$950,000
SOLD JUL 25, 2023

1240 Kensington Rd McLean, VA 22101

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,237 Sq Ft
8,300 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$768 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Churchill Road Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • 4-minute walk to Kings Manor Park

About This Home

As of July 2023

STUNNING & BRIGHT Move In Ready Home with Perfect Opportunity to Grow & Expand in Highly Sought After Kings Manor Neighborhood. Welcome to 1240 Kensington Rd, a gorgeous custom home featuring three bedrooms and two full baths - freshly painted, with brand new carpets in bedrooms. Hardwood floors and brick feature wall greet you in living room with soaring cathedral ceilings & fan to keep things cool. Step into your updated kitchen with tiled floors, ample cabinetry space, granite counters & stainless steel appliances. Light pours in through skylight & bay window in kitchen breakfast nook with sliding glass doors leading to refreshed tiered deck. Two main level bedrooms with updated bathroom. Lower level is fully finished with fantastic rec space, and a third bedroom or office space, with full and remodeled bathroom. Enjoy sitting out on your back deck looking out over the fantastic backyard, perfect for entertaining with fenced, level lot in park-like setting. Perfect opportunity to move in right away and plan for your expansion or your own custom home!

Just 1.5 miles to McLean Metro Station*Walking distance to downtown Mclean. Close to shopping & restaurants, Tysons Corner & entertainment. Commuters Dream - Just minutes from 495, GW Parkway, easy access to DC. Langley HS Pyramid. Driveway offers plenty of parking space

Recent Upgrades Include: Freshly Painted (2023), New Carpet (2023), Refreshed Deck (2023), HVAC & Furnace (2022), Water Heater (2021)

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lindsay Curtis

Chambers Theory, LLC License #BR200201341 Listed on: 06/30/2023

Co-Listed By

Mahir Mrkonjic

Home Theory, LLC License #0225265732

Last Buyer's Agent

Jonathan Shim

Samson Properties

Samson Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,939

Year Built

  • Built in 1937

Lot Details

  • 8,300 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Back Yard
  • Additional Land
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned 130

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Chair Railings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Bay Window
  • Sliding Doors
  • Six Panel Doors
  • Living Room
  • Recreation Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Galley Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Cedar Closet
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Walk-Up Access
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Basement Windows

Parking

  • 4 Parking Spaces
  • 4 Driveway Spaces

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Churchill Road Elementary School
  • Cooper Middle School
  • Langley High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Kings Manor Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0302 22D 0001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,939

Year Built

Built in 1937

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main
  • Year Built: 1937
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Stove, Washer, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Chair Railings, Ceiling Fan(s), Upgraded Countertops, Soaking Tub, Recessed Lighting, Carpet, Cedar Closet(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Galley, Wood Floors
  • Window Features: Skylights, Bay/Bow
  • Fireplace: No
  • Door Features: Six Panel, Sliding Glass
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, Vaulted Ceilings
  • Foundation Details: Other, Slab
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Recreation Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Sump Pump, Walkout Stairs, Windows
  • Laundry Type: Basement, Has Laundry, Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit
  • Total Sq Ft: 1237
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1237
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 1322.93
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 737
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 500
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 500
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1240

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Composite, Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway, Paved Driveway
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 4

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Programmable Thermostat
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Central, Programmable Thermostat
  • 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: FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: CHURCHILL ROAD
  • Middle School: COOPER
  • High School: LANGLEY
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 121138392980
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: CHURCHILL ROAD
  • High School: LANGLEY
  • Middle Or Junior School: COOPER

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 011
  • Lot Features: Additional Lot(s), Level, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 8300.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Zoning: 130
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9939.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0302 22D 0001
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 737
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Close Date: 07/25/2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 30, 2023
Closed on
Jul 25, 2023
Sold by
Harrell Benjamin L and Harrell Lani
Bought by
Shim Jonathan Joseph and Shim Angela Jihae
Seller's Agent
Lindsay Curtis
Chambers Theory, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Jonathan Shim
Samson Properties
List Price
$975,000
Sold Price
$950,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-2.56%
Views
115

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.41%
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Outstanding Balance
$229,102
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$877,884

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 18, 2016
Sold by
Zimmerman William G
Bought by
Harrell Benjamin L and Harrell Lani

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$625,500
Interest Rate
3.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 2006
Sold by
Spelbring Jodi
Bought by
Zimmerman William Grey

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
6.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 9, 1999
Sold by
Perry Edward J
Bought by
Hooper Jodi L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$176,650
Interest Rate
6.83%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 1994
Sold by
Vaughn Est By Dev M
Bought by
Perry Edward J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$156,650
Interest Rate
6.96%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $950,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed $662,500 Ekko Title
Warranty Deed $625,000 --
Deed $238,000 --
Deed $164,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $250,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $625,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $35,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $415,700 New Conventional
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $500,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $176,650 No Value Available
Previous Owner $156,650 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/20/2025 08/20/25 Price Changed $3,500 -5.4% $3 / Sq Ft
07/31/2025 07/31/25 For Rent $3,700 0.0% --
07/18/2024 07/18/24 Rented $3,700 0.0% --
07/05/2024 07/05/24 For Rent $3,700 0.0% --
07/25/2023 07/25/23 Sold $950,000 -2.6% $768 / Sq Ft
07/07/2023 07/07/23 Pending -- -- --
06/30/2023 06/30/23 For Sale $975,000 0.0% $788 / Sq Ft
07/16/2021 07/16/21 Rented $3,550 +1.4% --
07/09/2021 07/09/21 For Rent $3,500 +40.0% --
11/15/2019 11/15/19 Rented $2,500 0.0% --
11/11/2019 11/11/19 Price Changed $2,500 -7.4% $2 / Sq Ft
11/05/2019 11/05/19 Price Changed $2,700 -1.8% $2 / Sq Ft
10/31/2019 10/31/19 Price Changed $2,750 -1.6% $2 / Sq Ft
10/25/2019 10/25/19 Price Changed $2,795 -1.9% $2 / Sq Ft
10/16/2019 10/16/19 Price Changed $2,850 -1.6% $2 / Sq Ft
09/26/2019 09/26/19 Price Changed $2,895 -0.2% $2 / Sq Ft
09/24/2019 09/24/19 Price Changed $2,900 -1.7% $2 / Sq Ft
09/21/2019 09/21/19 Price Changed $2,950 -1.5% $2 / Sq Ft
09/13/2019 09/13/19 Price Changed $2,995 -3.4% $2 / Sq Ft
09/11/2019 09/11/19 Price Changed $3,100 -3.1% $2 / Sq Ft
08/21/2019 08/21/19 Price Changed $3,200 -3.0% $2 / Sq Ft
08/12/2019 08/12/19 Price Changed $3,300 -2.9% $2 / Sq Ft
07/19/2019 07/19/19 For Rent $3,400 +6.3% --
08/15/2018 08/15/18 Rented $3,200 -3.0% --
08/13/2018 08/13/18 Under Contract -- -- --
06/20/2018 06/20/18 For Rent $3,300 +6.5% --
08/01/2017 08/01/17 Rented $3,100 -3.1% --
07/11/2017 07/11/17 Under Contract -- -- --
07/07/2017 07/07/17 For Rent $3,200 -- --
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
2024 $10,873 $920,230 $629,000 $291,230
2023 $9,812 $852,080 $574,000 $278,080
2022 $8,595 $736,820 $459,000 $277,820
2021 $8,387 $700,920 $459,000 $241,920
2020 $7,950 $658,920 $436,000 $222,920
2019 $7,852 $650,830 $436,000 $214,830
2018 $7,335 $637,830 $423,000 $214,830
2017 $7,265 $613,620 $403,000 $210,620
2016 $6,924 $586,060 $403,000 $183,060
2015 $6,598 $579,290 $403,000 $176,290
2014 $6,191 $544,780 $384,000 $160,780
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: VAFX2135732

Bright MLS

APN: 0302-22D-0001