Old Glebe
Old Glebe in Arlington VA
Overview
The Old Glebe neighborhood is ideally located in North Arlington, with easy access to all parts of Arlington, downtown DC, and suburban destinations throughout Virginia and Maryland. Old Glebe is a desirable place to live with a stable housing market, low crime rates and a high income per capita for residents. Median household income is near $250,000, average home prices are near $1,000,000 and schools are valued for their high graduation rates and excellent reputations.
Lifestyle
A short distance from the Pomotac River and George Washington Parkway, the Old Glebe neighborhood enjoys vast green space including park trails, wooded areas, Glebe Road Park, and the Old Glebe Walkabout. Tucked into the northern tip of Arlington County between Glebe Road and the Potomac River, this walk-friendly community seems far removed from the hustle and bustle of the surrounding D.C. metro area.
From the timeworn earthworks of Fort Ethan Allen to the historic crossroads near Chain Bridge, the wooded oasis of Gulf Branch Nature Center to the graceful steeple of Walker Chapel, the Old Glebe neighborhood offers an escape from the daily grind, a microcosm of Arlington history, and above all, a paradise for walkers.This perfect blend of desirable location and unspoiled nature in the 22207 area code has resulted in the area having many multi-million dollar homes, while preserving a friendly neighborhood get-away-from-it-all feel.
Only a 15-minute drive away from the nation’s Capital and the most important political center in the world, Old Glebe boasts a low crime rate (82% lower than the national average), excellent schools, active community involvement and a place for people to enjoy suburban life with friends and family.
Culturally stimulating events and activities can be found year round for all ages including sports, recreation, concerts, parks, art galleries and renowned National Museums. The Old Glebe Civic Association sponsors annual trips to the Old Glebe Walkabout as well as seasonal events and gatherings for the community.
Buying and Selling Homes in Old Glebe
As a Real Estate Consultant with more than 30 years as a licensed Realtor, Mike Pugh helps clients successfully buy and sell homes and condos in the Old Glebe neighborhood and throughout the Arlington, Virginia area. See below for homes currently on the market in Arlingwood. You can contact Mike at mike@mikesellsvirginia.com, or by phone at 703.593.6320. And be sure to click through to Mike’s blog at www.mikesellsvirginia.com/blog to learn more about life and real estate in the greater Washington, DC and Northern Virginia area.