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Buying a Home in Claremont
The right home, at the right price, with your eyes open, from the first conversation to closing day.
Buying a Home in Claremont: A Post-War Historic District
Buying a home in Claremont puts you in one of Arlington's southernmost neighborhoods, a National Register historic district built from 1946 to 1954. Barcroft Park and the Four Mile Run Trail are close by, Shirlington is a short trip away, and Claremont Immersion School and Wakefield High School are in the neighborhood.
Most homes are colonials and Cape Cods on three levels, plus 1950s ranch houses. Many have been expanded or updated and some are close to original, so we help you compare them house by house.
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The Arlington Market for Claremont Buyers
Arlington prices kept rising this year. According to Bright MLS, the county's median sale price for July through September 2026 was 11.1% higher than a year earlier. Arlington County had about 3.9 months of supply in September 2026, up from 3.0 a year before, so you have more time to look than buyers did last year.
Detached houses are still the scarcest type. NVAR reported that in September 2026, condo and townhouse listings in its Northern Virginia region were up 49.7% from a year earlier, while detached listings rose only 5.7%. If you want a house in Claremont, be ready when the right one comes up.
Before every offer, we prepare a home value report from recent sales of similar homes, so you know what a house is worth before you decide what to pay.
What to Check in a 1940s or 1950s House
Claremont's houses were built to last, and they are also 70 to 80 years old. Depending on what has been updated, look closely at the roof, windows, plumbing, wiring, heating and cooling, and the lower level. If the house has an addition, ask when it was built and whether it was permitted.
The home inspection shows you the condition. We can arrange it, or you can schedule it yourself, and we go over the report with you afterward. If a house needs more than you want to take on, we will tell you, even if that means walking away. We would rather lose a sale than see you buy the wrong home.
How We Help You Buy in Claremont
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 get:
- A buyer consultation before any showings
- A search set to your needs, so new Claremont listings come to you right away
- Showings with us, or our showing partner when we are booked
- A home value report before every offer, plus offer strategy and writing
- Negotiation on your behalf
- Help with the inspection and advice on the results
- Closing support, including the final walk-through on closing day or a few days before
- Referrals to lenders, inspectors and contractors
Start with pre-approval through a lender, or your own bank or credit union. Then we sign a written buyer agreement together, so you know exactly how we will work for you.
Travis Hunter, who bought with us, wrote on Zillow: “Their expertise of the area was invaluable.”
See our first-time buyer guide, buying a bigger home and how we help you buy, step by step.
Life in Claremont
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. Shirlington's restaurants, library and theater are a short trip away, and Route 7 and I-395 are about a mile off.
Claremont Immersion School and Wakefield High School are both in the neighborhood. The elementary and middle schools depend on the address, and boundaries change, so check the current Arlington Public Schools map for the exact address before you buy.
Read more on our Claremont page.
Ready to Look at Homes in Claremont?
Tell us what you are looking for and where you are in the process. We will meet with you 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 in Claremont?
Colonials and Cape Cods, most on three levels, plus 1950s ranch houses, built from 1946 to 1954.
Can I renovate a house in the Claremont Historic District?
According to the National Park Service, National Register listing places no restrictions on what a private owner does with their own property using private money. Before you buy, we can help you check whether any county rule applies to the address.
Which schools are in Claremont?
Claremont Immersion School and Wakefield High School are both in the neighborhood. Check the current Arlington Public Schools boundary map for any specific address.
Do I need to be pre-approved before I start looking?
Yes. Pre-approval is the first step. It tells you what you can borrow and shows sellers your offer is serious.
Claremont
What buying a home looks like in Claremont
Colonials and Cape Cods on three levels, plus 1950s ranches, built 1946-1954 in a National Register historic district near Barcroft Park and Shirlington.
One of Arlington's southernmost neighborhoods, home to Claremont Immersion School and Wakefield High School.
- The homes
- Colonials and Cape Cods, most on three levels, plus 1950s ranch houses, built 1946-1954.
- Why people choose it
- Often a first home or a move-up home.
- Schools people ask about
- Claremont Immersion School and Wakefield High School are in the neighborhood. Elementary and middle schools depend on the address.
- Getting around
- About a mile from Route 7 and I-395, with buses from the nearby Shirlington bus station.
- Nearby
- Barcroft Park, 65 acres with lighted ball fields, playgrounds and the Four Mile Run Trail, and Shirlington's restaurants and library.
- The trade-off
- Choosing it over its neighbors usually comes down to buyer preference more than a trade-off.
The method
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