$1,295,000
SOLD FEB 20, 2025
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,840 Sq Ft
0.31 Acres

Recently Sold

$456 Per Sq Ft

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Gourmet Galley Kitchen
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Lemon Road Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of February 2025

It’s getting cold out, and this home on Penguin Place is the place to spend the rest of winter! This is a stunning detached home that gracefully blends modern convenience with timeless elegance.
This beautiful home welcomes you with a newly installed kitchen (2020), featuring high-end stainless steel appliances, an induction cooktop, double convection ovens, kickplate drawers underneath cabinets, and soft close cabinet doors—perfect for the home chef. Throughout the home, warmth and comfort abound with two gas fireplaces. The home's thoughtful renovations extend to practical enhancements, including a new roof (2017), windows (2018), and a radon mitigation system, ensuring peace of mind. A gas tankless water heater provides efficiency, while the laundry room offers an extra refrigerator and a whole house water shutoff valve, enhancing functionality. And don’t miss the second family room in the basement creating versatile living spaces suitable for entertainment, relaxation, or hobbies. Whether enjoying quiet family evenings or lively social events, this home provides the ideal backdrop.
The sophistication continues outside with two Rumford wood-burning fireplaces on the sun deck and screened porch as well as a pizza oven, ideal for cozy evenings. Step into the expansive backyard, your private oasis featuring a beautifully resurfaced pool with new plaster and state-of-the-art salt water chlorine generator (2024). The large pool deck is perfect for sunbathing or hosting gatherings, complemented by gutter guard leaf blockers to keep maintenance low.
Beyond the property’s boundaries, discover convenience and leisure with nearby amenities. Penguin Place sits within the highly sought-after McLean, Longfellow, and Lemon Road school district for those with growing families.
Contact us today to arrange a viewing and turn this dream home into your reality. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a slice of luxury within such a vibrant local community!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dan DeMarchis

EXP Realty, LLC

EXP Realty, LLC

Co-Listed By

Rachel Herndon

EXP Realty, LLC License #0225222117

Last Buyer's Agent

Badar Zaman

Samson Properties

Samson Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,109

Year Built

  • Built in 1971

Lot Details

  • 0.31 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Privacy Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Extensive Hardscape
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Front Yard
  • Property is zoned 131

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Split Foyer
  • Split Level Home
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Built-In Features
  • Chair Railings
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Galley Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Oven
  • Stove
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Extra Refrigerator or Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed patio or porch

Schools

  • Lemon Road Elementary School
  • Longfellow Middle School
  • Mclean High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Public Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Southampton Forest Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 56
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0401 09 0056

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,109

Year Built

Built in 1971

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Split Foyer, Split Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main
  • Expected On Market: 2025-01-16
  • Year Built: 1971
  • Remarks Public: It’s getting cold out, and this home on Penguin Place is the place to spend the rest of winter! This is a stunning detached home that gracefully blends modern convenience with timeless elegance. This beautiful home welcomes you with a newly installed kitchen (2020), featuring high-end stainless steel appliances, an induction cooktop, double convection ovens, kickplate drawers underneath cabinets, and soft close cabinet doors—perfect for the home chef. Throughout the home, warmth and comfort abound with two gas fireplaces. The home's thoughtful renovations extend to practical enhancements, including a new roof (2017), windows (2018), and a radon mitigation system, ensuring peace of mind. A gas tankless water heater provides efficiency, while the laundry room offers an extra refrigerator and a whole house water shutoff valve, enhancing functionality. And don’t miss the second family room in the basement creating versatile living spaces suitable for entertainment, relaxation, or hobbies. Whether enjoying quiet family evenings or lively social events, this home provides the ideal backdrop. The sophistication continues outside with two Rumford wood-burning fireplaces on the sun deck and screened porch as well as a pizza oven, ideal for cozy evenings. Step into the expansive backyard, your private oasis featuring a beautifully resurfaced pool with new plaster and state-of-the-art salt water chlorine generator (2024). The large pool deck is perfect for sunbathing or hosting gatherings, complemented by gutter guard leaf blockers to keep maintenance low. Beyond the property’s boundaries, discover convenience and leisure with nearby amenities. Penguin Place sits within the highly sought-after McLean, Longfellow, and Lemon Road school district for those with growing families. Contact us today to arrange a viewing and turn this dream home into your reality. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a slice of luxury within such a vibrant local community!
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Disposal, Dishwasher, Cooktop, Dryer, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Microwave, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer, Water Heater - Tankless
  • Interior Amenities: Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Built-Ins, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Galley, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane, Mantel(s), Other
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Mud Room, Office, Recreation Room
  • Basement: No
  • Total Sq Ft: 2840
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2840
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 789.63
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1640
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1200
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1200
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 7103

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • All Lower Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape, Hot Tub
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, Off Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Septic
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: LEMON ROAD
  • Middle School: LONGFELLOW
  • High School: MCLEAN
  • Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
  • High School Source: 3rd Party
  • Middle School Source: 3rd Party
  • School District Key: 121138392980
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: LEMON ROAD
  • High School: MCLEAN
  • Middle Or Junior School: LONGFELLOW

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Fully, Privacy
  • Land Use Code: 011
  • Lot Features: Backs To Trees, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Landscaping
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.31
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 13625.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Enclosed, Porch(es), Screened
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Zoning: 131
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 13109.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0401 09 0056
  • Tax Lot: 56
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 02/20/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/20/2025 02/20/25 Sold $1,295,000 0.0% $456 / Sq Ft
01/21/2025 01/21/25 Pending -- -- --
01/16/2025 01/16/25 For Sale $1,295,000 -- $456 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $13,109 $1,131,590 $487,000 $644,590
2023 $13,934 $1,234,780 $487,000 $747,780
2022 $11,863 $1,037,420 $382,000 $655,420
2021 $10,148 $864,730 $317,000 $547,730
2020 $9,836 $831,100 $314,000 $517,100
2019 $9,348 $789,830 $302,000 $487,830
2018 $9,083 $789,830 $302,000 $487,830
2017 $9,000 $775,150 $299,000 $476,150
2016 $8,980 $775,150 $299,000 $476,150
2015 $8,487 $760,490 $299,000 $461,490
2014 $8,167 $733,490 $272,000 $461,490
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,036,000 New Conventional
Closed $1,036,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $60,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $300,500 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $30,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $539,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $258,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $585,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $585,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $110,850 New Conventional
Previous Owner $300,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $226,400 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $1,295,000 Fidelity National Title
Deed $1,295,000 Fidelity National Title
Warranty Deed $635,000 --
Warranty Deed $785,000 --
Warranty Deed $739,000 --
Deed $375,000 --
Deed $283,000 --
Source: Public Records

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Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: VAFX2216052

Bright MLS

APN: 0401-09-0056