Alcova Heights
Neighborhood Reviews
From early 20th century homes to new construction in Arlington
Location and housing styles are two of the biggest draws to Alcova Heights. Home construction started in the early 20th century, and new models like contemporary homes came online within the last year. Houses and streetscapes have a storybook feel, with touches like stone staircases, fading brick exteriors and colorful window shutters. People walk from their 20th-century cottages or brand-new contemporary homes down the sidewalk to neighbors’ houses and the local playground. Home prices range from about $200,000 to $1.9 million.Alcova Heights Park has a playground
Alcova Heights shares its name with a 13-acre park on its west side. Kids play on the playground, and neighbors play volleyball games on the sand court. Up the road, Arlington Hall West Park has plenty of open field space for soccer games and a playground. Arlington is known for being bike-friendly, and its four bike paths are just minutes away from Alcova Heights by car.Southern comfort food at Ruthie's All-Day
Alcova Heights is a residential area, but it’s close to stores and restaurants. Columbia Pike forms the southern border of the neighborhood, providing people with quick access to chain restaurants like Burger King, used car dealerships, gyms and salons. The Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse, which opened in the 1930s, is just down the road, as is a Giant Food supermarket. But the real culinary draw to Alcova Heights is Ruthie’s All-Day, known for its Southern-style comfort foods and boozy drinks. “It’s great for that restaurant alone, it’s so good,” says Lana Africano, Realtor with Compass Real Estate in nearby Alexandria. “It has barbecue and comfort food that’s excellent. It’s really, really good.” William Jeffrey’s Tavern has a raw bar and Supreme Hot Pot serves food in a lively, bright red dining room.Highly-rated Arlington Public Schools
The Arlington Public Schools district is considered the second-best performing in Virginia, according to Niche, which rates the school system A-plus. Kids in Alcova Heights can attend either Barcroft Elementary School or Claremont Immersion School for prekindergarten through fifth grade, Jefferson Middle School and Wakefield High School. Barcroft is rated B by Niche and the other three schools are rated A-minus. Wakefield is in the process of becoming a Purple Star School, a state-approved educational institutions that meet the social-emotional challenges of military-connected students.Getting into the District via car or Metro
People choose Alcova Heights partially because of its location, says Africano. It sits south of Arlington Boulevard, west of South Glebe Road and east of South George Mason Drive. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 10 minutes away and the center of D.C. is 20 minutes away by car. Neighbors can also take the bus to the Clarendon Boulevard & Highland Metro station and ride the Orange Line into the District in about an hour.
Written By
Laura Finaldi
Video By
Christine Tranchina
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Beca Zemek - Zemek & Co.
Beca Zemek - Zemek & Co.
KW United
(571) 520-4705
50 Total Sales
1 in Alcova Heights
$630,000 Price
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Michael Webb
Michael Webb
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Allegiance
(202) 902-8530
181 Total Sales
5 in Alcova Heights
$150K - $640K Price Range
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Jurgen Gonzalez
Jurgen Gonzalez
Responds QuicklyCompass
(202) 883-6522
78 Total Sales
1 in Alcova Heights
$500,000 Price
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Engels De Leon
Engels De Leon
Samson Properties
(855) 509-0932
42 Total Sales
1 in Alcova Heights
$1,089,000 Price
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Peter Maser
Peter Maser
Compass
(301) 610-3729
127 Total Sales
1 in Alcova Heights
$429,900 Price
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Karen Close
Karen Close
CENTURY 21 New Millennium
(301) 753-3608
134 Total Sales
1 in Alcova Heights
$1,030,000 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
Alcova Heights Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Henry Wright Park
Doctor's Run Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Monroe Park
- Playground
Arlington Heights Park
Thomas Jefferson Park
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
12/31/2015
Niche Review
It's pretty hard for first time buyers to get in because they are expensive and are up against competitive bidders who have cash on hand either due to their career or developer.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Alcova Heights | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 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
Alcova Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Alcova Heights, Arlington sell after 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Alcova Heights, Arlington over the last 12 months is $86,500, down 77% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$168,250
Median Sale Price
$86,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$86,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$240,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
10%
Last 12 months Home Sales
12
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-77%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$134
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
698
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1940
Months of Supply
1.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,839
On par with the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,071
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,176
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
713
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840
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
2,245
Median Age
40
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$146,773
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$163,912
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.4%
College Graduates
68%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
36.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
80.9%
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®
81
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
62
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
58
/ 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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