Waycroft/Woodlawn
Lacey Woods Park and Woodlawn Park are within walking distance of Waycroft-Woodlawn's homes
Lacey Woods Park is a popular park on the southern border of Waycroft-Woodlawn. Betsy Twigg, an Associate Broker with McEnearney Associates, says, "They have this low-level soccer field where the little three-year-olds learn to play." Kids of all ages can enjoy the playground or basketball court, and there's plenty of room on 14 acres for a game of tag. There's even a stone bonfire pit surrounded by benches to roast s'mores on a balmy summer evening. Woodlawn Park is also in the neighborhood, smaller than Lacey Woods Park, with just an acre of space, but centrally located inside the neighborhood. Kids can play basketball on the half-court and enjoy the playground, while adults can take their pups for a walk on the paved trail that passes by a churning stream with mild tree cover. Nearby, Ballston Quarter hosts the MedStar Capitals Iceplex, which has two ice rinks, one that the Washington Capitals practice on and another public rink for locals to skate on. There's also the Custis Trail, stretching almost 5 miles through Arlington County and accessible from most of Waycroft-Woodlawn's dead-end streets to the south.
Browse Ballston Quarter for food and nightlife, or shop local at Westover Village
While Waycroft/Woodlawn is mainly residential, shopping and dining are always nearby. A mile west along Washington Boulevard is the small shopping corridor in Westover Village. Locally-owned businesses are the main highlight here. "There's an old neighborhood staple that has very good food, probably the best food, called the Lebanese Taverna, and it's been around forever," says Twigg. Make sure to pop into Ayers Variety & Hardware while you're nearby. "It's sort of the anchor of that surrounding area," Twigg says. "It was started by John Ayers, who was informally known as the Mayor of Westover. Every kid got their first job at Ayers, and it's where all the kids still go after school." Westover also hosts locally loved establishments like The Italian Store, serving beer, wine, and made-to-order deli sandwiches, and the Westover Market Beer Garden, with a butcher shop, an outdoor patio where live music is often played, and over 1,000 beer options making up its "Great Wall of Beer." To the east is the Ballston-Virginia Square area, with a Giant for grocery shopping or brand-name retailers at the Ballston Quarter shopping mall. There are also regionally recognized restaurants like Rocklands Barbecue and Grilling Company, praised for its hickory-smoked meats. For entertainment, Ballston Quarter has a Regal Cinemas theater and bars with games like Punch Bowl Social for a night out on the town.Celebrate Independence Day with the neighborhood's 4th of July Children's Bicycle Parade
The Waycroft-Woodlawn Civic Association hosts annual events like the neighborhood's 4th of July Children's Bicycle Parade. Kids decorate their bikes, scooters, strollers and wagons and parade down North Abindon Street, with the most creative design being crowned the winner.Pick from Cape Cods, colonials and Tudors with landscaped lawns
Home prices in Waycroft/Woodlawn start close to $800,000 for brick townhouses in the small community of Westwind in the neighborhood's southern end. While detached single-family homes start around $1 million for two—or three-bedroom Colonial Revivals, Cape Cods and brick Tudor-inspired homes that may need an update. New construction Craftsman residences and renovated properties with around 4,000 square feet might go for up to $2.3 million on the high end. Many homes were built in the 1930s and 1940s, with several still retaining original architecture like stonework facades, half-timbering, diamond-lattice window grids, and steeply pitched roofs.
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Waycroft-Woodlawn is zoned for highly-rated Arlington County Public Schools
Arlington County Public Schools serve the neighborhood and are rated an A-plus and the No. 2 Best School Districts in Virginia by Niche. Many students attend Cardinal Elementary School, with a 7 out of 10 Greatschools rating, Swanson Middle School, with an overall A-rating on Niche, and Washington-Liberty High School rated an A-plus. Washington-Liberty High is well known for its college prep opportunities for students, as it offers Advanced Placement courses, an International Baccalaureate curriculum and a Gifted and Talented Program to uplift the talents of its pupils.
Hop the Ballston metro or drive to D.C. on Interstate 66
The Ballston-MU metro station is about a mile from the center of Waycroft-Woodlawn, with Orange and Silver Line access through the DMV (D.C., Maryland, and Virginia) area. The neighborhood's southern border is Interstate 66, which commuters can take to Downtown D.C. in under 6 miles. For further access, locals can bike from Waycroft-Woodlawn on Custis Trail to reach places like Rosslyn or East Falls Church in 20 minutes.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kyle Weitzman
Kyle Weitzman
Casey Margenau Fine Homes and Estates LLC
(703) 686-8233
23 Total Sales
1 in Waycroft/Woodlawn
$2,100,000 Price
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Avery Boyce
Avery Boyce
Compass
(202) 883-6774
92 Total Sales
1 in Waycroft/Woodlawn
$2,150,000 Price
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William Fastow
William Fastow
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
(202) 773-3884
116 Total Sales
1 in Waycroft/Woodlawn
$1,275,000 Price
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Kevin Hughes
Kevin Hughes
Compass
(667) 771-3884
144 Total Sales
1 in Waycroft/Woodlawn
$1,125,000 Price
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Laura Schwartz
Laura Schwartz
Responds QuicklyReal Broker, LLC
(240) 414-8889
195 Total Sales
1 in Waycroft/Woodlawn
$2,675,000 Price
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Barbara Johnson
Barbara Johnson
Responds QuicklyLong & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
(571) 475-8072
34 Total Sales
1 in Waycroft/Woodlawn
$1,390,000 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
Constitution Garden Park
Lacey Woods Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Woodlawn Park
Ballston Pond Park
Fields Park
Slater Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Waycroft/Woodlawn | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Waycroft/Woodlawn Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Waycroft/Woodlawn, Arlington sell after 142 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Waycroft/Woodlawn, Arlington over the last 12 months is $405,000, down 40% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$449,500
Median Sale Price
$405,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$405,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
5
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-40%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$526
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
523
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1938
Months of Supply
2.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,130
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,854
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534
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
1,477
Median Age
40
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$263,873
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$256,476
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.4%
College Graduates
83.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
48%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
81.3%
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®
85
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
57
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
65
/ 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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