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Buckingham

Buckingham

$526,821 Average Value
$411 Average Price per Sq Ft
15 Homes For Sale

Townhouses, condos and apartments in the fit city of Arlington

Buckingham is a neighborhood of townhouses near the center of Arlington. Brick multi-unit buildings with shuttered windows line the residential streets of this area right outside of Washington, D.C. People park on the streets or in designated spots outside their units and hop on North Glebe Road to reach the center of Arlington in less than five minutes. Arlington is known for its highly educated population that makes being healthy a priority. “It’s a very fit city in terms of health. A lot of people are into their physique,” says Josh Bell, managing partner and Realtor at Liton Properties based in D.C.

Central Arlington location near Ballston Quarter

Arlington’s commercial center is right next to Buckingham. The Ballston Quarter mall sits across busy North Glebe Road from the neighborhood and has several restaurants, including bartaco and Punch Bowl Social, a Southern-style gastropub. Virtual reality games are played at Immersive Gamebox, and kids take martial arts lessons at Leo Dalla Brazilian jiujitsu. The Washington Capitals practice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex, which also offers skating classes for kids and open skating for the public. Near the mall are fitness businesses like Orangetheory Fitness, CorePower Yoga and F45 Training, plus quick service restaurants like Shake Shack and CAVA. Chain stores like Target, Harris Teeter and CVS sit along Glebe Road. “Arlington has been the cool place to live for a while now,” says Lana Africano, Realtor with Compass Real Estate in nearby Alexandria.

Mostly renters in this Arlington neighborhood, plus a Catholic church

Buckingham is mostly townhouses, condo buildings and apartments. The neighborhood developed in the late 1930s as a place for affordable middle-income housing, and its design followed garden-style principles like curved streets and well-kept common green areas. About three-quarters of residents here rent their homes. The high-rise Hyde Park Condos have balconies, exterior lighting and a community pool, plus association fees that cover air conditioning and snow removal. Low-rise condos in Arlington Oaks have water, snow removal and heat included in association fees, and woods in their backyard. High-rise condos can go for about $500,000, low-rise units can cost $250,000 and townhouses built in 2012 can cost $1.2 million. Single-family homes like colonials and custom builds costing $1 million or more sit in the northwest corner of the neighborhood. The Catholic Diocese of Arlington keeps its headquarters in Buckingham. The Cathedral of St. Thomas More and its nearby school sit within the neighborhood.

Near Lubber Run Park and trail

Buckingham has a small park, Henry Wright Park, which spans less than 1 acre and has a playground, a gazebo and picnic tables. Nearby Lubber Run Park has a community center with pickleball, volleyball and basketball courts right outside. It also has playgrounds, hill slides and a huge, well-kept lawn for relaxing. The park connects to a trail with the same name, which runs through the woods past an amphitheater and a picnic area. Arlington has more than 100 miles of bike pathways, and all four major trails are right around the corner from Buckingham.

Zoned for A-plus rated Washington-Liberty High School

Kids in Buckingham can attend Arlington Public Schools, which serve more than 27,000 students and have an A-plus rating from Niche. Neighborhood schools include Barrett Elementary School, Swanson Middle School and Washington-Liberty High School. Barrett is rated B-minus by Niche, Swanson is rated A and Washington-Liberty is rated A-plus. The high school has a robust sports program. Its ice hockey team won state titles in 2021 and 2022, and boys’ basketball and girls’ indoor track made state finals tournaments in 2020.

Drive into the District in 20 minutes

Buckingham sits north of U.S. Route 50, known locally as Arlington Boulevard. The road runs west to Falls Church, where it intersects with Interstate 495, and east to Arlington National Cemetery. The center of D.C. is a 20-minute drive, and an hour commute via public transit.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl

13 min drive

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Carlin Springs Rd & N Thomas St

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N Henderson Rd & N Thomas St

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N George Mason Dr & Henderson Rd

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N Pershing Dr & N Thomas St

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N George Mason Dr Nb & Arlington Blvd Fs

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N Pershing Dr & N Glebe Rd

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N George Mason Dr & N Serv Rd Arl Blvd

Buckingham Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$344,900
Median Sale Price
$343,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$1,075,275
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$337,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
59
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$411

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,118
Number of Homes for Sale
15
Median Year Built
2009
Months of Supply
3.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,172
Significantly above the national average
1,925
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,072
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,111
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
797
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
539
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Sep 20
    2 - 4pm

    4141 N Henderson Rd Unit 511, Arlington, VA 22203

    $589,900

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,702 Sq Ft
    • 4141 N Henderson Rd
    • Unit 511
    • New 2 days ago

    Welcome to this remarkable residence at Ballston first condominium, the Hyde Park. This stunning home features two huge bedrooms, two bathrooms from CASE Design and a reimagined eat-in kitchen with an ideal layout. The unit faces the magnificent plaza courtyards and every room offers leafy green treetop views. The elegant foyer of #511 has terrific tile flooring, a floating console and a walk-in

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    Bo Billups
    TTR Sotheby's International Realty
    (571) 496-9907
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  • Sunday, Sep 21
    2 - 4pm

    4374 N Pershing Dr Unit 1, Arlington, VA 22203

    $270,000

    • 1 Bed
    • 1 Bath
    • 651 Sq Ft
    • 4374 N Pershing Dr
    • Unit 1
    • New 1 day ago

    Welcome to Arlington Oaks!Don’t miss your chance to own this beautifully updated 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo tucked away in a peaceful inner courtyard that provides privacy and convenience. Sunlight fills the space and highlights thoughtful upgrades throughout.The kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and abundant storage. The bathroom has been refreshed

    Mary Copeland Compass

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  • Saturday, Sep 20
    2 - 4pm

    4324 2nd Rd N Unit 43241, Arlington, VA 22203

    $278,000

    • 1 Bed
    • 1 Bath
    • 666 Sq Ft
    • 4324 2nd Rd N
    • Unit 43241
    • New 3 days ago

    PRO PICS UPLOADED ON SEP 18! Nestled in the charming Arlington Oaks community, this updated ground level unit offers a perfect blend of modern comfort and classic Colonial architecture. Recently renovated in 2021 and again in 2023, the home boasts an excellent condition with warm wood flooring that invites you in. The upgraded galley kitchen (2021) features upgraded granite countertops and

    Bo Bloomer Century 21 Redwood Realty

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
6,978
Median Age
36
Population Density
44 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$75,147
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$128,687

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
85.6%
College Graduates
60.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
32.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
79%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
13''

Area Factors

Biker's Paradise

Bike Score®

90 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

83 / 100

Good Transit

Transit Score®

58 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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