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$4,500 Total Monthly Price

510 N Nelson St

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Arlington, VA 22203

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  • Bedrooms

    3

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • Square Feet

    2,185 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Feb 27

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  • Fireplace
  • Basement
510 N Nelson St
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About This Home

Available Feb 27

Welcome to this beautifully maintained Cape Cod, tucked away on a quiet street yet just steps from Ballston and Virginia Square. Combining timeless charm with thoughtful updates, this home offers an ideal balance of space, style, and convenience. Sunlight fills the living room, highlighting gleaming hardwood floors and creating a warm, inviting space to relax or entertain. An elegant archway leads to the dining area and into a spacious galley kitchen with a gas cooktop, abundant cabinetry, and plenty of counter space—perfect for everyday meals or hosting friends. Step outside to a private backyard oasis featuring a flagstone patio, perfect for morning coffee, outdoor dining, or unwinding after a busy day. Upstairs, three bedrooms and a fully renovated bath provide comfort and functionality, while the finished lower level offers flexible space for recreation, work, or guest accommodations, complete with an additional full bath. Ample storage is available throughout, including a garage ideal for seasonal items, sports gear, or extra household essentials. Just blocks from the Virginia Square Metro, nearby parks, restaurants, shopping, and the best of the Ballston corridor, this home perfectly blends neighborhood charm with city convenience, making it easy to LOVE BEING HOME.

510 N Nelson St is a house located in Arlington County and the 22203 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Arlington County Public Schools attendance zone.

* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

House Features

  • Fireplace
  • Dishwasher
  • Basement

Contact

  • Listed by Kara Chaffin Donofrio | Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
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Neighborhood

DC-area commuters love Arlington’s Ballston/Virginia Square community for its close proximity to Washington and its relaxed neighborhood atmosphere. The rental market ranges from charming single-family homes on tree-lined suburban streets to high-rise apartments and condos in the thick of Arlington’s urban action, attracting a healthy mix of residents to the area.

While the neighborhood is mostly residential, the area between Fairfax Drive and Wilson Boulevard is packed with office buildings, shops, and restaurants; this is also where you’ll find the popular Wellburn Square Freshfarm Market, a local favorite for fresh produce, as well as the stylish Ballston Common Mall.

Most of the streets in the area are fairly quiet, giving folks the ability to get around on foot or by bicycle. The community provides easy access to Interstate 66, which will get you into DC within minutes; multiple Metro stops in the neighborhood also help make commuting a breeze.

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Amenities
  • Fireplace
  • Dishwasher
  • Basement
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
George Mason Univ., Arlington
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Marymount University
Drive: 8 min 2.8 mi
NOVA, Alexandria Campus
Drive: 9 min 3.6 mi
Georgetown University
Drive: 11 min 4.0 mi
510 N Nelson St is within 11 minutes or 0.6 mile from George Mason Univ., Arlington. It is also near Marymount University and Georgetown University.
Schools
Long Branch Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
399 Students
Attendance Zone
Jefferson Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
1,053 Students
Attendance Zone
Washington Liberty High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,715 Students
Attendance Zone
St. Thomas More Cathedral School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
479 Students
Nearby
Khadijah Academy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Arlington include Virginia Square-Gmu, located 0.4 mile from 510 N Nelson St. 510 N Nelson St is near Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl, located 5.3 miles or 13 minutes away, and Washington Dulles International, located 22.7 miles or 38 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Virginia Square-Gmu
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Ballston-Mu
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Clarendon
Walk: 16 min 0.8 mi
Court House, Orange,Silver Line Center Platform
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Rosslyn
Drive: 7 min 2.8 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
4
Drive: 12 min 5.5 mi
Lead
Drive: 13 min 6.6 mi
1
Drive: 16 min 6.6 mi
Alexandria
Drive: 16 min 6.6 mi
Union Station
Drive: 14 min 6.8 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
 Drive: 13 min 5.3 mi
Washington Dulles International
 Drive: 38 min 22.7 mi
Very Walkable
85
Walk Score®
Out of 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Excellent Transit
72
Transit Score®
Out of 100
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
Biker's Paradise
93
Bike Score®
Out of 100
Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 510 N Nelson St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Buckingham Center
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Hyde Park Plaza
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Ballston Quarter (Ballston Common Mall)
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
510 N Nelson St has 3 shopping centers within 0.6 mile, which is about a 12-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
David M. Brown Planetarium
 Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
Lubber Run Park
 Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Cherry Valley Park
 Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Bluemont Junction Park
 Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Ballston Beaver Pond Park
 Drive: 11 min 5.5 mi
510 N Nelson St has 5 parks within 5.5 miles, including David M. Brown Planetarium, Lubber Run Park, and Cherry Valley Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Capital Hospice
Drive: 5 min 1.6 mi
Virginia Hospital Center
Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Dominion Hospital
Drive: 8 min 3.7 mi
510 N Nelson St has 3 hospitals within 3.7 miles, the nearest is Capital Hospice which is 1.6 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Fort Myer
Drive: 6 min 2.3 mi
510 N Nelson St is 2.3 miles and a 6 minute drive from Fort Myer.

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