638 N Nelson St, Arlington, VA 22203-2213, United States

Arlington, VA 22203

$1,300,000

active
3
Beds
4
Baths
2,015
Sq Ft
1939
Built

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Listing details

Rare corner end unit Side-by-Side in Ashton Heights, Arlington, VA 22203. Brick, built 1939 and expanded with a rear addition, approximately 2,050 sqft finished on three levels. A wraparound covered porch welcomes you to the home. The main level features an open kitchen with a gas range, an attached eat-in dining room, two separate sitting areas, skylights, original hardwood floors, and arched doorways. Upstairs holds three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, including a primary with extra built-in storage. Three full bathrooms and a powder room total, with brand new mini-split zones layered over central A/C and forced-air gas heat. The finished basement adds a flex room, full bath, washer and dryer, and walk-up exterior access. Andersen sliders open to a side patio, and a maintenance-free fence frames the side yard, easy to enclose into a private backyard. Two rare off-street parking spaces and a detached shed with some yard space finish the features of the home. Two blocks to Virginia Square Metro on the Orange and Silver Lines, with a short walk to Ballston Metro and the Custis Trail nearby for running and biking. Gumball Park sits steps from the door. Arlington Arts Center, neighborhood tennis courts, and gyms are all nearby. The active Ashton Heights Civic Association and walkable streets connect to shops, coffee, and restaurants in Clarendon and Ballston. Quick access to the Pentagon, Amazon HQ2, downtown DC, and Reagan National Airport (DCA). Long Branch Elementary, Jefferson Middle, and Washington-Liberty High School serve the address. Ashton Heights, Arlington, VA 22203. HVAC 2026. Water heater 2025.

Location

Living in Arlington

Schools

SOL Pass Rate89%

Public schools

  • Yorktown High School
  • Washington-Liberty High School
  • Williamsburg Middle School

Commute

Drive to DC15 min
Nearest Metro0.3 mi
Rosslyn

Major Routes

I-66, I-395, Rt 50

Walkability

Walk Score69/100
Transit Score57/100
Bike Score72/100

Somewhat Walkable

Safety

Average

Near Virginia average

Violent crime1.4 per 1K
Property crime15.2 per 1K

Property Tax

Rate$1.01 per $100
2024

~$13,169/yr on median home

Includes $0.003 stormwater fee

Listed by Casandra Carey, Property CollectiveMLS# 805021344870Listing via Bright MLS IDXUpdated Jul 16, 2026

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