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Buying a Home in Buckingham
The right home, at the right price, with your eyes open, from the first conversation to closing day.
Buying in Buckingham: Garden Condos Near Ballston
Buying a home in Buckingham usually means a condo in a two- or three-story brick building from 1937 to 1953, set around a tree-shaded courtyard, in ZIP code 22203 west of Glebe Road and a short trip from Ballston.
Most units have one or two bedrooms, and communities include Arlington Oaks and Buckingham Commons. Whether this is your first home or a downsizing move, we help you compare units and communities against your budget and your plans.
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What This Fall's Market Means for Buckingham Buyers
Condo buyers have more listings to weigh than a year ago. NVAR counted 49.7% more condo and townhouse listings in its Northern Virginia region in September 2026 than in September 2025, against 5.7% more detached homes, and Bright MLS put Arlington County at about 3.9 months of supply, up from 3.0.
Arlington prices have not slipped overall: Bright MLS reported the county's median sale price for July through September 2026 up 11.1% from a year earlier. Still, more choice can give you time to compare and room to ask for repairs or help with closing costs.
Before any offer, we gather recent sales in that community and in similar garden buildings nearby and go through them with you, so your offer is based on what units like it actually sold for.
What to Look at in a 1940s Garden Condo
Older buildings have charm and their own questions. Ask what the monthly fee pays for, such as heat, hot water, trash or exterior upkeep, whether laundry is in the unit or shared, and what parking and storage come with it. Look at the windows, the electrical panel, the plumbing and the heating and cooling in the unit itself.
In Virginia, you receive the condo association's resale certificate and have a set time to cancel after you get it. It shows the budget, the reserve fund, any special assessments or lawsuits, and the rules on pets, rentals and renovations. We go through it with you line by line.
We can arrange a home inspection, or you can book it yourself, and we review the report together. If a unit is not right for you, we will say so.
How We Help You Buy in Buckingham
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. When you buy with us, you can expect:
- A meeting up front about your budget, timing and what you need in a home
- Alerts the moment new Buckingham condos that fit your search come on the market
- Showings with Mike, Claudia or our showing partner
- Recent sales from the community and nearby, and an offer plan, before you bid
- Mike and Claudia negotiating the deal for you
- Help with the resale certificate, the condo documents and the inspection report
- A final walk-through and support through closing
- Lenders, inspectors and contractors we trust
Get pre-approved by a lender, bank or credit union before you start touring, and ask whether the lender has extra requirements for older condo buildings. Next, we sign a written buyer agreement together so you know how we will work for you.
A buyer wrote on Zillow: “Claudia Webb was great. She is very knowledgeable” and “She always kept open communication throughout the whole process.”
See our first-time buyer guide and how we help you buy, step by step.
Everyday Life in Buckingham
Ballston Quarter's shops and restaurants and the Ballston-MU Metro station on the Orange and Silver lines are a walk or short bus ride away, and Glebe Road, Arlington Boulevard, Route 50 and I-66 connect you to the rest of the region.
Buckingham is served by Barrett Elementary School, Swanson or Kenmore Middle School depending on the address, 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 Buckingham page.
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Call us whether you are just curious or ready to see homes this week. We will learn what you want and plan 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 Buckingham?
Mostly one- and two-bedroom condos in brick garden buildings built from 1937 to 1953, in communities such as Arlington Oaks and Buckingham Commons.
What does the condo fee cover in Buckingham?
It depends on the community. Some fees include heat, hot water, trash and exterior upkeep. The resale certificate spells it out, and we review it with you.
Which schools serve Buckingham?
Barrett Elementary School, Swanson or Kenmore Middle School depending on the address, and Washington-Liberty High School. Check the current Arlington Public Schools boundary map for any specific address.
Do I need a home inspection for a condo?
It is a good idea. An inspection looks at the unit's own systems, windows and finishes, while the resale certificate covers the building and the association.
Buckingham
What buying a home looks like in Buckingham
Brick garden condos from 1937 to 1953 around shaded courtyards, west of Glebe Road and a short trip from Ballston.
Buckingham in 22203, north of Arlington Boulevard and west of Glebe Road.
- The homes
- Mostly condos in two- and three-story brick garden buildings built from 1937 to 1953.
- Why people choose it
- Often a first home, and sometimes a downsizing move.
- Schools people ask about
- Barrett Elementary School, Swanson or Kenmore Middle School depending on the address, Washington-Liberty High School.
- Getting around
- Ballston-MU Metro, Glebe Road, Arlington Boulevard, Route 50 and I-66.
- Nearby
- Ballston Quarter, Barrett Elementary School and the Ballston-MU station.
- The trade-off
- Choosing it over its neighbors usually comes down to buyer preference more than a trade-off.
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