Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Kitchen Island, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Built-in Features, Bar

  • Total Bedrooms

    5

  • Bathrooms

    4

  • 1/2 Bathrooms

    1

  • Above Grade Finished Area

    3972.0

  • Basement YN

    NO

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Central Air, Electric

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Natural Gas, Central

  • Pet friendly

    Yes

Exterior

  • Garage

    Yes

  • Garage spaces

    2

  • Other Exterior Features

    Balcony

  • Parking

    Oversized, Garage Door Opener, Garage, Detached

  • Patio and Porch Features

    Terrace, Patio, Enclosed

  • Pool

    No

  • Waterfront YN

    NO

Area & Lot

  • Lot Features

    Corner Lot

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.06

  • Lot Size(square feet)

    2,721

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Townhouse

  • Architectural Style

    Carriage House

Price

  • Sales Price

    $1,599,900

  • Tax Amount

    $15,345

  • Financing Options

    Conventional, Cash, VA

  • Sq. Footage

    3,972

  • Price/SqFt

    $402

HOA

  • Association

    YES

  • Association Fee

    $75

  • Association Fee Frequency

    Monthly

  • Association Fee Includes

    N/A

School District

  • Elementary School

    N/A

  • Middle School

    N/A

  • High School

    N/A

Property Features

  • New Construction

    NO

  • Association Amenities

    Dog Park, Picnic Area, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s), Jogging Path, Playground, Sport Court

  • Foundation Details

    Slab

  • Senior Community YN

    NO

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Tax Lot

    527

  • Water Source

    Public

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****SOLD**** $50k ABOVE ASKING IN JUST 3 DAYS!! *****  Luxury, Lifestyle, Location all found in DC Metro’s most modern and commuter friendly neighborhood of Potomac Yard. This spectacular 5 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom, end unit, executive townhome w/detached 2 car garage/carriage house,  includes all of the high-end features and amenities you’ve been waiting for! You’ll fall in love with the oversized Ice White Quartz kitchen island that provides 40 sqft of counter space not to mention the spa like soaking tub in the primary en-suite, of which are only found in this 24’ wide floor plan!  Being on the end also certainly has its perks!  All the extra windows on the outer wall makes this one sun-filled gem like no other! Enjoy the 10’ ceilings on the first floor (9’ on all upper floors), chic stone clad accent wall in the dining/living room, SS appliance package w/new Bertazzoni 6 burner gas range & range hood, 3 ovens, under cabinet lighting, walls of 42’ white cabinets, and mudroom off the kitchen are just a few noteworthy items of just the main level!  Upstairs you’ll find the primary bedroom of your dreams: bring your king size bed, oversized dressers, enjoy a good book in the sitting area, or relax with a cup of coffee on one of the 2 balconies in this primary retreat!  California custom closet systems in both closets, luxurious en-suite comes w/ upgraded marble finishes, private commode, elegant and spacious frameless shower w/bench, window above soaking tub, dual vanities, and built-in linen cabinet! 3rd floor has 2 more spacious bedrooms, full bathroom, laundry rm, and one impressive family room great for watching your favorite sports games or creating an art studio/ home gym! Head to the 4th floor rec room to enjoy movie night with the built-in surround sound, full wet bar w/beverage cooler, another full bath and cozy up to the dbl sided gas FP inside or walk out onto the expansive roof deck terrace to enjoy phenomenal views of Potomac Yard and amazing firework displays on the 4th! 
One of the truly unique features of this highly sought-after layout is the detached carriage house. Not only does the carriage house provide you w/an abundance of additional storage space in the oversized, side loading 2-car garage but comes fully equipped with over 400 sq ft of living space in the studio apartment/in-law suite above! Separate HVAC/hot water heater, kitchenette set up w/beverage cooler, full bath, & tons of windows! Whether you seek turn-key luxury inside, or a multitude of entertainment areas outside, you’ve found yourself the one home that truly checks all the boxes! 
Potomac Yard is considered one of the best places to live because it affords the neighborhood feel, yet walkable to your favorite restaurants/shops/parks in Del Ray, & if all goes as planned by Spring this year you will also be able to walk to the Potomac Yard Metro Station (blue/yellow lines)! If driving is more your jam, less than 10 mins to Old Town Alexandria or Reagan National Airport. 2 miles north is Amazon HQ2 construction well underway with expectations to complete phase 1 of their two office buildings and 50,000 sq ft of retail space in 2023. If this weren’t enough to quench your thirst for your best investment purchase ever made, Virginia Tech’s Innovation Campus will eventually make its home on 3.5 acres of new mixed-use space adjacent to the future Potomac Yard Metro station in 2024!  The steady growth of home values in Potomac Yard will continue to thrive, despite the market conditions elsewhere, especially now that these community transformations are within arm’s reach! So, make the right decision to call 2108 Main Line Blvd “Home” today, and avoid feelings of immense remorse & regret of not doing so later down the road! You will be SO glad you did!

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