NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1212 S Columbus St Arlington, VA 22204

Columbia Forest Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $762,000 - $845,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,474 Sq Ft
$546/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 22, 2022

Last sale price $800,000 $543 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $5,045/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Engineered Wood Flooring
  • Wakefield High School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • 3-minute walk to Bailey's Branch Park

About This Home

As of April 2022

**Offers, if any, due at 1pm Tuesday 3/29** Charming & updated brick colonial home located in Columbia Forest neighborhood of South Arlington. The main level of the home has spacious living room with abundant natural light, connected to dining room with beautiful wall molding. The adjacent updated kitchen has stainless steel appliances and gas range. Off the dining room is an oversized family room which opens to the multi-tiered and fully-fenced backyard with various seating areas, flexible-use sheds, and gardening areas. Upstairs are two bedrooms with updated full bathroom. The finished lower level can be used as playroom, office, or third bedroom. Stacked washer & dryer, updated 2nd full bathroom, and utility room with lots of storage complete the lower level. Minutes away from Ballston, Amazon HQ2, Pentagon, Washington DC, National Airport & major corridors. Easy acces to I-395, Rt. 50, and the main Metro bus lines located on Columbia Pike. A plethora of shops & restaurants are nearby off Shirtlington, Skyline and Columbia Pike. The 4-mile run W&OD Trail is also nearby for outdoor activities. Open Sunday 3/27 1-3pm

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Charles Holzwarth

Washington Fine Properties, LLC License #SP92108 Listed on: 03/25/2022

Washington Fine Properties, LLC

Co-Listed By

Nick Hazelton

Washington Fine Properties, LLC License #0225257244

Last Buyer's Agent

Lauren Kline

Compass License #SP98366208

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,855

Year Built

  • Built in 1946 | Remodeled in 2020

Lot Details

  • 5,327 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Board Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Back Yard Fenced and Side Yard
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned R-6

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Chair Railings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Double Hung Windows
  • Sliding Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Sliding Doors
  • Insulated Doors
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Built-In Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Connecting Stairway
  • Sump Pump
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Basement Windows

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors

Parking

  • 3 Parking Spaces
  • 2 Driveway Spaces
  • 1 Attached Carport Space
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Outbuilding
  • Playground
  • Wrap Around Porch

Schools

  • Abingdon Elementary School
  • Kenmore Middle School
  • Wakefield High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Columbia Forest Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 26
  • Assessor Parcel Number 28-016-015

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,855

Year Built

Built in 1946 | Remodeled in 2020

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2022-03-25
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1946
  • Year Renovated: 2020
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: **Offers, if any, due at 1pm Tuesday 3/29** Charming & updated brick colonial home located in Columbia Forest neighborhood of South Arlington. The main level of the home has spacious living room with abundant natural light, connected to dining room with beautiful wall molding. The adjacent updated kitchen has stainless steel appliances and gas range. Off the dining room is an oversized family room which opens to the multi-tiered and fully-fenced backyard with various seating areas, flexible-use sheds, and gardening areas. Upstairs are two bedrooms with updated full bathroom. The finished lower level can be used as playroom, office, or third bedroom. Stacked washer & dryer, updated 2nd full bathroom, and utility room with lots of storage complete the lower level. Minutes away from Ballston, Amazon HQ2, Pentagon, Washington DC, National Airport & major corridors. Easy acces to I-395, Rt. 50, and the main Metro bus lines located on Columbia Pike. A plethora of shops & restaurants are nearby off Shirtlington, Skyline and Columbia Pike. The 4-mile run W&OD Trail is also nearby for outdoor activities. Open Sunday 3/27 1-3pm
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Icemaker, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater
  • Entry Floor: 1
  • Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Engineered Wood, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Floor Plan - Open
  • Window Features: Double Hung, Double Pane, Screens, Skylights, Sliding, Storm
  • Fireplace: No
  • Door Features: Sliding Glass, Storm, Insulated
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room Count: 7
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry, Storage Room, Utility Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Fully Finished, Heated, Improved, Sump Pump, Windows
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1474
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1474
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 673.69
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1091
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 383
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 383
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1212

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • All Lower Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Outbuilding(s), Play Area, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Spa: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 1
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
  • Attached Carport Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Carport, Driveway, Off Street, On Street
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 2

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: ARLINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: ABINGDON
  • Middle School: KENMORE
  • High School: WAKEFIELD
  • School District Key: 121141631475
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: ABINGDON
  • High School: WAKEFIELD
  • Middle Or Junior School: KENMORE

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Fencing: Board, Rear, Wood
  • Land Use Code: 026
  • Lot Features: Landscaping, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 5327.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s), Terrace, Wrap Around
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • Zoning: R-6
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5855.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 28-016-015
  • Tax Lot: 26
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 968
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Close Date: 04/22/2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: ARLINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 25, 2022
Closed on
Apr 18, 2022
Sold by
Mccarthy Laurie
Bought by
Jones Lauren
Seller's Agent
Charles Holzwarth
Washington Fine Properties, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Lauren Kline
Compass
List Price
$735,000
Sold Price
$800,000
Premium/Discount to List
$65,000
8.84%
Current Estimated Value
$799,613

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$387
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.17%
Original Mortgage
$680,000
Outstanding Balance
$635,019
Interest Rate
3.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$169,455

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 4, 2021
Closed on
Jan 28, 2021
Sold by
Tucker Kevin Edward and Maldonado Paulina Soledad
Bought by
Mccarthy Laurie
Seller's Agent
Alain Clerinx
KW United
Buyer's Agent
Stephanie Hickey
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Sold Price
$2,495

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.27%
Original Mortgage
$560,000
Interest Rate
2.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 13, 2015
Closed on
Sep 15, 2015
Sold by
Nelson Jon and Nelson Cindy
Bought by
Tucker Kevin Edward and Maldonado Paulinda Soledad
Seller's Agent
Cindy Nelson
Samson Properties
Buyer's Agent
Lyndsay Schumaker
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$490,000
Sold Price
$505,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
3.06%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.29%
Original Mortgage
$495,853
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2002
Sold by
Sylvia Cynthia
Bought by
Nelson Jon

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$247,750
Interest Rate
6.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 30, 1995
Sold by
Rivellini William L
Bought by
Sylvia Cynthia J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$156,750
Interest Rate
9.24%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Jones Lauren $800,000 Old Republic National Title
Mccarthy Laurie $700,000 Old Republic National Title
Tucker Kevin Edward $505,000 None Available
Nelson Jon $291,501 --
Sylvia Cynthia J $165,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Jones Lauren $680,000
Previous Owner Mccarthy Laurie $560,000
Previous Owner Tucker Kevin Edwards $465,371
Previous Owner Tucker Kevin Edward $495,853
Previous Owner Nelson Jon $350,000
Previous Owner Nelson Jon E $135,100
Previous Owner Nelson Jon $104,900
Previous Owner Nelson Jon $345,000
Previous Owner Nelson Jon $247,750
Previous Owner Sylvia Cynthia J $156,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/22/2022 04/22/22 Sold $800,000 +8.8% $543 / Sq Ft
03/29/2022 03/29/22 Pending -- -- --
03/25/2022 03/25/22 For Sale $735,000 0.0% $499 / Sq Ft
02/19/2021 02/19/21 Rented $2,495 0.0% --
02/11/2021 02/11/21 Under Contract -- -- --
02/04/2021 02/04/21 For Rent $2,495 0.0% --
01/21/2021 01/21/21 Sold $700,000 -3.4% $723 / Sq Ft
12/17/2020 12/17/20 For Sale $725,000 +43.6% $749 / Sq Ft
09/18/2015 09/18/15 Sold $505,000 +3.1% $522 / Sq Ft
08/18/2015 08/18/15 Pending -- -- --
08/13/2015 08/13/15 For Sale $490,000 -- $506 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $8,005 $774,900 $555,200 $219,700
2024 $7,827 $757,700 $540,200 $217,500
2023 $7,646 $742,300 $540,200 $202,100
2022 $7,114 $690,700 $500,200 $190,500
2021 $5,856 $568,500 $450,000 $118,500
2020 $5,477 $533,800 $415,000 $118,800
2019 $5,158 $502,700 $395,000 $107,700
2018 $4,788 $475,900 $367,000 $108,900
2017 $4,777 $474,900 $357,000 $117,900
2016 $4,565 $460,600 $347,000 $113,600
2015 $4,462 $448,000 $347,000 $101,000
2014 $4,243 $426,000 $330,000 $96,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Charles Holzwarth

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Charles Holzwarth

    Washington Fine Properties, LLC

    (202) 285-2616

    2 in this area

    41 Total Sales

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  • Nick Hazelton

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Nick Hazelton

    Washington Fine Properties, LLC

    (415) 516-4613

    2 in this area

    34 Total Sales

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  • Lauren Kline

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Lauren Kline

    Compass

    (301) 518-9005

    1 in this area

    33 Total Sales

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  • Alain Clerinx

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Alain Clerinx

    KW United

    (571) 398-7061

    14 Total Sales

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  • Paula Sousa

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Paula Sousa

    Realty Advantage of Maryland LLC

    (301) 219-3251

    1 in this area

    33 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Stephanie Hickey

    Long & Foster

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: VAAR2013934

Bright MLS

APN: 28-016-015

Virginia Arlington County Arlington 22204 Columbia Forest

1212 S Columbus St, Arlington, VA

This home is located at 1212 S Columbus St, Arlington, VA 22204 since 25 March 2022 and is currently estimated at $804,474, approximately $545 per square foot. This property was built in 1946. 1212 S Columbus St is a home located in Arlington County with nearby schools including Abingdon Elementary School, Kenmore Middle School, and Wakefield High School.

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