838 S Glebe Rd is a 4,046 square foot house on a 8,328 square foot lot with 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on April 08, 2021 for $1,275,000. Based on Redfin's Arlington data, we estimate the home's value is $1,539,789.
Single-familyProperty Type
2012Year Built
8,328 sq ftLot Size
$381Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,539,789
$265K since sold in April 2021$1,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 5.4% lower than the average sale price ($1.63M) of 6 comparable homes.
3 level amazingly appointed craftsman styled on flat lot. detached two car garage off of Glebe Road and Columbia Pike. High ceilings on all 3 levels. 4 large bedrooms on upper level.
13 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-5
One-Family and Restricted Two-Family Dwelling District
The purpose of the R-5, One-family, Restricted Two-family District is to provide for one-family dwellings on relatively small lots and to provide, under certain circumstances, for two-family dwellings on lots of such size as follows the progression in residential density established in this zoning ordinance giving consideration to architectural compatibility with one-family detached dwellings in the existing neighborhood. An existing one-family dwelling shall not be converted into a two-family dwelling (duplexes and semidetached dwellings). Two-family dwelling (duplexes and semidetached dwellings) units should have as many of the one-family amenities as possible.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Medical office
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 4
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Exterior Wall: Composition
Property Information
Subdivision Name: ALCOVA HEIGHTS
Living Sq. Ft: 2,848
Building Sq. Ft: 4,258
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: PT LT 4 BK 9 ALCOVA HTS 8328.4 SQ FT
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 462
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,328
Legal Lot Number: 4
Legal Block Number: 9
Acres: 0.1912
Zoning Code: R-5
County Use Description: 1 FAMILY DETACHED
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,046
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 5
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 8,328 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2012
Year Renovated: 2017
County: Arlington County
APN: 23029020
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Jun 30, 2025
Around this home
Schools
Barcroft Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
3/10
Jefferson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
5/10
Wakefield High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
17% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.46M – $1.77M
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