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Barcroft Forest Homes in Arlington, VA
Ramblers, colonials and duplexes from around 1950 on the 1300 blocks of South Columbus and South Buchanan Streets, close to Barcroft Park and the Four Mile Run Trail.
Living in Barcroft Forest
Barcroft Forest is a small pocket of homes in South Arlington, ZIP code 22204, along the 1300 blocks of South Columbus Street and South Buchanan Street, just south of Columbia Forest. It is a different place from the larger Barcroft neighborhood to the north, even though the names are alike.
Most of the homes are ramblers built around 1950, with some colonials and some duplexes mixed in. The streets are quiet and residential, and the homes are not part of a homeowners association.
Barcroft Park and the Four Mile Run Trail are close by, and Columbia Pike's shops, restaurants and bus lines are a short drive north.
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Barcroft Forest History & Neighborhoods Nearby
Barcroft Forest grew up in the building boom after World War II. Homes sold here list it as their subdivision and show them built in 1950 and 1951.
Its neighbor to the north, Columbia Forest, is older. According to the Virginia Department of Historic Resources, Columbia Forest was designed and built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1941 and 1942 as a defense housing project, and it has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 2004.
Buyers who like Barcroft Forest often look nearby too. Columbia Forest is next door, and Barcroft, Glencarlyn and Columbia Heights West are a short drive north across Columbia Pike. Which one fits is a matter of preference.
Barcroft Forest Homes: Market & Home Types
Barcroft Forest is mostly ramblers built around 1950, with some colonials and some duplexes. Many have been updated over the years, and some are close to original, so the price depends heavily on what has been done.
The buyer is usually a first-time buyer. If you are starting your search, see buying a home in Barcroft Forest.
In September 2026, NVAR counted 3,477 homes for sale across its Northern Virginia region, 30.7% more than a year earlier, with about 2.5 months of supply. In ZIP code 22204, which includes Barcroft Forest, 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.
Updates, a finished basement and the size of the lot all move the number. For a price built from real sales near you, ask for a Barcroft Forest home value report.
Parks, Trails, Schools and Getting Around
Barcroft Park, at 4200 South Four Mile Run Drive, covers 65 acres with lighted ball fields, batting cages, volleyball courts, playgrounds and a picnic shelter, and the Four Mile Run Trail runs through it for walking and biking.
Columbia Pike and South George Mason Drive are close by, and Shirlington's shops and restaurants are a short drive away.
Barcroft Forest is served by Abingdon Elementary School, Thomas Jefferson or Kenmore Middle School depending on the address, and Wakefield High School, which is nearby on South Dinwiddie Street. School boundaries change, so check the current Arlington Public Schools map for any specific address.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Barcroft Forest in Arlington, VA?
Barcroft Forest is in ZIP code 22204, along the 1300 blocks of South Columbus Street and South Buchanan Street, just south of Columbia Forest.
Is Barcroft Forest the same as Barcroft?
No. Barcroft is a larger, older neighborhood to the north, around the 1908 Barcroft Community House. Barcroft Forest is a small subdivision of ramblers, colonials and duplexes, most built around 1950.
What kinds of homes are in Barcroft Forest?
Mostly ramblers built around 1950, with some colonials and some duplexes.
What parks are near Barcroft Forest?
Barcroft Park, a 65-acre county park at 4200 South Four Mile Run Drive with lighted fields, playgrounds, a picnic shelter and the Four Mile Run Trail.
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