NOT LISTED FOR SALE

137 N Columbus St Arlington, VA 22203

Arlington Forest Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $890,222 - $1,055,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,144 Sq Ft
$849/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 08, 2017

Last sale price $655,000 $573 Per Sq Ft

Est. 48% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,147/month

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Workshop
  • Washington Liberty High School Rated A+
  • Wood Flooring
  • 3-minute walk to Arlington Forest Park

About This Home

As of November 2017

Arlington Forest Colonial, 3 Bedrooms, 2 full baths, finished basement, up-dated windows, Oak hardwood flooring main and upper level, Seconds away from bike trails, one block away from Metro Bus stop, walk to restaurants and shopping, close in location to Ballston Mall and Metro, Very Motivated sellers, Great community!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jim McGarity

jim.mcgarity@longandfoster.com Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. Listed on: 08/03/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Shazia Begin

(571) 438-8309 shazia.begin@compass.com Compass License #0225182114

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,210

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • 6,166 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Property is zoned R-6

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Built-In Features
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Connecting Stairway
  • Workshop
  • Basement Windows

Schools

  • Barrett Elementary School
  • Kenmore Middle School
  • Washington-Liberty High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Arlington Forest Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 9
  • Assessor Parcel Number 13-067-009

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,210

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Parking Included In ListPrice,Parking Included In SalePrice
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Remarks Public: Arlington Forest Colonial, 3 Bedrooms, 2 full baths, finished basement, up-dated windows, Oak hardwood flooring main and upper level, Seconds away from bike trails, one block away from Metro Bus stop, walk to restaurants and shopping, close in location to Ballston Mall and Metro, Very Motivated sellers, Great community!
  • Special Assessment Payment: Annually
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer/Dryer Hookups Only, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Single, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer, Water Heater, Oven/Range - Electric
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Country, Dining Area, Built-Ins, Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Floor Plan - Traditional
  • Window Features: Vinyl Clad
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Full, Fully Finished, Improved, Windows, Workshop
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 137

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Pool Private: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street

Utilities

  • Refuse: 293.92
  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling: Yes
  • 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: BARRETT
  • Middle School: KENMORE
  • High School: WASHINGTON-LIBERTY
  • School District Key: 121141631475
  • Elementary School: BARRETT
  • High School: WASHINGTON-LIBERTY
  • Middle Or Junior School: KENMORE

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 111600.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 515000.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size Area: 6166
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6166.00
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2016
  • Zoning: R-6

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 10676656
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6209.58
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 13-067-009
  • Tax Lot: 9
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1144
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Close Date: 11/08/2017

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: ARLINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 3, 2017
Closed on
Oct 30, 2017
Sold by
Bird David W and Bird Marguerite
Bought by
Elkins Joshua C and Elkins Alison
Seller's Agent
Jim McGarity
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Shazia Begin
Compass
List Price
$667,000
Sold Price
$655,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,000
-1.8%
Current Estimated Value
$970,806

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$315,806
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.09%
Original Mortgage
$650,287
Outstanding Balance
$544,621
Interest Rate
3.83%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$426,185

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 2003
Sold by
Baig Nadeem
Bought by
Bird David

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$320,000
Interest Rate
5.27%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 9, 1999
Sold by
Baig Nadeem M
Bought by
Salnave Jessie
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
Elkins Joshua C $655,000 --
Bird David $400,000 --
Salnave Jessie $91,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Elkins Joshua C $650,287
Previous Owner Bird David $320,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/08/2017 11/08/17 Sold $655,000 -1.8% $573 / Sq Ft
09/30/2017 09/30/17 Pending -- -- --
08/03/2017 08/03/17 For Sale $667,000 -- $583 / 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 -- $826,200 $686,200 $140,000
2024 -- $815,400 $686,200 $129,200
2023 $0 $834,000 $707,300 $126,700
2022 $0 $797,400 $667,300 $130,100
2021 $6,634 $748,300 $615,000 $133,300
2020 $6,634 $688,900 $575,000 $113,900
2019 $6,634 $646,600 $540,000 $106,600
2018 $6,232 $619,500 $515,000 $104,500
2017 $6,232 $619,500 $515,000 $104,500
2016 $6,210 $626,600 $515,000 $111,600
2015 $6,177 $620,200 $505,000 $115,200
2014 $5,751 $577,400 $480,000 $97,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Jim McGarity

    Long & Foster

  • S

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Shazia Begin

    Compass

    (571) 438-8309

    28 Total Sales

    Shazia Begin
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1000164099

Bright MLS

APN: 13-067-009

Virginia Arlington County Arlington 22203 Arlington Forest

137 N Columbus St, Arlington, VA

This home is located at 137 N Columbus St, Arlington, VA 22203 since 03 August 2017 and is currently estimated at $970,806, approximately $848 per square foot. This property was built in 1941. 137 N Columbus St is a home located in Arlington County with nearby schools including Barrett Elementary School, Kenmore Middle School, and Washington Liberty High School.

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