Donaldson Run
Suburban Neighborhood in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington County 22207
Neighborhood Reviews
Homes come in many styles
Homes in Donaldson Run are set back from the road and surrounded by mature trees. Due to the hilly landscape, many have stairs or winding driveways leading to the front door or garage. A lot of the homes in Donaldson Run were built in the 1940s and ‘50s, though a handful have been torn down and replaced with larger, modern homes. These older homes typically come in ranch, rambler and colonial styles and represent the neighborhood’s lower price range of around $900,000 to $1.2 million, while large contemporary homes represent the higher range of $1.5 million to $3 million or more. However, “not all the homes in Donaldson Run are grand,” Twigg says. Homebuyers can also find Cape Cods, split levels, Tudor revivals, townhouses, and residences that incorporate a mix of design elements.Potomac Overlook Regional Park
Potomac Overlook Regional Park is adjacent to the neighborhood. Here, residents can explore the trails and catch views of the Potomac River. Set on 67 acres, the park has a nature center and birds-of-prey enclosure, where naturalists offer tours, talks and summer camps. Residents can access Potomac Overlook Regional Park via the walking and biking trail spanning the neighborhood from Reinsch Library on the west to Zachary Taylor Park on the east. Tributaries A and B stem from Donaldson Run, a tributary of the Potomac River that runs through the neighborhood. These tributaries have been the subjects of local restoration projects to maintain and restore the waterways, including efforts to reduce erosion and increase water quality. Locals also enjoy hanging out at Cherrydale Library, which hosts activities like family story times and book clubs for adults.Well-rated Arlington Public Schools in the neighborhood
Most students in Donaldson Run attend Taylor Elementary School, which earned an A grade from Niche, before progressing to A-plus-rated Dorothy Hamm Middle School and A-plus-rated Yorktown High School. Many children are within walking distance of their elementary and middle schools. Niche rated Yorktown as the top high school for STEM in Arlington County. The school offers 20 math, science and technology programs in partnership with other institutions, including the Marine Science Consortium at Wallops Island and the Women’s Technology Program at MIT. Marymount University, a private Catholic school with about 4,000 students, is also in Donaldson Run.Donaldson Run Recreation Association
The Donaldson Run Recreation Association, a swim club just off Potomac Overlook Regional Park, is a popular neighborhood attraction with swim and dive teams. The club also hosts community events for members, including picnics on Memorial, Independence and Labor days and family nights with water games and ice cream. According to the Donaldson Run Recreation Association’s website, the waiting period is seven to nine years for a full voting membership and four to five years for a summer membership. That said, if a member sells their home alongside their pool membership, the new homebuyer gets bumped to the top of the waitlist (but is not immediately guaranteed a spot). “Someone can sell their membership with their house, and it could be the difference between selling your house fast or not,” Twigg says. “It’s very much part of the culture. It’s all about the kids and the swim team.” Alternatively, residents can join the Knights of Columbus Swimming Pool, about a mile west of Donaldson Run. The pool does not have a waitlist, but spots fill up fast during registration, which opens on February first at 10 AM each year.Driving from Donaldson Run and airport noise
Donaldson Run is less than 5 miles northwest of the National Mall, accessible by car via George Washington Memorial Parkway. Without traffic, the drive is less than 10 minutes. Unlike Arlington neighborhoods such as Ballston and Clarendon, which have dense, mixed-use areas and Metro stops, Donaldson Run is largely residential and car dependent. The Virginia Hospital Center is 2 miles southwest, The Pentagon is 6 miles southeast and Ronald Reagan National Airport is 7 miles southeast. The neighborhood is under a flight path for Ronald Reagan National Airport, which can create noise disturbances. The civic association has supported efforts from the congressional delegation to limit long distance flights over the neighborhood into the airport. The neighborhood has a CAP Index score of 2, indicating a crime risk lower than the national average of 4.Cherrydale Farmers Market and more shopping and dining nearby
Cherrydale Farmers Market, on the Dorothy Hamm Middle School Campus, is open on Saturdays from 8 AM to noon between April and November. Vendors include local farms such as Pleitez Produce, which specializes in local, non-GMO vegetables, and Life is Sweet, LLC, which sells gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan baked goods. For standard grocery trips, locals can visit Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s 2 miles south in Clarendon or the Harris Teeter just off Langston Boulevard. The Lee Heights Shops, just across Langston Boulevard from Donaldson Run, has chain restaurants like Chipotle and Starbucks, as well as specialty shops such as Arrowine & Cheese wine shop and Pastries by Randolph, which has a decadent selection of handmade pies and cakes in its display case. Also along the same road is Lebanese Taverna Market, an offshoot of the local chain serving Mediterranean foods like grape leaves and falafel. Visitors can stop in and take a bottle of wine or a prepared meal to-go.Washington Golf and Country Club
The Washington Golf and Country Club is Donaldson Run’s northern border. Founded in 1893, this private club has been called the “Club of Presidents,” with President Theodore Roosevelt, President William Howard Taft, President Woodrow Wilson, President Warren G. Harding and President Calvin Coolidge historically among its high-profile members. The county club has an 18-hole golf course and fitness facilities like a gym, tennis courts and pool.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Robert Sanders
Robert Sanders
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
(855) 910-5762
346 Total Sales
2 in Donaldson Run
$1.2M - $2.1M Price Range
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Bob Mathew
Bob Mathew
MXW Real Estate
(202) 558-4565
86 Total Sales
3 in Donaldson Run
$1.1M - $1.9M Price Range
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Danielle DuBois
Danielle DuBois
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
(855) 854-1639
59 Total Sales
1 in Donaldson Run
$1,050,000 Price
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Michelle Sagatov
Michelle Sagatov
Washington Fine Properties
(240) 253-6774
129 Total Sales
4 in Donaldson Run
$1.2M - $2.7M Price Range
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Andrew Riguzzi
Andrew Riguzzi
Responds QuicklyCompass
(866) 970-6311
217 Total Sales
1 in Donaldson Run
$1,325,000 Price
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Monica Sharma
Monica Sharma
Wormald Realty, LLC.
(240) 433-5710
55 Total Sales
2 in Donaldson Run
$1,882,556 Price Range
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
Donaldson Run Nature Area
Zachary Taylor Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Parking Lot
Horizons Dog Park
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
Woodstock Park
Stratford Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Cherrydale Park
- Trails
- Playground
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/13/2018
Niche Review
I liked how it is so close to DC and it is extremely safe I've been a resident for 18 years. It's a nice neighbourhood.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Donaldson Run | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Donaldson Run Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Donaldson Run, Arlington sell after 15 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Donaldson Run, Arlington over the last 12 months is $1,750,000, up 32% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$1,831,500
Median Sale Price
$1,750,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,831,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
21
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
32%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$521
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
878
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Median Year Built
1952
Months of Supply
4.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,757
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,023
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,454
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 2112 - 2pm
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Sunday, Jun 152 - 4pm
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
2,756
Median Age
41
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$272,214
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$265,672
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.1%
College Graduates
91.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
61.2%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
78.1%
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®
48
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
13
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
37
/ 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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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Glebewood
Cluster of Arlington townhouses in walking distance of shops and parks
Gulf Branch
North Arlington suburb surrounded by parks, trails and a historic country club
Old Dominion
A quiet D.C. suburb surrounded by commuter routes and shopping centers
Cherrydale
Upscale and walkable suburb in Arlington featuring parks and old-growth trees
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