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Columbia Forest was initially developed by the Army Corps of Engineers
Columbia Forest’s tree-filled area, 10 miles from Washington, D.C., has a vast, slightly hilly landscape with residential homes. Columbia Heights was built in 1941 to house Pentagon officials during WWII. Most single-family homes remain in the Columbia Forest Historic District. The Defense Housing Corporation directed the Army Corps of Engineers to build many original dwellings. After the government’s housing needs subsided, the neighborhood’s initial residents built a community from the original development. From 1942 until 1969, developers erected duplexes, townhouses, high-rise condos and apartment complexes in Columbia Forest’s outer neighborhoods, providing housing options while preserving their attractiveness. “It’s a small little area with older builds,” says Samson Properties’ Kerri Griffiths Ralston. She has sold Northern Virginia properties for 6 years and lived in Northern Virginia her whole life. “There are many brick homes and modern craftsmen. All neighborhoods are eclectic.”
Stop by this snow cone stand to beat the summer heat in Columbia Forest.
Cozy townhomes can be found throughout Columbia Forest.
Stop and smell the flowers in Columbia Forest.
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Lots in the area carry a lot of value
Colonial revival single-family homes with basements predominated. Homes lie on 5,660-square-foot lots. This allows for a yard, a raised bed for gardeners and a child play space. “Lots are valuable — land is at a premium,” says Ralston. Some residences are built on terraced sites to navigate Columbia Forest’s slopes. Streets were designed to fit the neighborhood’s gently undulating hills and two natural waterways, Four Mile Run and Bailey’s Branch. Separate streets allow the neighborhood’s canopy of trees to flourish and reduce automobile traffic. Walkable sidewalks, crosswalks and streetlamps make the area feel tiny and comfortable. Midcentury modern and colonial revival homes cost $199,000 to $812,000. Overall, housing costs are between $164,000 and $1.1 million. There are also HOA costs for some, roughly $600 monthly. This includes 15 different perks like all utilities, sewer and snow removal. Lots are around 5,6660 square feet and home sizes are 1,440 square feet. Nearly 60% of the homes are rented and the CAP Index scores the crime in the area a 3 out of 10. The neighborhood is also considered bikeable. There are also nearly 120 places of worship close to the area.
Inviting homes with lush green yards are among the sites that you will see in Columbia Forest.
High rise condos are available in Columbia Forest.
Columbia Forest features homes large and small for different lifestyles.
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Two area parks provide a natural green-spaced retreat from the city
Bailey’s Branch Park, a collection of trees on almost 2 acres between a fork in 10th Street, feels like a natural refuge in suburban areas. The park also has a small playground and tot lot attracts neighborhood kids. A paved mixed-use route through Columbia Forest, the Four Mile Run route in Arlington County was cut from former Washington and Old Dominion rail tracks.
Welcome to Bailey's Branch Park!
Bailey's Branch Park offers a small play place for toddlers.
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Shopping and eateries are very close
Columbia Pike has few commercial establishments, mostly 7-Eleven and auto repair shops. Some home-based, private firms operate in communities, but you may have to leave Columbia Forest for employment or shopping. Giant Supermarket and Target are in Bailey’s Crossroads’ Crossroads Place retail complex and Leesburg Pike Plaza. Leesburg Pike Plaza, Columbia Pike Plaza, and Crossroads Place are all within 10 minutes or 1 mile. “Georgetown’s trendy shopping and eating district is right across the river as well,” Ralston says. “The area has tons of bars and restaurants.”
Stop by 7-Eleven in Columbia Forest for the essentials.
When hunger strikes, residents of Columbia Forest have plenty of options for food and drinks.
From restaurants to grocery stores Columbia Forest offers a short drive to all of them.
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Columbia Forest has a thriving and vibrant art scene
The Northern Virginia Local Arts Agencies (NVLAA) coalition offers seven free courses for artists and arts groups. The Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington hosts many annual exhibitions. Arlington has “a lot of arts and culture,” Ralston says. Farmers markets and kickball leagues abound, she says. “The area is very community-focused,” she explains.
Wakefield High School is in walking distance
Columbia Forest youngsters will also attend school outside the community, but not far away. Claremont Immersion and Wakefield High are public schools within a few miles. Elementary children can start at Abingdon Elementary. Niche.com gave the school a B. The second stop for students is B-plus Kenmore Middle School. Students finish at Wakefield High School, which most can walk to. Niche rates the school A-minus. Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA)—Alexandria campus, 4 minutes or 2 miles; George Mason University, Arlington, 10 minutes or 4 miles; Marymount University, 13 minutes or 5 miles; and Georgetown University, 15 minutes or 7 miles—are near Columbia Forest.
Lots of commuting options exist
Public transportation in Columbia Forest is very accessible. Five Metrorail stations, all on the Orange and Silver lines are within 3 to 5 miles. Additionally, there are 5 VRE commuter rail stations within 4 to 15 miles. There are also two local bus stations. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 6 miles from the community; Washington Dulles International Airport is a 25-mile trip. Interstates 495, 395, 295, 95, 695 and 66 surround the region.
Older part of Columbia Forest is on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Columbia Forest’s Historic District is on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. More than 200 original two-story homes were given to young officers and ranking officials in the military. With nearly 20 hospitals nearby, health care is accessible. The EPA warns that particle pollution, such as dust and dirt, is moderate in the region and the agency recommends that those affected by this should limit their time outdoors.
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Parks in this Area
Doctor's Run Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Trails
Douglas Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Trails
Bailey's Branch Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Spring Lane Park
Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area
Barcroft Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Grills
Allie S. Freed Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Hiking
Transit
Airport
Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
13 min drive
Bus
S Frederick St Nb & 11th St S Ns
Bus
Columbia Pk & S Four Mile Run Dr (E)
Bus
S Frederick St Sb & 11th St S Ns
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S Frederick St Sb & 12th St S Ns
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S Jefferson St & Columbia Pike
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S Frederick St Sb & 10th St S Ns
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Columbia Pk & S Columbus St
Reviews
Niche Reviews
4.011 Reviews
5.0Current Resident
9/11/2020Niche Review
Lovely area! Everyone is very kind and welcoming! Never had a bad experience in this neighborhood. Arlington as a whole is amazing!
3.0Niche User
7/18/2016Niche Review
Arlington is okay, it's a decent area, there are a lot of poorish people and middle class businesses but is getting a lot of remodeling and is slowly getting to a higher quality of living
4.0Niche User
7/29/2016Niche Review
I personally have never had a problem with the crime and safety aspect of this area. There have been those spare stories that I have heard that make crime and safety a little iffy, but overall it seems fine.
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Columbia Forest Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Columbia Forest, Arlington sell after 81 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Columbia Forest, Arlington over the last 12 months is $226,000, down 39% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
5,410
Median Age
37
Population Density
33 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$112,841
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$141,161
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.9%
College Graduates
59.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.3%
% Population in Labor Force
82%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
13''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
47/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
54/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
61/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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