Assumable loan at 5.75%; motivated seller! This upper level (no footsteps overhead!) Colonial townhouse condo offers the classic character and charm of Arlington/Old Town 20th century ('they don't make them like this any more!') with modern utility and efficiency. The open floor plan features original parquet wood floor, newer windows, newer heat/cool appliances, added attic insulation (yes, your own attic with pull-down stairs!) and updated bath and kitchen features. The custom design kitchen cabinets, essential appliances in a newer gas range, newer refrigerator, new sink, new faucet, new disposer, and a countertop microwave, all make meal prep and food storage a dream in this 824 SF condo. Storage is well-planned in oversized coat and storage closets plus a converted storage space for the in-unit stacked washer/dryer for your private and leisurely use. The amply sized bedroom comes with a good sized walk-in closet. The community enhances the urban location with park-like setting. Parkfairfax is alive with pet friendly sidewalks with cleanup stations, community events all year long, 3 refreshing outdoor pools, a community center with party room accommodations, tennis courts, tot lots, and lovely winding trails over 132 wooded acres. This home sits at the corner metrobus stop, 395 access, 2.8 miles to Pentagon City Metro Station, 3.1 miles to VRE/AMTRAK King Street station, and just 3 miles to DCA by car. A safe walkway across 395 leads to the Shirlington neighborhood amenities giving you access to pharmacy, grocery, indoor dining, patio dining, boutique shops, and even a 'walking happy hour'. The unit's condo fee includes gas (heat, cooking, water heater), water, and trash services along with community amenities of laundromat (for larger than the unit's appliances can manage), pools, tennis courts, community center, fitness room, and walking paths. This is not just a residence--it's a gateway to vibrant and well-established social and convenience opportunities. Experience this delightful property and neighborhood today!
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 18' x 11'
- Bedroom 1 Level: Main
- Bedroom 1 Features: Flooring - Wood
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom 1 Dimensions: 5' x 7'
- Bathroom 1 Level: Main
- Bathroom 1 Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
Interior Features
- Attic
- Bathroom - Tub Shower
- Combination Dining/Living
- Floor Plan - Open
- Wood Floors
Appliances
- Disposal
- Exhaust Fan
- Icemaker
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Range Hood
- Washer/Dryer Stacked
- Oven/Range - Gas
Other Rooms
- Attic Level: Main
- Attic Features: Attic - Pull-Down Stairs
- Laundry Level: Main
- Laundry Features: Flooring - Vinyl
- Entry Foyer Dimensions: 5' x 3'
- Great Room Dimensions: 13' x 17'
- Entry Foyer Level: Lower 1
- Great Room Level: Main
- Entry Foyer Features: Flooring - Wood
- Great Room Features: Flooring - Wood
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Multi Units, Wall Unit
- Heating Features: Wall Unit, Baseboard - Electric
- Heating: Yes
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Dimensions: 9' x 9'
- Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood
- Dining Room Level: Main
- Kitchen Dimensions: 9' x 8'
- Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl
- Kitchen Level: Main
Garage and Parking
- Parking Features: Permit Included, Unassigned, On Street
Home Features
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Fee: 555
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 555
- Pet Description: Number Limit
- Senior Community: No
School Information
- Elementary School: CHARLES BARRETT
- High School: ALEXANDRIA CITY
- Middle School: GEORGE WASHINGTON
- School District: ALEXANDRIA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 3809
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: ALEXANDRIA CITY
- Disclaimer: Standard
- Ownership: Condominium
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: PARKFAIRFAX
- Postal Code Plus 4: 2010
- Subdivision: PARKFAIRFAX
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 824
- Year Built: 1941
- Above Grade Finished Area: 824
- BelowGradeFinishedArea: 0
- Building Name: PARKFAIRFAX
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Levels: 2
- Property Age: 84
- Levels or Stories: 2
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Total Area Sqft: 824
- Architectural Style: Colonial