NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5708 Cricket Place McLean, VA 22101

Estimated Value: $1,768,000 - $2,251,000

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,014 Sq Ft
$484/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 23, 2023

Last sale price $1,800,000 $448 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,404/month

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Concrete Pool
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Open Floorplan
  • Sherman Elementary School Rated A
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • 1-minute walk to Fort Marcy Park

About This Home

As of August 2023

Welcome to your plush dream home nestled in the exclusive Merrywood on the Potomac community, a tranquil corner of opulence. A private pool and an optional elevator are just the cherry on top of this exquisitely renovated end unit.

Stepping through the doors, you're welcomed by a grand foyer and a space lavishly draped in elegance. Immerse yourself in beautifully crafted, light-filled living spaces, detailed with the crème de la crème of materials.

The open floor plan unites the living room, dining room, and kitchen, creating a harmonious flow for soirées or intimate family dinners. Warm yourself by the living room's inviting fireplace on crisp evenings, while the dining room showcases hardwood floors and panoramic views of your private pool.

Whip up culinary wonders in your fully renovated gourmet kitchen, adorned with sleek quartz countertops, bespoke cabinetry, and superior Dacor appliances.

Sleep in the arms of luxury with 4 spacious, fashion-forward en-suite bedrooms, each a tranquil sanctuary with a private bathroom. The crowning jewel, the primary bedroom suite, flaunts a spa-inspired bathroom with a soaking tub poised before the windows - perfect for glimpsing the Potomac River in the quiet hush of fall and winter.

Step outside and bask in your private oasis. The heated pool, fully renovated and awaiting, offers a serene spot to unwind. Tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac, your peace and privacy are undisturbed. With two garages, your storage needs are met effortlessly.

Living in Merrywood means quick access to GW Pkwy, Arlington, Tysons, and DC's border line - an absolute dream for commuters. Don't let this slice of luxury slip away; immerse yourself in the intoxicating mix of elegance, comfort, and style.

Schedule your visit today. Please note, the listing agent has a financial interest. Owner/Agent

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ali Farhadov

(703) 310-6111 alasgar@compass.com Compass License #0225088197 Listed on: 07/05/2023

Compass

Co-Listed By

Sherif Abdalla

(703) 310-6111 sherif@margenau.com Compass License #sp98372424

Last Buyer's Agent

Nancy Mannino

(301) 298-1001 nancy.mannino@compass.com Compass License #505605

Compass

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,559

Year Built

  • Built in 1978 | Remodeled in 2023

Lot Details

  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Wood Fence
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Back Yard

HOA Fees

  • $650 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Lot

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 4 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wet Bar
  • Bar
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Views of Woods

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Built-In Range
  • Range Hood
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Front Loading Dryer
  • Front Loading Washer

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Basement Windows

Home Security

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Appliances
  • Energy-Efficient HVAC
  • Energy-Efficient Lighting

Pool

  • Concrete Pool
  • Heated In Ground Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Heat Pump System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • 60 Gallon+ High-Efficiency Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0312 18 0031

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, management, road maintenance, security gate, snow removal, trash
  • Merrywood On The Potomac Community
  • Merrywood On The Potomac Subdivision
  • Property Manager

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Security

  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,559

Year Built

Built in 1978 | Remodeled in 2023

Lot Details

1,525 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$650 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: End Of Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Contemporary
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • Historic: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Year Renovated: 2023
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Special Features: 4098
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Front Loading, Energy Efficient Appliances, Exhaust Fan, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer - Front Loading, Water Heater - High-Efficiency
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Bar, Butlers Pantry, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Open, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar
  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, High, Dry Wall
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Levels Count: 4
  • Room List: Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry, Bathroom 2, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Fully Finished, Walkout Level, Windows, Daylight, Full, Full, Heated, Interior Access, Outside Entrance
  • Basement Finished Percent: 100.00
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 4014
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 4014
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 561.93
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3292
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 722
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 722
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • All Lower Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level 2 Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Gutter System
  • Pool Features: Concrete, Heated, In Ground
  • Road Surface Type: Black Top
  • Roof: Flat
  • Spa: No
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Covered Parking, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, Parking Lot

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Multi Units, Programmable Thermostat, Zoned
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: 60+ Gallon Tank, Electric
  • Security: Smoke Detector
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: Yes
  • Condo Co-Op Fee: 650.00
  • Condo Co-Op Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Tennis Courts
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Management, Road Maintenance, Security Gate, Snow Removal, Trash
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Schools

  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: SHERMAN
  • High School: MCLEAN
  • Middle Or Junior School: LONGFELLOW

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Lot Features: Backs To Trees, Cul-De-Sac, Rear Yard
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Balcony, Patio(s)
  • Zoning: 220
  • In City Limits: No

Green Features

  • Efficiency: Appliances, Hvac, Lighting

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 11559.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0312 18 0031
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 5, 2023
Closed on
Aug 22, 2023
Sold by
Adgroup Llc
Bought by
Polakoff Steven
Seller's Agent
Ali Farhadov
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Nancy Mannino
Compass
List Price
$1,849,888
Sold Price
$1,800,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,888
-2.7%
Views
270
Current Estimated Value
$1,942,255

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$142,255
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.02%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2022
Sold by
Richard Mills
Bought by
Adgroup Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$25,000
Interest Rate
5.78%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 12, 2021
Sold by
Merrywood On The Potomac Phase 2
Bought by
Merrywood On The Potomac Phase 2

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 2005
Sold by
Perdue Carl Henry
Bought by
Mills Richard

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$850,000
Interest Rate
6.34%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2004
Sold by
Leatherbury Thomas F
Bought by
Perdue Carl Henry

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$720,000
Interest Rate
5.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Polakoff Steven $1,800,000 First American Title
Adgroup Llc $997,500 Lloyd Martin Plc
Merrywood On The Potomac Phase 2 $1,000 None Listed On Document
Mills Richard $1,225,000 --
Perdue Carl Henry $900,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Adgroup Llc $25,000
Previous Owner Mills Richard $850,000
Previous Owner Perdue Carl Henry $720,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/23/2023 08/23/23 Sold $1,800,000 -2.7% $448 / Sq Ft
07/05/2023 07/05/23 For Sale $1,849,888 -- $461 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

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 $19,781 $1,799,940 $360,000 $1,439,940
2024 $19,781 $1,674,230 $335,000 $1,339,230
2023 $11,410 $990,920 $198,000 $792,920
2022 $12,297 $1,054,170 $211,000 $843,170
2021 $13,277 $1,109,650 $222,000 $887,650
2020 $13,946 $1,155,890 $231,000 $924,890
2019 $15,669 $1,298,750 $224,000 $1,074,750
2018 $12,876 $1,119,610 $224,000 $895,610
2017 $13,256 $1,119,610 $224,000 $895,610
2016 $13,228 $1,119,610 $224,000 $895,610
2015 $15,552 $1,365,380 $273,000 $1,092,380
2014 $15,518 $1,365,380 $273,000 $1,092,380
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: VAFX2136536

Bright MLS

APN: 0312-18-0031

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