NOT LISTED FOR SALE

886 N Kensington St Arlington, VA 22205

Bluemont Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,080,000 - $1,362,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,182 Sq Ft
$1,068/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 04, 2012

Last sale price $595,000 $503 Per Sq Ft

Est. 112% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,945/month

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Swanson Middle School Rated A
  • Space For Rooms
  • 3-minute walk to Bon Air Park

About This Home

As of May 2012

Surprisingly spacious cape with new CAC is a gem awaiting your HGTV updates. Sparkling hardwoods, fresh paint, lovely light-filled spaces, 2 FPLs. Extra deep lot for future expansion. Beautiful boxwood gardens dotted w/ color. Great neighborhood; no-thru streets, near parks/trails. $1M+ homes across the st. Convenient to Ballston Metro, shops, eateries, too! McKinley-Swanson-WL

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marty Switzer Merriam

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #0225113614 Listed on: 03/29/2012

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Katie Loughney

Compass License #SP98362322

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,938

Year Built

  • Built in 1939

Lot Details

  • 6,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Extensive Hardscape
  • No Through Street
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Property is zoned R-6

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Bump-Outs
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Built-In Features
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Fireplace With Glass Doors
  • Screen For Fireplace
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Game Room
  • Workshop
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room
  • Home Gym

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 1.5 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

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

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Fiber Optics Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Brockwood Subdivision, Center Hall Cape Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 113
  • Assessor Parcel Number 13-010-016

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,938

Year Built

Built in 1939

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Parking Included In ListPrice
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Lower 2, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Remarks Public: Surprisingly spacious cape with new CAC is a gem awaiting your HGTV updates. Sparkling hardwoods, fresh paint, lovely light-filled spaces, 2 FPLs. Extra deep lot for future expansion. Beautiful boxwood gardens dotted w/ color. Great neighborhood; no-thru streets, near parks/trails. $1M+ homes across the st. Convenient to Ballston Metro, shops, eateries, too! McKinley-Swanson-WL
  • Special Assessment Payment: Annually
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Built-Ins, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional
  • Window Features: Storm
  • Fireplace Features: Fireplace - Glass Doors, Mantel(s), Screen
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: Storm
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Foyer, Bedroom 1, Study, Exercise Room, Laundry, Storage Room, Utility Room, Workshop, Bedroom 6
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Full, Partially Finished, Side Entrance, Space For Rooms, Walkout Stairs, Windows
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 886

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Combination
  • Exterior Features: Bump-Outs, Extensive Hardscape, 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: 344.24
  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Security System
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv Available, Fiber Optics Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Rear
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 133900.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 450000.00
  • Lot Features: Landscaping, No Thru Street
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size Area: 6276
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6276.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2011
  • Zoning: R-6

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 10673462
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5938.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 13-010-016
  • Tax Lot: 113
  • Tax Page Number: 177
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1182
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2011
  • Close Date: 05/04/2012

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 5, 2019
Sold by
Wilson Craig Brafford
Bought by
Brafford Wilson Craig and Scheuer Wilson Amy
Current Estimated Value
$1,262,304

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 29, 2012
Closed on
May 4, 2012
Sold by
Fomaro Olive D
Bought by
Wilson Craig Brafford
Seller's Agent
Marty Switzer Merriam
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Katie Loughney
Compass
List Price
$600,000
Sold Price
$595,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-0.83%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.49%
Original Mortgage
$604,728
Interest Rate
4.08%
Mortgage Type
VA
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Brafford Wilson Craig -- None Available
Wilson Craig Brafford $595,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Brafford Wilson Craig $1,200,000
Closed Wilson Craig B $1,180,000
Closed Wilson Craig Brafford $604,728
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/04/2012 05/04/12 Sold $595,000 -0.8% $503 / Sq Ft
04/06/2012 04/06/12 Pending -- -- --
03/29/2012 03/29/12 For Sale $600,000 -- $508 / 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 $14,630 $1,416,300 $745,200 $671,100
2024 $9,160 $886,700 $745,200 $141,500
2023 $9,000 $873,800 $745,200 $128,600
2022 $8,409 $816,400 $700,200 $116,200
2021 $7,743 $751,700 $640,000 $111,700
2020 $7,388 $720,100 $605,000 $115,100
2019 $7,132 $695,100 $580,000 $115,100
2018 $7,016 $697,400 $560,000 $137,400
2017 $6,688 $664,800 $530,000 $134,800
2016 $6,379 $643,700 $515,000 $128,700
2015 $6,114 $613,900 $500,000 $113,900
2014 $6,093 $611,700 $475,000 $136,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Marty Switzer Merriam

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Marty Switzer Merriam

    Long & Foster

    (703) 795-0099

    8 in this area

    30 Total Sales

    Marty Switzer Merriam
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  • Katie Loughney

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Katie Loughney

    Compass

    (703) 597-9943

    153 Total Sales

    Katie Loughney
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1001569519

Bright MLS

APN: 13-010-016

Virginia Arlington County Arlington 22205 Bluemont

886 N Kensington St, Arlington, VA

This home is located at 886 N Kensington St, Arlington, VA 22205 since 29 March 2012 and is currently estimated at $1,262,304, approximately $1,067 per square foot. This property was built in 1939. 886 N Kensington 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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