Wonderful 1-Level Ranch home with rear family room addition and carport with laundry room. 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths and a gas fireplace. Nicely prepared for the market and situated on one of the nicest streets in North Springfield. Large . 34 acre lot on a unique double cul-de-sac. The home has a brand new roof, new flooring, new SS appliances, new paint inside and out, new ceiling fans, and new light fixtures. The windows are wooden double-pane Anderson windows. The existing carport can be converted to a Garage or additional living space. Short distance to your Elementary School and great commuter options to the Beltway (495) or I-95! Seller has asked that offers if any, to be due by Tuesday, July 29th 5:00 pm.
Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
0.34 acresLot Size
$496Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Bill Amery• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Nestled on a third of an acre, on a quiet cul-de-sac location, in the North Springfield neighborhood, this rambler home affords plenty of room for living with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. A classic brick exterior, concrete driveway and carport, sun room addition, patio, mature landscaping, and an abundance of windows are only a few features that make this home perfect for its next owner. An updated kitchen, soft neutral paint, and conveniences in commute create instant move-in appeal. A foyer ushers you into a bright and airy living room where a flood of natural light through triple windows illuminates a warm, neutral color palette and a gas fireplace with brick surround serving as the focal point of the room. The dining area offers space for both formal and casual occasions, as a lighted ceiling fan adds an extra degree of style. Here, a sliding glass door opens to a sunroom addition and further to a slate patio, sitting walls, privacy plantings, gardener's shed, and level fenced yard seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living. Back inside, the open kitchen will please the enthusiastic chef with granite counter tops, peninsula island, oak cabinetry, earth-toned tile flooring, and quality appliances including a gas range; as an exterior door to the carport adds convenience. A powder room with wood vanity complements the main living areas of the home. Down the hall, three bedrooms feature closet space and easy access to the hall bath accented with a pedestal sink, sleek fixtures, and spa-toned tile flooring and shower surround. A separate laundry room completes the comfort and convenience of this wonderful home! All this can be found in a neighborhood where you can bask in the high energy of Northern Virginia in a quiet setting. Short walk to North Springfield Elementary School. Commuters will appreciate its close proximity to Braddock Road, I-495, I-395, Express Lanes, VRE, and nearby Metro bus stop. Everyone will enjoy easy access to the fabulous shopping, dining, and entertainment to be found nearby at the Springfield Town Center, while outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate Lake Accotink Park providing miles of nature trails and a 100-acre lake. For a gem of a home in a spectacular community, come home to Kathleen Place!
Public Records
Sep 1, 1998
Sold
$140,000
$103/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 22, 1989
Sold
$149,950
$111/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,901 (+3.6%)
$302,000 + $296,260
$598,260
2025
$6,661 (+5.1%)
$302,000 + $296,260
$598,260
2024
$6,339 (+5.6%)
$282,000 + $294,200
$576,200
2023
$6,006 (+4.9%)
$267,000 + $280,190
$547,190
2022
$5,723 (+15.8%)
$257,000 + $275,180
$532,180
2021
$4,942 (+0.6%)
$227,000 + $273,490
$500,490
2020
$4,911 (−11.0%)
$209,000 + $212,100
$421,100
2019
$5,518 (+4.7%)
$209,000 + $205,920
$414,920
2018
$5,269 (+198.5%)
$209,000 + $205,920
$414,920
2013
$1,766 (−49.9%)
$178,000 + $173,000
$351,000
2011
$3,523 (+7.4%)
$162,000 + $151,060
$313,060
2010
$3,281
$162,000 + $162,430
$324,430
2009
$3,281 (−11.7%)
$154,000 + $142,670
$296,670
2008
$3,717
$162,000 + $142,670
$304,670
Tax history for 5518 Kathleen Pl
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,901 (+3.6%)
$302,000 + $296,260
$598,260
2025
$6,661 (+5.1%)
$302,000 + $296,260
$598,260
2024
$6,339 (+5.6%)
$282,000 + $294,200
$576,200
2023
$6,006 (+4.9%)
$267,000 + $280,190
$547,190
2022
$5,723 (+15.8%)
$257,000 + $275,180
$532,180
2021
$4,942 (+0.6%)
$227,000 + $273,490
$500,490
2020
$4,911 (−11.0%)
$209,000 + $212,100
$421,100
2019
$5,518 (+4.7%)
$209,000 + $205,920
$414,920
2018
$5,269 (+198.5%)
$209,000 + $205,920
$414,920
2013
$1,766 (−49.9%)
$178,000 + $173,000
$351,000
2011
$3,523 (+7.4%)
$162,000 + $151,060
$313,060
2010
$3,281
$162,000 + $162,430
$324,430
2009
$3,281 (−11.7%)
$154,000 + $142,670
$296,670
2008
$3,717
$162,000 + $142,670
$304,670
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,355
Year built
1958
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fairfax County
APN
0801 02140031
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
R-3
Residential District, Three Dwelling Units/Acre
The R-3 District provides for single-family detached dwellings and affordable dwelling unit developments and allows other uses that are compatible with the suburban residential character of the district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Aug 19, 2025 • Final
Household appliance
Replace a gas range.
Gas
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Cable TV Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School: NORTH SPRINGFIELD
Middle Or Junior School: HOLMES
High School: ANNANDALE
School District Name: FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
Middle School Source: 3rd Party
High School Source: 3rd Party
School District Source: 3rd Party
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: From The Beltway (I-495) Take Braddock Rd East to 2nd Light, Right onto Heming Ave to Left onto Leesville Blvd, to immediate Left onto Kathleen Place.
Transportation: Airport less than 10 miles, Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Commuter Rail Station less than 1 mile, Commuter Lots less than 5 miles
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,355
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: —
County: Fairfax County
APN: 0801 02140031
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Around this home
Schools
North Springfield Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
6/10
Holmes Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
3/10
Annandale High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
3/10
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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 103° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
20% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 9.4 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$639,000 – $773,000
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