4218 Trowbridge St

An elegant 3-level, 29-year-old, brick-front, fully finished walk-out basement single-family home in a private neighborhood in Old Town Fairfax City, a block away from George Mason University. The total size is 4656 Sq ft, with 3096 sq ft on the first and second levels, and the rest below grade (basement), totaling 13 rooms (with three separate rooms in the basement). This private neighborhood has only about 17 single-family homes. The house has a large kitchen with a bay window overlooking the backyard, as well as an eating nook. The main level also has a library/office. The basement has three separate finished rooms, an entertainment area, and a full shower. The basement areas are mostly carpeted, with a small area tiled. New luxury vinyl planks were installed in the large basement room just recently. The 2nd level has 4 rooms, all carpeted. The Master bedroom is large with its own luxury bath/Jacuzzi and walk-in closet. The first level is fully hardwood with a large family room, living room, dining room, library, and an eat-in nook area next to the kitchen. The family room has a gas-operated fireplace. The house has a 2-car attached garage. The backyard has a large deck made of composite decking, such as Trex. The house has a curved staircase with an open atrium. with a large chandelier. The house has stainless steel appliances. George Mason University usually hosts many wonderful cultural events on its campus throughout the year. The house is near elementary and high schools and near Saint Leo the Great Catholic School- several community parks with children's playgrounds are nearby- the school system is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools- it has access to public transportation next to the subdivision, with connections to the Vienna metro station for Washington, DC, the Pentagon, or airports. Many great restaurants are nearby- Fair Oaks Shopping Mall is nearby- Tysons Corner and Galleria Shopping Malls are also within a short drive- Costco, Home Depot, Lowe's, and others are nearby. Inova Fairfax Hospital and Mosaic Shopping Center, with many great restaurants, are nearby- the house is near major roads like I-66, I-123, I-7, I-50, and I-495- and it is in a great, quiet neighborhood with Homeowner Associations. The neighborhood is child-friendly- no through traffic from non-residents. The neighborhood is near an emergency care facility and the fire department. Near several grocery stores. The city usually has several annual events, such as the Chocolate Festival, the 4th of July parade, the Fall Festival, and free summer concerts at City Hall, all within walking distance. Several updates have been made in the last few years: including a new roof, two higher-end dual-zone HVAC systems, new handrails in front of the house by front door entrance, brand new toilets installed in 2025 in the main level and master bathroom- new garage door- a new high end fan with lights in the family room, new blindes on most windows on the main level, a new 70+ gallon water heater, a new garage door, and new granite-style countertops in the kitchen. In addition, all appliances are stainless steel- all, including the wall oven, washer, and dryer, have been replaced in the last few years. Two large luxury chandeliers, one inside by the front door as noted above, and one in the kitchen nook. The house was built with many updates by the builder. The neighborhood has many owner-occupied homes, and several are still owned by the original owners. The owner pays for the home warranty, which covers internal plumbing, internal electrical, and appliances. In addition, the owner pays for general lawn care, including fertilization and weed control, through TrueGreen. The previously taken picture of the kitchen does not show the later-installed granite-style countertops and stainless steel appliances.
Fairfax County High Schools Ranked Among the Best in Virginia and the Nation by U.S. News and World Report:
"FCPS is home to seven of Virginia's top ten high schools, including the #5 ranked high school in the nation, as well as four of the state's top 15 middle schools, and five of the state's top ten elementary schools."