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April 27, 2026

Year Built: 1946

Days on Market: 53

VAAR2070800

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Welcome to 5028 12th Street S, a rare opportunity in the heart of Arlington! Nestled in a well-established and sought-after neighborhood, this property offers the perfect blend of charm, potential, and location. Originally built during Arlington's growth boom, when the area transformed into one of Northern Virginia's most desirable communities for professionals and investors, this home sits on valuable land with incredible upside. Featuring 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, hardwood floors, and a fully finished basement with multiple rooms, the home offers generous living space for today's needs. What truly sets this property apart is its future potential; the owner already has permits in place to expand, making it an exceptional opportunity to build a larger custom home, renovate, or maximize rental income. Located just minutes from major commuter routes, Washington, DC, and vibrant dining, shopping, and lifestyle amenities, this is a prime location for both homeowners and investors looking to secure a strong asset in Arlington's competitive market. Interior photos coming soon, stay tuned! Whether you're looking to create your dream home or invest in a high-demand area, this property is full of possibilities.

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Days on market: 53
List Date: April 27, 2026
Subdivision: COLUMBIA FOREST
County: ARLINGTON

Year Built: 1946
Bathrooms: 3 full , 0 half
Property Type: Single Family Residential
Total taxes: 8,309
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Listing ID: VAAR2070800
Architecture Style: Colonial

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Rating	Name	Type	Level	Grades	Address
NA	Wakefield High School	Public	High	9-12	1325 S Dinwiddie St, Arlington, VA22206
District: Arlington County Public Schools Grade Span: 9 - 12 Admission: Public Address: 1325 S Dinwiddie St, Arlington, VA22206 Phone: 703-228-6700 Website: http://www.apsva.us/wakefield/site/default.asp Teachers: 141 Students: 2646 Ratio: 19:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 53% Male / 47% Female Lunch: 48% Free Student/Teacher ratio Enrollment
NA	Kenmore Middle School	Public	Middle	6-8	200 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA22204
District: Arlington County Public Schools Grade Span: 6 - 8 Admission: Public Address: 200 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA22204 Phone: 703-228-6800 Website: http://www.apsva.us/kenmore/site/default.asp Teachers: 75 Students: 1053 Ratio: 14:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 52% Male / 48% Female Lunch: 55% Free Student/Teacher ratio Enrollment
NA	Abingdon Elementary School	Public	Primary	PK-5	3035 S Abingdon St, Arlington, VA22206
District: Arlington County Public Schools Grade Span: PK - 5 Admission: Public Address: 3035 S Abingdon St, Arlington, VA22206 Phone: 703-228-6650 Website: http://www.apsva.us/abingdon/site/default.asp Teachers: 59 Students: 768 Ratio: 13:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 53% Male / 47% Female Lunch: 58% Free Student/Teacher ratio Enrollment

Rating	Name	Type	Level	Grades	Address
NA	Arlington Montessori House	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 Student/Teacher ratio Enrollment
NA	Bishop Denis J. Oconnell High School	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 Student/Teacher ratio Enrollment
NA	Chesterbrook Montessori School	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 Student/Teacher ratio Enrollment
NA	Chesterbrook Montessori School-Arlington Forest	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 Student/Teacher ratio Enrollment
NA	Full Circle Montessori School	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 Student/Teacher ratio Enrollment
NA	Metta Montessori School	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 Student/Teacher ratio Enrollment
NA	Our Savior Lutheran School	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 Student/Teacher ratio Enrollment
NA	Rivendell School	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 Student/Teacher ratio Enrollment
NA	St Agnes School	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 Student/Teacher ratio Enrollment
NA	St Ann Catholic School	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 Student/Teacher ratio Enrollment
NA	St Thomas More Cathedral School	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 Student/Teacher ratio Enrollment
NA	The Sycamore School	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 Student/Teacher ratio Enrollment
NA	Veritas Collegiate Academy	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 Student/Teacher ratio Enrollment

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