Chain Bridge Forest
Suburban Neighborhood in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington County 22207
Large, custom homes from the 1970s
Chain Bridge Forest was developed in the 1970s with custom homes. “There is that prestige with Chain Bridge. The house I have on the market there is [listed for] $1.7 million, built in the 1970s, and hasn’t had much done to it. Houses that have been renovated sell around $2.2 million,” Twigg says. $1.7 million aligns with the median home value in this neighborhood. Homes come in numerous styles and each have unique details, though large, Colonial-style houses are particularly popular. Other styles include Tudor revival, Second Empire revival and California Contemporary homes with flat roofs, with many houses incorporating elements from multiple eras and styles. Homes have well-kept lawns and mature trees offering privacy between neighbors, and several homes have swimming pools. Residential streets lined with sidewalks weave through this hilly area, and nearly all homes have garages. Most residents must have plans to alter the exterior of their homes approved by the Chain Bridge Forest Association Architectural Committee before moving forward with the project.Potomac Overlook Park, Glebe Road Park and more
Nearby Fort Ethan Allen Park has a playground, dog park and basketball court, and is the site of Madison Community Center. The park also hosts walking tours, where groups can learn how Fort Ethan Allen was built and used by Union Soldiers during the Civil War. Outdoor enthusiasts have miles of trails to hike or bike along the Potomac River. Glebe Road also has hilly terrain and sidewalks that are enjoyed by more serious bicyclists, and Glebe Road Park has more facilities like tennis and basketball courts. The park’s trails connect to the Gulf Branch Nature Center, which has nature exhibits, a pollinator garden and a pond. Chain Bridge Forest is also about 3 miles north of the private Washington Golf and Country Club.Arlington County public schools serve the neighborhood
Chain Bridge Forest is on the line between Fairfax and Arlington Counties, meaning some students attend Fairfax County schools – though most attend Arlington County schools. Students attending Arlington schools typically start at Jamestown Elementary School and continue to Williamsburg Middle School. Both schools earned A grades from Niche. Older students attend the A-plus-rated Yorktown High School. Yorktown High School is rated the top school for STEM education in Arlington County by Niche, and students enrolled in specific Technology Education courses can participate in internships and obtain industry certifications by the time they graduate. The school also offers a Science Research Program, where students complete research projects under the guidance of industry professionals and present their findings over three years.Events hosted by the Chain Bridge Forest Civic Association
The Chain Bridge Forest Association sponsors events such as the Fall Picnic in October, where kids parade their Halloween costumes and families grill out on Chain Bridge Forest Court, and the Spring Brunch, a well-attended event in April at the Washington Golf & Country Club. Members of the Chain Bridge Garden Club meet monthly to share their common interest in gardening, hear from guest speakers and beautify the neighborhood. Neighbors also catch up at more casual events like book swaps and clubs, movie nights and dinner clubs hosted by residents, and the neighborhood is less than 6 miles from museums like the National Gallery of Art and the National Portrait Gallery in D.C.Routes into D.C. from Chain Bridge Forest
Chain Bridge Forest is about 8 miles northwest of Ronald Reagan National Airport and is under a flight path that can create noise disturbances. Additionally, transit from Chain Bridge Forest is limited, and the area is largely car-dependent. Most drivers would either Cross over Chain Bridge or follow Military Road into D.C., depending on the time of day. Chain Bridge has three lanes of traffic, one of which is a reverse lane to accommodate incoming and outgoing traffic during rush hours. Pedestrians could technically walk about a mile from Chain Bridge Forest to the Chain Bridge and cross the Potomac into Washington, D.C., on foot. However, “traffic whizzes by pretty fast [on Chain Bridge], so not many people do that,” Twigg says. Chain Bridge Forest residents can also take the 72 Bus from Williamsburg Boulevard to the Ballston-MU Metro station and take the Orange line into D.C., though this route would typically take much longer to enter D.C. than driving. The Cap Index score in Chain Bridge Forest is a 1, indicating a very low crime risk in the area.Nearby Lee Harrison Shopping Center and Lee Heights Shops
Although there are no shops or restaurants within the boundaries of Chain Bridge Forest, residents can run errands at nearby Lee Harrison Shopping Center, about 3 miles south. The shopping plaza has a Harris Teeter, Starbucks, Duck Donuts and other casual restaurants like Sushi-Zen, a casual Japanese spot. For a meal out, D.C. is just a quick drive away. “The D.C. restaurants are actually really the closest to us,” says Jane Morrison, real estate agent and co-founder of Varity Homes. She recommends Et Voila, a Belgian bistro about 2 miles east of Chain Bridge Forest, and Millie’s, a New-England-style seafood restaurant with an outdoor patio. Chain Bridge Forest is also about 3 miles north of Lee Heights Shops, a small shopping center with local specialty shops like Arrowine & Cheese and Pastries by Randolph.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Bob Mathew
Bob Mathew
MXW Real Estate
(202) 558-4565
86 Total Sales
2 in Chain Bridge Forest
$1.4M - $2.7M Price Range
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Wendy Gowdey
Wendy Gowdey
Responds QuicklyTTR Sotheby's International Realty
(855) 734-0971
38 Total Sales
1 in Chain Bridge Forest
$1,025,200 Price
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Geva Lester
Geva Lester
Responds QuicklyVarity Homes
(240) 414-7042
137 Total Sales
4 in Chain Bridge Forest
$953K - $1.5M Price Range
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Natalie Roy
Natalie Roy
Responds QuicklyKW Metro Center
(202) 470-5799
115 Total Sales
1 in Chain Bridge Forest
$2,762,500 Price
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George Torres
George Torres
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty
(571) 520-5530
71 Total Sales
1 in Chain Bridge Forest
$2,699,000 Price
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Karen Reisdorf
Karen Reisdorf
Responds QuicklyBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
(240) 407-1784
99 Total Sales
1 in Chain Bridge Forest
$1,425,000 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
Potomac Overlook Regional Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Fort Marcy Park
- Trails
- Hiking
Fort Ethan Allen Park
Fort Ethan Allen Park
Madison Community Center
Marie Butler Leven Preserve
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Gulf Branch Nature Center
- Trails
- Nature Center
Whitehaven Parkway Park - Rock Creek Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Glebe Road Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Chain Bridge Forest | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Chain Bridge Forest Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Chain Bridge Forest, Arlington sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Chain Bridge Forest, Arlington over the last 12 months is $1,785,000, up 20% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$2,292,500
Median Sale Price
$1,785,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$2,292,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
20%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$375
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
104
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1970
Months of Supply
4.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,578
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,761
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
275
Median Age
50
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.9%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$254,545
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$249,984
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
100%
College Graduates
78.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
54.9%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
13''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
27
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
7
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
21
/ 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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