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Sold for $238,000 on 06/30/25
$238,000
3601 5th St S APT 511, Arlington, VA 22204
2beds
978sqft
Condominium
Built in 1958
-- sqft lot
$237,100 Zestimate®
$243/sqft
$2,315 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 01, 2025 at 04:59pm
Listed by:
Karen Ringo 213-215-3495,
Compass
Bought with:
Dena Conrad, 670340
TTR Sothebys International Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: VAAR2056432

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Wall Unit, Other
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Dishwasher, Ice Maker, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level, Common Area
Features
- Combination Dining/Living, Kitchen - Galley, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 978
- Total interior livable area: 978 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 978
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Unassigned, Parking Lot
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Elevator Installed
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: Community
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 23015118
- Zoning: RA8-18
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Pool
Location
- Region: Arlington
- Subdivision: Stratton House
HOA & financial
Other fees
- Condo and coop fee: $1,117 monthly
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan,Cash
- Ownership: Condominium
Services availability
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Estimated market value
$237,100