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Property Description
Welcome to 5915 Merritt Place. Move right into this lovely all-brick, 4 BR, 3 bath split-level home located on a cul-de-sac in the desirable Glen Forest Community near Bailey's Crossroads. The upper-level features 3 BRs with 2 full baths, with gleaming, newly refinished, red oak hardwood floors. The main level features an eat-in kitchen with skylight, separate dining and living rooms with newly refinished hardwoods. The lower level features a large family room with built-in bookshelves and a picture window looking out over a treed backyard. Also on the lower level is a nanny/in-law suite with a bedroom, kitchenette, full-bath, and potential separate entrance. The finished basement has ample storage space, washer/dryer, built-in sauna, and a workroom. The home is located in a walkable, friendly neighborhood with no HOA. The Glen Forest Community Pool is just steps away. The newly developed Hogge Park, located less than mile away, includes 2 public pickleball courts, a basketball court, a community garden and a playground. The Glen Carlyn off-leash dog park and trails are just 1.0 mile away. Located on the Arlington/Falls Church border, this home is a commuter's dream. Less that 5 miles to the Pentagon and less than 10 miles to the Capitol by car with easy access to the Ballston and East Falls Church Metro stations. Electrical updates and front yard landscaping upgrades completed in 2024.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5915 Merritt Pl
General
- Sold For: $820,000
- Taxes: $9,320 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: VAFX2198816
- Added to Site: 103 day(s) ago
Interior
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Upper Floor Baths: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
- Bedrooms Lower: 1
Parking
- Carport Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Type: Attached Carport, Driveway, On Street
Location
- County: Fairfax
- Development Name: Glen Forest
- Subdivision: Glen Forest
- Cross Streets: Sixth
- Driving Directions: Turn onto Glen Carlyn Rd from Route 7 and continue until Magnolia. Turn onto Magnolia, left onto Sixth street and right onto Merritt Place.
School Information
- School District: Fairfax County Public Schools
- Elementary School: Glen Forest
- Middle School: Glasgow
- High School: Justice
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: 90% Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Community
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Split Level
- Architectural Style: Split Level
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Brick, Block, Aluminum Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Connecting Stairway, Full, Fully Finished, Interior Access
- Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Lower 2, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 2,100
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 2,100 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1958
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
- Bedrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.39
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 17,070
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: 130
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $576.15
- Assessment Year: 2024
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $8,905
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $791,510
- Tax Amount: $9,320
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1484
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Section: 5
- Lot Number: 44
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Schools
Schools serving 5915 Merritt Pl
School District:Fairfax County Public Schools
Rating | Name | Grades | Distance |
---|---|---|---|
5829 Glen Forest Dr, Falls Church, VA 22041 | PK-5 | 0.2 mi | |
4101 Fairfax Pkwy, Alexandria, VA 22312 | 6-8 | 1.5 mi | |
3301 Peace Valley Ln, Falls Church, VA 22044 | 9-12 | 1.1 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 5915 Merritt Pl
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/13/2024
Sold
$820,000
-4.09%
MLS
10/03/2024
Price Reduced
$855,000
-7.57%
MLS
9/10/2024
Listed
$925,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
5915 Merritt Place, Falls Church, VA 22041 (MLS# VAFX2198816) is a Single Family property that was sold at $820,000 on December 13, 2024. This property was listed by Kevin Holland from our Fairfax Office.Want to learn more about 5915 Merritt Place? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Falls Church? You can browse all Falls Church real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.