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Property Description
Rare corner end unit Side-by-Side in Ashton Heights, Arlington, VA 22203. Brick, built 1939 and expanded with a rear addition, approximately 2,050 sqft finished on three levels. A wraparound covered porch welcomes you to the home. The main level features an open kitchen with a gas range, an attached eat-in dining room, two separate sitting areas, skylights, original hardwood floors, and arched doorways. Upstairs holds three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, including a primary with extra built-in storage. Three full bathrooms and a powder room total, with brand new mini-split zones layered over central A/C and forced-air gas heat. The finished basement adds a flex room, full bath, washer and dryer, and walk-up exterior access. Andersen sliders open to a side patio, and a maintenance-free fence frames the side yard, easy to enclose into a private backyard. Two rare off-street parking spaces and a detached shed with some yard space finish the features of the home. Two blocks to Virginia Square Metro on the Orange and Silver Lines, with a short walk to Ballston Metro and the Custis Trail nearby for running and biking. Gumball Park sits steps from the door. Arlington Arts Center, neighborhood tennis courts, and gyms are all nearby. The active Ashton Heights Civic Association and walkable streets connect to shops, coffee, and restaurants in Clarendon and Ballston. Quick access to the Pentagon, Amazon HQ2, downtown DC, and Reagan National Airport (DCA). Long Branch Elementary, Jefferson Middle, and Washington-Liberty High School serve the address. Ashton Heights, Arlington, VA 22203. HVAC 2026. Water heater 2025.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 638 N Nelson Street N
General
- Sold For: $1,200,000
- Taxes: $9,229 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: VAAR2074810
- Added to Site: 94 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Gourmet, Upgraded Countertops
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Built-In Microwave
- Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
Parking
- Parking Features: Rented/Permit Required
- Parking Type: Off Street
Location
- County: ARLINGTON
- Subdivision: KENMORE
- Driving Directions: Follow GPS directions
School Information
- School District: Arlington County Public Schools
- Elementary School: Long Branch
- Middle School: Jefferson
- High School: Washington-Liberty
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: No Pet Restrictions
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: Electric Available, Sewer Available, Water Available, Natural Gas Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Side-by-Side
- Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Combination, Full, Heated, Improved, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance
- Foundation: Slab
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 2,015
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 2,015 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,512 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 503 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1939
- Year Built Source: Estimated
- Property Condition: Very Good
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Property View: Garden/Lawn
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,920
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Street/Road Desc.: Black Top, Paved
- Zoning: R2-7
- Fencing (Description): Panel
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $859.79
- Assessment Year: 2026
- County Tax: $9,229
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $926,000
- Tax Amount: $9,229
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1512
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: ELFA shelving & items in the attic, manual push lawnmower
- Inclusions: Ikea shelves in the basement
- Lot Number: 95
Listed by Property Collective, Casandra Carey
Sold by Pearson Smith Realty, LLC, Amy D Faulconer
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Schools
Schools serving 638 N Nelson Street N
School District:Arlington County Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Long Branch Elementary School 33 North Fillmore Street, Arlington, VA 22201 | PK-5 | 0.8 mi |
Jefferson Middle School 125 South Old Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22204 | 6-8 | 0.7 mi |
Washington Liberty High School 1301 North Stafford Street, Arlington, VA 22201 | 9-12 | 0.7 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 638 N Nelson Street N
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/08/2026
Sold
$1,200,000
-7.69%
MLS
7/09/2026
Listed
$1,300,000
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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.
638 N Nelson Street N, Arlington, VA 22203 (MLS# VAAR2074810) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,200,000 on September 08, 2026. Want to learn more about 638 N Nelson Street N? 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.

