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Penrose

Penrose

Neighborhood Reviews
4.2
$876,757 Average Value
$324 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale

Variety of housing styles near D.C. and the Pentagon

Penrose, an Arlington neighborhood about 3 miles west of Washington, D.C., is attractive for military families or those who want an easy commute to the nation’s capital. The community is home to the Naval Support Facility Arlington and less than 2 miles from the Pentagon, the Pentagon City Metro station and the Foreign Service Institute. But with a variety of housing options – homes on quiet streets, contemporary townhouses and apartments above businesses – a top-rated school district and parks that support both active and passive recreation, this is a place where people can settle. “It’s very safe with a convenient commute to D.C.,” Realtor Josh Bell with Keller Williams Commercial explains. “A lot of major driving routes go through the area and there are numerous Metro stops nearby.”

Penrose and Towers parks and Arlington National Cemetery

Parks in Penrose accommodate all kinds of outdoor experiences. Penrose Park has a 2-acre green space and many amenities, including a playground, basketball and tennis courts, picnic shelters and paved walking trails. Towers Park is well-maintained and spans 4 acres. There are four tennis courts, a sand volleyball court, a basketball court and a playground. Neighbors can come together at the park’s dog park or community garden. Arlington National Cemetery is less than a mile away. While it is largely reserved for veterans and military families to memorialize their loved ones, a visitor’s area and tours are available for those interested in viewing the grounds. “A lot of tourists visit to spend time honoring troops or enjoying the view,” Bell explains. “There are a variety of areas for people to take in the park.”

Updated 20th-century homes, new builds, townhouses and apartments

Penrose’s residential roads are walkable, with a slight grid pattern and cracked concrete sidewalks. Early 1900s Cape Cods and brick Colonial Revivals sit beside recently built New Traditional or Craftsman-style homes. Some older properties have been updated with fresh coats of paint and new windowpanes. But all homes share the same neat, square lots. Potential homebuyers can find a single-family home from $600,000 to $1.8 million, depending on size, age and condition. Townhouses are also available, most resembling attached colonial-style properties and typically costing between $550,000 and $900,000. Many Penrose residents rent, and apartment buildings sit along Columbia Pike and around 2nd Street.

Parks

The neighborhood is zoned for Arlington County Public Schools, a district with an A-plus grade that's ranked the No. 2 Best School District in Virginia by Niche. Students in Penrose can attend Alice West Fleet Elementary School, which gets an A from Niche, before Jefferson Middle School, which receives an A-minus. Students may graduate from Wakefield High School, which gets an A-minus and offers National Honor Society, Model U.N, Future Business Leaders of America and many other nationally recognized programs.

Shopping and dining along Columbia Pike

Bell notes that Arlington is changing; more young people are moving in due to its proximity to D.C. and the nightlife that has made its way to this side of the Potomac River. Penrose has adapted to these new demographics with mixed-use facilities and trendy eateries. Columbia Pike encompasses the neighborhood’s southern boundary, where businesses sit beneath apartment complexes and stand-alone restaurants and retailers line the streets. Residents can grocery shop at Giant Food or eat out at one of the many restaurants. Popular spots include Sabores Tapas Bar, a recently opened spot that has since become a local staple, serving food from various Latin American countries and offering Saturday and Sunday bottomless brunch, and William Jeffery’s Tavern, where the menu includes upscale pub fare and plenty of beer on tap. For dessert, there’s Acme Pie Company. Visitors come for the creative pie selections but stay for the pinball machines lining the wall.

3 miles to Washington, D.C.

Located less than 2 miles from the Pentagon, the Foreign Service Institute, Pentagon City and the Pentagon City Metro station, this neighborhood is attractive for military families and commuters into the nation’s capital, 3 miles east. Penrose is also home to the Naval Support Facility Arlington. To get around Arlington, D.C. and the rest of the DMV, Washington Boulevard, which connects to Columbia Pike and U.S. Interstate 395, cuts through the neighborhood. And when it’s time to fly, the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is about 3 miles south.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl

10 min drive

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S Courthouse Rd Nb & 5th St S Ns

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Columbia Pk & S Scott St

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S Courthouse Rd & 5th St

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6th St S Wb & S Wayne St Ns

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S Courthouse Rd Sb & 8th St S Ns

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6th St S Wb & S Walter Reed Dr Ns

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S Walter Reed Dr & 9th St

Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 3 Reviews
4.0 Niche User
4/28/2016 Niche Review
They're more police than we need in Arlington. Within 18 miles we have over 300 police officers so it's really common to see multiple people getting pulled over for speeding or violating a traffic law on the way home.
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Penrose US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 6 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 7 4
Larceny 7 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Penrose Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$525,000
Median Sale Price
$600,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$725,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$308,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
53
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$324

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
738
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1944
Months of Supply
0.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,660
Below the national average
1,927
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,726
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,194
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662

Open Houses

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    927 S Rolfe St Unit 2, Arlington, VA 22204

    $575,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,224 Sq Ft
    • 927 S Rolfe St
    • Unit 2
    • New 26 days ago

    Investor Opportunity or Flexible Move-In!Currently tenant-occupied, this property presents an excellent opportunity for investors looking for rental income from day one. Alternatively, buyers have the option to assume the existing lease. For those seeking a quicker move-in, the tenants have expressed willingness to vacate earlier, offering flexibility to suit your timeline.Welcome to

    Tutu Mahmudova Compass

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    1802H 9th St S, Arlington, VA 22204

    $749,900

    • 3 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 1,374 Sq Ft
    • 1802H 9th St S
    • New 29 days ago

    Sleek, Stylish, and Steps from It All – Renovated End-Unit Townhome in Arlington’s Columbia Pike CorridorWelcome to 1802 9th St S — a completely renovated, end-unit townhome with three beautifully finished levels in the heart of Arlington’s exciting and fast-growing Columbia Pike corridor. With approximately 1,400 square feet of thoughtfully designed space, this home blends luxury

    Aleksandar Pachedzhiev Keller Williams Realty

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
5,544
Median Age
37
Population Density
16 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.1%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$102,297
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$125,612

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
94.6%
College Graduates
74.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
33.2%
% Population in Labor Force
85.2%
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®

66 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

69 / 100

Good Transit

Transit Score®

55 / 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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