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Waycroft/Woodlawn

Waycroft/Woodlawn

Suburban Neighborhood in Arlington, Virginia

Arlington County 22205, 22207

$1,378,393 Average Value
$442 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale
The Custis Trail runs through the Waycroft/Woodlawn neighborhood.
The Custis Trail runs through the Waycroft/Woodlawn neighborhood.

North Arlington suburb connected to Custis Trail

Waycroft-Woodlawn is a residential suburb known for its community spirit, fostered by the Waycroft-Woodlawn Civic Association and its events. It is also close to Arlington's retail hubs and attractions in Ballston. This neighborhood was established in the early 1930s and has a classic north Arlington style and layout, where custom single-family homes rest on leafy lawns adorned with ornamental flowers and bushes. At the same time, mature trees provide shade over the sidewalks, illuminated by old-fashioned streetlights after dark. Residents also benefit from living in a top-rated school district with easy access to major commuter roads, hosting several neighborhood parks, and great pedestrian access to northern Virginia locales via the Custis Trail.

Welcome to Woodlawn Park in the Waycroft/Woodlawn neighborhood.
Welcome to Woodlawn Park in the Waycroft/Woodlawn neighborhood.

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.

Hang out at the Ballston Quarter in Waycroft/Woodlawn.
Hang out at the Ballston Quarter in Waycroft/Woodlawn.

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.

Beautiful brick split level Tutor Home in Waycroft/Woodlawn Neighborhood.
Beautiful brick split level Tutor Home in Waycroft/Woodlawn Neighborhood.
Well landscaped Cape Cod home in Waycroft/Woodlawn neighborhood.
Well landscaped Cape Cod home in Waycroft/Woodlawn neighborhood.
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Washington Liberty High School is a public school in Waycroft/Woodlawn.
Washington Liberty High School is a public school in Waycroft/Woodlawn.

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.

The closest metro stop to Waycroft/Woodlawn is the Ballston Metro Station.
The closest metro stop to Waycroft/Woodlawn is the Ballston Metro Station.

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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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl

15 min drive

Bus

Washington Blvd Wb & N Evergreen St Mb

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Washington Blvd & Buchanan St

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16th St N Wb & N Buchanan St Ns

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16th St N Wb & N Edison St Ns

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16th St N Eb & N Edison St Ns

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Washington Blvd Eb & N Buchanan St Ns

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16th St N Eb & N Buchanan St Ns

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

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$1,399,750
Median Single Family Price
$1,437,500
Median Townhouse Price
$885,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$442
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
14
Months of Supply
0.90
Median List Price
$1,400,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
496
Median Year Built
1938
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,120
Above the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,797
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Apr 26
    1 - 3pm

    5010 14th St N, Arlington, VA 22205

    $1,400,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 3,332 Sq Ft
    • 5010 14th St N
    • New 2 days ago

    Beautifully updated and expanded, this 1937 Cape Cod blends classic Arlington charm with a gardener’s paradise, offering three finished levels, four bedrooms, two baths, and an oversized driveway—conveniently located just blocks from Ballston Metro, Westover Shops, and Custis /W&OD Bike Trail. Set on nearly one-quarter acre enhanced by a deck and stone patio nestled among trees, shrubs and

    Barbara Johnson Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

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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
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®

64 / 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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