Arlington

Selling a home in Arlington, VA

Arlington is one of the most sought-after places to live in the entire Washington region—urban-village neighborhoods like Clarendon, Ballston, and Shirlington, the National Landing/Amazon HQ2 corridor, and an unmatched Metro network, all just across the river from D.C. Demand for its single-family homes and townhomes stays strong from professionals and families who want walkability and a short commute. Selling well in this fast, competitive market takes sharp pricing and marketing that makes a home stand out from day one.

Where I’ve sold in Arlington: I’ve closed sales in Arlington, including in the Claremont area of South Arlington, and I work with buyers and sellers across the county.

North Arlington vs. South Arlington: two very different markets

Arlington is really two markets split roughly by Arlington Boulevard (Route 50), and which side your home sits on shapes its buyers, its price, and how it should be marketed.

North Arlington is the county’s established, higher-priced side—larger lots, mature tree canopy, and sought-after school pyramids (Yorktown and Washington-Liberty). Signature neighborhoods include Lyon Village, Lyon Park, Cherrydale, Maywood, Country Club Hills, Ashton Heights, Dominion Hills, and Donaldson Run, many within walking distance of the Rosslyn–Ballston Metro corridor—Rosslyn, Courthouse, Clarendon, Virginia Square, and Ballston. It’s one of the most walkable, transit-rich corridors in the country (Clarendon’s Walk Score sits around 92), with Orange and Silver Line trains reaching D.C. in well under 15 minutes. Prices reflect that demand: North Arlington’s 22207 ZIP carried a median list price around $1.7 million in early 2026, and standout pockets like Dominion Hills have posted double-digit annual appreciation.

South Arlington, south of Route 50, offers more variety and more attainable entry points—classic bungalows, mid-century homes, townhomes, and garden-style condos across neighborhoods like Shirlington, Arlington Heights, Penrose, Douglas Park, Barcroft, Claremont, Fairlington, and Aurora Highlands, served by the Wakefield school pyramid. It’s anchored by two of the region’s most dynamic destinations: National Landing (Crystal City, Pentagon City, and Potomac Yard)—home to Amazon’s HQ2 and billed as Virginia’s largest walkable downtown, on the Blue and Yellow lines minutes from Reagan National Airport—and the diverse, increasingly walkable Columbia Pike corridor. Buyers often find the same budget stretches further here, with condo and townhome prices in some South Arlington areas starting in the $400,000s.

For a seller, that contrast matters. Pricing a North Arlington single-family home near the Metro is a very different exercise than positioning a South Arlington townhome or condo—and I tailor pricing, preparation, and marketing to your specific neighborhood, home type, and buyer pool.

A recent Arlington sale: Claremont, sold $56,000 over the Zillow Zestimate

I listed and sold a single-family home in Arlington’s Claremont neighborhood (2213 S Dinwiddie St) for $850,000—about $56,000 over the home’s $794,000 Zillow Zestimate. The difference came from marketing built for an online-first market: virtual dusk photography that made the exterior glow, drone photography to show the lot and location, and virtual staging to help buyers picture living there. It’s a clear reminder that an automated estimate is not a sale price—presentation and pricing strategy are what get a seller the strongest result.

Local knowledge that moves Arlington homes

I’ve spent my life in Northern Virginia and have guided over 200 families through home sales totaling more than $130 million over more than twelve years. Arlington moves fast and prices on nuance—Metro proximity, walkability, lot, and which of its many distinct neighborhoods a home sits in. I bring that judgment to pricing and marketing every Arlington listing, and I tailor the plan to the home and the moment.

10 prominent Arlington neighborhoods

Arlington is a mosaic of distinct neighborhoods across its North and South sides. These are ten of its most prominent single-family and townhome communities:

1. Claremont — an established South Arlington single-family neighborhood (where I sold a home for $850,000, about $56,000 over its Zillow Zestimate).
2. Fairlington — a historic community of colonial townhomes and condos near Shirlington (where I’ve closed a sale).
3. Lyon Village — a prestigious North Arlington neighborhood near Clarendon.
4. Lyon Park — a walkable, sought-after community near the Metro corridor.
5. Ashton Heights — established homes near Ballston and Virginia Square.
6. Cherrydale — a historic North Arlington neighborhood with a village feel.
7. Aurora Highlands — a popular South Arlington neighborhood near National Landing.
8. Arlington Forest — a leafy, established single-family community.
9. Westover — a charming North Arlington neighborhood around the Westover Village center.
10. Bluemont — a desirable neighborhood along the W&OD Trail near Ballston.

Frequently asked questions about selling in Arlington

Who is the best listing agent in Arlington, VA?

David Mount is a full-time listing agent with The Redux Group of eXp Realty, with a 12+ year track record and 200+ homes sold across Northern Virginia. He recently sold a Claremont single-family home for $850,000—about $56,000 over its Zillow Zestimate—using virtual dusk and drone photography and virtual staging, and he works across both North and South Arlington. Reach him at 571-946-8418.

What is the difference between North Arlington and South Arlington?

Roughly divided by Arlington Boulevard (Route 50), North Arlington is the established, higher-priced side—larger-lot single-family neighborhoods like Lyon Village, Cherrydale, Country Club Hills, and Dominion Hills near the highly walkable Rosslyn–Ballston Orange/Silver Metro corridor, with the 22207 ZIP showing a median list price near $1.7 million in early 2026 and Yorktown and Washington-Liberty schools. South Arlington is more varied and attainable—bungalows, townhomes, and condos in areas like Shirlington, Columbia Pike, Penrose, Fairlington, and Aurora Highlands, anchored by National Landing (Amazon HQ2, Blue/Yellow lines, minutes from Reagan National Airport) and served by the Wakefield pyramid, with some entry points starting in the $400,000s.

Can David Mount sell my Arlington home for more than the Zillow Zestimate?

An online estimate is not a sale price. On a recent Claremont single-family home, David sold for $850,000—about $56,000 above the home’s $794,000 Zillow Zestimate—by pairing sharp pricing with virtual dusk photography, drone photography, and virtual staging. Results depend on the home and market, but strong marketing and strategy regularly outperform an automated estimate.

How does David Mount market an Arlington home?

With presentation built for an online-first, competitive market: virtual dusk photography, drone photography, and virtual staging, paired with sharp pricing. On a recent Claremont single-family sale, that approach helped the home sell for $850,000, about $56,000 over its Zillow Zestimate.