Arlington · VA
Arlington Forest Homes in Arlington, VA
Two-story brick colonials built from 1939 to 1948 on curving streets and cul-de-sacs, a National Register historic district beside 31-acre Lubber Run Park.
Living in Arlington Forest
Arlington Forest is a planned neighborhood of brick homes on the west side of Arlington, with Arlington Boulevard (Route 50) running through it. Its streets curve and end in cul-de-sacs, which is how the builders laid it out on purpose in the late 1930s.
Lubber Run Park sits right beside the neighborhood, 31 acres of woods, lawn, trails and a stream, with the Lubber Run Community Center beside it.
Because the whole neighborhood was built in one push, it has a look you can spot right away: rows of two-story brick colonials, each a little different from the one next door.
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How The Mike Webb Team Serves Arlington Forest
Arlington Forest houses started out alike and have changed a lot since. Some have additions, finished basements or new kitchens, and some are close to original. Those differences decide the price, and The Mike Webb Team has more than 34 years of experience reading them for today's buyers.
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Arlington Forest History & Neighborhoods Nearby
According to the Virginia Department of Historic Resources, Arlington Forest was built from 1939 to 1946 by the Meadowbrook company, a Washington-area builder led by Monroe Warren, with homes designed by architect Robert O. Scholz. The plan followed the Federal Housing Administration's ideas of the time: curving streets, cul-de-sacs, generous lots, parkland and a neighborhood shopping center.
The last section, Broyhill's Addition, was finished in 1948 by M.T. Broyhill & Sons with architect J. Raymond Mims, using the same brick, shapes and style. The Arlington Forest Historic District was added to the Virginia Landmarks Register in 2004 and the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.
Buyers who like Arlington Forest often look nearby too. Glencarlyn, platted in 1887, is close by with its 100-acre park, and Barcroft and Alcova Heights are a short drive east. Which one fits is a matter of preference.
Arlington Forest Homes: Market & Home Types
Most Arlington Forest homes are two-story brick colonials from the original 1939 to 1948 building years, with simple Colonial Revival details. Over the decades many owners have added rooms, decks and updated kitchens, so the same model can look very different from one house to the next.
The buyer is usually a first-time buyer or a move-up buyer. If you are starting your search, see buying a home in Arlington Forest.
Arlington held its value through the summer. According to Bright MLS, the county's median sale price rose 11.1% from a year earlier in July through September 2026, its fourth straight quarter of gains. Buyers do have more to choose from: Arlington County had about 3.9 months of supply in September 2026, up from 3.0 a year before.
An addition, a finished basement and how close you are to the park all move the number. For a price built from real sales near you, ask for an Arlington Forest home value report.
Parks, Trails, Schools and Getting Around
Lubber Run Park, at 200 North Columbus Street, covers 31 acres with playgrounds, a picnic shelter, lighted courts for basketball, pickleball and volleyball, an amphitheater, paved paths, nature trails and a new boardwalk into the woods. Next door, the Lubber Run Community Center at 300 North Park Drive has a gym, an indoor track and a fitness center.
Arlington Boulevard runs through the neighborhood, and Carlin Springs Road and George Mason Drive are close by, so Ballston, Columbia Pike and the rest of Arlington are a short drive.
Arlington Forest is served by Barrett Elementary School and Kenmore Middle School. School boundaries change, so check the current Arlington Public Schools map for any specific address.
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Whenever you start thinking about a move, call us. We will walk through your house, show you what similar Arlington Forest homes have sold for, and tell you plainly what is worth fixing and what is not.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Arlington Forest in Arlington, VA?
Arlington Forest is on the west side of Arlington, along Arlington Boulevard (Route 50), next to Lubber Run Park.
Is Arlington Forest a historic district?
Yes. The Arlington Forest Historic District was added to the Virginia Landmarks Register in 2004 and the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. It was built from 1939 to 1948.
Who built Arlington Forest?
Most of it was built from 1939 to 1946 by the Meadowbrook company, led by Monroe Warren, with homes designed by architect Robert O. Scholz. The last section, Broyhill's Addition, was finished in 1948 by M.T. Broyhill & Sons.
What kinds of homes are in Arlington Forest?
Mostly two-story brick colonials from the 1939 to 1948 building years, many with additions and updates added since.
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