Douglas Park
Neighborhood Reviews
Affordable homes with large lots and mid-century charm
Along Douglas Park's wide, peaceful streets, residents will find generous space for curbside parking, while well-connected sidewalks encourage neighbors to get out of their homes, walk their dogs and mingle with one another. Diverse housing styles here also mean that homes here have a "certain historic charm and character that residents love," says Francis. Most houses here date to the early 1950s and ‘60s, a reminder of the D.C. area’s postwar housing boom. Bungalows, National and Colonial-style homes on smaller lots display touches like white picket fences, dormer windows, garages and carports. Short driveways double as paved kids’ play spaces for bike riding and shooting hoops. Developers have also capitalized on the trend of multistory, attached houses in Northern Virginia, filling available neighborhood space with tri-level townhouses featuring garages and cathedral windows. With an average sales price of about $730,000, which is close to $140,000 dollars less than the average for Arlington, single-family homes in Douglas Park are considered relatively affordable, despite offering larger lot sizes. Single-family homes can be found from two and three-bedroom Colonial-revival lists starting as low as $650,000, while larger, renovated homes with historical charm sell from about $800,000 to $900,000. For over $1.5 million dollars, more modernly designed six-bedroom homes can also be found.Quality public schools in the neighborhood
Thanks to the public schools of Arlington and Fairfax County, young students of Douglas Park can start their educations at Randolph Elementary School, which received a rating of B-minus from Niche and teaches prekindergarten through fifth-grade students with an emphasis on individual learning and community involvement. Older students continue their education at schools like Kenmore Middle and Wakefield High, which received ratings of B-plus and A-minus from Niche. West Potomac offers several championship-winning athletics programs, from swimming to gymnastics and track and field.Greenspace and green thumbs in Douglas Park
Douglas Park’s green spaces and public parks lure even the most dedicated homebody out for some play time, exercise or recreation. Pet owners take advantage of Douglas Park’s trails for walks and jogs or Doctor’s Run Park’s open field for pups that can handle more unstructured play. These parks also include offerings for children as well with both parks sporting playgrounds. For the prime pooch experience, Fort Barnard Dog Park on South Walter Reed Drive has on-leash and off-leash areas, soft surfaces and watering stations, while nearby Shirlington Dog Park provides a paved walkway, multiple water stations and plenty of room for dogs to run around next to the pleasant waters of Four Mile Run.Located adjacent to the dog park, rain barrels and vegetable plots fill the wide expanse of fenced-in that make up the Fort Barnard Community Gardens. Those who aspire to cultivate a green thumb grow everything from tomatoes to turnips in these rentable plots. Garden gnomes and the occasional bee apiary also crop up around the gardening beds. The South Four Mile Run Community Gardens, a long slip of land next to a paved bike trail and the busy thoroughfare of South Four Mile Run Drive, adds to residents’ growing space.
Shopping and dining at Shirlington and Columbia Pike
For shopping and dining, residents of Douglas Park also don't have to far to go. There are plenty of options bordering the neighborhood along Columbia Pike, like the local Harris Teeter, and "more retail and restaurants being built all the time," says Francis.For another option, residents can take a short drive or quick bike ride over to the Village at Shirlington to explore local restaurants, do some shopping or catch a movie at the local cinema. One restaurant locals frequent is Busboy and Poets, a combined bookstore and restaurant where residents can read a book while sipping some coffee or meet up with some friends over a meal. After lunch, residents can round out the day by heading to the nearby Signature Theatre to catch a contemporary, live play or musical.
Getting around the Arlington area
Transportation is a highlight of living in Douglas Park. With wide neighborhood streets and well-connected sidewalks, as well as several popular bike trails, from the Four Mile Run Trail to the Washington and Old Dominion Trail, which goes from nearby Shirlington all the way to Purcellville, 45 miles west, residents can get into DC or around the area quickly by bike. Public transportation is also abundant with bus lines circulating throughout the area and a major hub for different lines nearby at Shirlington Station. Residents can also access the metro from the Ballston, Potomac Yard or Pentagon City stations just a short drive or bike ride away. When driving, Interstate 395 is located conveniently nearby, so residents can be downtown in about 20 minutes on any given day, though traffic is always an issue here around rush hour.With Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport just five miles away and Inova Fairfax Medical Campus closest hospital as the closest hospital just eight miles to the west, Douglas Park really is "close to everything."
Community events in Douglas Park
Neighbors get together with one another during festivals and gatherings throughout the year. The neighborhood’s pride and joy is a long-running Fourth of July Parade with all the fixings. This community celebration includes a a highly competitive contest for the best floats, costumes and decorated bicycles. Come October, ghosts, ghouls and goblins appear in front yards, cobwebs suddenly cover trees and streets become altogether spooky as part of the Douglas Park Civic Association’s time-honored Halloween Trail of Terror.
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Bayley Malo
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Scott Petersen
Scott Petersen
Pearson Smith Realty, LLC
(202) 318-6195
107 Total Sales
1 in Douglas Park
$895,000 Price
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Raneem Nassar
Raneem Nassar
KW Metro Center
(202) 883-7768
44 Total Sales
1 in Douglas Park
$800,000 Price
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Lindene Patton
Lindene Patton
CENTURY 21 New Millennium
(202) 902-7107
31 Total Sales
1 in Douglas Park
$975,000 Price
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Michael Webb
Michael Webb
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Allegiance
(202) 902-8530
181 Total Sales
17 in Douglas Park
$390K - $1.3M Price Range
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Michele Barrera
Michele Barrera
Compass
(832) 589-1556
119 Total Sales
2 in Douglas Park
$450K - $559K Price Range
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Mia Meklysh
Mia Meklysh
Responds QuicklyTTR Sotheby's International Realty
(757) 600-6903
18 Total Sales
1 in Douglas Park
$925,000 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
Fort Barnard Park
Cleveland Park
- Picnic Area
Shirlington Dog Park
Doctor's Run Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Douglas Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Monroe Park
- Playground
Barcroft Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
Shirlington Park
- Bike Trails
- Dog Park
- Trails
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/12/2015
Niche Review
Arlington is pretty flat, so natural disasters like tornados are hard to come by. Being near the bay, hurricanes are likely to cause a problem and there are frequent thunderstorms in spring and summer. The seasons have the significant traits, but can be a little more extreme each year in temperature.
5/12/2015
Niche Review
Arlington is filled with a range of different cuisines and bars that accommodate them. They get crowded and busy quickly, but there are many others in a mile radius.
4/24/2015
Niche Review
Most of the individuals within my community are pretty affluent and recognized for the various jobs or positions they hold in firms and/or organizations. Most people within my neighborhood are lawyers, business executives, and teachers.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Douglas Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Douglas Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Douglas Park, Arlington sell after 13 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Douglas Park, Arlington over the last 12 months is $227,500, down 40% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$414,900
Median Sale Price
$227,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$414,900
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$460,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
8%
Last 12 months Home Sales
33
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-40%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$179
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,551
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1949
Months of Supply
1.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,781
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,094
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,121
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
891
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
Open Houses
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Thursday, Jul 314 - 7pm
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Saturday, Aug 161 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,358 - $5,798 per month
- Pike3400
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 495+ Sq Ft
- 3400 Columbia Pike
- Arlington, VA
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$1,698 - $3,844 per month
- Jasper Columbia Pike
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 569+ Sq Ft
- 1028 S Walter Reed Dr
- Arlington, VA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
9,708
Median Age
38
Population Density
24 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$90,487
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$116,454
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.6%
College Graduates
56.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
26.8%
% Population in Labor Force
80.7%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
13''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
66
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
65
/ 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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