Seller's Agent in 2021
Susan Mekenney
Samson Properties
(703) 283-6881
4 in this area
40 Total Sales
5957 Queenston St Springfield, VA 22152
Estimated Value: $640,741 - $696,000
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,088
Sq Ft
$319/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Curved or Spiral Staircase
- Colonial Architecture
- Backs to Trees or Woods
- Cardinal Forest Elementary School Rated A-
- Traditional Floor Plan
- Wood Flooring
About This Home
As of October 2021Welcome to 5957 Queenston Street, a Solid brick 3 level, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom townhouse located in the Charlestown community of West Springfield. Enter through the front door and be greeted by an Inviting entry with a dramatic curved stairway. The main level has both a formal living room, a separate dining room, a powder room and an eat in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and a huge pantry.
Make your way up the curved stairway where you’ll find three spacious bedrooms all with gleaming hard wood floors and ceiling fans. The primary bedroom has its own bathroom and spacious walk-in closet. The two other bedrooms share a bathroom. The second bedroom has a large walk-in closet, a rare feature for a townhouse.
Downstairs you’ll find a large laundry room with plenty of storage space, a full size washer and dryer, a second refrigerator and a rough in for a half bath plus a spacious family room where you can walk out to a fenced in patio area, your own private oasis. Two assigned parking spaces right behind the townhouse for easy access plus there’s plenty of street parking for your family and friends when they come to visit. (Check out the floor plan to see location of parking spaces to the townhouse.)
The Charleston HOA is unique in that it includes most exterior maintenance including painting, roof replacement, gutter cleaning, trash collection, recycling, community mowing and grounds care, leaf and snow removal and the upkeep of sidewalks, brick walls, front stoops iron railings, tot lots and playgrounds.
From a location standpoint, Charlestown is just a hop, skip, and a jump away from everything. including Giant Food, Whole Foods, CVS Pharmacy, Starbucks, Merchant Tire and Auto, West Springfield Car Care, plus nearly a dozen restaurants and eateries, It’s less than two miles to the Rolling Road VRE rail station and a quick bus ride to the Springfield/Franconia subway station. There’s also a direct bus service to the Pentagon. If you prefer driving, it’s close to Braddock Road, the Fairfax County Parkway, I-95, I-395 and I-495.
For those with school-age children, this townhouse falls in the very popular West Springfield High School pyramid. Cardinal Forest, the elementary school is approximately a half-mile away. Irving Middle School is 1.4 miles away and West Springfield High School is 1 mile away.
The community is bounded on two sides by parkland, including beautiful Lake Accotink Park which comprises nearly 500 acres of forested parkland surrounding a 77-acre lake. and minutes away from Burke Lake Regional Park and Hidden Pond Nature Center.
You aren’t just buying a townhouse here, you are buying a lifestyle!! Call for a private showing
Last Agent to Sell the Property
(703) 283-6881 susan@movetovirginia.com Samson Properties License #0225033648 Listed on: 08/07/2021
Townhouse Details
Home Type
- Townhome
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,423
Year Built
- Built in 1968
Lot Details
- 1,347 Sq Ft Lot
- Backs To Open Common Area
- Back Yard Fenced
- Backs to Trees or Woods
- Property is in very good condition
HOA Fees
- $230 Monthly HOA Fees
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
Interior Spaces
- Property has 3 Levels
- Traditional Floor Plan
- Curved or Spiral Staircase
- Ceiling Fan
- Window Treatments
- Six Panel Doors
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Attic
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Electric Oven or Range
- Self-Cleaning Oven
- Stove
- Built-In Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Upgraded Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Laminate
- Concrete
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Walk-In Closet
- Bathtub with Shower
- Walk-in Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Electric Dryer
- Washer
Finished Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Rear Basement Entry
- Laundry in Basement
Home Security
Parking
- Assigned parking located at #5957
- On-Street Parking
- Off-Street Parking
- 2 Assigned Parking Spaces
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Shed
Schools
- Cardinal Forest Elementary School
- Irving Middle School
- West Springfield High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Vented Exhaust Fan
- Electric Water Heater
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 40C
- Assessor Parcel Number 0793 14 0040C
Community Details
Overview
- Association fees include exterior building maintenance, lawn care front, road maintenance, trash, common area maintenance, management
- Charlestown Owners Association
- Charlestown Subdivision, Madison Floorplan
- Property Manager
Amenities
- Common Area
Recreation
- Community Playground
- Community Pool
- Pool Membership Available
Pet Policy
- Pets Allowed
Security
- Storm Windows
- Storm Doors
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 7, 2021
Closed on
Oct 12, 2021
Sold by
Cooper Jonathan Roosevelt and Nadora Michelle Magsalin
Bought by
Tingley Laurel P
Seller's Agent
Susan Mekenney
Samson Properties
Buyer's Agent
Tom Welsh
Weichert, REALTORS
List Price
$550,000
Sold Price
$550,000
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$115,685
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.61%
Original Mortgage
$550,000
Outstanding Balance
$501,549
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$164,136
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 23, 2016
Closed on
Jul 25, 2016
Sold by
Richardson Mary A
Bought by
Cooper Jonathan Roosevelt and Nadora Michelle Magsalin
Seller's Agent
Rolfe Kratz
Samson Properties
Buyer's Agent
Brian MacMahon
Sheridan-MacMahon Ltd.
List Price
$420,000
Sold Price
$415,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-1.19%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.57%
Original Mortgage
$407,483
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 12, 2003
Sold by
Ragagli Dino M
Bought by
Richardson Mary
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$272,844
Interest Rate
5.98%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tingley Laurel P | $550,000 | Accommodation | |
| Cooper Jonathan Roosevelt | $415,000 | Stewart Title & Escrow Inc | |
| Richardson Mary | $275,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Tingley Laurel P | $550,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Cooper Jonathan Roosevelt | $407,483 | |
| Previous Owner | Richardson Mary | $272,844 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12/2021 10/12/21 | Sold | $550,000 | 0.0% | $263 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/07/2021 08/07/21 | For Sale | $550,000 | +32.5% | $263 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/01/2016 08/01/16 | Sold | $415,000 | -1.2% | $191 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 06/27/2016 06/27/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 06/23/2016 06/23/16 | For Sale | $420,000 | -- | $194 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $7,088 | $627,620 | $200,000 | $427,620 |
| 2024 | $7,088 | $611,830 | $195,000 | $416,830 |
| 2023 | $6,328 | $560,760 | $180,000 | $380,760 |
| 2022 | $6,072 | $530,990 | $160,000 | $370,990 |
| 2021 | $5,423 | $462,160 | $140,000 | $322,160 |
| 2020 | $5,018 | $423,970 | $125,000 | $298,970 |
| 2019 | $4,894 | $413,530 | $120,000 | $293,530 |
| 2018 | $4,648 | $404,150 | $115,000 | $289,150 |
| 2017 | $4,449 | $383,220 | $105,000 | $278,220 |
| 2016 | $4,530 | $390,980 | $110,000 | $280,980 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Susan Mekenney
-
Tom Welsh
T
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Tom Welsh
Weichert Corporate
(703) 634-8185
1 in this area
6 Total Sales
-
Rolfe Kratz
Seller's Agent in 2016
Rolfe Kratz
Samson Properties
(703) 328-8979
27 in this area
97 Total Sales
-
Todd Kolasch
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016
Todd Kolasch
Samson Properties
(703) 424-8532
25 in this area
96 Total Sales
-
Brian MacMahon
Buyer's Agent in 2016
Brian MacMahon
Sheridan-MacMahon Ltd.
(703) 609-1868
1 in this area
134 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: VAFX2012874
APN: 0793-14-0040C
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