Arlandria
What’s happening on Mount Vernon Avenue
Mount Vernon Avenue is Arlandria’s main street, with one of the greatest concentrations of Latino-owned and operated shops in the D.C. area. “There are a lot of small mom-and-pop restaurants within walking distance of many residences,” Beall says. Veronica’s Bakery and Café specializes in traditional Salvadorian, Honduran and Mexican cuisine and has a pastry display on the counter. El Pulgarcito Restaurant is another Salvadorian spot, serving traditional dishes like Pollo con Crema and Plato Tipico. Mount Vernon Avenue also has American fare, including restaurants like RT’s, with New Orleans-inspired food like gumbo and lump crab and Northside 10, a sister restaurant of Old Town’s Southside 815 and a great spot for happy hour drinks. Perhaps the neighborhood’s most famous restaurant is the Waffle Shop. Locals know this spot for its green diner-style awning, where the restaurant’s name is spelled wrong, missing an “f.” When the restaurant wanted to replace the awning, regulars protested, arguing it added charm to this late-night spot, open from pre-dawn to midnight during the week and 24 hours on the weekends. To eat at home, residents can grocery shop at one of the many Latin-American markets lining Mount Vernon Avenue, MOM’s Organic Market or Foodway.
Four Mile Run Park’s outdoor escapes
Four Mile Run Park spans nearly 10 miles, with two paved trails parallel to Four Mile Run Stream. This is a popular spot for fishing and birdwatching, and visitors often see Cooper’s Hawks flying overhead or Great Blue Herons wading on the shore. Children peer into the stream, looking for crawdads, while dogs splash in the water. “Dog parks connect to certain spots on Four Mile Run,” Beall says. “Dogs can run from the park into the water.” The rest of the area consists of parkland and greenery, where mature trees shade trails and bike paths. Frank Mann Field is also here, where the Alexandra Aces collegiate summer baseball team plays. Every Sunday morning in the spring and summer, the Four Mile Run Farmers and Artisans Market fills the park with tables and stands as various vendors sell artisan foods, produce and crafts while live music floats through the air. This is also the site of the annual Chirilagua Festival, which celebrates the neighborhood’s Latino culture through food, live entertainment and vendors.
Townhouses and apartment complexes
Neighborhood streets are lined with brick buildings in classic styles. It feels urban here, with sidewalks leading throughout the community and small lot sizes. Most of Arlandria’s residents rent elevator or garden-style apartments. However, permanent residences, mostly townhouses, are available. These attached units were typically built from 1980 to 2010 and cost between $470,000 and $870,000, depending on size, age and condition. While some single-family homes are scattered throughout the neighborhood, Beall says, “People stay entrenched in their homes a lot more. They’re owned by families for a long time.” If a property does come on the market, it typically ranges in price from $850,000 to $1 million. Bungalows, Colonial Revivals and ranch-style homes are some common styles.
Live music at Birchmere Music Hall
The Birchmere Music Hall, with its humble brick exterior and colorful murals on the side, may be an unassuming building, but it has hosted music powerhouses like Dave Matthews and Mary Chapin Carpenter. With a bandstand and bar inside, this legendary venue has both standing and sitting room, and Kovalasky says, “There isn’t a bad seat in the house.” It also offers dinner service, dishing out appetizers, salads, sandwiches and dessert.
Alexandria City Public Schools
The neighborhood is zoned for Alexandria City Public Schools. Students can attend George Mason Elementary School, which gets a B-minus from Niche, before George Washington Middle School, which gets a B. They can finish their public education at Alexandria City High School, which gets a B and offers specialized academies for students to apply to. They include the STEM Academy and the Governor’s Health Sciences Academy. The latter is a collaborative effort with George Washington University. Upon completion, students are guaranteed admission to the George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences. St. Rita’s Catholic School is also in the neighborhood and serves students from prekindergarten to eighth grade.
8 miles to Washington, D.C.
Arlandria, with its townhouses and apartment complexes connected by sidewalks, is very walkable. “You can walk to shops and restaurants as well as the street markets and community events in nearby Del Ray,” Kovalsky says. “Really, the neighborhood can support individuals and families without a car.” The closest Metro station is the Potomac Yard Station, about a mile east of the neighborhood, leading about 8 miles north to the nation’s capital. City and regional buses also lead to the Metro and throughout Alexandria. The neighborhood also has access to major roadways. To the north, Glebe Road connects with U.S. Interstate 395, which leads towards D.C. and to the west, Richmond Highway leads towards the heart of Alexandria. And when it’s time to fly, the Ronald Regan Washington National Airport is about 2 miles east.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Sueyen Rhee
Sueyen Rhee
Samson Properties
(202) 883-3859
62 Total Sales
2 in Arlandria
$670K - $748K Price Range
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Patricia Petkosek
Patricia Petkosek
Compass
(680) 210-3045
39 Total Sales
1 in Arlandria
$748,000 Price
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Karen Close
Karen Close
CENTURY 21 New Millennium
(301) 753-3608
134 Total Sales
1 in Arlandria
$830,000 Price
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Eric Stewart
Eric Stewart
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
(240) 702-1551
469 Total Sales
1 in Arlandria
$605,000 Price
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Candee Currie
Candee Currie
CENTURY 21 New Millennium
(240) 414-4641
128 Total Sales
1 in Arlandria
$830,000 Price
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Edward Vasquez
Edward Vasquez
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
(240) 905-4866
93 Total Sales
1 in Arlandria
$703,000 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
Troy Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Landover Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Gentry Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Hume Springs Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Gunston Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Shirley Tyler Unity Park
LeBosquet at Sunnyside
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Arlandria | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 8 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Arlandria Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Arlandria, Alexandria sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Arlandria, Alexandria over the last 12 months is $765,000, up 19% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$764,900
Median Sale Price
$765,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$765,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
14
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
19%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$219
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
213
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1989
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,935
On par with the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,828
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,220
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
2,395
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,202 - $2,220 per month
- Presidential Greens
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 575+ Sq Ft
- 3904 Executive Ave
- Alexandria, VA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
4,652
Median Age
33
Population Density
45 ppl/acre
Population under 18
31.6%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
5.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$43,977
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$71,036
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
50.2%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
28.8%
Advanced Degrees
9.2%
% Population in Labor Force
84.3%
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
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
75
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
59
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
54
/ 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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