Bluemont · Buying a Home
Buying a Home in Bluemont
The right home, at the right price, with your eyes open, from the first conversation to closing day.
Buying in Bluemont: Parks, Trails and a Short Trip to Ballston
Buying a home in Bluemont puts you between Ballston and Four Mile Run, close to Bluemont Park, the W&OD and Custis trails and the Bon Air Memorial Rose Garden, in ZIP codes 22203 and 22205.
Most homes for sale are single-family houses, from Cape Cods, colonials and brick ramblers to newer houses, with townhouses and condos nearer Ballston. Whether you are moving up, buying your first home or downsizing, we help you sort out which homes and streets fit your budget and plans.
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This Fall's Market for Bluemont Buyers
Houses are still in shorter supply than condos. NVAR counted 5.7% more detached listings in its Northern Virginia region in September 2026 than a year before, compared with 49.7% more condos and townhouses. Arlington County had about 3.9 months of supply that month, up from 3.0, according to Bright MLS.
Prices across Arlington rose: Bright MLS reported the county's median sale price for July through September 2026 up 11.1% from a year earlier. Even so, more listings overall can give you time to compare and room to ask for repairs or closing help.
We bring you recent sales of similar houses nearby before you write an offer and walk through them together, so you know what a home is worth before you name a price.
What to Check in an Older Bluemont House
Many Bluemont houses date from the middle of the last century and have been added on to over the years. Ask how old the roof, windows, water heater and heating and cooling are, whether additions were done with permits, and how the lot drains after heavy rain.
A home inspection looks at the structure, roof, electrical, plumbing and systems. We can arrange it, or you can schedule it yourself, and we read the report with you. For a townhouse or condo, we also go through the association's resale certificate and fees. If a home is not right for you, we will tell you.
How We Help You Buy in Bluemont
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 includes:
- A planning conversation about your budget, timing and wish list
- Instant alerts when Bluemont homes that fit your search hit the market
- Showings with Mike, Claudia or our showing partner
- A look at recent nearby sales and an offer strategy before you bid
- Mike and Claudia negotiating for you
- Help with the inspection and any association documents
- A final walk-through and support all the way to closing
- Contacts for lenders, inspectors and contractors we trust
Your first step is pre-approval from a lender, bank or credit union. After that, we sign a written buyer agreement together, so you know how we will work on your behalf.
One buyer wrote on Zillow: “We looked at a lot of homes, some multiple times. They were always responsive, always prompt, and very knowledgeable.”
See our first-time buyer guide and how we help you buy, step by step.
Daily Life in Bluemont
Bluemont Park along Four Mile Run, Lacy Woods Park and the Bon Air Memorial Rose Garden are close by, and the Bluemont Junction Trail links the W&OD and Custis trails. Ballston's shops, restaurants and Ballston-MU Metro station are a short trip east, and Wilson Boulevard, Washington Boulevard and I-66 reach the rest of the area.
Bluemont is served by Ashlawn Elementary School, Kenmore 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 Bluemont page.
Ready to Start Looking in Bluemont?
Call us whether you are starting to look or ready to make an offer. We will learn what matters to you and set up your 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 for sale in Bluemont?
Mostly single-family houses, from Cape Cods, colonials and brick ramblers to newer houses, with townhouses and condos closer to Ballston.
What should I check when buying an older house in Bluemont?
The age of the roof, windows and systems, whether additions had permits, and how the lot drains. A home inspection covers the rest, and we go over the report with you.
Which schools serve Bluemont?
Ashlawn Elementary School, Kenmore Middle School and Washington-Liberty High School. Check the current Arlington Public Schools boundary map for any specific address.
How close is Bluemont to Metro?
The Ballston-MU station on the Orange and Silver lines is the closest for much of Bluemont, a walk, bike ride or short drive depending on the street.
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What buying a home looks like in Bluemont
Single-family houses on tree-lined streets between Ballston and Four Mile Run, beside Bluemont Park and the W&OD Trail.
Bluemont in 22203 and 22205, from Glebe Road west to Four Mile Run.
- The homes
- Mostly single-family houses, from Cape Cods, colonials and brick ramblers to newer houses, with townhouses and condos closer to Ballston.
- Why people choose it
- Often a move up, and sometimes a first home or a downsizing move.
- Schools people ask about
- Ashlawn Elementary School, Kenmore Middle School, Washington-Liberty High School.
- Getting around
- Ballston-MU Metro, Wilson Boulevard, Washington Boulevard, Glebe Road, I-66 and the W&OD and Custis trails.
- Nearby
- Bluemont Park, the Bon Air Memorial Rose Garden, Lacy Woods Park and the Bluemont Junction Trail.
- The trade-off
- Choosing it over its neighbors usually comes down to buyer preference more than a trade-off.
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