Rivercrest
Suburban Neighborhood in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington County 22207
Leafy surroundings and million dollar homes
Close mentions that with the residential streets of Rivercrest, “It’s different from Clarendon and Ballston with its natural beauty; you get trees and privacy by the homes here.” The neighborhood is almost exclusively populated with single-family homes resting on sizable lawns and streets with at least one sidewalk. Home values in Rivercrest range from $1.25 million to $4 million for brick-sided raised ranch, bi-level and Greek Revival properties that usually come with three to five beds or newer Contemporary-style and custom estates with over 5,000 square feet and five or more beds.Glebe Road Park for sports, and Gulf Branch Nature Center for ecosystem education
A ten-minute stroll up Military Road leads Rivercrest locals to several large Arlington parks. Glebe Road Park hosts basketball and tennis courts with pickleball nets available; there’s also a simple walking path great for dog walking. Glebe Road Park is physically connected to Gulf Branch Nature Center a little more to the south and offers educational programs with local wildlife and informational displays. The nature center also has eco-friendly cleanup initiatives to eliminate invasive plants around town. Fort Ethan Allen Park is a historic landmark within walking distance from Rivercrest. The park was once a Civil War fort, with the earthworks of the fort’s perimeter still visible to parkgoers. Engage in the park’s storied past with a walking tour or come by when historical reenactments recount the day-to-day lives of the Union soldiers who stood guard at Fort Ethan Allen ages ago. To the east of Rivercrest, check out Gulf Branch Trail, which is maintained by Arlington Parks & Recreation. Less than a mile walking down the trail leads to the Potomac River, making for a great afternoon looking out for shore-side wildlife and skipping rocks along this churning tributary.Some Arlington Public Schools has Extended Day to meet parents' busy schedules
Rivercrest’s youth will be able to attend highly rated Arlington Public Schools like Jamestown Elementary and Williamsburg Middle, both with A-ratings on Niche and Yorktown High, with an A-plus rating. All three schools are within 3 miles of the neighborhood. Jamestown Elementary offers an Extended Day program for children who need supervision before and after regular school hours to accommodate parent work schedules.Cherrydale Farmers' Market serves fresh and local produce
Residents are only a couple miles from the Cherrydale Farmers Market along Langston Boulevard, where local vendors, artisans and farmers can sell their goods to the greater Arlington community. Much of the market’s produce is sourced from farmers 125 miles or closer to town.GW Parkway is the main artery beside Rivercrest
Rivercrest is beside the George Washington Memorial Parkway, or “GW Parkway,” as it’s locally known. The Parkway can take residents to DC within 6 miles or to Ronald Reagan Airport in 8. The 53B route of the Arlington Transit bus runs down Military Road in Rivercrest, giving locals direct public access to the stores along Langston Boulevard in minutes.Experience Arlington's rich local dining spots within 5 miles of Rivercrest
A 4-mile drive south of Rivercrest leads to the locally loved Westover Market Beer Garden, a small grocery store serving made-to-order hot food and hosting live music on an outdoor patio. Residents can browse the “Great Wall of Beer” with over 1,000 refrigerated craft beer options and order a burger or beef brisket from their in-house butcher shop. There’s a Harris Teeter and Safeway 2 miles south on Langston Boulevard for a fuller variety of grocery choices. Much of Arlington’s rich dining scene is located around Ballston, Clarendon and Court House shopping centers. Ambar Clarendon is a dine-in restaurant that offers an environment with an open, airy feel with a small plate menu of Balkan dishes like baked cheese pie and roasted eggplant. Ireland’s Four Courts is in Court House and offers a classic Irish gastropub experience with specialty burgers and Irish stew on the menu, happy hour specials for drinks, and many events, from trivia nights to soccer and rugby game watch parties.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Lise Courtney Howe
Lise Courtney Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties
(240) 702-1290
140 Total Sales
1 in Rivercrest
$1,027,000 Price
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Barbara Johnson
Barbara Johnson
Responds QuicklyLong & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
(571) 475-8072
35 Total Sales
1 in Rivercrest
$1,360,000 Price
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Geva Lester
Geva Lester
Responds QuicklyVarity Homes
(240) 414-7042
137 Total Sales
1 in Rivercrest
$1,426,000 Price
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Hazel Pagan-Bullock
Hazel Pagan-Bullock
Responds QuicklyLong & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
(202) 902-8123
68 Total Sales
1 in Rivercrest
$1,400,000 Price
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Elvin Merlo
Elvin Merlo
Compass
(804) 554-2135
49 Total Sales
1 in Rivercrest
$1,425,000 Price
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Sherif Abdalla
Sherif Abdalla
Compass
(202) 931-0944
190 Total Sales
2 in Rivercrest
$1.3M - $3.8M 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
Fort Marcy Park
- Trails
- Hiking
Fort Ethan Allen Park
Fort Ethan Allen Park
Madison Community Center
Gulf Branch Nature Center
- Trails
- Nature Center
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Rivercrest | 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
Rivercrest Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Rivercrest, Arlington sell after 6 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Rivercrest, Arlington over the last 12 months is $1,400,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$1,565,000
Median Sale Price
$1,400,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,565,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$479
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
114
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1960
Months of Supply
6.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,980
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
12,414
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 141 - 3pm
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
316
Median Age
48
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$282,796
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$285,573
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
100%
College Graduates
91.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
56.7%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.7%
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®
32
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
6
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
29
/ 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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Spacious suburb hosting Potomac Overlook Park and resting by GW Parkway
Chain Bridge Forest
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Gulf Branch
North Arlington suburb surrounded by parks, trails and a historic country club
Old Glebe
High-end homes on landscaped lawns and close to many parks in north Arlington
Golf Club Manor
A northern Arlington suburb with 1960s housing a mile from D.C.
Kent
Tree-lined hillside community blocks away from the Potomac River and Maryland
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