Alcova Heights · Relocation
Relocating to Alcova Heights
FaceTime tours, neighborhood visits and a move timed around your new job, and the house you left behind handled for you.
Relocating to Alcova Heights: A Yard in the Middle of Arlington
Relocating to Alcova Heights gets you something that is hard to find this close to the center of Arlington: houses on flatter, bigger lots. The neighborhood sits between Route 50 and Columbia Pike, with South Glebe Road and South George Mason Drive on its sides, and the 13-acre Alcova Heights Park at its west edge.
Even the name tells a story newcomers like. Before 1920, Arlington was called Alexandria County, Virginia, and the developer built the name from the start of each word: Al, Co, Va. Alcova Heights was established in 1921.
Buying an Alcova Heights Home Before You Arrive
The Mike Webb Team is Mike and Claudia Webb, with RE/MAX Allegiance, and we have more than 34 years in real estate. About three out of four of our sales are in Arlington.
From wherever you are now, we tour Alcova Heights homes for you on FaceTime and show you the things that matter: the yard, the layout, any addition and the condition of an older house. We set the timing of the search, the offer and the closing around your job start. When you visit, we show you the park, Columbia Pike's shops and restaurants, and the everyday places you will use.
You also get the full buyer package: a consultation, a search set up to your criteria, a home value report before every offer, negotiation, inspection help and support through the final walk-through and closing. Before we tour homes, you get pre-approved through a lender or your own bank or credit union, and we sign a written buyer agreement together so you know exactly how we will work with you.
House, Townhouse or Condo
Most of Alcova Heights is single-family houses, with a median build year of 1954, according to Arlington County's neighborhood plan. The same plan names two townhouse communities, Dundree Knolls and Alcova Row, and a condominium building, Stratton House. If you are relocating and want to start smaller, there are options inside the neighborhood.
Whatever you buy, the inspection matters, especially with an older house or an addition. We can coordinate it, or you can schedule it yourself, and either way we go over the results with you and advise you on how to proceed.
Alcova Heights is served by Barcroft Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School. Boundaries change, so check the current Arlington Public Schools boundary map for any address.
The Market You Are Moving Into
Arlington has strong buyer interest. In Bright MLS's Home Demand Index for October 2026, based on September activity, buyer demand in Arlington was rated High (150), second of all the counties and cities in the Washington-area report.
In ZIP code 22204, which includes Alcova Heights, homes that sold from July through September 2026 took an average of 54 days to sell and received about 97.2% of their original list price, according to Bright MLS. Arlington County had about 3.9 months of supply in September 2026, up from 3.0 a year earlier. Get pre-approved early, so you can act from a distance when the right home comes up.
Moved On, but Still Own an Alcova Heights Home?
If you have already relocated and your Alcova Heights house still needs to be sold, we take care of it without you flying back.
The White Glove Home Sale Method™ covers painting, handyman repairs, caulking, deep cleaning, carpet and window cleaning, power washing, landscaping, removal of unwanted items and furniture, donations to the charity of your choice, and staging, at no additional cost to you. On a bigger lot, the landscaping alone makes a difference. Our Concierge Services™ can help eligible sellers with bigger approved renovations, with no upfront cost, interest or fees, and payment at closing. We keep you updated until it is sold.
Micheal Lowney said: “We only had to focus on packing and they handled the rest.”
Planning a Move to or From Alcova Heights?
Tell us your start date and what kind of home you have in mind. We will put together a plan around your timeline.
Contact The Mike Webb Team or call or text 703-350-3884. Read more on our Alcova Heights page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Alcova Heights?
In central South Arlington, between Arlington Boulevard (Route 50) and Columbia Pike, with South Glebe Road on the east and South George Mason Drive on the west.
Can I buy a townhouse or condo in Alcova Heights?
Yes. Arlington County's neighborhood plan names Dundree Knolls and Alcova Row, two townhouse communities, and Stratton House, a condominium building.
Can I buy before I move here?
Yes. We tour homes for you on FaceTime and plan the search, the offer and the closing around your start date.
I relocated already. Can you sell my Alcova Heights house?
Yes. We handle everything at the house, and The White Glove Home Sale Method™ covers the preparation at no additional cost. We keep you updated until it sells.
Alcova Heights
What relocation looks like in Alcova Heights
Colonials, ramblers and bungalows on flat, larger lots between Route 50 and Columbia Pike, next to a 13-acre park.
Established in 1921 and named for Alexandria County, Virginia (Al-Co-Va), with the historic Alcova house, parts of which may date from 1836, at its heart.
- The homes
- Colonials, ramblers, Cape Cods, bungalows, and new craftsman-style construction. Lots tend to be flat and bigger than in other neighborhoods. Some condos, duplexes, and small apartment buildings too.
- Why people choose it
- Often a first home or a move-up home, and sometimes an investment.
- Schools people ask about
- Barcroft Elementary School, Thomas Jefferson Middle School.
- Getting around
- Tree-lined streets, with Route 50 at the north edge and Columbia Pike at the south.
- Nearby
- Alcova Heights Park, 13 acres with a playground, a picnic shelter and basketball and sand volleyball courts, between Columbia Pike and Arlington Boulevard.
- The trade-off
- Choosing it over its neighbors usually comes down to buyer preference more than a trade-off.
The method
How we do it in Alcova Heights
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