Freshly painted and thoughtfully updated, this fully modernized bungalow in the Virginia Heights/Columbia Forest neighborhood of Arlington is the perfect blend of character and convenience. With over 2,150 sq ft of living space, this charming home features 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths on the main level, plus a versatile loft with a 5th bedroom upstairs—ideal for guests or a dedicated home office. Over $100K in renovations include a brand-new shed added in 2024, mini split heating and cooling units installed in the dining room and upstairs in 2023, a new fence in 2023, a cedar lined close in the primary bedroom in 2021 and a series of essential updates throughout the years: a washer and dryer in 2018, new windows and roof in 2017, an updated furnace, refrigerator, dishwasher, stove/oven, and garbage disposal in 2016, a microwave and A/C unit in 2015, and a new hot water heater in 2014. Inside, the gourmet kitchen boasts granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, seamlessly flowing into the dining and living spaces that feature both a wood-burning fireplace and a gas fireplace—perfect for cozy nights in. Updated flooring and recessed lighting add a contemporary touch, while the expansive, fenced backyard offers a stone patio and a brand-new shed, making it the perfect spot for outdoor entertaining, relaxing, or gardening. A detached 1-car garage provides added convenience, and the prime cul-de-sac location puts you just moments away from Columbia Pike, Leesburg Pike, shopping, dining, and more. With all these updates and fresh paint throughout, this move-in ready home is truly a rare find in Arlington. Want more space? Professional architect design plans available? Don’t miss your chance to make it yours!
For sale
Price cut: $24.9K (8/6)
$875,000
5402 S 12th St, Arlington, VA 22204
5beds
2,156sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
7,662 Square Feet Lot
$880,900 Zestimate®
$406/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Gas fireplaceWood-burning fireplaceStone patioExpansive fenced backyardGranite countertopsRecessed lightingUpdated flooring
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 06, 2025 at 04:32am
Listed by:
Priya Nalli 703-909-7236,
Real Broker, LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: VAFX2243114

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Laundry
Bedroom 1
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Other
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher, Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Recessed Lighting, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Gourmet, Built-in Features, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Wood
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Mantel(s)
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,156
- Total interior livable area: 2,156 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,156
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Other, Detached, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Other
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Play Area
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 7,662 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 0621 05 0066
- Zoning: 130
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Virginia Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Arlington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $406/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $709,150
- Annual tax amount: $8,350
- Date on market: 6/12/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan,Assumable
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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