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An urban village long known for commuter access to D.C.
Long Branch Creek sits at the south end of Arlington, bordered by South Glebe Road and the churning creek called Four Mile Run. Long before it was an inclusive, park-heavy community, the area was mainly used as a crossroads for commerce. The road now known as Army Navy Drive is the neighborhood's western boundary. It was a troop corridor during the Revolutionary War and the Civil War; even today, it's a popular route leading straight to the Pentagon and the nation's capital. It was the construction of the Pentagon in the early 1940s, along with the post-World War II housing boom, that helped develop Long Branch Creek into a neighborhood of condo complexes and smaller midcentury builds, originally meant to appeal to low-to-moderate income homebuyers, usually with government jobs. "Long Branch Creek is a neat little enclave with neighborhood parks and schools you can walk to, but it's right by I-395, the Pentagon and Pentagon City, so it's perfect for commuters. They can have a quiet home life but still get to work easily,” says Realtor William "Bill" Scott of Yeonas & Shafram Real Estate.
Long Branch Creek locals have multiple transportation options, including walking, metro, or bus.
Residents of Long Branch Creek have various metro options for commuting into town.
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Condos and multi-family properties fill Long Branch Creek
"Affordability is another reason people come here. There are plenty of rental options, plus purchase costs are still lower than much of the Greater Washington region," says Scott. Home values in Long Branch Creek range from $400,000 to $900,000, varying by square footage and lot size, compared to the average Arlington home price of around $801,000. Early 1940s colonial-style duplexes are still on the market and often sit alongside new millennium condo complexes and midcentury townhouse rows. Lot sizes are usually modest, and houses sit along compact residential streets with consistent sidewalks, giving the area the atmosphere of a quaint urban village.
Townhomes line the streets of Long Branch Creek.
Duplexes are a staple of Long Branch Creek.
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Kids play sports at Gunston Park
Parks are plentiful here, considering there are three established green spaces within Long Branch Creek's small boundaries. Avalon Park is a square-shaped terrace surrounded by condos on all sides. It is a great spot to walk dogs or play a game of catch outside. Troy Park spans 2 acres and offers a playground, basketball courts and picnic tables. It also has a small trailhead that leads to Four Mile Run Trail, a pedestrian path beside Four Mile Run Creek. Gunston Park is the largest in the area, featuring tennis courts and soccer and baseball fields. The Lang Street Community Gardens are east of Long Branch Creek and offer several rentable plots for residents to plant fresh produce or herbs. It's just one of seven community gardens scattered throughout the city to encourage sustainable hobby farming.
Kids can play soccer at Gunston Park in Long Branch Creek.
Bleachers at Gunston Park fields
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Schools around Long Branch Creek get all A's
Long Branch Creek falls under the jurisdiction of Arlington Public Schools. Students here can attend Oakridge Elementary School, Gunston Middle School, and Wakefield High School, which all have A-minus ratings on Niche. Wakefield High is known for its basketball team, which won the 2023 MLK Classic Tournament, a competition between some of the nation's best teams.
Gunston Middle School faithfully serves students from Long Branch Creek.
Kids in Long Branch Creek can attend Wakefield High School.
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Access to D.C. by car, bus or metro
Commuters can reach the Pentagon in less than 3 miles along Army Navy Drive, while downtown D.C. is 6 miles north. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is also less than 3 miles east for domestic and international flights. Several WMATA and ART buses stop along South Glebe Road for public transit options. The closest metro stops are the Pentagon City and Crystal City stations 2 miles north, with Blue and Yellow Line access through the greater D.C. area.
Arlington Ridge is within the neighborhood, Pentagon City is minutes away
The neighborhood's southeast corner has Arlington Ridge, a small business center with a Giant for groceries, small fast-casual spots like District Dumplings and Akivva Grill, and the popular Padaek D.C., which serves authentic Thai and Laotian dishes in its no-frills dining area. Residents are within 3 miles of more dining options and shops along Columbia Pike to the north, including local chain Bob & Edith's Diner, serving breakfast 24 hours a day, and Bangkok 54, which sells global grocery items and serves a full menu of Thai food. There's also the Pentagon City shopping center, anchored by Nordstrom, Macy's and Best Buy.
Long Branch Creek is home to local restaurants in addition to well-known chains.
The Fashion Centre Mall is at Pentagon City in Arlington.
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Parks in this Area
Troy Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Trails
Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park
Bike Trails
Trails
Four Mile Run Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails
Gunston Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Oakcrest Park
Trails
James W. Haley Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Trails
John Robinson Jr. Town Square
Avalon Park
Fraser Park
Transit
Airport
Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
8 min drive
Bus
S Adams St Nb & 26th St S Fs
Bus
Army Navy Dr Sb Across From 2455
Bus
26th St S Sb & S Troy St Ns
Bus
26th Rd S Wb & S Glebe Rd Mb
Bus
S Glebe Rd & Wayne St
Bus
S Glebe Rd & Troy St
Bus
S Lang St Sb & 28th St S Fs
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Long Branch Creek
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Long Branch Creek Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Long Branch Creek, Arlington sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Long Branch Creek, Arlington over the last 12 months is $560,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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a community with studio, one, two and three bedroom apartment homes. Apex is conveniently located across from a shopping center with a grocery store, shops and restaurants. School and public transportation are also close by.The community includes a playground, sport-court, community center and fitness room. The site also overlooks Four Mile Run, a nine-mile stream that is part of an
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,845
Median Age
33
Population Density
28 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
5.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$110,780
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$127,551
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.8%
College Graduates
70.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
34.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
86.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
13''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
86/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
64/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
54/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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