$1,400,000
SOLD APR 10, 2023

1305 Merchant Ln McLean, VA 22101

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,275 Sq Ft
1 Acres

Recently Sold

$427 Per Sq Ft

10% Below List Price

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Sherman Elementary School Rated A
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Loft

About This Home

As of April 2023

We are accepting back-up offers. First appointments will be Saturday March 25th. Exceptional property and investment opportunity. One acre lot on a quiet tree lined lane. Many of the surrounding homes are on 1+ acre lots. Homes in the neighborhood are in the millions. Home needs updating but has many wonderful custom features. There is potential equity for someone with a little vision and creativity. The home is gloriously sunny. You can enjoy the wooded view from expansive great room and dining area. These areas integrate beautifully with the outside entertaining spaces. Custom wood cabinets in the kitchen and other areas of the home. Vaulted wood ceiling in great room, hardwood flooring, wood planking in sunroom, and solid wood doors provide the home with visual warmth and quality. The sun filled beamed cathedral foyer is a delightful treat for guest as they enter the home. There are 3 bedrooms, loft space, 3 full baths, and a half bath. With a little love you will have a delightful home where you can gather with your friendly neighbors. This close-knit neighborhood is uniquely private, yet amazingly convenient. Just minutes to DC, Georgetown, Bethesda, Arlington, Tysons Corner, where you will find fabulous shopping and hundreds of restaurants. Commuters dream, easy access to McLean Metro, Beltway, G W Parkway, Route 66, & National Airport. The Potomac School is a little over 20-minute walk and Country Day School is close by. Popular school pyramid, McLean High, Longfellow Middle, and Franklin Sherman Elementary. Please use the driveway to the left of the home for parking.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ramona Schneider

Weichert, REALTORS License #0225146851 Listed on: 03/10/2023

Weichert, REALTORS

Last Buyer's Agent

Matt Cheney

Compass License #582148

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,862

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Backs to Trees or Woods

Parking

  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Transitional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,275 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Great Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Loft

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Up Access
  • Connecting Stairway
  • Basement with some natural light

Schools

  • Franklin Sherman Elementary School
  • Longfellow Middle School
  • Mclean High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0312 01 0120

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,862

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Transitional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Home Warranty: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2023-03-10
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: We are accepting back-up offers. First appointments will be Saturday March 25th. Exceptional property and investment opportunity. One acre lot on a quiet tree lined lane. Many of the surrounding homes are on 1+ acre lots. Homes in the neighborhood are in the millions. Home needs updating but has many wonderful custom features. There is potential equity for someone with a little vision and creativity. The home is gloriously sunny. You can enjoy the wooded view from expansive great room and dining area. These areas integrate beautifully with the outside entertaining spaces. Custom wood cabinets in the kitchen and other areas of the home. Vaulted wood ceiling in great room, hardwood flooring, wood planking in sunroom, and solid wood doors provide the home with visual warmth and quality. The sun filled beamed cathedral foyer is a delightful treat for guest as they enter the home. There are 3 bedrooms, loft space, 3 full baths, and a half bath. With a little love you will have a delightful home where you can gather with your friendly neighbors. This close-knit neighborhood is uniquely private, yet amazingly convenient. Just minutes to DC, Georgetown, Bethesda, Arlington, Tysons Corner, where you will find fabulous shopping and hundreds of restaurants. Commuters dream, easy access to McLean Metro, Beltway, G W Parkway, Route 66, & National Airport. The Potomac School is a little over 20-minute walk and Country Day School is close by. Popular school pyramid, McLean High, Longfellow Middle, and Franklin Sherman Elementary. Please use the driveway to the left of the home for parking.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Den, Great Room, Loft
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Daylight, Partial, Unfinished, Walkout Stairs
  • Total Sq Ft: 3275
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3275
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 473.28
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3275
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1305

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Road Surface Type: Black Top, Paved
  • View: Garden/Lawn, Trees/Woods
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway

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: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Water Source: Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: FRANKLIN SHERMAN
  • Middle School: LONGFELLOW
  • High School: MCLEAN
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 121138392980
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: FRANKLIN SHERMAN
  • High School: MCLEAN
  • Middle Or Junior School: LONGFELLOW

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 407090.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 867000.00
  • Lot Features: Backs To Trees
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 43560.00
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Zoning: R-1
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 19246728
  • Tax Annual Amount: 14862.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0312 01 0120
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Close Date: 04/10/2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 10, 2023
Closed on
Apr 10, 2023
Sold by
Unknown
Bought by
Rusnak George Paul and Sandoval Ricardo
Seller's Agent
Ramona Schneider
Weichert, REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Matt Cheney
Compass
List Price
$1,550,000
Sold Price
$1,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$150,000
-9.68%
Views
2

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
72.59%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 1978
Bought by
Watona Pauline M
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
Special Warranty Deed $1,400,000 Stewart Title Guaranty Company
Deed $70,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $223,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/21/2025 08/21/25 For Sale $5,500,000 0.0% $770 / Sq Ft
08/12/2025 08/12/25 Pending -- -- --
06/01/2025 06/01/25 Off Market $5,500,000 -- --
05/16/2025 05/16/25 For Sale $5,500,000 +292.9% $770 / Sq Ft
04/10/2023 04/10/23 Sold $1,400,000 -9.7% $427 / Sq Ft
03/23/2023 03/23/23 For Sale $1,550,000 +10.7% $473 / Sq Ft
03/10/2023 03/10/23 Off Market $1,400,000 -- --
03/10/2023 03/10/23 For Sale $1,550,000 -- $473 / 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
2024 $16,110 $1,363,530 $919,000 $444,530
2023 $14,671 $1,274,090 $867,000 $407,090
2022 $14,665 $1,257,170 $867,000 $390,170
2021 $14,046 $1,173,920 $788,000 $385,920
2020 $13,376 $1,108,650 $758,000 $350,650
2019 $12,524 $1,038,010 $743,000 $295,010
2018 $11,841 $1,029,690 $743,000 $286,690
2017 $12,093 $1,021,360 $743,000 $278,360
2016 $12,067 $1,021,360 $743,000 $278,360
2015 $12,043 $1,057,320 $743,000 $314,320
2014 $11,752 $1,034,040 $743,000 $291,040
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: VAFX2113516

Bright MLS

APN: 0312-01-0120