Beautiful Mid-Century Modern style Contemporary in the Heart of Falls Church City. One-of-a-kind home designed by renowned architect Paul Barkley FAIA, receiving an Excellence in Design Award from the Village Preservation & Improvement Society. Spacious 3BR/2.5BA Home full of character at every turn, with a welcoming Front Porch overlooking Landscaped yard. Main Level features a country style kitchen w/ Viking Appliances, Dining room with Cathedral ceiling, Breakfast area with Skylight, opening to a Large Family Room w/ floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a fenced backyard. Separate Formal Living Room w/ Fireplace, Office/Den (which can easily convert to 4th Bedroom), Half-bath and Dark Room/Storage area (plenty of room to add a full bathroom). Walk down a spiral brick staircase to your private Wine Cellar!! Upper Level Primary Bedroom Suite with vaulted ceiling, Fireplace & separate sitting area which exits to a private balcony overlooking the backyard. Primary Bath w/ walk-in dressing area and closet, plus two additional closets in the bedroom. Second Large Bedroom with separate area perfect for additional bed or desk area, plus separate arts & crafts room, cedar closet, walk-in closet & loft area. Plus a Third bedroom and second full bathroom. Backyard features Beautiful Landscaping, Mature plantings & small pond water element w/ waterfall, making for a peaceful serene experience. Solar Panels supply Hot Water throughout the Home. Spacious Two Car Garage, plus additional Driveway Parking. Centrally Located only a Block from the W&OD Trail, and the New Founders Row Shops & Restaurants. Less than a mile to West Falls Church Metro Station (Orange Line), and only two miles to East Falls Church Metro Station (Silver & Orange Lines). Less than a mile to the Falls Church Community Center (also designed by Paul), Farmers Market, and Downtown Falls Church shops and restaurants. Easy Access to I-66, I-495, Routes 29, 50 & 7 w/ short commute to Washington D.C. and the Pentagon. Falls Church City School Pyramid w/ newly constructed Meridian High School.
Sold for $1,440,000 on 07/14/25
$1,440,000
311 Chestnut St, Falls Church, VA 22046
3beds
2,990sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1971
8,991 Square Feet Lot
$1,440,400 Zestimate®
$482/sqft
$4,749 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 15, 2025 at 08:54am
Listed by:
Chris Earman 703-628-4541,
Weichert, REALTORS
Bought with:
Timothy Pierson, 0225088667
KW United
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: VAFA2003016

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Primary Bedroom - Sitting Area, Walk-In Closet(s), Fireplace - Wood Burning, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Balcony Access, Track Lighting
- Level: Upper
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 x 13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Upper
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 9
Primary bathroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Primary Bedroom - Dressing Area, Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Upper
Bonus room
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Lower
- Area: 112 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 8
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 14
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 13
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
- Area: 315 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21 x 15
Foyer
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Track Lighting
- Level: Main
- Area: 60 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 4
Half bath
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Pendants
- Level: Main
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 11
Living room
- Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Main
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 x 13
Office
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 10
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 10
Storage room
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 8
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned, Multi Units, Heat Pump, Ductless, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Solar Hot Water
Features
- Dry Wall
- Flooring: Wood, Ceramic Tile, Carpet
- Basement: Sump Pump,Interior Entry,Connecting Stairway
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,990
- Total interior livable area: 2,990 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,820
- Finished area below ground: 170
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Inside Entrance, Oversized, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
- Details: Garage Sqft: 400
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 8,991 sqft
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 51215011
- Zoning: R-1B
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Mid-Century Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stick Built, Brick, Combination, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space, Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1971
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Falls Church
- Subdivision: Ellison Heights
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Services availability
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Estimated market value
$1,440,400