1226 N Nelson St

Arlington, VA 22201

Sold For
$1,690,000
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Property Highlights

  • 5 Bedrooms 4.5 Baths
  • Over 4200 Square Feet
  • Lyon Village Location
  • Two-Car Garage
  • Built 2005
  • Close to Clarendon Metro
MLS ID
VAAR146918
Parking
2 Garage Spaces
Year Built
2005
HOA Fee

Property Details

Sold Price: $1,690,000

5 Bed

5 Bath

4,214 Sq Ft

2 Garage Spaces

Year Built: 2005

Sold Price: $1,690,000

5 Bed

5 Bath

4,214 Sq Ft

Parking: 2 Garage Spaces

Year Built: 2005

Executive Summary

Set on a quiet residential street in Lyon Village, this five-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath Arlington home delivers over 4,200 square feet of well-proportioned living space built in 2005. The two-car garage, generous room count, and proximity to the Clarendon and Virginia Square Metro stations position this home as a compelling option for buyers seeking scale and connectivity in one of Northern Virginia’s most established neighborhoods. The $1,690,000 price point reflects the depth of the offering.

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Lyon Village, Arlington VA

Scale and Substance in Lyon Village

The home at 1226 N Nelson Street represents a rare opportunity to acquire a full-scale single-family residence in Lyon Village, one of Arlington’s most sought-after established neighborhoods. Built in 2005, the property delivers 4,214 square feet across a five-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath floor plan designed for generous everyday living.

Lyon Village sits at the intersection of walkability and neighborhood character, with the Orange and Silver Line Metro stations at Clarendon and Virginia Square within close reach. Residents enjoy direct access to the retail, dining, and green space corridors that define the Clarendon-Courthouse axis of Arlington.

The two-car garage is a meaningful amenity in a neighborhood where off-street parking is not always guaranteed. Combined with the home’s 2005 construction vintage, buyers can expect a structural and mechanical baseline that predates the compressed lot sizes common in more recent Arlington infill development.

At $1,690,000, this home competes in a segment of the Arlington market where inventory at this square footage is consistently limited. The combination of lot position, garage parking, and bedroom count makes 1226 N Nelson Street a substantive offering in a submarket that rewards careful evaluation.

The Property
Built in 2005, this five-bedroom home spans 4,214 square feet on a residential street in Lyon Village. The four-and-a-half-bath configuration supports a generous room count rarely found at this scale in Arlington’s single-family inventory. The two-car garage adds practical value that is easy to underestimate in this submarket.
The Neighborhood
Lyon Village is one of Arlington’s most established residential enclaves, bounded by the commercial energy of Clarendon to the south and the quieter streets of North Arlington to the north. The neighborhood’s tree-lined blocks and proximity to Metro make it a perennial priority for buyers entering the Arlington market.
Parking and Vintage
The 2005 construction date places this home in a cohort of Arlington properties built after the area’s mid-century stock but before the hyper-compressed infill era of the 2010s. That vintage typically means more generous interior proportions and a mechanical systems baseline that is meaningfully more current than the neighborhood’s older homes.
Market Position
Inventory at this square footage in Lyon Village is consistently limited, and homes with two-car garages at this price point move with purpose when they come to market. Buyers evaluating the upper tier of the Arlington single-family market should approach this property with a clear sense of comparable sales and current absorption rates.

At a Glance

  • 5 Bedrooms / 4 Full Baths / 1 Half Bath
  • 4,214 Square Feet
  • Built 2005
  • 2-Car Garage
  • Lyon Village, Arlington VA
  • Close to Clarendon and Virginia Square Metro
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Property Features

4,214 Square Feet Built for Everyday Scale

The home at 1226 N Nelson Street delivers a five-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath floor plan across 4,214 square feet of interior space. Built in 2005, the property offers a structural and mechanical baseline that is meaningfully more current than much of Lyon Village’s older housing stock, with a two-car garage and room count that are difficult to replicate in today’s Arlington infill market.

Interior Layout

  • 5 bedrooms across a well-proportioned floor plan
  • 4 full baths and 1 half bath
  • 4,214 square feet of interior living space
  • 2005 construction with a current structural and mechanical baseline
  • Generously scaled rooms throughout

Kitchen and Main Living

  • Main-level kitchen positioned within the home's primary living zone
  • Open sightlines typical of 2005-era single-family construction in Arlington
  • Space for a substantial dining configuration
  • Connectivity to main-level living and entertaining areas

Primary Suite

  • Primary suite scaled to the home's overall 4,214-square-foot footprint
  • Private full bath within the primary suite
  • Ample closet and storage space
  • Positioned for separation from secondary bedrooms

Exterior and Parking

  • Two-car attached garage
  • Residential lot on a Lyon Village street
  • Exterior consistent with 2005 construction standards
  • Private off-street parking for multiple vehicles

What Sets This Apart

  • Two-car garage is rare at this price point in Lyon Village
  • 4,214 square feet of interior space is difficult to replicate in Arlington infill
  • 2005 construction offers a more current mechanical baseline than mid-century neighbors
  • Five-bedroom count supports a wide range of living configurations
  • Walkable proximity to two Orange and Silver Line Metro stations
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Neighborhood & Lifestyle

Life Within Reach

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Transit and Commuting
  • Clarendon Metro Station nearby on the Orange and Silver Lines
  • Virginia Square Metro Station also within close reach
  • Arlington Transit bus routes serve the surrounding area
  • Custis Trail provides non-motorized access toward DC and beyond
  • Convenient access to I-66 and Route 50 for regional driving
Dining and Coffee
  • Clarendon corridor offers a dense concentration of restaurants and bars
  • Wilson Boulevard lined with local and national dining options
  • Neighborhood coffee shops within walkable distance
  • Vibrant brunch and casual dining scene along the Clarendon-Courthouse axis
  • Local market and specialty food options nearby
Groceries and Retail
  • Grocery options accessible along the Clarendon retail corridor
  • Pharmacy and convenience retail nearby
  • Local hardware and home goods stores in the surrounding area
  • Farmers market options seasonally available in the Clarendon area
Parks and Recreation
  • Custis Trail access for running, cycling, and walking
  • Lyon Village Park within the neighborhood
  • Arlington's broader park network accessible from this address
  • Proximity to the W&OD Trail corridor to the west

Property Location

About 1226 N Nelson St

The home at 1226 N Nelson Street was built in 2005 and offers 4,214 square feet of interior space across five bedrooms and four and a half baths. The two-car garage is an asset that distinguishes this property from much of the surrounding single-family inventory, where off-street parking is frequently limited to a single bay or surface pad. The room count and overall scale position this home at the upper end of what Lyon Village typically offers in detached single-family construction.

Lyon Village occupies a prime position in the Arlington geography, sitting just north of the Clarendon commercial corridor and within close reach of both the Clarendon and Virginia Square Metro stations on the Orange and Silver Lines. The neighborhood is characterized by a mix of mid-century homes, newer construction, and tree-lined streets that give it a distinctly residential feel despite its proximity to one of Northern Virginia’s most active retail and dining districts. Residents have walkable access to local cafes, grocery options, and the parks and trails that thread through this part of Arlington.

Day-to-day life from this address centers on the walkable amenities of the Clarendon and Virginia Square corridors, where a dense concentration of restaurants, coffee shops, and retail lines Wilson Boulevard and its surrounding streets. The Custis Trail, one of the region’s most-used multi-use paths, is accessible nearby and connects riders and runners toward both DC and the W&OD Trail network to the west. Commuters benefit from the Orange and Silver Line access points at Clarendon and Virginia Square, as well as the broader network of Arlington bus routes that serve the neighborhood.

A Wardman team member and the Wardman Residential team at Compass have worked extensively with buyers and sellers navigating the Arlington single-family market, including the Lyon Village and Clarendon-Courthouse corridor. We understand the nuances of this submarket — from how 2005-era construction competes against newer infill to how garage parking factors into pricing at this price point. If you are evaluating homes in Lyon Village or the broader North Arlington market, reach out and we would be glad to share recent comparable sales and our perspective on current conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions About This Property

Key details about the residence, building, and location to help you evaluate this opportunity.

The home is located in Lyon Village, one of Arlington’s most established residential neighborhoods. Lyon Village sits just north of the Clarendon commercial corridor and is known for its tree-lined streets and proximity to Metro. It is part of the 22201 zip code, which encompasses some of Arlington’s most active real estate activity.
The Clarendon and Virginia Square Metro stations, both on the Orange and Silver Lines, are the nearest stations to this address. Both are within close reach of Lyon Village, making this home a practical option for commuters traveling into DC or toward Tysons and beyond. The Rosslyn station is also accessible within a short drive or bike ride.
The home includes a two-car garage, which is a meaningful amenity in Lyon Village where off-street parking is not always guaranteed in the neighborhood’s older housing stock. Two dedicated garage spaces provide covered, secure parking without reliance on street availability. This is one of the more practical differentiators for this property relative to comparable homes in the area.
The home offers 4,214 square feet of interior space across five bedrooms and four and a half baths. Built in 2005, the floor plan reflects the more generous proportions typical of that construction era in Arlington, before the compressed lot sizes of later infill development became common. The room count supports a wide range of living and working-from-home configurations.
The home is listed at $1,690,000, which positions it at the upper tier of the Arlington single-family market. At this price point, buyers are typically evaluating properties for scale, location, and parking — all of which this home delivers. Buyers are encouraged to review recent comparable sales in Lyon Village and the surrounding 22201 zip code to contextualize current market conditions.
The home was built in 2005, placing it in a cohort of Arlington properties that are meaningfully newer than the neighborhood’s mid-century stock but predate the hyper-compressed infill construction of the 2010s and beyond. This vintage typically means more current mechanical and structural systems, as well as interior proportions that are more generous than what newer infill construction on smaller lots tends to offer.
The Clarendon and Virginia Square corridors offer a dense concentration of restaurants, coffee shops, grocery options, and retail along Wilson Boulevard and surrounding streets. The Custis Trail, a heavily used multi-use path, is accessible nearby and connects to both DC and the broader regional trail network. Lyon Village Park and other green spaces are also within the neighborhood.
A Wardman team member and the Wardman Residential team at Compass have deep experience in the Arlington single-family market, including Lyon Village and the Clarendon-Courthouse corridor. We can provide recent comparable sales, context on current absorption rates, and a clear-eyed perspective on how this home competes within its segment. Reach out to start the conversation.

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