$865,000
SOLD JUL 24, 2017

609 21st St S Arlington, VA 22202

Aurora Highlands Neighborhood
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,868 Sq Ft
5,400 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$302 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

48 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Oakridge Elementary School Rated A-
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of July 2017

Thoroughly Updated & Expanded Stone Cape Cod. Prime close-in location, just 4 blocks to Metro, upscale shops & restaurants. Open, flowing floor plan. Spacious living room with woodburning fireplace. Dining room opens to spacious kitchen & family room w/ stone gas fireplace. 3 large bedrooms. Lower level rec. room & full bath. Front porch & rear patio with views of well landscaped yard.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Virginia Smith

Arlington Realty, Inc. License #BR101238 Listed on: 05/04/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Ahmad Ayub

Redfin Corporation

Redfin Corporation

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,699

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 5,400 Sq Ft Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Property is zoned R-5

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Crown Molding
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • French Doors
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Den
  • Game Room
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Walk-Up Access
  • Connecting Stairway
  • Side Exterior Basement Entry
  • Basement Windows

Parking

  • Shared Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Oakridge Elementary School
  • Gunston Middle School
  • Wakefield High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Water Dispenser
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Aurora Hills Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 5
  • Assessor Parcel Number 36-019-015

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,699

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Parking Included In ListPrice,Parking Included In SalePrice
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2017-05-05
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Remarks Public: Thoroughly Updated & Expanded Stone Cape Cod. Prime close-in location, just 4 blocks to Metro, upscale shops & restaurants. Open, flowing floor plan. Spacious living room with woodburning fireplace. Dining room opens to spacious kitchen & family room w/ stone gas fireplace. 3 large bedrooms. Lower level rec. room & full bath. Front porch & rear patio with views of well landscaped yard.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Icemaker, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Dispenser, Water Heater
  • Interior Amenities: Combination Dining/Living, Breakfast Area, Primary Bath(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Built-Ins, Upgraded Countertops, Crown Moldings, Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Floor Plan - Open
  • Window Features: Double Pane
  • Fireplace Features: Mantel(s)
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: French
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Vaulted Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Den, Laundry, Storage Room, Utility Room
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Outside Entrance, Connecting Stairway, Side Entrance, Full, Partially Finished, Daylight, Partial, Walkout Stairs, Windows
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 3636
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2868
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 331.05
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2628
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 240
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 768
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1008
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 609

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Shared Driveway
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street, Driveway

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: OAKRIDGE
  • Middle School: GUNSTON
  • High School: WAKEFIELD
  • School District Key: 121141631475
  • Elementary School: OAKRIDGE
  • High School: WAKEFIELD
  • Middle Or Junior School: GUNSTON

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Partially
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Size Area: 5400
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 5400.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Patio(s)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Year Assessed: 2016
  • Zoning: R-5

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7699.06
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 36-019-015
  • Tax Lot: 5
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1924
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Close Date: 07/24/2017

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: ARLINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 4, 2017
Closed on
Jul 24, 2017
Sold by
Mccannell Sandra K and Nicole Robert
Bought by
Farnsworth Robert J and Farnsworth Renee M
Seller's Agent
Virginia Smith
Arlington Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Ahmad Ayub
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$870,000
Sold Price
$865,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-0.57%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.91%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 2005
Sold by
Mirrow Arthur
Bought by
Mccannel Sandra

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$142,800
Interest Rate
5.71%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Bargain Sale Deed $865,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed $714,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $769,250 VA
Closed $776,500 VA
Previous Owner $545,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $142,800 Stand Alone Second
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/10/2025 07/10/25 For Sale $1,184,900 +37.0% $486 / Sq Ft
07/24/2017 07/24/17 Sold $865,000 -0.6% $302 / Sq Ft
06/22/2017 06/22/17 Pending -- -- --
05/04/2017 05/04/17 For Sale $870,000 -- $303 / 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 $11,670 $1,129,700 $790,300 $339,400
2024 $11,234 $1,087,500 $762,400 $325,100
2023 $10,977 $1,065,700 $762,400 $303,300
2022 $10,694 $1,038,300 $727,400 $310,900
2021 $10,292 $999,200 $675,000 $324,200
2020 $9,739 $949,200 $625,000 $324,200
2019 $9,336 $909,900 $575,000 $334,900
2018 $8,487 $843,600 $525,000 $318,600
2017 $7,957 $791,000 $490,000 $301,000
2016 $7,699 $776,900 $470,000 $306,900
2015 $7,874 $790,600 $467,000 $323,600
2014 $7,274 $730,300 $445,000 $285,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • James Andors

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    James Andors

    Keller Williams Realty

    (703) 203-1117

    29 in this area

    179 Total Sales

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  • Virginia Smith

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Virginia Smith

    Arlington Realty, Inc.

    (703) 850-4000

    9 in this area

    60 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Ahmad Ayub

    Redfin Corporation

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1001620969

Bright MLS

APN: 36-019-015

Virginia Arlington County Arlington 22202 Aurora Highlands

609 21st St S, Arlington, VA

This home is located at 609 21st St S, Arlington, VA 22202 and is currently priced at $865,000, approximately $301 per square foot. This property was built in 1947. 609 21st St S is a home located in Arlington County with nearby schools including Oakridge Elementary School, Gunston Middle School, and Wakefield High School.

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