Cherrydale · Buying a Home
Buying a Home in Cherrydale
The right home, at the right price, with your eyes open, from the first conversation to closing day.
Buying in Cherrydale: More Than a Century of Homes
Buying in Cherrydale, ZIP code 22207, means choosing from homes built over more than 100 years, around the Five Points crossroads of Langston Boulevard and Military Road. Ballston, I-66 and the Custis Trail are close by.
You will find early-1900s bungalows and Foursquares, Cape Cods and Colonials from the 1920s through the 1940s, and newer houses, townhouses and apartments. Whether you are moving up, buying your first home or downsizing, we help you decide which kind of home fits and where to focus.
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This Fall's Market for Cherrydale Buyers
The type of home you want shapes your choices. NVAR reported detached listings in its Northern Virginia region up 5.7% in September 2026 from a year earlier, while condo and townhouse listings were up 49.7%. House shoppers still have limited choices, and townhouse shoppers have more to compare.
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. That can mean more time to decide and more room to ask for repairs or closing help.
Before you make an offer, we go over recent sales of similar homes nearby with you, so the number you offer is backed by real sales.
What to Check in an Older Cherrydale Home
In a home built in the early 1900s, ask about the foundation, the roof, windows, wiring and electrical panel, plumbing, and the furnace, air conditioning and water heater. Look for signs of water in the basement, and read the lead-based paint disclosure that comes with homes built before 1978.
In a bungalow or Cape Cod, check how the upstairs rooms were finished and how well they stay heated and cooled. For a townhouse, ask for the homeowners association's rules, fees and budget.
Cherrydale is a National Register historic district. Arlington County notes that this listing is honorary and does not add special restrictions for owners.
A home inspection looks at the structure, roof, electrical, plumbing and systems. We can schedule it, or you can arrange it yourself, and we go through the report with you. If a home is not right for you, we will say so.
How We Help You Buy in Cherrydale
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. Here is how we help:
- A first conversation about your budget, timing and must-haves
- Alerts as soon as Cherrydale homes that fit your search hit the market
- Showings with Mike, Claudia or our showing partner
- Recent nearby sales and an offer plan before you write an offer
- Mike and Claudia negotiating for you
- Help scheduling and reading the inspection
- A final walk-through and support through closing day
- Lenders, inspectors and contractors we trust
Start by getting pre-approved with a lender, bank or credit union. Then we sign a written buyer agreement together that explains how we will work for you.
A longtime client wrote in a review on our website: “Our initial business interaction with the Mike Webb team was in May of 2000 when we purchased our first home together in Arlington.”
See our first-time buyer guide and how we help you buy, step by step.
Around Cherrydale
The Cherrydale Branch Library is on Military Road, the Saturday farmers market runs from April through November, and Cherrydale Park, Oak Grove Park and Cherry Valley Park are nearby. The Custis Trail runs along I-66, buses run on Langston Boulevard and Military Road, and the Ballston-MU and Virginia Square-GMU Metro stations are a short trip away.
Most homes are served by Dorothy Hamm Middle School and Washington-Liberty High School, with Taylor or Glebe Elementary School depending on the street. Boundaries change, so check the current Arlington Public Schools map for the exact address before you buy.
Read more on our Cherrydale page.
Ready to See Homes in Cherrydale?
Whether you are just starting or ready to tour this weekend, call us. We will learn what you need and set up 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 for sale in Cherrydale?
Early-1900s bungalows and Foursquares, Cape Cods and Colonials from the 1920s through the 1940s, and newer houses, townhouses and apartments.
What should I check in a 100-year-old house?
The foundation, roof, wiring, plumbing and systems, signs of water in the basement, and the lead-based paint disclosure. The inspection covers the details, and we review it with you.
Which schools serve Cherrydale?
Most homes are served by Dorothy Hamm Middle School and Washington-Liberty High School, with Taylor or Glebe Elementary School depending on the street. Check the current Arlington Public Schools boundary map for any specific address.
Does buying in the historic district limit what I can change?
Arlington County notes that the Cherrydale Historic District's National Register listing is honorary and does not add special restrictions for owners. Regular county permits still apply.
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What buying a home looks like in Cherrydale
Early-1900s bungalows and Foursquares, Cape Cods and newer homes around Five Points, near the Custis Trail and Ballston.
Cherrydale in 22207, centered on Five Points at Langston Boulevard and Military Road, between I-66 and Lorcom Lane.
- The homes
- Early-1900s bungalows, Foursquares and Colonial Revival houses, 1920s-1940s Cape Cods and Colonials, plus newer houses, townhouses and apartments.
- Why people choose it
- Often a move up, and sometimes a first home or a downsizing move.
- Schools people ask about
- Dorothy Hamm Middle School and Washington-Liberty High School, with Taylor or Glebe Elementary School depending on the street.
- Getting around
- Buses on Langston Boulevard and Military Road, I-66 and the Custis Trail, and Ballston-MU and Virginia Square-GMU Metro a short trip away.
- Nearby
- The Cherrydale Branch Library, the Saturday farmers market, Cherrydale Park, Oak Grove Park and Cherry Valley Park.
- The trade-off
- Choosing it over its neighbors usually comes down to buyer preference more than a trade-off.
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