NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5236 S 12th St Arlington, VA 22204

Columbia Forest Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $952,000 - $1,567,055

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,276 Sq Ft
$488/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 03, 2020

Last sale price $760,000 $334 Per Sq Ft

Est. 46% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,585/month

Highlights

  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Wakefield High School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic

About This Home

As of August 2020

Great Location close to Old Town Alexandria, Pentagon, Amazon HQ2, trails, Four Mile Run creek, Shirlington. Shopping and restaurants are close by, Target 4.8 miles to King Street Metro, 7.2 Miles to the Airport, with a 5-minute walk to Wakefield High School and the Aquatic Center. All Brick home features very low utilities, Newer (1 year) Windows and Steel Doors, Newer garbage disposal and Roof replaced in August of 2016. Large rooms with Hardwood and Carpet, Screened in Porch off of Dining Room, off street parking with a oversized Trundle garage, huge fenced in yard that backs up to trees and privacy fence. This is an extremely solid home with very low utilities and one you won't want miss. Please remove shoes at the door while showing . Must be scheduled on Showing Time.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Frances Cornwell

(703) 283-2192 fran.cornwell@comcast.net Rally Point Real Estate License #0225141077 Listed on: 03/12/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Keith Lombardi

(703) 864-0068 klombardi03@gmail.com Redfin Corporation

Redfin Corporation

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,923

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 9,084 Sq Ft Lot
  • Privacy Fence
  • Wood Fence
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Property is zoned R-6

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 4 Open Parking Spaces
  • 2 Driveway Spaces
  • Oversized Parking
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Split Foyer
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Fiberglass Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,276 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Chair Railings
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Bay Window
  • Sliding Windows
  • Casement Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Sliding Doors
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Doors
  • Insulated Doors
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Utility Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Country Kitchen
  • Double Oven
  • Cooktop with Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Concrete
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower

Finished Basement

  • English Basement
  • Heated Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Side Exterior Basement Entry
  • Workshop
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Basement Windows

Home Security

  • Exterior Cameras
  • Motion Detectors

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Kenmore Middle School
  • Wakefield High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Columbia Forest Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 58
  • Assessor Parcel Number 28-013-011

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,923

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Split Foyer
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Home Warranty: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Oven - Double, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Concrete, Ceramic Tile, Carpet, Laminated
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Attic/House Fan, Carpet, Chair Railings, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Country, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Soaking Tub, Tub Shower, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow, Casement, Energy Star Qualified, Energy Efficient, Insulated, Screens, Sliding, Vinyl Clad
  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: Sliding Glass, Insulated, Energy Star Qualified Door(s)
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Utility Room, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Windows, Workshop, Walkout Level, Side Entrance, Improved, Outside Entrance, Fully Finished, Full, English, Heated
  • Laundry Type: Hookup, Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 2276
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2276
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 351.45
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2276
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • All Lower Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Garage(s)
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Fiberglass
  • View: Street
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 4
  • Parking Features: Private, Concrete Driveway
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Covered Parking, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway, On Street
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 2

Utilities

  • Refuse: 293.92
  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s), Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Exterior Cameras, Motion Detectors
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv, Cable Tv Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • High School: WAKEFIELD
  • Middle Or Junior School: KENMORE

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Fencing: Privacy, Wood
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 254800.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 420000.00
  • Lot Features: Backs To Trees, Front Yard, Partly Wooded, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 9084.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Enclosed, Screened
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Zoning: R-6
  • In City Limits: No

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Pets: Cats Ok, Dogs Ok
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 10684798
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6923.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 28-013-011
  • Tax Lot: 58
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Semi-Annually
  • Tax Year: 2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: ARLINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 12, 2020
Closed on
Aug 3, 2020
Sold by
Burgos Jose A
Bought by
Guerra Joanna Salinas and Guerra Miguel Luis
Seller's Agent
Frances Cornwell
Rally Point Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Keith Lombardi
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$799,900
Sold Price
$760,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,900
-4.99%
Current Estimated Value
$1,111,264

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$351,264
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.52%
Original Mortgage
$646,000
Outstanding Balance
$574,105
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$537,159

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 3, 2016
Closed on
Aug 26, 2016
Sold by
The Gloria V Geer Revocable Trust Dated
Bought by
Burgos Jose A
Seller's Agent
Marcia Burgos
Pearson Smith Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Marcia Burgos
Pearson Smith Realty LLC
Sold Price
$635,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.67%
Original Mortgage
$646,385
Interest Rate
3.42%
Mortgage Type
VA
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
Guerra Joanna Salinas $760,000 None Available
Burgos Jose A $645,000 The Settlement Group Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Guerra Joanna Salinas $646,000
Previous Owner Burgos Jose A $646,385
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/03/2020 08/03/20 Sold $760,000 -5.0% $334 / Sq Ft
06/19/2020 06/19/20 Pending -- -- --
05/20/2020 05/20/20 For Sale $799,900 +5.3% $351 / Sq Ft
03/17/2020 03/17/20 Off Market $760,000 -- --
03/12/2020 03/12/20 For Sale $799,900 +26.0% $351 / Sq Ft
08/26/2016 08/26/16 Sold $635,000 0.0% $270 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/13/2016 07/13/16 Pending -- -- --
06/03/2016 06/03/16 Off Market $635,000 -- --
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 $8,875 $859,100 $575,100 $284,000
2024 $9,005 $871,700 $570,100 $301,600
2023 $8,700 $844,700 $570,100 $274,600
2022 $8,106 $787,000 $520,100 $266,900
2021 $7,714 $748,900 $500,000 $248,900
2020 $7,283 $709,800 $455,000 $254,800
2019 $6,923 $674,800 $420,000 $254,800
2018 $6,463 $642,400 $400,000 $242,400
2017 $6,134 $609,700 $365,000 $244,700
2016 $5,496 $554,600 $352,000 $202,600
2015 $5,439 $546,100 $352,000 $194,100
2014 $5,780 $580,300 $335,000 $245,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Frances Cornwell

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Frances Cornwell

    Rally Point Real Estate

    (703) 283-2192

    9 Total Sales

    Frances Cornwell
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Keith Lombardi

    Redfin Corporation

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  • Marcia Burgos

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Marcia Burgos

    Pearson Smith Realty LLC

    (703) 200-8617

    4 in this area

    141 Total Sales

    Marcia Burgos
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: VAAR160334

Bright MLS

APN: 28-013-011

Virginia Arlington County Arlington 22041 Columbia Forest

5236 S 12th St, Arlington, VA

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