Maywood
Neighborhood Reviews
Creating ‘porch envy’
Arlington County and the National Register of Historic Places recognize Maywood as a historic district. As a result, residents must follow certain guidelines when renovating their homes’ exteriors to preserve the neighborhood’s character. Homes were built in a variety of early 1900s styles, including Queen Annes, bungalows and Colonial Revivals. Though the architecture varies, Cohen says one feature is common from block to block. “The best thing is almost every house has a wonderfully large front porch, which isn’t common in Arlington,” says Cohen, a 30-year Arlington resident. “I have a little bit of porch envy when I go through it.” Not every street has a sidewalk, but the lack of traffic in the neighborhood and the abundance of shade trees make it possible to walk throughout. A few condos are on the edge of the neighborhood, just off Langston Boulevard. They cost between $325,000 and $500,000. Single-family prices vary from $900,000 to $1.5 million.
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Shopping and dining along Langston Boulevard
Maywood has a vintage charm, but it borders Langston Boulevard, a highway lined with strip malls, supermarkets and restaurants. Locals can get groceries at the neighborhood Safeway, or drive further down Langston Boulevard to stop at Walgreens or The Italian Store. The latter is a supermarket carrying Italian ingredients, wine and pizza. Every house is within a mile's walk of a handful of restaurants, including Pines of Florence Italian restaurant and Siam Miyaki, a Thai spot.
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Arlington Public Schools district gets an A-plus
The neighborhood sits within the Arlington Public Schools district, which gets a Niche grade of A-plus. The specific schools students in Maywood can attend are similarly rated. For example, Taylor Elementary School receives an A from Niche. Meanwhile, Dorothy Hamm Middle School and Washington-Liberty High School each get an A-plus. Washington-Liberty High teaches eight languages, including Arabic and Japanese. Maywood is less than a mile from St. Agnes Catholic School, a private school that teaches prekindergartners through eighth graders.
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Hiking and cycling on the Custis Trail
Residents live within half a mile of Thrifton Hill Park on the eastern edge of Maywood. The park is hardly more than a strip of woods, but it contains a portion of the Custis Trail. The paved path traverses a hilly section of Arlington. Cyclists sometimes use the 4-mile trail as a link between the Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Trail and Washington, D.C. Thrifton Hill Park doesn’t offer any other amenities, but it buffers the neighborhood from Interstate 66. Maywood Mini Park sits amid the houses, offering a playground for younger residents.
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Maywood Fourth of July parade
The neighborhood celebrates Fourth of July with a parade of residents with decorated bicycles, scooters and even strollers. Locals are less than a mile from the Cherrydale Farmers Market, a Saturday morning event where more than 15 vendors sell locally raised pork, gourmet popcorn and other items. Shoppers can even pre-order online and pick up their purchases on Saturday.Spout Run Parkway, I-66 lead to D.C.
Maywood is surrounded by major roadways; Langston Boulevard runs throughout the north side of the county, while Spout Run Parkway leads to Washington, D.C. Interstate 66 also connects to the district, but it’s a toll road. The neighborhood is only 5 miles from the heart of the district, though the drive may take 40 minutes when traffic is heavy. Commuters who want to take the train can head to the Clarendon Metro station, which is slightly more than a mile outside Maywood. However, the station doesn’t have any parking spaces.
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Alex Soderstrom
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Patricia Petkosek
Patricia Petkosek
Compass
(680) 210-3045
39 Total Sales
1 in Maywood
$1,510,000 Price
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Carol Temple
Carol Temple
Coldwell Banker Realty
(202) 929-1077
107 Total Sales
1 in Maywood
$915,000 Price
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Karen Close
Karen Close
CENTURY 21 New Millennium
(301) 753-3608
134 Total Sales
3 in Maywood
$1.1M - $1.2M Price Range
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Michelle Sagatov
Michelle Sagatov
Washington Fine Properties
(240) 253-6774
134 Total Sales
2 in Maywood
$1M - $1.8M Price Range
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Elizabeth Twigg
Elizabeth Twigg
Responds QuicklyCorcoran McEnearney
(202) 902-9114
205 Total Sales
2 in Maywood
$1,130,000 Price Range
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Maryam Razmjou
Maryam Razmjou
Responds QuicklySamson Properties
(240) 221-7313
50 Total Sales
1 in Maywood
$585,000 Price
Schools
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GreatSchools:
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View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Lyon Village Park
Fort C.F. Smith Park
Maywood Park
Custis Trail
Thrifton Hill Park
Cherrydale Park
- Trails
- Playground
Transit
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Niche Reviews
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Maywood | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Maywood Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Maywood, Arlington sell after 91 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Maywood, Arlington over the last 12 months is $387,000, down 90% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$387,000
Median Sale Price
$387,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$387,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
10
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-90%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$249
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
390
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1948
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,293
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,518
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,157
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
715
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,925 - $3,830 per month
- Cherry Hill Apartments
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-3 Baths
- 718+ Sq Ft
- 2120 N Monroe St
- Arlington, VA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,267
Median Age
36
Population Density
14 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$194,999
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$211,234
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
100%
College Graduates
84.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
49.6%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
81.4%
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®
71
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
58
/ 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.
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