Barcroft
Neighborhood Reviews
W&OD Trail access and community spaces like Grandma's Creek
The Washington & Old Dominion Railroad Trail is one of Northern Virginia's most popular parks and runs by the homes of many Barcroft residents, who have even built the 9th Street and South Buchanan Community Garden beside the trail. Built on the former Washington & Old Dominion Railroads, this trail runs for 45 miles. It cuts through many large Arlington parks like Glencarlyn Park, Bluemont Park and Bon Air Park further north, allowing residents to get out and explore neighboring areas by foot or bike. Arlington Hall West Park covers seven acres for more recreation and features a playground and multi-use field where kids can play tag or toss a ball on the weekends. Alternatively, the more sizable Alcova Heights Park borders the neighborhood to the east and features amenities like a fire pit, volleyball and basketball courts, a picnic shelter, a playground, and more. Doctor's Run Park has a playground and a small walking trail through tall shade trees and rests south of the neighborhood on the other side of Columbia Pike. There are also beloved locales like Grandma's Creek, a small stream that has recently received an EPA grant to protect this watershed landmark in Barcroft. Grandma's Creek was named after a Barcroft grandmother in the early 1900s who would take her family to this cool stream in the hot Arlington summers as a place to relax; almost a century later, this small backyard tributary is dedicated to her and grandmothers everywhere.Central single-family ramblers, with outlying condos and apartments available
Barcroft comprises detached single-family homes with modest suburban lawn space, but buyers seeking other options can find them here. Katie Loughney, an Associate Broker and Senior Vice President at Compass Real Estate. "It has townhomes, single-family homes, and duplexes, and there's a whole new condo complex in the southwest corner." One-bedroom condos start in the low $200,000s and rise to around $500,000 for two-bedroom, two-bathroom units in a newer building. Single-family homes start in the $800,000s for a modest brick rambler or Cape Cod and reach $1.5 million for a large new Craftsman or renovated four-bed colonial. The single-family homes, placed along gridded streets with a tree or two on each lot, make up Barcroft's center. At the same time, the larger multi-unit housing complexes are located along the neighborhood's perimeter on busy streets like Columbia Pike and Arlington Boulevard. Most homes have driveways, and few have garages, though there's plenty of on-street parking on residential streets. The recent Barcroft Redevelopment plan has been rolled out over the last few years; the plan is meant to maintain and renovate the existing complex of Barcroft Apartments to keep a percentage of units in Barcroft as affordable housing options. Jean-Pierre Lteif, a Realtor with Keller Williams Metro Center, says, “It’s a better value moving here than in North Arlington, as far as the home pricing.”Columbia Pike is a retail corridor
For groceries, a Harris Teeter was built in the southeast corner of Barcroft in 2020, with an underground parking garage to save ground-level space. Along Columbia Pike are businesses such as an Orangetheory fitness studio, Great Clips hair salon, a veterinarian, and a nail salon. Locals can walk down Columbia to Taqueria La Ceibita, a food truck between South Buchanan Street and South Wakefield Street with birria tacos. Further down Columbia Pike is the Barcroft Shopping Center, which has a laundromat, a Goodwill thrift store, and a Salvadoran restaurant called Atlacatl and Ayana Ethiopian Market for East African groceries.Arlington County Public Schools are some of Virginia's most lauded
Parents can send their children to Arlington Public Schools, ranked as the No. 2 best public school district in Virginia by Niche. Barcroft Elementary School is in the center of the neighborhood and rates a B on Niche. Kenmore Middle School holds a B-plus, and Wakefield High School has an A-minus. The Wakefield Warriors basketball team recently won the Liberty District tournament with a record of 20-4, the team's first 20-win season since 2018.Barcroft civic events and local festivals
The Barcroft School & Civic League maintains community engagement by holding events throughout the year, from annual cleanups for parks like Grandma's Creek to their Fourth of July parade and monthly meetings for members. Their meeting house is in the historic Barcroft Community House, which was initially a Methodist chapel and later used as a one-room schoolhouse. It's now on the National Register of Historic Places and is considered the heart of the neighborhood. Lteif says, “Down the street, they have annual festivals. Columbia Pike also has a farmer’s market on Saturdays.” The Columbia Pike Farmers Market occurs on Saturday mornings year-round just half a mile east in Pike Park, and residents can pick from locally sourced produce, baked goods and artisan crafts. The Columbia Pike Blues Festival has been staged just a mile east of Barcroft every year since 1995 and hosts live performances from blues musicians from all over the country.Barcroft's houses of worship
Barcroft hosts several churches, with the catholic Holy Martyrs of Vietnam Church resting on South Wakefield Street and featuring ornate architecture like steep, curved tile roofing. Right along Arlington Boulevard to the north is the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, which has dedicated halls for Christian, Buddhist, Islam and Judaic prayer, and all are welcome to worship.Transportation
The neighborhood is 2 miles from the retail center of Ballston Quarter, which offers more grocery options, dining options like Bartaco, and a Regal Cinemas movie theater. Ballston also has a metro station that is the nearest to Barcroft, offering Orange and Silver Line access through northern Virginia, D.C. and Maryland. For nightlife options, Clarendon is less than 3 miles from Barcroft residents, with the rooftop bar Don Tito's or Clarendon Ballroom and Bar Bao for late-night dancing. Commuters are a 6-mile drive to downtown D.C. along Arlington Boulevard or a 5-mile drive to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Michael Sheridan
Michael Sheridan
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
(571) 946-9249
140 Total Sales
1 in Barcroft
$799,000 Price
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Brian MacMahon
Brian MacMahon
Sheridan-MacMahon Ltd.
(202) 517-8582
155 Total Sales
1 in Barcroft
$900,000 Price
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Scott Petersen
Scott Petersen
Pearson Smith Realty, LLC
(202) 318-6195
107 Total Sales
1 in Barcroft
$290,000 Price
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Janice Pouch
Janice Pouch
Compass
(917) 473-8269
111 Total Sales
1 in Barcroft
$1,250,000 Price
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Michael Webb
Michael Webb
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Allegiance
(202) 902-8530
180 Total Sales
1 in Barcroft
$1,111,000 Price
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Carol Temple
Carol Temple
Coldwell Banker Realty
(202) 929-1077
109 Total Sales
1 in Barcroft
$815,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Alcova Heights Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Glencarlyn Park
- Dog Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Doctor's Run Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Tyrol Hill Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Bailey's Branch Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Arlington Forest Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
2/10/2015
Niche Review
Hot humid summers and cold bitter winters. Thankfully, in an urban area the effects are mitigated by proximity to government services.
8/7/2019
Niche Review
We've lived here since 1998. This Great neighborhood has it's own community center, neighborhood events, newsletter and award winning school. Easy access to some of the best parks, bike trails and hiking in the state. Lots of ethnic restaurants, bars and things to do near by.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Barcroft | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Barcroft Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Barcroft, Arlington sell after 13 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Barcroft, Arlington over the last 12 months is $925,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$845,894
Median Sale Price
$925,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,000,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$960,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$545,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
21
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$475
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
756
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Median Year Built
1950
Months of Supply
3.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,003
On par with the national average
1,927
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,076
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,013
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
660
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jul 2612 - 2pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,978 - $3,482 per month
- The Whitmore
- Studio-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 491+ Sq Ft
- 4301 Columbia Pike
- Arlington, VA
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$2,078 - $3,317 per month
- Centro Arlington
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 488+ Sq Ft
- 950 S George Mason Dr
- Arlington, VA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,773
Median Age
38
Population Density
16 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$151,144
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$164,758
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.1%
College Graduates
66.6%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
37.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
82%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
13''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
85
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
64
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
56
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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Buckingham
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Columbia Forest
Older part of Columbia Forest is on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Arlington Mill
Well-located Arlington condos and townhouses with an active community center
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