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$1,295,000

5529 Fairfax Dr

Arlington, VA
ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT-BRIGHT
5
Bedrooms
4.5
Bathrooms
3,400
Square Feet
0.2
Lot Size (acres)
1948
Year Built
78
Days On Market

Assumable VA loan with balance of $500k at 3.25%. Pro photos will go up Friday, house will be active Friday 10/30! Directly across from the Custis Trail Trail and minutes to Westover and Ballston, this updated Arlington home offers rare layout versatility. From the redone driveway, step inside to a main floor with a south facing living room with electronic shades, full dining room, bedroom, full bath, and a chef’s kitchen with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a flat, fenced yard, deck, and patio - a perfect spot for fall entertaining, even outdoor movie nights! Highlights include solid cherry cabinetry with tons of storage, quartz counters, Bosch induction cook top, Miele ovens, warming drawer, and dishwasher. Upstairs offers 3 bedrooms plus a primary suite with attached office/nursery plus upstairs laundry! Primary bath also has a deluxe remodeled bath with private water closet, jetted tub and walk in shower with gorgeous custom tile, plus a dual sink quartz vanity. The rebuilt lower level offers dual zones: a potential ADU with bedroom, living room, full bath, another remodeled kitchen with shaker cabinets, quartz tops full sized laundry, and hobby room with exterior access, completely separate from the main house’s massive rec room with AV cabinetry, wine cellar closet and half bath. This home has been meticulously updated with efficient all electric multi-zone mini-split HVAC, Insofast-insulated foundation, sump pump, backflow storm drainage, brand new 2026 roof, EV charger, fresh paint, and refinished hardwoods.

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Listing Information

Listing Updated
3 days ago
Listed By
Coral M Gundlach, 7032003631 · RLAH @properties, 7033909460
MLS#
VAAR2081600
Source
Bright
Status
ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT-BRIGHT

Facts & Features

Location

Community Information

Address
5529 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA 22205
City
Arlington
County
Arlington
Neighborhood
LACEY FOREST
Zip Code
22205

Architecture

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4.5
Year Built
1948
Style
Colonial
Construction Materials
Vinyl Siding, Brick
Building Area
3,400 sq. ft.
Foundation
Block
Roof
Asphalt
Levels
Three Or More
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Features
Driveway, Off Street, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)

Features & Amenities

Interior Features
Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding, Built-in Features
Appliances
Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer, Disposal, Cooktop, Freezer, Double Oven, Range Hood, Ice Maker, Exhaust Fan
Flooring
Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet, Wood
Patio and Porch
Patio, Deck
Cooling
Central Air, Electric
Heating
Electric, Other, Exhaust Fan

Property Features

Lot Size
0.2 Acres
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Square Footage

Above Grade
2,300 sq. ft.
Total
3,300 sq. ft.

Tax & Financial Information

List Price
$1,295,000
Annual Taxes
$11,958

Schools

100/100
Swanson Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08 · 0.5 mi
City
Arlington
Students
1,123
Parent reviews
1.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
65% White · 15% Hispanic / Latino · 7% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
13%
Phone
(703) 228-5500
78/100
Arlington Traditional
Elementary · Grades PK–05 · 0.8 mi
City
Arlington
Students
615
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 4 reviews
Student body
35% White · 25% Asian · 18% Black
Phone
(703) 228-6290
77/100
Glebe Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05 · 1 mi
City
Arlington
Students
511
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 4 reviews
Student body
59% White · 18% Hispanic / Latino · 9% Two or More Races
Phone
(703) 228-6280
76/100
Ashlawn Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05 · 0.6 mi
City
Arlington
Students
736
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 8 reviews
Student body
56% White · 16% Hispanic / Latino · 12% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
16%
Phone
(703) 228-5270
70/100
Carlin Springs Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05 · 1.2 mi
City
Arlington
Students
617
Parent reviews
4.5★ avg · 4 reviews
Student body
68% Hispanic / Latino · 12% Black · 11% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
83%
Phone
(703) 228-6645
64/100
Kenmore Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08 · 1 mi
City
Arlington
Students
1,025
Parent reviews
3.4★ avg · 10 reviews
Student body
47% Hispanic / Latino · 28% White · 11% Black
Free/reduced lunch
50%
Phone
(703) 228-6800
60/100
Escuela Key Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05 · 0.5 mi
City
Arlington
Students
708
Parent reviews
3.0★ avg · 4 reviews
Student body
53% Hispanic / Latino · 34% White · 7% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
39%
Phone
(703) 228-4210
54/100
Cardinal Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05 · 0.8 mi
City
Arlington
Students
783
Student body
72% White · 11% Two or More Races · 8% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
9%
Phone
(703) 228-5280

School ratings are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Attendance boundaries are for reference only — contact the school or district directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Historical Data

Price History

DateEventPrice
08/21/2026Listed for sale$1,295,000

Listed by Coral M Gundlach · RLAH @properties · 7033909460

Listing information provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS. Copyright 2026, Bright. All rights reserved.

Last Updated: November 4, 2026 at 2:20 AM | Source: Bright | MLS#: VAAR2081600

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