Arlington · VA
Chain Bridge Forest & Arlingwood Homes in Arlington, VA
1950s ramblers, 1960s and 1970s Colonials and contemporaries, and newer homes above Chain Bridge, near the Potomac trails.
Living in Chain Bridge Forest and Arlingwood
Chain Bridge Forest and Arlingwood sit side by side at the very top of Arlington, in ZIP code 22207, above Chain Bridge where North Glebe Road climbs up from the Potomac River. Arlingwood is often called Arlington's northernmost neighborhood, with most of its homes on North Richmond and North Randolph Streets, which form a loop.
Chain Bridge Forest has a little over 200 single-family homes, built mostly in the 1960s and 1970s, in styles from Virginia Colonials to contemporaries. Part of it is in Arlington, and part is across the county line in McLean. Arlingwood's homes are largely 1950s brick ramblers, along with newer houses built where older ones once stood.
Trails are close. A path off North River Street connects to Little Pimmit Run, the Potomac Heritage Trail runs along the river, and across Chain Bridge are the C&O Canal towpath and the Capital Crescent Trail.
How The Mike Webb Team Serves Chain Bridge Forest and Arlingwood
A 1957 rambler in Arlingwood and a 1969 Colonial in Chain Bridge Forest are only minutes apart, but buyers judge them by different standards. The Mike Webb Team has more than 34 years of experience pricing homes like these for today's buyers.
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The Neighborhoods & Nearby Areas
Each neighborhood has its own group: the Arlingwood Civic Association and the Chain Bridge Forest Association, which also covers the homes on the McLean side.
Buyers who like these neighborhoods often look at Old Glebe, Gulf Branch and Bellevue Forest too. Which one fits is a matter of preference.
Homes Here: Market & Home Types
Arlingwood's ramblers, Chain Bridge Forest's 1960s and 1970s homes and the newer houses in both sell to different buyers at different prices. Size, style, updates, the lot and whether a home is on the Arlington or McLean side all play a part.
If you are starting your search, see buying a home in Chain Bridge Forest or Arlingwood.
Detached-home sellers face less new competition than condo sellers this fall. NVAR reported 5.7% more detached listings in its Northern Virginia region in September 2026 than a year earlier, against 49.7% more condos and townhouses. Bright MLS reported Arlington's median sale price for July through September 2026 up 11.1% from a year earlier, and about 3.9 months of supply in September, up from 3.0.
For a price built from real sales near you, ask for a Chain Bridge Forest or Arlingwood home value report.
Schools and Getting Around
Chain Bridge leads straight into Washington, DC, and the George Washington Memorial Parkway is next to Arlingwood. North Glebe Road connects both neighborhoods to Langston Boulevard and the rest of Arlington, and the East Falls Church and Ballston-MU Metro stations are a short drive away.
On the Arlington side, many homes are served by Jamestown Elementary School, Williamsburg Middle School and Yorktown High School. Homes on the McLean side are in Fairfax County. School boundaries change, so check the current school map for any specific address.
Selling Your Home in Chain Bridge Forest or Arlingwood?
When you start thinking about a move, call us. We will see your home with you, show you what similar homes nearby have sold for and tell you plainly what is worth fixing and what is not.
Read our home selling process, step by step, reach The Mike Webb Team here, or call or text 703-350-3884.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are Chain Bridge Forest and Arlingwood?
At the northern tip of Arlington, ZIP code 22207, above Chain Bridge along North Glebe Road. Part of Chain Bridge Forest is across the county line in McLean.
What kinds of homes are in these neighborhoods?
Arlingwood has mostly 1950s brick ramblers plus newer houses. Chain Bridge Forest has a little over 200 homes, mostly 1960s and 1970s Colonials and contemporaries, with some newer ones.
Can you walk to the Potomac from here?
Yes. Trails lead to Little Pimmit Run and the Potomac Heritage Trail, and Chain Bridge crosses to the C&O Canal towpath and the Capital Crescent Trail.
Which schools serve Chain Bridge Forest and Arlingwood?
On the Arlington side, many homes are served by Jamestown Elementary School, Williamsburg Middle School and Yorktown High School. Homes on the McLean side are in Fairfax County. Check the current school map for any specific address.
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