQ2, this location has it all - Welcome HOME!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5129 12th St S
General
- Sold For: $1,175,000
- Taxes: $6,830 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: VAAR2067766
- Added to Site: 50 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Bedroom 1, Great Room, Laundry, Bathroom 1, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Fireplace - Glass Doors, Gas/Propane
- Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Upper Floor Baths: 3
- Upper - Full Baths: 3
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 1
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Upper Floor, Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit
Additional Information
- Shared Pool: Yes
- Pool: Yes
- Security/Safety: Smoke Detector, Main Entrance Lock
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Bump-outs, Exterior Lighting, Play Area, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch(es), Deck(s)
Parking
- Total Spaces: 4
- Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
- Parking Type: Driveway, Off Street
Location
- County: ARLINGTON
- Subdivision: COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
- Cross Streets: S. Frederick Street
- Driving Directions: *From Washington DC, take I-395 South (approx. 4 miles!) to Exit 5 King Street onto VA-7 West, then turn Right onto George Mason Drive, then Left onto S Frederick Street, then Right on 12th Street S to 5129 12th Street S Arlington, VA 22204. *From the Old Town Alexandria King Street Metro/Amtrak Station, take King Street West/Rt 7 West to a Right on S George Mason Drive, then Left on S Frederick St, and Right onto 12th St S to the front porch home on the Left at 5129 12th St S. Please park in the private driveway or ample open street parking. Welcome HOME!
- Direction Faces: Southeast
School Information
- School District: Arlington County Public Schools
- Elementary School: Abingdon
- Middle School: Kenmore
- High School: Wakefield
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable TV, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Contemporary, Colonial
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Stone, HardiPlank Type
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Walls/Ceilings: 9'+ Ceilings, High, Dry Wall
- Windows: Double Pane, Energy Efficient
- Doors: Double Entry, ENERGY STAR Qualified Door(s), French, Insulated, Six Panel
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 2,705
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 2,678 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,678 Sq. Ft.
- Unfin. Above Grnd: 27 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 2019
- Year Built Source: Estimated
- Property Condition: Excellent
Lot Features
- Property View: Garden/Lawn, Trees/Woods
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,064
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: R-6
- Lot Description: Backs to Trees, Cul-de-sac, Front Yard, Landscaping, No Thru Street, Private, Rear Yard, Trees/Wooded
- Fencing (Description): Fully, Privacy, Rear
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $438.76
- Assessment Year: 2025
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $6,830
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $661,200
- Tax Amount: $6,830
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1046
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Section: 3
- Lot Number: 23
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Schools
Schools serving 5129 12th St S
School District:Arlington County Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Abingdon Elementary School, Arlington, VA 3035 South Abingdon Street, Arlington, VA 22206 | PK-5 | 1.2 mi |
Kenmore Middle School 200 South Carlin Springs Road, Arlington, VA 22204 | 6-8 | 1.4 mi |
Wakefield High School 1325 S. Dinwiddie Street, Arlington, VA 22206 | 9-12 | 0.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 5129 12th St S
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/20/2026
Sold
$1,175,000
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MLS
1/22/2026
Listed
$1,175,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
5129 12th Street S, Arlington, VA 22204 (MLS# VAAR2067766) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,175,000 on February 20, 2026. This property was listed by Elizabeth Ide from our Woodbridge - Prince William County Office.Want to learn more about 5129 12th Street S? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Arlington? You can browse all Arlington real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.



