Welcome to 4509 8th Street in South Arlington - no streets need crossing in walking less than a block to Barcroft Elementary! This charming home sits on a private, level lot with a wonderful covered porch in the front and a rear yard, fenced and gated boasting an open rear patio, professional grade greenhouse (16 x 12 feet) and storage shed (12 x 7 feet). Meticulously kept by its current owners since 1986, this 4 bedroom, 2 bath home has beautiful hardwood floors throughout the main level and brand-new luxury vinyl plank in the lower level. Freshly painted throughout, recent improvements include a full bathroom upgrade on the main level (shower/tub, tile surround, flooring, vanity, lighting), kitchen upgrades to include tile backsplash, granite countertops, LVP as well as updated lighting on both levels. The bedrooms are all generous in size, enjoy spacious closets and the master bedroom has 2 skylights. Enjoy family time in the oversized living & dining areas which boast lots of natural sunlight and gigantic lower level family room with cozy, wood-burning fireplace. The spacious utility room provides easy access to the rear yard and is home to the HVAC system (2010), hot water heater (2018), extra fridge and additional storage. The Barcroft neighborhood is conveniently located close to major commuting and bus routes (50/395/Metro) providing easy access to Ballston, The Pentagon, Washington, DC, Reagan Airport and Amazon HQ2. Enjoy walkability and bike ability to shopping, dining, parks, churches and so much more! The charm of this home starts with its curb appeal, flows into and through the coziness and functionality of the home and extends through to the outside spaces where cups of coffee or sips of cocktails can be enjoyed with family, a good book or a new neighbor!