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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,969 sqft
Price per Sqft $592
Subdivision Dover Balmoral Riverwood
MLS Listing ID VAAR2055408
Style Mid-Century Modern
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,969
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1950
Annual Tax Amount $14,817
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 0.384 Acres
Acres 0.38
Property Sub-Type Detached
Property Description
Welcome to 3553 Nelly Custis Drive—where timeless elegance seamlessly blends with modern design. This thoughtfully expanded and renovated home is a stunning condo alternative, offering the ease of one-level living in a warm, inviting space accented by sophisticated, contemporary finishes that strike the perfect balance of style and comfort.
Exceptional Design & Thoughtful Additions include:
A two car garage with a frosted glass garage door, complementing the modern yet timeless exterior
A lighted front entry corridor leading to a grand foyer with soaring ceilings and a statement chandelier
A studio space for a home gym or office
Fenced and fully landscaped yard with sprinkler system
The spa-like primary suite is designed for relaxation, featuring:
Vaulted ceiling with custom windows for natural light
Spacious walk-through closet with custom cabinetry
A gorgeous en-suite bathroom with a large skylight, walk-in shower, and double vanity
Heart of the Home – The Kitchen & Living Area
The renovated kitchen is both practical and stylish, flowing seamlessly into the sun-filled family room. A contemporary Carrara marble slab fireplace, flanked by built-in cabinetry, serves as the centerpiece of the home.
Striking Exterior & Outdoor Features
The home's exterior is a perfect balance of modern and classic elements, including:
White Hardi siding and brick
Exterior with cedar soffits and black windows
Metal standing seam roof for durability and style
Natural stone entrance pathway with warm, surface-mounted lighting
Natural stone patios in a cedar fenced back yard
Recent Updates & Additional Features
Detached Studio/Home Office/Gym (2021)
New HVAC & Nest Thermostat (2024)
New Built-in Liebherr Refrigerator (2023)
Ipe hardwood deck with planters (2018)
4 Bedrooms | 3.5 Bathrooms | One-Level Living + 2 Car Garage
Nest exterior security camera system
Automatic, programmable sprinkler system
Iconic features include Nelson Bubble Pendant, Eames Hang-it all hooks and Moooi Random Light Pendant
Located in the heart of North Arlington's Crystal Spring Knolls and nestled between the Woodmont, Maywood, and Lee Heights neighborhoods in North Arlington, Crystal Spring Knolls offers a serene yet highly convenient setting. Enjoy nearby Windy Run Park, featuring a scenic trail leading to the Potomac River, while also being within walking distance of shops and restaurants in Cherrydale, Lee Heights, and Spout Run Shopping Centers.
With quick access to D.C. (just two traffic lights away!), the GW Parkway, Route 66, the Custis Bike Trail, and a Metro bus stop, commuting and exploring the area couldn't be easier. This location perfectly balances nature, convenience, and accessibility.
Location
State VA
County Arlington
Zoning R-10
Rooms
Main Level Bedrooms 4
Interior
Hot Water Instant Hot Water, Tankless
Heating Central
Cooling Central A/C
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplace Y
Heat Source Natural Gas
Exterior
Parking Features Garage - Front Entry
Garage Spaces 2.0
Water Access N
Roof Type Asphalt,Metal
Accessibility None
Attached Garage 2
Total Parking Spaces 2
Garage Y
Building
Story 1
Foundation Slab, Other
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Mid-Century Modern
Level or Stories 1
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
Elementary Schools Taylor
Middle Schools Dorothy Hamm
High Schools Yorktown
School District Arlington County Public Schools
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 04-011-003
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Special Listing Condition Standard
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