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Old Glebe

Old Glebe

Suburban Neighborhood in Arlington, Virginia

Arlington County 22207

$2,024,005 Average Value
$523 Average Price per Sq Ft
11 Homes For Sale
Spacious yards grace the properties of Old Glebe.
Spacious yards grace the properties of Old Glebe.

Old Glebe's new residences and walkable parks

The north Arlington neighborhood of Old Glebe is an upscale, majority-residential neighborhood bisected by the central city street of North Glebe Road, accessible by bus. Karen Close, an Arlington local and associate broker with Century 21, says, “North Arlington has always been a very attractive area in general; people come from outside the state or inside from places like Loudoun County. People who have children but don’t like DC’s schools come here from the city. It’s a little bit of everything that we see as far as buyers.” In addition to being close to some of Arlington Public Schools’ highest-rated institutions of learning, Old Glebe residents have access to multiple large parks within the neighborhood boundary, with the sports amenities of Glebe Road Park or the history and natural beauty of Fort Ethan Allen Park.

Tennis at Glebe Road Park or environmental education at Gulf Branch Nature Center

Many locals are members of the nearby Washington Golf and Country Club, a 2-mile drive from home on North Glebe Road. Established in 1894, it’s the oldest private golf club in Virginia, and it’s where members can gather for drinks, play indoor or outdoor tennis, swim in the pool or tee off in this historic “club of the Presidents,” as its famous former members include presidents Calvin Coolidge, Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson and William Howard Taft. The 4-acre green space of Glebe Road Park is within Old Glebe and is within walking distance from even the farthest home in the neighborhood. Glebe Road Park has infrastructure from a walking path to basketball and tennis courts, with pickleball nets available. This large park also has the Gulf Branch Nature Center, with local wildlife exhibits and interactive informational displays. Locals with a green thumb can volunteer with the nature center for their invasive species branch removal project, organized on the second Saturday of each month, to learn about native plants while cleaning up invasive wildlife. The whole family can take a day trip to visit the nature center’s owl or tortoise exhibits right from home. History buffs can also stroll to Fort Ethan Allen Park, a green space built around what was once a Civil War-era military fort. Stroll around the grounds and see earthworks that have eroded somewhat but have been visible for over a century. The park has a walking tour of the old fortress’ perimeter and occasionally hosts reenactments of day-to-day life for the Union Army soldiers who once stood here.

Find adventure and nature exhibits at Gulf Branch Nature Center near the Old Glebe neighborhood.
Find adventure and nature exhibits at Gulf Branch Nature Center near the Old Glebe neighborhood.
Explore the fascinating exhibits offered by Gulf Branch Nature Center in Old Glebe.
Explore the fascinating exhibits offered by Gulf Branch Nature Center in Old Glebe.
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Upscale homes with great landscaping opportunities

The housing stock of Old Glebe is priced higher than the D.C. metro average, with single-family homes ranging from $1.25 million to $4 million. The houses here are mainly built within the last fifteen years, with midcentury-era builds spread far and few between. “Some houses have indoor elevators and multiple car garages,” says Ronald Cathell, a local Realtor with Keller Williams. There are primarily Contemporary-style custom homes and colonials typically sized from 2,000 square feet and four beds at the smallest, stretching up to 10,000 square feet and seven beds at the most expensive. There is ample landscaping opportunity for residents to customize their spacious lawns with blooming flower gardens, intricate shrubbery and manicured grass. “This creates an atmosphere of sophistication and elegance that these home buyers are really looking for,” adds Cathell.

Homes with multi-car garages are common in Old Glebe.
Homes with multi-car garages are common in Old Glebe.
Homes large and small can be found sprinkled around Old Glebe.
Homes large and small can be found sprinkled around Old Glebe.
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Arlington Public Schools are highly rated, with Chesterbrook Montessori School close to home

Nearby schools include Jamestown Elementary and Williamsburg Middle, both rated an A on Niche, and Yorktown High, boasting an A-plus rating. Yorktown High is also lauded on Niche as the No. 12 ranked best public high school in the state, with Advanced Placement enrollment reaching half the student body. The Chesterbrook Montessori School is a private option and the only school within Old Glebe.

Jamestown Elementary offers quality education in Arlington.
Jamestown Elementary offers quality education in Arlington.
Williamsburg Middle School is a public school in Arlington.
Williamsburg Middle School is a public school in Arlington.
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Chesterbrook Shopping Center in McLean, or groceries in all directions in Arlington

Regarding retail, there are no commercial businesses within Old Glebe. Residents here are minutes away from northern Virginia’s grocery-dense shopping areas. Close says, “You can go to McLean in three minutes and go to the Chesterbrook shopping center. You can go to Harrison Street, for Harris Teeter or Safeway, or Whole Foods in Clarendon. You can almost go in an arc from north to east, west or south to find one or two shopping centers that fit what you’re looking for.” Chesterbrook Shopping Center is less than 2 miles west along Chesterbrook Road, and residents can get a quick breakfast at Call Your Mother Lil’ Deli, a DMV regional chain serving bagel sandwiches and coffee.

McLean Family Restaurant is one of many dining options available to residents of Old Glebe.
McLean Family Restaurant is one of many dining options available to residents of Old Glebe.
A variety of shops are a short drive for those living in Old Glebe.
A variety of shops are a short drive for those living in Old Glebe.
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Public transportation is ready to take you around Old Glebe and beyond.
Public transportation is ready to take you around Old Glebe and beyond.

GW Parkway is a quick commute to the District, with public buses and bike lanes along Military Road

Old Glebe is highly walkable to residents seeking outdoor parks, and bike lanes are accessible along North Old Glebe Road and Military Road. Still, commuters may need a car to drive to work or to take trips to retail options in McLean or Arlington. George Washington Memorial Parkway, locally called “GW Parkway,” is the primary highway access to the nation’s capital. From this neighborhood, drivers can admire the dogwood trees and the churning Potomac River on this 8-mile trip to downtown D.C. The 53B route of the Arlington Transportation bus runs along North Glebe Road and Military Road for public access to stores along Langston Boulevard to the south.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl

19 min drive

Bus

N Old Glebe Rd Sb & N Stafford St Ns

Bus

Military Rd Sb & 38th St N Ns

Bus

N Glebe Rd Eb & N Abingdon St Fs

Bus

N Old Glebe Rd Wb & Dittmar Rd Across From

Bus

Military Rd Sb & 37th St N Ns

Bus

N Glebe Rd Nb & N River St Ns

Bus

N Glebe Rd Eb & N Vernon St Ns

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Old Glebe 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

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$2,240,000
Median Single Family Price
$2,450,000
Median Townhouse Price
$1,233,654
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$523
Number of Homes for Sale
11
Last 12 months Home Sales
24
Months of Supply
5.50
Median List Price
$2,350,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
35%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
850
Median Year Built
1955
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,494
Significantly above the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
3,475
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,761

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  • Sunday, Apr 27
    2 - 4pm

    4608 37th St N, Arlington, VA 22207

    $1,625,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 5 Baths
    • 3,323 Sq Ft
    • 4608 37th St N
    • New 13 days ago

    Located in sought after Country Club Hills, this home has been thoughtfully updated and expanded, featuring a new roof, hardwood floors, original details and upgrades throughout. With extensive flagstone hardscaping and stone steps leading to the front entrance, the main level offers a large living room with a Palladian window and built-ins, an elegant dining room with a wood-burning fireplace

    Diane Lewis Washington Fine Properties, LLC

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
2,340
Median Age
49
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.2%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$251,460
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$238,545

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
99.9%
College Graduates
78.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
54.2%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.4%

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®

19 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

7 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

24 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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