$1,149,000

1508 N KENTUCKY STREET, ARLINGTON, VA, 22205

  • 1,823sq ft
  • 4Beds
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Active Under Contract

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Description

Price improvement! Seller has plans for a powder rm & will consider holding $50K construction loan (see photos) Rarely seen opportunity to live in a home that offers charm, premium quality interior & exterior upgrades, convenient location, a quiet tree lined street, & all in the exceptional Westover Village neighborhood. This home retains the charming feature of a 1940's home. The extensive renovations add modern functionality, while keeping the warmth & character, of the original design to the approximately 1860 SF home (approximate 1860 SF including three levels, sunroom, & 3 season porch). It has been renovated w/ quality materials that have enhanced the fine features of the original refinished oak flooring, solid wood doors, brass & glass doorknobs, & tasteful wood mantel. The front stoop cover has been attractively rebuilt. Additional exterior aesthetic improvements include: the stacked stone front entrance stairs with integrated lighted house sign & paver walkways from stairs, to driveway, to front entrance; stacked stone retaining walls along a portion of the driveway with integrated lighting; driveway expansion in width & length (the driveway can accommodate four cars); regrading of the backyard; raised garden with stacked stone wall and lights; evergreen trees planted for privacy; & planting of several garden beds. The 12' x 16' custom shed is built to the standards of a home with 8' high walls, roof trusses, windows for natural light, & reflective board in roof to reduce temperatures inside , An underground conduit runs from house to behind shed, it is perfect to run electrical to shed. The quality improvements continue in the kitchen & bath renovations. The thoughtfully designed kitchen opens to the main living space with atrium sliding doors added to access the spacious screened porch. A few of the exceptional features of the kitchen are the cabinets with custom lacquer and glaze finish, gorgeous white fantasy granite counter tops, commercial hood & faucet, built-in refrigerator, fireclay sink, & wine refrigerator. An egress window was added to the main basement room so it can be used as a bedroom. The basement bath was beautifully renovated last year. The sunroom provides additional versatility. The sunroom works well as cozy family room, formal dining area, playroom, or office space. A few additional exceptional features are, outdoor tv & living room tv wired for all electronics to be housed in corner of living room, 2 speakers wired to screen porch, 2 speakers pre-wired in dining, 2 speakers pre-wired in dining area, and CAT6 pre-wired in master closet for future expansion of network. A list of improvements with installation dates can be accessed in the document section of the listing. This home is less than a 10-minute walk to local shops & restaurants. No need for gym membership, you can take a short walk to most of your needs, post office, library, pharmacy, Pete's Barber Shop, Ayers Variety & Hardware, Westover Organic Market, Westover Farmers Market, bus stops, & Trade Roots Gift Shop. Take a short stroll to some of Arlington's favorite eateries. Westover Village has a surprising selection: Westover Beer Garden, Lost Dog Cafe, Stray Cat Cafe9;, Village Sweets, Thai Noy, Lebanese Taverna, The Italian Store, Tacos & Tequila, Toby's Ice Cream & Coffee, & Grand Hunan Chinese Carryout. If you are looking to work off some indulgent calories from the local eateries, the bike path, Overlee Pool and Tennis, and five parks are close by. The home is an easy commute with walking access to bus stops (you can pick up a cup of coffee at Trade Roots or Toby's while you wait for the bus), the bike path, Falls Church East or Ballston Metros, easy access to I-66, & less than10 miles to Reagan International Airport. Truly a treasured find, an exceptional home ideally located in a vibrant community providing convenience and an easy commute. Very friendly neighborhood, where you can enjoy the annual block party.

Listing Courtesy of: Weichert, REALTORS

Location

Features

  • Days on market: 15
  • Elementary School: CARDINAL
  • List Date: May 28, 2026
  • Subdivision: LEEWAY HEIGHTS
  • County: ARLINGTON
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Middle School: SWANSON
  • Bathrooms: 2 full , 0 half
  • Property Type: Single Family Residential
  • Total taxes: 10,165
  • Basement Type:
  • Listing ID: VAAR2073594
  • High School: YORKTOWN
  • Architecture Style: Colonial

Schools

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Rating Name Type Level Grades Address
NA Private Elementary PK-KG 3809 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA22201

Grade Span: PK - KG

Admission: Private

Address: 3809 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA22201

Phone: 703-524-2511

Website: http://www.arlingtonmontessori.com/

Teachers: 2

Students: 16

Ratio: 8:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 44% Male / 56% Female

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NA Private Secondary 9-12 6600 Little Falls Rd, Arlington, VA22213

Grade Span: 9 - 12

Admission: Private

Address: 6600 Little Falls Rd, Arlington, VA22213

Phone: 703-237-1400

Teachers: 101

Students: 1153

Ratio: 11:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 49% Male / 51% Female

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NA Private Elementary PK-KG 3455 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA22207

Grade Span: PK - KG

Admission: Private

Address: 3455 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA22207

Phone: 703-243-3914

Teachers: 3

Students: 6

Ratio: 2:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 50% Male / 50% Female

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NA Private Elementary PK-KG 4701 Arlington Blvd, Arlington, VA22203

Grade Span: PK - KG

Admission: Private

Address: 4701 Arlington Blvd, Arlington, VA22203

Phone: 703-243-3914

Teachers: 7

Students: 13

Ratio: 2:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 62% Male / 38% Female

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NA Private Combined Elementary/Secondary PK-PK 870 S Greenbrier St Ste 102, Arlington, VA22204

Grade Span: PK - PK

Admission: Private

Address: 870 S Greenbrier St Ste 102, Arlington, VA22204

Phone: 703-243-8282

Teachers: 1

Students: 29

Ratio: 29:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 52% Male / 48% Female

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NA Private Elementary KG-2 1012 S Cleveland St, Arlington, VA22204

Grade Span: KG - 2

Admission: Private

Address: 1012 S Cleveland St, Arlington, VA22204

Phone: 703-728-8133

Teachers: 2

Students: 23

Ratio: 11:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 30% Male / 70% Female

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NA Private Elementary PK-8 825 S Taylor St, Arlington, VA22204

Grade Span: PK - 8

Admission: Private

Address: 825 S Taylor St, Arlington, VA22204

Phone: 703-892-4846

Website: http://www.osva.org/

Teachers: 11

Students: 147

Ratio: 13:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 48% Male / 52% Female

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NA Private Elementary KG-8 2410 N Kensington St, Arlington, VA22205

Grade Span: KG - 8

Admission: Private

Address: 2410 N Kensington St, Arlington, VA22205

Phone: 703-532-1200

Website: http://www.rivendellschool.net/

Teachers: 11

Students: 141

Ratio: 13:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 49% Male / 51% Female

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NA Private Elementary PK-8 2024 N Randolph St, Arlington, VA22207

Grade Span: PK - 8

Admission: Private

Address: 2024 N Randolph St, Arlington, VA22207

Phone: 703-527-5423

Website: http://www.saintagnes.org/school/

Teachers: 28

Students: 415

Ratio: 15:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 55% Male / 45% Female

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NA Private Elementary PK-8 980 N Frederick St, Arlington, VA22205

Grade Span: PK - 8

Admission: Private

Address: 980 N Frederick St, Arlington, VA22205

Phone: 703-525-7599

Website: http://www.stann.org/

Teachers: 16

Students: 232

Ratio: 15:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 50% Male / 50% Female

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NA Private Elementary PK-8 105 N Thomas St, Arlington, VA22203

Grade Span: PK - 8

Admission: Private

Address: 105 N Thomas St, Arlington, VA22203

Phone: 703-528-6781

Website: http://www.stmschool.org/

Teachers: 36

Students: 456

Ratio: 13:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 48% Male / 52% Female

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NA Private Combined Elementary/Secondary 5-12 4600 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA22203

Grade Span: 5 - 12

Admission: Private

Address: 4600 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA22203

Phone: 703-717-5360

Teachers: 17

Students: 57

Ratio: 3:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 60% Male / 40% Female

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NA Private Combined Elementary/Secondary KG-12 923 23rd St S, Arlington, VA22202

Grade Span: KG - 12

Admission: Private

Address: 923 23rd St S, Arlington, VA22202

Phone: 866-564-4233

Teachers: 15

Students: 107

Ratio: 7:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 52% Male / 48% Female

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