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Buying a Home in Ashton Heights
The right home, at the right price, with your eyes open, from the first conversation to closing day.
Buying a Home in Ashton Heights: Older Houses Near Two Metro Stations
Buying a home in Ashton Heights puts you on quiet North Arlington side streets between Wilson Boulevard and Arlington Boulevard, with the Virginia Square and Ballston Metro stations just to the north and Clarendon close by.
Most homes are single-family: Craftsman bungalows and Colonial Revivals built from the 1920s through the 1940s, many of them expanded, and newer houses built in their place. We help you compare the choices with your budget and how you want to live.
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What This Fall's Market Means for You
You have more choice than a year ago. Arlington County had about 3.9 months of supply in September 2026, up from 3.0 a year earlier, according to Bright MLS, so there is more time to decide and more room to negotiate.
Prices have held. Bright MLS reported Arlington's median sale price for July through September 2026 up 11.1% from a year earlier, and single-family houses remain the scarcest: NVAR counted detached listings in its Northern Virginia region up only 5.7% from a year earlier in September 2026, while condo and townhouse listings rose 49.7%.
Before every offer, we prepare a home value report from recent sales of the same kind of house nearby, so you know what it is worth before you decide what to pay.
What to Check in an Ashton Heights House
Many houses here are 80 to 100 years old. Have the inspector look hard at the basement for water, and at the foundation, the roof, the windows, the wiring, the plumbing and the heating and cooling. If the house has an addition, ask when it was built and whether it had permits.
We can arrange the home inspection, or you can schedule it yourself, and we go over the report with you afterward. If a home is wrong for you, we will tell you, even if it means walking away. We would rather lose a sale than see you buy the wrong house.
How We Help You Buy in Ashton Heights
The Mike Webb Team is Mike and Claudia Webb at RE/MAX Allegiance, with more than 34 years in real estate. About three out of four of our sales are in Arlington. Buying with us gives you:
- A buyer consultation before any showings
- A search set to what you want, so new Ashton Heights listings reach you right away
- Showings with us, or our showing partner when we are booked
- A home value report before every offer, plus help planning and writing it
- Negotiation for you
- Help with the inspection
- Closing support, including the final walk-through on closing day or a few days before
- Referrals to lenders, inspectors and contractors
Your first step is pre-approval, through a lender or your own bank or credit union. Then we sign a written buyer agreement together, so you know exactly how we will work for you.
A North Arlington buyer wrote on Zillow: “Claudia is honest, knowledgeable, efficient and was always on time for our appointments.”
See our buying a bigger home guide, our first-time buyer guide and how we help you buy, step by step.
Life in Ashton Heights
The Virginia Square and Ballston Metro stations on the Orange and Silver lines are a walk from much of the neighborhood, with the shops and restaurants of Clarendon and Ballston nearby. Wilson Boulevard, Arlington Boulevard and North Glebe Road connect you to the rest of Arlington and to Washington.
Ashton Heights is served by Long Branch Elementary School, Thomas Jefferson Middle School and Washington-Liberty High School. Boundaries change, so check the current Arlington Public Schools map for the exact address before you buy.
Read more on our Ashton Heights page.
Ready to Look at Homes in Ashton Heights?
Tell us what you are looking for and where you are in the process. We will sit down with you and plan the next step, with no pressure.
Contact The Mike Webb Team or call or text 703-350-3884.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of homes are in Ashton Heights?
Mostly single-family houses: Craftsman bungalows and Colonial Revival homes built before 1950, many of them expanded, and newer houses.
Can I renovate or add on to a house in Ashton Heights?
According to the National Park Service, National Register listing places no restrictions on what a private owner does with their own property using private money. Regular county permits and zoning rules still apply, and we can help you check them before you buy.
Which schools serve Ashton Heights?
Long Branch Elementary School, Thomas Jefferson Middle School and Washington-Liberty High School. Check the current Arlington Public Schools boundary map for any specific address.
Do I need to be pre-approved before I start looking?
Yes. Pre-approval is the first step. It tells you what you can borrow and shows sellers your offer is serious.
Ashton Heights
What buying a home looks like in Ashton Heights
Craftsman bungalows, Colonial Revivals and newer houses in a National Register historic district between Wilson Boulevard and Arlington Boulevard, near Virginia Square and Ballston Metro.
A North Arlington neighborhood filed as a subdivision in 1921 and listed on the National Register in 2003.
- The homes
- Craftsman bungalows and Colonial Revival houses built before 1950, many expanded, and newer houses.
- Why people choose it
- Often a move-up purchase, and sometimes a first home.
- Schools people ask about
- Long Branch Elementary School, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, Washington-Liberty High School.
- Getting around
- The Virginia Square and Ballston Metro stations are a walk away, with Wilson Boulevard, Arlington Boulevard and North Glebe Road close by.
- Nearby
- Virginia Square, Ballston, Clarendon and Lyon Park.
- The trade-off
- Choosing it over its neighbors usually comes down to buyer preference more than a trade-off.
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