***11/16 Open House canceled. Property is under contract**Live in the heart of the City of Fairfax, about 2.5 miles from George Mason University, less than 1 mile to the nearest CUE bus stop and less than 5 miles to the Vienna Metro.  Downtown Fairfax City is only 3/4 of a mile away!  This 1955 duplex is original in structure, but not in style.  Laminate plank flooring flows throughout the home, the wood look in the majority of the home and a tile look in the kitchen.  Kitchen cabinets were just professionally painted in an on trend blue.  Windows, back doors and vinyl fencing in were installed 2023.  Enjoy gas cooking and plenty of counter space.  Dining room is open to the kitchen-great for entertaining.  And the expansive wood deck is right off the kitchen.  Open staircase trim is original to the home and original bathroom art deco tile add mid-century charm.  The modern farmhouse accent walls in the powder room and the staircase lower landing are  among the touches that make this duplex so welcoming.   The primary bedroom has a large cubby closet opposite the bed that you have to see to believe.  It's huge!  Back yard is fenced entirely with privacy height fencing.   This move-in ready property could be your home by the holidays.