5516 Yellow Rail

Fairfax, VA 22032

$895,000

No longer for sale
5
Beds
4
Baths
2,816
Sq Ft
1985
Built
5516 Yellow Rail - Photo 1

Listing details

Great renovations: this home offers an updated, modernized colonial home with an adaptable floor plan, great backyard, legal 5th bedroom, and so many upgrades (enumerated below). The open concept main floor allows multiple options for dining room placement and even the option of a home office in the original dining room. The open concept main floor, spacious finished basement, deck, fire pit area, and landscaped back yard provides the perfect setting for large gatherings. The basement with its ensuite bed/bath is ideal for guests or college students. The large windows throughout the home bring in ample light. The efficiency upgrades throughout the home, including two separate HVAC zones and a $40,000 Tesla solar roof, keep the whole house comfortable year-round at minimal costs. The thoughtful upgrades throughout the home make it move-in ready! Notable upgrades: 2023 hardwood on stairs and upstairs hallway, LVP in basement, carpets in bedrooms, and split-rail fence in backyard; 2022 water heater; 2021 5th bedroom added in basement with proper egress window; 2020 Tesla solar roof, redesigned landscaping, home drainage, fire pit; 2019 complete main floor renovation (open floor plan, new hardwoods in living and dining rooms, removed textured ceiling and put in drywall and recessed lights; 2019 new 2 zone HVAC system. Fairfax Club Estates is a vibrant neighborhood with active pool and tennis clubs. Walking trails and the local reservoir provide an escape from suburban life. Yellow Rail Court is at the end of a non-pass-through street, allowing for recreation activities in the cul-de-sac. Several neighbors host cul-de-sac events throughout the year. Yellow Rail Court is tucked away from the noise of the main roads, but provides easy access to shopping in Burke Center and University Mall.

Features

OtherPublic SewerColonialTrees/Woods3Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/CHeat Pump(s)Asphalt DrivewayYesSidewalksAtticBathroom - Tub ShowerBreakfast AreaCarpetCeiling Fan(s)Combination Dining/LivingCombination Kitchen/LivingDining AreaFloor Plan - OpenFormal/Separate Dining RoomPantryPrimary Bath(s)Recessed LightingUpgraded CountertopsWalk-in Closet(s)Wood FloorsExcellentYesNatural GasSlabRobinson Secondary SchoolElectricNatural GasPublicLevel Entry - MainFully FinishedRobinson Secondary School20192,016Bonnie BraeDishwasherDisposalDryerExhaust FanIcemakerMicrowaveOven/Range - ElectricRefrigeratorWasherWater Heater

Location

Living in Fairfax

Schools

SOL Pass Rate87%

Public schools

  • Thomas Jefferson HS for Science & Tech
  • Langley High School
  • McLean High School

Commute

Drive to DC35 min
Nearest Metro3 mi
Vienna/Fairfax-GMU

Major Routes

I-66, I-495, Rt 50, Rt 29

Walkability

Walk Score35/100
Transit Score28/100
Bike Score42/100

Car-Dependent

Safety

Safe

35% below Virginia average

Violent crime0.8 per 1K
Property crime10.2 per 1K

Property Tax

Rate$1.11 per $100
2024

~$9,935/yr on median home

Fairfax County rate; City of Fairfax is $1.075

Listed by Steve McIlvaine, KW United | (202) 359-2483 (broker)MLS# VAFX2230766

This home is no longer for sale

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