Green Valley
Historic churches support the community
Several churches, including Lomax AME Zion, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Macedonia Baptist Church, and Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church have facilitated outreach efforts since the neighborhood’s founding. “We want to be good neighbors, and good neighbors help each other. We don’t want people to leave. We want them to be part of the community that’s for anyone,” says Sally Diaz-Wells, the social justice and outreach minister at our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church. The church has a very popular food pantry and free clothing store for anyone in the area. The church offers financial assistance for residents in the 22204 and 22206 area codes and will refer those in need to other organizations. Diaz-Wells explains that the church’s programs have become even more crucial through the pandemic to today, as the cost of living has increased dramatically. “They knew we were here and that we were a safe place,” she says.Green Valley Civic Association hosts events
In addition to the many church outreach programs in Green Valley, the Green Valley Civic Association brings locals together through events. Each year in September, the association hosts Green Valley Day. This free event invites families out for a day of live music, food trucks, children’s games and more. The neighborhood hosts the annual Antique and Classic Car Show in the summer at Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School, where visitors vote on their favorite cars. Green Valley Civic Association also organizes neighborhood beautification days, neighborhood planning meetings, yard sales, blood drives and more.Bungalows, townhouses and modern homes
Homes in Green Valley sit close together on sloping residential streets with parking lots, and no two houses look alike. Modest, 1,000-square-foot bungalows built between the 1930s and 50s typically cost between $600,000 and $650,000 in Green Valley, while the occasional contemporary and new traditional home built between the early 2000s and today range from $700,000 to over $1.5 million. Most townhouses settle in the $700,000 to $800,000 range, though models can cost anywhere from around $350,000 to over $1 million. Macedonia Baptist Church also partners with the county to maintain The Macedonian, a low-cost apartment building for residents. “The housing is modest and maintained really beautifully. There is still a lot of private ownership by African Americans that have been here for decades. But when houses go for sale, companies buy them and build million-dollar homes that are a lot bigger,” Diaz-Wells says.Arlington County Public Schools serve students
Students in Green Valley may begin at Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School, which earned a B grade from Niche, and continue to Gunston Middle School, which earned an A-minus. Older students attend A-minus-rated Wakefield High School, where they can participate in special programs like Spanish dual-language immersion and senior capstone projects.W&OD Trail, Jennie Dean Park and more outdoors
Residents can enter the Washington and Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail from Four Mile Run Drive in the southeast corner of the neighborhood. The W&OD Trail spans 45 miles of paved pedestrian paths from Purcellville to Shirlington, and it is well-loved by hikers and bicyclists. Jennie Dean Park has new playgrounds with sunshades for little and big kids, baseball fields, and tennis and basketball courts. Fort Barnard Park also has a playground, dog park and a community garden. Volunteers get their hands dirty to help maintain the garden and harvest fruits and vegetables for the Arlington Food Assistance Center. Army Navy Country Club is also in the neighborhood. “At one point, we had a lot of people that worked at the county club on this side. But we are in a financially diverse area. There are people that can afford a $50,000 country club membership,” Diaz-Wells says.Dining and entertainment in Shirlington
First Impression off Shirlington Road serves seafood and soul food classics like jumbo shrimp and pork shops with sides of macaroni and cheese and collard greens. Immediately south of the neighborhood, the Village at Shirlington has restaurants, bars, a movie theater and a Harris Teeter. Palette 22 in Shirlington has global fusion dishes, including cheeseburger slides, hoisin glazed pork belly bao buns and Turkish sausage in a spacious gallery. Diners enjoy their meals, listen to live music and watch local artisans practice and sell their crafts.Traffic and commuting around DC and NOVA
People commute all over from Arlington, including to Washington, DC and around Northern Virginia and Maryland. Green Valley is within 5 miles of major landmarks such as the White House, Arlington National Cemetery and The Pentagon. Although the neighborhood does not have a Metro Station, locals can drive and park at nearby stations such as Ballston-MU and Rosslyn to expedite crossing over the Potomac River into DC. Route 395 borders Green Valley on the east, but traffic can be very heavy. “Between 8 AM and 10 AM, traffic is horrendous. It can get gridlocked, and you can get stuck on 14th Street Bridge for an hour,” Diaz-Wells says.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Brenda Mejia
Brenda Mejia
Compass
(202) 929-2270
79 Total Sales
1 in Green Valley
$390,000 Price
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Mukaram Ghani
Mukaram Ghani
Keller Williams Realty
(202) 946-6146
190 Total Sales
1 in Green Valley
$925,000 Price
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Michael Webb
Michael Webb
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Allegiance
(202) 902-8530
181 Total Sales
7 in Green Valley
$561K - $901K Price Range
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Wendy Wright
Wendy Wright
KW Metro Center
(202) 902-6564
74 Total Sales
1 in Green Valley
$350,000 Price
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Ann Wilson
Ann Wilson
CENTURY 21 New Millennium
(301) 965-1823
116 Total Sales
1 in Green Valley
$535,000 Price
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Rajiv Vashist
Rajiv Vashist
Pearson Smith Realty, LLC
(240) 414-4537
111 Total Sales
1 in Green Valley
$1,075,000 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
Fort Barnard Park
Charles R. Drew Park
Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
Shirlington Dog Park
Jennie Dean Park
John Robinson Jr. Town Square
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Green Valley | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Green Valley Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Green Valley, Arlington sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Green Valley, Arlington over the last 12 months is $600,000, up 60% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$585,000
Median Sale Price
$600,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$600,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$490,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
41
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
60%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$253
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,495
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1958
Months of Supply
0.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,464
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,875
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,034
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
743
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,356
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,820 - $3,870 per month
- Dolley Madison Towers
- 1-4 Beds
- 1-3 Baths
- 530+ Sq Ft
- 2300 24th Rd S
- Arlington, VA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
6,098
Median Age
37
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$100,294
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$129,974
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.8%
College Graduates
63.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
33.8%
% Population in Labor Force
86.3%
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
Bikeable
Bike Score®
59
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
56
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
52
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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