Glencarlyn
Most of the neighborhood streets end at Glencarlyn Park
Glencarlyn Park is the highlight of the neighborhood, "There's a small creek there where people love to take their dogs or their kids," Realtor Claudia Webb of The Mike Webb Team at RE/MAX Allegiance says. "There are some nice barbecues during that time of the year there." Nature lovers will find themselves at home at the Long Branch Nature Center, which hosts various programming for all ages. Trails here connect to Glencarlyn Park, featuring a playground, pavilions and public barbecues, and trails along Four Mile Run, a small creek. One of the park's trails is the massive Washington & Old Dominion Trail, which runs 45 miles across northern Virginia. Just north of Glencarlyn is the larger Bluemont Park, with a playground for kids, a picnic pavilion and a disc golf course. This park also has access to the Four Mile Run Trail, which runs through numerous parks throughout Arlington.Midcentury Colonial Revivals and original colonial farmhouses
The neighborhood's streets were laid out to encourage getting out and seeing the neighbors. "Most of the streets take you to Glencarlyn Park, and you can go down there and have a barbecue and walk the dog," Webb says . "That's one of the things that people like about the neighborhood." Home values in Glencarlyn range from $850,000 to over $1.85 million based on age, condition and square footage. "You can find a small rambler, you can find a Cape Cod, you can find a colonial, you can find one that was just extended," Webb says. Lots are on the smaller side, and though garages are difficult to find, there are plenty of trees, well-maintained garden beds, and a white picket fence or two. Paton mentions, "One of the houses there is from 1870, but newer ones are from the 1940s and 1950s," Much of Glencarlyn's housing stock comes from the post-World War II expansion that blossomed northern Virginia into the massive metropolitan region it is today. However, occasional historic homes are preserved by the city and the Glencarlyn Civic Association. The oldest house in Glencarlyn is also the oldest house in the city of Arlington. The Ball-Sellers house on 3rd Street South is a rare example of an actual colonial farmhouse, as it was built sometime in the 1750s and is now a museum open to the public.Centralized to NOVA shopping centers in Seven Corners or Bailey's Crossroads
Residents have shopping and dining options in almost any direction outside the neighborhood, keeping things convenient and quiet on their home turf. Take Arlington Boulevard a mile and a half west to reach Target, Safeway, and Home Depot. South of Glencarlyn is Bailey's Crossroads, with options to shop at an ALDI or Giant for groceries and Old Navy and Home Goods for retail. Locally loved eateries in Bailey's Crossroads reflect the diversity of northern Virginia, with Edy's Chicken and Steak serving Peruvian-style pollo a la brasa and platanos or Haifa Grill for chicken and lamb shawarma.Arlington Public Schools have several options within a 5-mile radius of home
Kids in the neighborhood attend Arlington Public Schools, such as Carlin Springs Elementary School, rated a C-plus on Niche; Kenmore Middle School, rated a B-plus; and Washington Liberty High School, rated a stellar A-plus by Niche, and ranked No. 7 in the state for Best Public High School Teachers.The community gets together for Glencarlyn Days
Once a year, the neighborhood gets together for Glencarlyn Days, a weekend full of food, home tours, garden tours, children's activities, and a parade. Carlin Hall Community Center, an Arts and Crafts-style building on the National Register of Historic Places, marks the central point of the neighborhood. Webb adds, "They have a nice library within the neighborhood where they do a lot of community stuff, and they have a community garden group as well." Glencarlyn Library is next to Carlin Hall and hosts monthly events, from storytime for toddlers to test prep for locals taking the U.S. Citizenship exam and informal English conversation classes for new language learners.Take Arlington Boulevard to D.C in minutes
U.S. Route 50, also called Arlington Boulevard, is Glencarlyn's main commuter road. It serves as the neighborhood's northern border and can take residents to Downtown D.C. in 7 miles or Ronald Reagan Airport in 6. Since Glencarlyn is connected to Washington & Old Dominion Trail, biking or long-distance walking to Alexandria or much of Arlington is smoother. A WMATA bus runs down Arlington Boulevard and has a couple of stops in Glencarlyn for public bus access through the city.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Michael Webb
Michael Webb
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Allegiance
(202) 902-8530
180 Total Sales
2 in Glencarlyn
$750K - $900K Price Range
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Michele Barrera
Michele Barrera
Compass
(832) 589-1556
119 Total Sales
1 in Glencarlyn
$685,000 Price
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Carol Temple
Carol Temple
Coldwell Banker Realty
(202) 929-1077
108 Total Sales
2 in Glencarlyn
$665K - $920K Price Range
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Karen Close
Karen Close
CENTURY 21 New Millennium
(301) 753-3608
133 Total Sales
1 in Glencarlyn
$1,035,000 Price
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Christina Hunt
Christina Hunt
Samson Properties
(202) 883-7197
50 Total Sales
1 in Glencarlyn
$1,250,000 Price
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Michelle Sagatov
Michelle Sagatov
Washington Fine Properties
(240) 253-6774
132 Total Sales
1 in Glencarlyn
$750,000 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
Glencarlyn Park
- Dog Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Tyrol Hill Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Spring Lane Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Boyd A. and Charlotte M. Hogge Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Arlington Forest Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Carlin Hall Community Center
- Playground
- Parking Lot
- Community Center
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Glencarlyn | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Glencarlyn Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Glencarlyn, Arlington sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Glencarlyn, Arlington over the last 12 months is $920,000, up 188% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$965,000
Median Sale Price
$920,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$920,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Last 12 months Home Sales
21
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
188%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$238
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
501
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1951
Months of Supply
0.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,937
On par with the national average
1,927
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,275
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jul 271 - 3pm
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Sunday, Jul 271 - 3pm
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Saturday, Jul 2612 - 2pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,675
Median Age
53
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17.9%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
33.9%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$141,826
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$158,145
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90%
College Graduates
67.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
33.2%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
58.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
13''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
53
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
40
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
53
/ 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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