RENTED NOV 15, 2025

5988 Queenston St Springfield, VA 22152

Estimated Value: $608,670 - $676,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,115 Sq Ft
$308/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 07, 2024

Last sale price $640,000 $303 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,980/month

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Cardinal Forest Elementary School Rated A-
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of November 2025

Available November 1, 2025. Welcome to this exquisite 3-level all-brick townhouse built in 1969 and located in the sought-after Charlestown neighborhood. Offering 2,310 square feet of living space with three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and one half bathroom, the home blends classic design with thoughtful updates. The welcoming foyer features elegant curved hardwood stairs, leading to a bright main level with a formal dining room and a beautifully updated kitchen showcasing quartz countertops, a built-in oven and microwave, an electric cooktop, and newer appliances. From the kitchen, a walkout leads to a neatly landscaped, fenced-in yard with a large shed — perfect for storage and outdoor enjoyment. Upstairs, refinished hardwood floors enhance the spacious primary suite with an updated en-suite bath, while two additional bedrooms share another full bath. The lower level offers a versatile recreation space, a laundry area with new washer and dryer (2023), and updated mechanical systems, including a water heater from 2020 and HVAC from 2022. The HOA provides extensive exterior maintenance such as lawn care, and snow removal. Two assigned parking spaces are included, with additional street parking available. Ideally situated, the home offers easy access to I-95, I-395, I-495, the Franconia-Springfield Metro, VRE, and express bus service to the Pentagon, as well as shopping, dining, and recreation at Lake Accotink and local parks. Zoned for the highly regarded West Springfield High School pyramid, this property is a standout choice for comfort, convenience, and community living. Up to 2 dogs, less than 50 lbs, and breeds restriction. No cats.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Pinyo Bhulipongsanon

(571) 969-6514 team@pinyo.realtor Samson Properties License #0225267015 Listed on: 08/09/2025

Samson Properties

Last Renter's Agent

datacorrect BrightMLS

datacorrect@brightmls.com Non Subscribing Office License #0225194075

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1969

Lot Details

  • 1,347 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • Parking Lot
  • 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

  • Residential Lease
  • Security Deposit $3,300
  • Tenant pays for insurance, lawn/tree/shrub care, light bulbs/filters/fuses/alarm care, windows/screens
  • The owner pays for association fees
  • Rent includes trash removal
  • No Smoking Allowed
  • 12-Month Min and 24-Month Max Lease Term
  • Available 11/1/25
  • $50 Application Fee
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0793 14 0049C

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include trash
  • Charleston HOA
  • Charlestown Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Playground

Pet Policy

  • Limit on the number of pets
  • Pet Size Limit
  • Pet Deposit $1,000
  • $50 Monthly Pet Rent
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Breed Restrictions

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1969

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Date Available: 2025-11-01
  • Application Fee: 50.00
  • Monthly Pet Rent: 50.00
  • Owner Pays: Association Fees
  • Pet Deposit: 1000.00
  • Pets: Breed Restrictions, Number Limit, Pet Addendum/Deposit, Size/Weight Restriction, Dogs Ok
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Rent Includes: Trash Removal
  • Security Deposit: 3300.00
  • Smoking Allowed Yn: No
  • Tenant Pays: Insurance, Lawn/Tree/Shrub Care, Light Bulbs/Filters/Fuses/Alarm Care, Windows/Screens
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Max Lease in Months: 24
  • Min Lease in Months: 12
  • Rent Spree Online Application: No

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 8/9/2025 12:00:00 AM
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Washer, Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Oven - Wall
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Laundry, Recreation Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Half Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Dryer In Unit, Lower Floor, Washer In Unit
  • Total Sq Ft: 2305
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2115
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 2.14
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1540
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 575
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 190
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 765
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Combination, Brick
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Assigned Spaces Count: 2
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Assigned
  • Type Of Parking: Parking Lot, On Street

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
  • Security: Main Entrance Lock
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Tot Lots/Playground
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Trash
  • HOA Name: CHARLESTON
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Schools

  • Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
  • High School Source: 3rd Party
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: CARDINAL FOREST
  • High School: WEST SPRINGFIELD
  • Middle Or Junior School: IRVING

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Fully
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1347.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Zoning: 370

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0793 14 0049C

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 10, 2024
Closed on
Aug 2, 2024
Sold by
Grant Meredith A and Foster-Grant Meredith Anne
Bought by
Adams Austin and Davis Laura
Seller's Agent
Eddie Fernandez
RE/MAX Gateway, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Jeff Welesko
Pearson Smith Realty, LLC
List Price
$625,000
Sold Price
$640,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
2.4%
Views
39
Current Estimated Value
$652,168

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$12,168
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.34%
Original Mortgage
$617,120
Outstanding Balance
$609,000
Interest Rate
6.86%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$43,168

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 8, 2021
Closed on
Jan 11, 2022
Sold by
Jean E Mccarthy Living Trust and Mccarthy Jean E
Bought by
Grant Meredith A
Seller's Agent
Ryan Rice
Keller Williams Capital Properties
Buyer's Agent
Eddie Fernandez
RE/MAX Gateway, LLC
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$514,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,000
-2.1%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.91%
Original Mortgage
$294,000
Interest Rate
3.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 3, 2020
Sold by
Mccarthy Jean E
Bought by
Jean E Mccarthy Living Trust and Mccarthy

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 1999
Sold by
Herman Harold F
Bought by
Mccarthy Jean E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$135,500
Interest Rate
7.81%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Adams Austin $640,000 Allied Title
Grant Meredith A $514,000 Commonwealth Land Title
Grant Meredith A $514,000 Commonwealth Land Title
Grant Meredith A $514,000 Commonwealth Land Title
Jean E Mccarthy Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Jean E Mccarthy Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Mccarthy Jean E -- None Available
Mccarthy Jean E $169,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Adams Austin $617,120
Previous Owner Grant Meredith A $294,000
Previous Owner Grant Meredith A $294,000
Previous Owner Mccarthy Jean E $135,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/15/2025 11/15/25 Rented $3,200 -3.0% --
11/10/2025 11/10/25 Under Contract -- -- --
10/24/2025 10/24/25 Price Changed $3,300 -5.7% $2 / Sq Ft
09/28/2025 09/28/25 Price Changed $3,500 -5.4% $2 / Sq Ft
08/26/2025 08/26/25 Price Changed $3,700 -5.1% $2 / Sq Ft
08/09/2025 08/09/25 For Rent $3,900 0.0% --
08/07/2024 08/07/24 Sold $640,000 +2.4% $416 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/10/2024 07/10/24 For Sale $625,000 +21.6% $406 / Sq Ft
01/12/2022 01/12/22 Sold $514,000 -2.1% $295 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/17/2021 12/17/21 Pending -- -- --
12/08/2021 12/08/21 For Sale $525,000 -- $302 / 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 $6,841 $606,160 $200,000 $406,160
2024 $6,841 $590,480 $195,000 $395,480
2023 $6,154 $545,320 $180,000 $365,320
2022 $5,720 $500,260 $160,000 $340,260
2021 $5,372 $457,800 $140,000 $317,800
2020 $4,967 $419,710 $125,000 $294,710
2019 $4,843 $409,250 $120,000 $289,250
2018 $4,598 $399,850 $115,000 $284,850
2017 $4,399 $378,900 $105,000 $273,900
2016 $4,479 $386,610 $110,000 $276,610
2015 $4,186 $375,090 $110,000 $265,090
2014 $3,996 $358,850 $100,000 $258,850
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: VAFX2259860

Bright MLS

APN: 0793-14-0049C