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Ballston has most needs within walking distance
This Arlington neighborhood brings a liveliness to an area otherwise surrounded by quieter, green suburbs. After much recent development, the community has expanded retail hubs like Ballston Mall and continues to grow its housing stock of high-rise apartments and condo complexes. Carol Temple, a longtime Arlington local and real estate agent with Coldwell Banker, says about Ballston's construction, "Most of it has been one-offs, new construction where they've torn down existing properties and started over. Much of the new construction is multi-use buildings, with retail on the ground floor and apartments on the upper floors. Rentals are high here as well." Living in this compact urban neighborhood, residents here are a short walk away from Clarendon nightlife or Ballston Mall across Wilson Boulevard, with access to upscale retail and dining in the new Ballston Quarter food court.
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Explore an abundance of attractions while wandering through Ballston Quarter.
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Ballston Quarter mall has expanded in recent years
With new developments in the last few decades, Ballston has ample dining and shopping options in Ballston Quarter, just across Wilson Boulevard. Ballston Quarter's newly built food court hosts plenty of unique dining spots. Hal & Al's Barbecue is the first halal barbecue joint in the DMV area. Ted's Bulletin's original DC location became so popular that it expanded into Ballston, so locals can quickly reach their brunch or dinner entrees in its upscale decor. Or turn onto North Kenmore Street and try El Pollo Rico, which has served Peruvian-style charbroiled chicken and yucca fries to the community since the 1980s. El Pollo Rico's popularity has invited celebrity customers from Anthony Bourdain to Serena Williams. Residents can get groceries at Giant supermarket or walk a couple blocks east to Trader Joe's in Clarendon.
Relax and soak in the vibrant city atmosphere while seated in the Ballston Quarter courtyard.
Ballston is walkable with paths that lead to stores and restaurants.
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Ballston's nearby nightlife
For a blast from the past, CarPool is a sports bar that takes patrons back in time with its retro decor. Catch a game on one of several flat-screen TVs while having the option to play billiards or skee ball. A huge nightlife hub is in Clarendon, less than a mile east of Ballston on Wilson Boulevard. Residents can dance the night away at spots like Bar Bao and Don Tito's, which has a rooftop bar. There's also Clarendon Ballroom, a place for Arlingtonians to party for over 20 years. Temple jokingly says, 'I refer to Ballston, very tongue in cheek, as Clarendon for grownups. Clarendon is big for 20 somethings. The Ballston-Virginia Square area is a 7-minute walk from Clarendon, and much more residential and quieter."
Unwind and enjoy unbeatable happy hour specials at First Down in Ballston.
Experience the captivating glow of the Ballston Exchange sign illuminating in the evenings.
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Quincy Park and Hayes Park are packed with amenities
Kids of all ages can enjoy Quincy Park, featuring a playground with soft, artificial turf and toddler-friendly climbing structures. There are several volleyball courts, picnic tables, and plenty of green space for walking dogs. Hayes Park is north of Ballston and has a splash pad for kids during the summer and a circular playground with the planets of the solar system marking the outer rim.
Kids will enjoy a game of hoops with their buddies at Hayes Park in Ballston neighborhood.
Breathtaking Ballston city skyline views from the lush fields of Quincy Park.
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Arlington Public Schools get all A's
Arlington Public Schools serve Ballston for education. Glebe Elementary is less than a mile north and is rated an A on Niche, while Dorothy Hamm Middle is rated an A-plus. Students can finish their journey within Ballston at Washington Liberty High School, which holds an A-plus rating and offers a robust extra-curricular program, like its three-time award-winning debate team.
Washington Liberty High School is known for its rigorous academic curriculum in Ballston.
Washington Liberty High School is a public school in Arlington.
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Condos, apartments, with old and new townhouses in Ballston
Home values in Ballston range from $425,000 to $1.28 million, with several one-bed condos and senior-living units available at the low end of the range and historic and new construction multi-floor townhouses at the top. Many locals don't mind sacrificing space for the condominium lifestyle of Ballston; they relish the proximity and convenience offered to them. The price for a condo in Ballston ranges from $500,000 to $800,000, depending on the number of bedrooms and amenities. Ballston's gridded streets encourage folks to get out and get going. Level concrete sidewalks line the neighborhood streets for morning walks, and residents with cars typically find on-street parking available. Temple says, "It used to be a certain segment drawn to Ballston, older people downsizing, finding condos or rentals. Today it's anything but that. I see a lot of baby carriages, but there's a really balanced demographic range in the Ballston-Virginia Square area. People are realizing they can raise kids in a high-rise residence."
Enjoy luxury apartment living in the Ballston Neighborhood.
Beautifully landscaped townhomes in the Ballston Neighborhood.
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I-66 for driving, or Orange Line metro access from Ballston-Virginia Square
Most residents can walk to get food or meet shopping needs at Ballston Mall, but for further travel, residents can drive along Wilson Boulevard to reach other points of interest in Arlington or take Interstate 66 to reach DC in 7 miles. Cyclists have access to protected bike lanes that connect residential areas to even more. Locals can also take an Orange Line train from Ballston's Virginia Square-GMU metro station to commute throughout the greater D.C. area.
Easily connect to the entire DMV area with convenient Metro access in Ballston.
Effortlessly travel to and from Ballston with convenient bus routes, making transportation easy.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
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4
Larceny
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4
Crime Score
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Ballston Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Ballston, Arlington sell after 47 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Ballston, Arlington over the last 12 months is $470,000, down 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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