NOT LISTED FOR SALE

868 N Kentucky St Arlington, VA 22205

Bluemont Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $893,000 - $1,165,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,020 Sq Ft
$1,020/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 17, 2015

Last sale price $612,500 $600 Per Sq Ft

Est. 70% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,248/month

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Swanson Middle School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1-minute walk to Bon Air Park

About This Home

As of September 2015

Step back in time in this sweet, quirky, cottage-style cape with small town friendly shaded front porch + sunset deck. Quick walk to parks/trails/tennis. Convenient to Ballston Metro (1.3 miles), Mall, movies, restaurants, nightlife, iceplex and amenities. Quiet neighborhood of more expensive homes on a tree-lined, no-thru street. Great schools, too! 4th "BR" is LL family room.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marty Switzer Merriam

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #0225113614 Listed on: 07/10/2015

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Ken Courtade-Realtor

KW Metro Center

KW Metro Center

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,863

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Lot Details

  • 5,567 Sq Ft Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Landscaped
  • The property's topography is level
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Property is zoned R-6

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace With Glass Doors
  • Screen For Fireplace
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Insulated Doors
  • Family Room
  • Sitting Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Den
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement
  • Sump Pump
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Playground
  • Porch

Schools

  • Mckinley Elementary School
  • Swanson Middle School
  • Washington-Liberty High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Fiber Optics Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Brockwood Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 135
  • Assessor Parcel Number 13-009-012

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,863

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Parking Included In ListPrice,Parking Included In SalePrice
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Remarks Public: Step back in time in this sweet, quirky, cottage-style cape with small town friendly shaded front porch + sunset deck. Quick walk to parks/trails/tennis. Convenient to Ballston Metro (1.3 miles), Mall, movies, restaurants, nightlife, iceplex and amenities. Quiet neighborhood of more expensive homes on a tree-lined, no-thru street. Great schools, too! 4th "BR" is LL family room.
  • Special Assessment Payment: Annually
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Combination Dining/Living, Entry Level Bedroom, Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Floor Plan - Traditional
  • Window Features: Insulated, Double Pane, Screens, Vinyl Clad
  • Fireplace Features: Fireplace - Glass Doors, Mantel(s), Screen
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: Insulated, Storm
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Den, Basement
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Sump Pump
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 868

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Shed
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Combination
  • Exterior Features: Play Area, Street Lights
  • 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
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street

Utilities

  • Refuse: 293.92
  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Hot Water, Radiator
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Fiber Optics Available
  • 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: MCKINLEY
  • Middle School: SWANSON
  • High School: WASHINGTON-LIBERTY
  • School District Key: 121141631475
  • Elementary School: MCKINLEY
  • High School: WASHINGTON-LIBERTY
  • Middle Or Junior School: SWANSON

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Partially
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 98700.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 490000.00
  • Lot Features: Landscaping
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Size Area: 5567
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 5567.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Topography: Level
  • Year Assessed: 2015
  • Zoning: R-6

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 10694388
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5863.45
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 13-009-012
  • Tax Lot: 135
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1020
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Close Date: 09/17/2015

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: ARLINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 10, 2015
Closed on
Sep 17, 2015
Sold by
Dole Timothy and Karam Sana D
Bought by
Turner Nicholas and Young Lisa
Seller's Agent
Marty Switzer Merriam
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Ken Courtade-Realtor
KW Metro Center
List Price
$630,000
Sold Price
$612,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,500
-2.78%
Total Days on Market
35
Current Estimated Value
$1,040,129

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$427,629
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.61%
Original Mortgage
$490,000
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 2004
Sold by
Wilson Robert
Bought by
Dole Timothy
Source: Public Records

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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
Turner Nicholas $612,500 None Available
Dole Timothy $455,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Turner Nicholas $462,935
Closed Turner Nicholas $461,100
Closed Turner Nicholas $490,000
Previous Owner Dole Timothy K $354,450
Previous Owner Dole Timothy $359,636
Previous Owner Dole Timothy $365,231
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/17/2015 09/17/15 Sold $612,500 -2.8% $600 / Sq Ft
08/14/2015 08/14/15 Pending -- -- --
08/12/2015 08/12/15 For Sale $630,000 0.0% $618 / Sq Ft
08/06/2015 08/06/15 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2015 07/10/15 For Sale $630,000 0.0% $618 / Sq Ft
10/30/2013 10/30/13 Rented $2,550 -12.1% --
10/25/2013 10/25/13 Under Contract -- -- --
08/05/2013 08/05/13 For Rent $2,900 -- --
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
2024 $8,734 $845,500 $732,400 $113,100
2023 $8,687 $843,400 $732,400 $111,000
2022 $8,163 $792,500 $687,400 $105,100
2021 $7,500 $728,200 $627,200 $101,000
2020 $7,150 $696,900 $592,900 $104,000
2019 $6,899 $672,400 $568,400 $104,000
2018 $6,663 $662,300 $548,800 $113,500
2017 $6,345 $630,700 $519,400 $111,300
2016 $6,052 $610,700 $504,700 $106,000
2015 $5,863 $588,700 $490,000 $98,700
2014 $5,816 $583,900 $465,500 $118,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Marty Switzer Merriam

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Marty Switzer Merriam

    Long & Foster

    (703) 795-0099

    8 in this area

    30 Total Sales

    Marty Switzer Merriam
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  • Ken Courtade-Realtor

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Ken Courtade-Realtor

    KW Metro Center

    (703) 981-4646

    21 Total Sales

    Ken Courtade-Realtor
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  • Craig Torbett

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Craig Torbett

    Samson Properties

    (703) 216-3782

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1001602687

Bright MLS

APN: 13-009-012

Virginia Arlington County Arlington 22205 Bluemont

868 N Kentucky St, Arlington, VA

This home is located at 868 N Kentucky St, Arlington, VA 22205 since 10 July 2015 and is currently estimated at $1,040,129, approximately $1,019 per square foot. This property was built in 1945. 868 N Kentucky St is a home located in Arlington County with nearby schools including Swanson Middle School, Washington Liberty High School, and Saint Ann Catholic School.

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