309 N Virginia Ave, Falls Church, VA 22046

Certification:

LEED Platinum, LEED Registered

Eco Property Type:

Passive Designed

Applied for Certification:

Applied for the Certification

Sage Score:

The Sage Score is a measure of a home’s overall features. 100+

Livability Categories:

Commute-friendly. Located near public transportation and/or commuting options Commute Friendly

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Community. Location consists of improved; commute, walkability, schools and/or amenities Community

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Cost Savings. Features which reduce the maintenance & utility costs Cost Savings

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Comfort. Has features making the overall livability more desirable such as consistent temperatures and improved air quality. Comfort

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Eco-friendly. Has a reduced impact on the environment Eco Friendly

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Healthy. Reduced contaminants and/or improved ventilation Healthy

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Market resale potential. Has features often equated with a premium resale value Market Resale Potential

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Quality. Includes certifications, enhanced building techniques and materials. Quality

Potential Benefits:

Passive Designed
- Cost Savings with reduced heating and cooling loads through energy-efficiency strategies, and then those reduced loads are met, in whole or part, with solar energy.

Regionally Manufactured Construction Materials
- Eco Benefits include a reduced overall carbon footprint by reducing the transportation of materials.

Recycled content Siding
- Eco Benefits include a reduced need for more raw materials.

Fiber Cement "Hardi Board" Siding
- Eco Benefits include fewer dioxins emissions during manufacturing.

SIP Exterior Walls
- Cost Savings of up to 60% on energy bills.
- Health Benefits include soundproof design for quieter buildings.

Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) Roof
- Cost Savings of up to 60% on energy bills.
- Health Benefits include soundproof design for quieter buildings.

Insulation (R25+)
- Cost Savings of as much as $300/yr.
- Eco Benefits include reduced significant heat loss through exterior walls.

Exterior Ridged Foam Sheathing Insulation (EPS) (ISO)
- Eco Benefits include improved air tightness, addeds R-value, reduced chance of condensation in wall cavities, and greatly reduced thermal bridging through studs.

Attic Insulation (R25-R49)
- Cost Savings of about $600/year when increasing the attic insulation from R-11 to R-49.

Water efficient bathroom faucets
- Eco Benefits include savings of approximately 20% water use. WaterSense bathroom sink faucets save 30%+ water use.

Tankless, gas water heater (whole house)
- Cost Savings of up to 15% in energy usage, or $95/yr and $1800 lifetime.

Heating/Cooling (passive solar)
- Cost Savings of up to a 50% reduction in heating costs.

High Efficiency Furnace & Boiler (AFUE 90%+ )
- Cost Savings of 11% in energy use, or $27/yr in the southern US.

Zoned Systems
- Cost Savings of up to 30% on heating and cooling bills.

Whole House Ventilation System (HRV/ERV)
- Cost Savings with reduced heating and cooling costs.
- Health Benefits include minimizing outdoor pollutants, back drafting of combustion gases from fireplaces or appliances, and removing moisture and pollutants.

Eco-Friendly Interior Wood Materials
- Eco Benefits are that responsibly sourced hardwood comes from well-managed, sustainable forests, and recycled finishes reclaim waste materials.

Zero VOC Paint
- Health Benefits include improved air quality by reducing off-gassing and associated harmful effects.

Induction Stove
- Eco Benefits include a reduction in energy used for cooking with a 90% efficiency.

Energy Star rated Dishwasher
- Cost Savings of 12% in energy and 30% in water.
- Eco Benefits include reduced air pollution, that combats climate change and aids in water resource conservation.

Indoor LED lights (whole house)
- Cost Savings of up to $75/yr in energy costs when replacing 5 incadescent bulbs with ENERGY STAR light bulbs.

Indoor LED Lights
- Cost Savings of up to $75/yr in energy costs when replacing 5 incadescent bulbs with ENERGY STAR light bulbs.

Other

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LegalSubdivision:

GREAT FOREST

Driveway - # of Spaces:

1

Listing Details

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MLS Number:

VAFA2001328

Status:

CLOSED

DOM:

8

Listing Entry Date:

2023-03-23

Ownership Interest:

Fee Simple

Sale Type:

Standard

Showing Method:

In-Person and Live Video

Price

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List Price:

1879900

Price Per SQFT:

682.11

Fees

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Total Taxes Pymnt Freq:

Annually

City/Town Tax:

22346

City/Town Tax Pymnt Freq:

Annually

County Tax Pymnt Freq:

Annually

Tax Annual Amount:

22346

Tax Year:

2023

Tour

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Virtual Tour URL Unbranded:

https://unbranded.youriguide.com/309_n_virginia_ave_falls_church_va/

Size

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Above Grade Finished Area:

2756

Above Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet

Below Grade Fin SQFT:

1364

Below Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet

Total Finished Area:

4120

Levels Count:

3

Lot Size Acres:

0.26

Lot Size SqFt:

11252

Lot Size Units:

Square Feet

Other

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Other Structures:

Above Grade, Below Grade

Structure

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Style:

Contemporary

Story List:

Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Structure Type:

Detached

Builder

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Year Built:

2011

Utilities

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Sewer Septic:

Public Sewer

Water Source:

Public

Area

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Subdivision Name:

GREAT FOREST

Schools

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Elementary School:

OAK STREET

High School:

MERIDIAN

Middle Or Junior School:

MARY ELLEN HENDERSON

SchoolDistrictName:

FALLS CHURCH CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Rooms

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Basement Type:

Interior Access, English, Fully Finished, Side Entrance, Walkout Level, Windows, Daylight, Full

Bathrooms Full:

5

Bedrooms Count:

6

Bedrooms Count Main Level:

2

Room List:

Bedroom 5, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Living Room, Office, Bedroom 6, Bathroom 2, Recreation Room, Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom

Heating/Cooling

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Cooling Type:

Central A/C

Heating Type:

Forced Air

Heating YN:

Yes

Cooling Fuel:

Electric

Heating Fuel:

Electric, Natural Gas

Hot Water:

Natural Gas

Central Air YN:

Yes

Construction

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Construction Materials:

Other

Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter, Block

Accessibility Features:

None

Roof:

Metal

Parking

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Parking Features:

Brick Driveway

Type of Parking:

Driveway

Pool

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Pool:

No Pool

Energy

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Green Energy Efficient:

Appliances, Construction, Exposure/Shade

Environment

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Green Indoor Air Quality:

Ventilation

Green Water Conservation:

Water Recycling, Water-Smart Landscaping

Other

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Remarks - Green:

This home is built LEED Platinum. Features: —L-shaped design opens to sun for passive solar gain. —Exterior walls and roof are factory-built Structural Insulated Panels, or SIPS that provide superb insulation. (Walls: R32; sloped roof: R38; flat roof: R47; this include R3 for ½” DOW rigid foam layer) —Fiberglass Serious Windows (525 series for windows and 725 series for doors) offer wall-like insulation. Their insulating film was used in the Empire State building’s renovation. —Lower Galvalume metal roof has recycled content —Gutters direct rainwater to 1,700-gallon cistern that can irrigate plants and flush toilets. —Exterior is clad in James Hardie fiber cement siding, with recycled material, and in locallymade polished Ernest Maier concrete masonry units (40% recycled content.) —Shade overhangs on south–facing windows regulate solar gain. —Heating/cooling comes via an ultra-efficient Carrier Infinity hybrid (dual fuel) four-zone heat pump system with Renewaire ERV (energy recovery ventilator), whole-house air scrubber, and two Rinnai tankless water heaters. Interior finishes: —Lighting: Mostly LEDs (light emitting diodes) with some CFLs (compact fluorescent lamps) —Cabinetry: Executive Kitchens with formaldehyde-free wood from protected forests in South Carolina. —Countertops: Eco by Cosentino with 75% recycled content —Wood flooring: EcoTimber bamboo (honey color) and recycled poplar (Evening Harvest) —Great room/foyer tile: Marazzi Soho with 45% post-recycled material —Paint: Zero VOC (volatile organic compound) —Plumbing fixtures/toilets: Low-flow,WaterSense-certified. Toilets: 1.28 gallons per flush. —Appliances: ENERGY STAR (includes induction cooktop in main kitchen) —Carpeting (lower level): FLOR tiles with recycled content —Fireplace: Cosmo SLR direct-vent gas fireplace Upgrades/Replacements: —New ejector pump in storage room (2016) —New main level LG front-loading washing machine (2019) —New lower level LG front-loading washing machine (2019) —New lower level Bosch dishwasher (2019) —Whole house air scrubber (2021) —New cistern pump (2023) —Repainting of most of home’s interior (2023)

Building

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Green Sustainability:

Conserving Materials/Methods, Recycled Materials