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878 N Kensington Street N, Arlington, VA 22205
$1,288,500
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Property Description
This charming Cape Cod home in the Brockwood neighborhood of Arlington offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience. With nearby parks like Dominion Hills Park, Bon Air Park, Rose Garden, and Belmont Park, as well as access to trails such as the W&OD, Custis, and 4-mile run, outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty to explore. The easy commute to DC, Tysons Corner, and Arlington business centers adds to its appeal. Inside, you'll find a spacious and bright living area with a gas fireplace, dining room, and a well-appointed kitchen featuring quartz countertops and soft-close cabinet doors, and drawers. The family room boasts a feature wall with reclaimed barn wood and built-in cabinetry and a large breakfast table area. Sliding glass doors lead to the fenced backyard and patio area, perfect for outdoor entertaining. All three and a half bathrooms have been updated. The primary bedroom offers two closets and an expansive ensuite bathroom with twin vanities, large shower and heated tile floor. An attic space is perfect for storage. The lower level is divided into a large unfinished storage/mechanical space and a finished multi-purpose room with laundry and full bathroom with heated floor, perfect for guests. Upgrades include family room addition and new kitchen in 2010, new AC/furnace units in 2021, refrigerator and microwave in 2022, make this home move-in ready. Don't miss the chance to call 878 North Kensington Street your own.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 878 N Kensington Street N
General
- Sold For: $1,288,500
- Taxes: $10,336 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- MLS ID: VAAR2040334
- Added to Site: 36 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Breakfast Room, Recreation Room, Utility Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Recessed Lighting, Tub Shower, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Fireplace - Glass Doors, Fireplace - Glass Doors
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Icemaker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Gas, Washer, Water Heater
- Flooring: Hardwood
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: 2
- Bedrooms Upper: 2
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom - Attached Bathroom, Flooring - HardWood, Window Treatments, Lighting - Recessed, Ceiling Fan(s), Upper 1
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom 2 - Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood, Lighting - Recessed, Window Treatments, Upper 1
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room - Fireplace - Gas, Flooring - HardWood, Window Treatments, Lighting - Recessed, Main
- Family Room: Family Room - Attached Bathroom, Breakfast Room, Flooring - Wood, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen - Countertop(s) - Quartz, Flooring - HardWood, Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room - Flooring - HardWood, Main
- Breakfast Room: Breakfast Room - Flooring - HardWood, Main
- Laundry: Has Laundry, Lower Floor
- Utility Room: Utility Room - Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Lower 1
Parking
- Carport Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
- Parking Type: Attached Carport, Driveway
Location
- County: Arlington
- Development Name: Brockwood
- Subdivision: Brockwood
- Driving Directions: From Ballston west on Wilson Boulevard right on N. Kensington to 878 on the left. From Seven Corners east on Wilson Boulevard left on N. Kensington to 878 on the left.
School Information
- School District: Arlington County Public Schools
- Elementary School: Ashlawn
- Middle School: Swanson
- 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: Cable TV Available, Natural Gas Available, Electric Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Cape Cod
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Connecting Stairway, Full, Partially Finished, Windows
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
- Walls/Ceilings: Dry Wall, Plaster Walls
- Windows: Double Hung, Storm
- Stories/Levels: 3
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 2,125
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 2,125 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1940
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Excellent
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed
Lot Features
- Property View: Street, Trees/Woods
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,645
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved
- Lot Features: Landscaping, Rear Yard
- Zoning: R-6
- Lot Description: Landscaping, Rear Yard
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $600
- Assessment Year: 2023
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $10,165
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $1,003,500
- Tax Amount: $10,336
- Tax Year: 2023
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1875
Disclosures and Reports
- Buyer’s Brokerage Compensation: 2.5%
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: Living and dining room draperies.
- Section: 1
- Lot Number: 110
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Schools
Schools serving 878 N Kensington Street N
School District:Arlington County Public Schools
Rating | Name | Grades | Distance |
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1030 N McKinley Rd, Arlington, VA 22205 | PK-5 | 0.8 mi | |
5800 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22205 | 6-8 | 0.6 mi | |
1301 N Stafford St, Arlington, VA 22201 | 9-12 | 1.4 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 878 N Kensington Street N
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/22/2024
Sold
$1,288,500
14.53%
MLS
3/22/2024
Listed
$1,125,000
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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.
878 N Kensington Street N, Arlington, VA 22205 (MLS# VAAR2040334) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,288,500 on April 22, 2024. This property was listed by Bob Martini from our Alexandria Office.Want to learn more about 878 N Kensington 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.