Arlington, VA 22203,217 N EMERSON ST
Listed by Michael Corum • Keller Williams Realty
Bought with Gary G Dopslaff • Washington Fine Properties, LLC

$965,000

Est. payment /mo

$975,000

1.0%
Est.Price: ?

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217 N EMERSON ST Arlington, VA 22203

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,144 SqFt

SOLD DATE : 02/05/2026

Key Details

Sold Price $965,000

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Sold

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,144 sqft

Price per Sqft $843

Subdivision Arlington Forest

MLS Listing ID VAAR2064628

Style Colonial

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

Year Built 1946

Available Date 2025-11-14

Annual Tax Amount $8,712

Tax Year 2025

Lot Size 6,534 Sqft

Property Sub-Type Detached

Property Description

Rare opportunity in Arlington Forest! Completely renovated brick colonial on peaceful cul-de-sac backing to Lubber Run Park. This turnkey home masterfully blends natural serenity with urban convenience, just 0.8 miles from Ballston Metro.

Pristine hardwood floors throughout main and upper levels. Fresh Benjamin Moore White Dove paint creates light-filled spaces. Gourmet kitchen features custom white cabinets, waterfall-edge Calcatta quartz countertops, GE Profile stainless appliances with gas cooking, and adjustable LED lighting.

Main level offers formal living and dining rooms, updated kitchen, and expansive screened-in porch overlooking private backyard. Upper level includes three generous bedrooms with original solid wood doors and updated full bathroom. Full-footprint attic spans entire home with flooring already in place, ready for future finishing - add square footage for loft, office, studio, or fourth bedroom suite.

Spacious lower level recreation room offers flexibility for home office, guest suite, or media center. Fully remodeled bathroom features walk-in shower and floor-to-ceiling metro tile. Designer laundry room showcases new Whirlpool front-loading washer/dryer, shiplap walls, and Calcatta quartz countertop. Abundant storage including large walk-in closet and under-stair access.

Exceptional screened porch extends living space outdoors and becomes your favorite room. Fully fenced backyard with convenient side gates for easy front-to-back access. Level lot perfect for entertaining, safe play, and outdoor activities. Large shed offers versatile storage or conversion potential (she-shed, gym, studio, workshop). Two-to-three car driveway plus generous street parking.

Brand-new roof with oversized gutters, Anderson Renewal double-paned windows throughout, new front door with storm door, gas utilities (cooking, hot water, heat). Every surface thoughtfully updated for modern living.

Tucked on quiet cul-de-sac with Lubber Run Park trails as your backyard. Walk to Ballston Metro (0.8 mi), Ballston Quarter, Harris Teeter, restaurants. Two blocks to Route 50 for easy commutes to Pentagon (15 min), National Airport (20 min), Washington DC. National Register Historic District with tree-lined streets, parks, amphitheater, and strong community spirit.

This home delivers what's increasingly rare in Arlington: comprehensive renovation, park-backing privacy, metro-proximity convenience, and abundant indoor-outdoor living space. Under $1M in one of Arlington's most sought-after neighborhoods. Move-in ready and waiting for you.

Location

State VA

County Arlington

Zoning R-6

Rooms

Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Storage Room, Utility Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2

Interior

Hot Water Natural Gas

Cooling Central A/C

Flooring Hardwood, Solid Hardwood, Carpet, Wood, Ceramic Tile

Equipment Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Front Loading, Dual Flush Toilets, Energy Efficient Appliances, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer - Front Loading, Water Heater

Laundry Basement, Lower Floor

Exterior

Exterior Feature Deck(s), Enclosed, Porch(es), Screened, Patio(s)

Fence Fully, Picket, Wood

Water Access N

View Creek/Stream, Garden/Lawn, Park/Greenbelt, Trees/Woods

Roof Type Architectural Shingle

Building

Lot Description Backs - Parkland, Backs to Trees, Cul-de-sac, Front Yard, No Thru Street, Private, Rear Yard

Story 3

Foundation Block, Slab

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Structure Type Dry Wall

New Construction N

Schools

Elementary Schools Barrett

Middle Schools Kenmore

High Schools Washington-Liberty

School District Arlington County Public Schools

Others

Acceptable Financing Bank Portfolio, Cash, Conventional, VA

Listing Terms Bank Portfolio, Cash, Conventional, VA

Special Listing Condition Standard

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