NOT LISTED FOR SALE

The Alta Vista 900 N Stafford St Unit 1503 Arlington, VA 22203

Ballston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $530,000 - $588,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
980 Sq Ft
$659/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold February 14, 2024

Last sale price $515,000 $526 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,275/month

99 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Concierge
  • 2-minute walk to Ballston-Mu
  • City View
  • Ashlawn Elementary School Rated A
  • Fitness Center
  • Contemporary Architecture

About This Home

As of February 2024

Brand New Energy Star Washer and Dryer! Welcome to Ballston's best kept secret - Alta Vista. This spacious 2 bedroom/2bath unit has been freshly painted throughout and meticulously maintained over the years. It features a sun drenched enclosed terrace, built ins in the living room, hardwood floors throughout, two parking spaces and a spacious storage unit. The open concept living-dining room area and one of the bedrooms lead to a spacious terrace with floor to ceiling windows. The main bedroom features an en-suite bathroom and a walk-in closet. New light fixtures throughout and plenty of storage finish off this beautiful space.

Conveniently located on top of Ballston Metro, the AltaVista offers 24/7 front desk , onsite management, and onsite maintenance team, a fitness room, party room and additional laundry room with commercial size washer/dryer. On the mezzanine level you have direct access to Starbucks, Tivoli's, a bank and a barber. Take the connected bridge to Ballston Exchange to everything you need - restaurants, retail, recreation and so much more. Restaurants galore including Ted's Bulletin, True Food Kitchen, Cava, Nando's, Punchbowl Social, SER, Shake Shack, The Salt Line and many, many more. Or if you don't feel like leaving the comfort of your home, you can order room service directly to your unit from the Hilton hotel located next door. This condo offers unparalleled convenience in one of Arlington's most desirable neighborhoods!

Last Listed By

Irena Menisher

KW Metro Center License #0225214873 Listed on: 10/05/2023

KW Metro Center

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,306

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

HOA Fees

  • $659 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Assigned parking located at #35,38
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Space Conveys

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 980 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Built-In Features
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Kitchen in Efficiency Studio
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Elevator Installed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-049-122

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include exterior building maintenance, management, insurance, trash, sewer
  • $55 Other Monthly Fees
  • High-Rise Condominium
  • Alta Vista Condominium Condos
  • Alta Vista Subdivision

Amenities

  • Concierge
  • Party Room
  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

Pet Policy

  • Limit on the number of pets
  • Pet Size Limit

Security

  • Security Service

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,306

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$659 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Unit/Flat/Apartment
  • Unit Building Type: Hi-Rise 9+ Floors
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Accessibility Features: Elevator
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Assigned Parking Space Numbers: 35,38
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: Yes
  • Washer Dryer Hookups YN: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Microwave
  • Entry Floor: 15
  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Efficiency, Primary Bath(s), Floor Plan - Traditional, Built-Ins, Combination Dining/Living, Walk-In Closet(s), Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit
  • Total Sq Ft: 980
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 980
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 550.92
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 980
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 900

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • View: City
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Assigned Spaces Count: 2
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Parking Space Conveys
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Underground
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Parking Garage
  • Parking Garage Number Of Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: Yes
  • Condo Co-Op Fee: 659.00
  • Condo Co-Op Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Condo Co-Op Name: Alta Vista Condominium
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Elevator, Extra Storage, Party Room, Security, Concierge, Fitness Center, Laundry Facilities
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Ext Bldg Maint, Management, Insurance, Trash, Sewer
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Fee Information

  • Other Fees: 658.16
  • Other Fees Frequency: Annually

Schools

  • School District: ARLINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District Key: 121141631475
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 009
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Zoning: C-O-A
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Pets: Size/Weight Restriction, Number Limit
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5306.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-049-122
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 980
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Close Date: 02/14/2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: ARLINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 5, 2023
Closed on
Feb 12, 2024
Sold by
Johnston Valerie Oakley
Bought by
Yu Faye
Seller's Agent
Irena Menisher
KW Metro Center
Buyer's Agent
Faye Yu
Fathom Realty
List Price
$575,000
Sold Price
$515,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$60,000
-10.43%
Total Days on Market
99
Views
178
Current Estimated Value
$566,734

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$51,734
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.21%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 7, 2023
Sold by
Oakley William L
Bought by
Cohn Joel S and Johnston Valerie Oakley

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 2007
Sold by
Randolph Michelle
Bought by
Oakley William L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 2004
Sold by
Meyer Chris
Bought by
Hucher Michelle

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$368,000
Interest Rate
5.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 1998
Sold by
Attus Giancarlo
Bought by
Meyer Chris

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$107,100
Interest Rate
6.87%

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
Yu Faye $515,000 Federal Title
Cohn Joel S -- None Listed On Document
Oakley William L $465,000 --
Hucher Michelle $460,000 --
Meyer Chris $153,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Hucher Michelle $368,000
Previous Owner Meyer Chris $107,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/14/2024 02/14/24 Sold $515,000 -4.6% $526 / Sq Ft
10/25/2023 10/25/23 Price Changed $539,900 -6.1% $551 / Sq Ft
10/05/2023 10/05/23 For Sale $575,000 -- $587 / 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
2024 $5,322 $515,200 $85,300 $429,900
2023 $5,307 $515,200 $85,300 $429,900
2022 $5,444 $528,500 $39,200 $489,300
2021 $5,444 $528,500 $39,200 $489,300
2020 $5,138 $500,800 $39,200 $461,600
2019 $4,828 $470,600 $39,200 $431,400
2018 $4,734 $470,600 $39,200 $431,400
2017 $4,734 $470,600 $39,200 $431,400
2016 $4,422 $446,200 $39,200 $407,000
2015 $4,444 $446,200 $39,200 $407,000
2014 $3,946 $396,200 $39,200 $357,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Irena Menisher

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Irena Menisher

    KW Metro Center

    (202) 468-7846

    5 in this area

    56 Total Sales

    Irena Menisher
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  • Matthew Shepard

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024

    Matthew Shepard

    KW Metro Center

    (703) 403-4003

    7 in this area

    63 Total Sales

    Matthew Shepard
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    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Faye Yu

    Fathom Realty

    (571) 491-7916

    1 in this area

    6 Total Sales

    Faye Yu
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About The Alta Vista

Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: VAAR2036618

Bright MLS

APN: 14-049-122

Virginia Arlington County Arlington 22203 Ballston

900 N Stafford St Unit 1503, Arlington, VA

Homes for Sale in Arlington, VA

This home is located at 900 N Stafford St Unit 1503, Arlington, VA 22203 since 05 October 2023 and is currently estimated at $566,734, approximately $578 per square foot. This property was built in 1989. 900 N Stafford St Unit 1503 is a home located in Arlington County with nearby schools including Ashlawn Elementary School, Swanson Middle School, and Washington Liberty High School.

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