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Glencarlyn Homes in Arlington, VA
Arlington's first planned neighborhood, platted in 1887, with Queen Anne houses, bungalows and post-war ranches beside 100-acre Glencarlyn Park.
Living in Glencarlyn
Glencarlyn is a historic neighborhood in ZIP code 22204, on the west side of Arlington. Arlington Boulevard (Route 50) runs along the north edge, and Glencarlyn Park wraps around the east side.
The park is the neighborhood's big backyard. It covers about 100 acres of woods, streams and trails, and both the Four Mile Run Trail and the W&OD Trail pass through it.
Glencarlyn also has its own branch library, a restored 1892 community hall and a log house believed to be the oldest home in Arlington, all within a few blocks of each other.
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Glencarlyn homes cover more than a century of building, from Queen Anne houses and early bungalows to post-war ranch houses, split-foyers and newer homes. Two houses on the same street can need very different pricing. The Mike Webb Team has more than 34 years of experience reading those differences for today's buyers.
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Glencarlyn History & Neighborhoods Nearby
According to the Virginia Department of Historic Resources, Glencarlyn was platted in 1887 as Carlin Springs, the first planned residential subdivision in Arlington County. It was founded by General Samuel S. Burdett, a Congressman from Missouri, and William W. Curtis, on land once farmed by John Ball. The Glencarlyn Historic District was added to the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.
Two landmarks stand out. The Ball-Sellers House at 5620 3rd Street South began as a one-room log house, and Arlington County calls it likely the oldest house in Arlington. Carlin Hall at 5711 4th Street South was built in 1892 as Curtis Hall, served as an elementary school from the early 1920s until 1950, and was fully restored in 2012.
Buyers who like Glencarlyn often look nearby too. On the other side of Glencarlyn Park and Four Mile Run is Barcroft, which shares the same trails, and Arlington Forest sits north across Route 50. Farther east are Alcova Heights and Arlington Heights. Which one fits is a matter of preference.
Glencarlyn Homes: Market & Home Types
Most of Glencarlyn was built between 1946 and 1958, when the neighborhood grew fastest. Older Queen Anne houses, bungalows and Cape Cods sit beside ranch houses, split-foyers and newer homes built in historic styles.
The buyer is usually a first-time buyer or a move-up buyer. If you are starting your search, see buying a home in Glencarlyn.
In September 2026, NVAR counted 3,477 homes for sale across its Northern Virginia region, 30.7% more than a year earlier, with about 2.5 months of supply. In ZIP code 22204, which includes Glencarlyn, homes that sold from July through September 2026 took an average of 54 days to sell and received about 97.2% of their original list price, according to Bright MLS.
Being next to the park, the age of the house and what has been updated all move the number. For a price built from real sales near you, ask for a Glencarlyn home value report.
Parks, Trails, Schools and Getting Around
Glencarlyn Park, at 301 South Harrison Street, has two picnic shelters you can reserve, two playgrounds, nature trails, a paved trail, a bike repair station, a rain garden and restrooms, with a dog park nearby. The park is open sunrise to sunset, and Long Branch Nature Center sits inside it.
The Glencarlyn Branch Library is at 300 South Kensington Street, next to Carlin Hall. Arlington Boulevard and Carlin Springs Road connect the neighborhood to Ballston, Columbia Pike and the rest of Arlington.
Glencarlyn is served by Carlin Springs Elementary School and Kenmore Middle School. School boundaries change, so check the current Arlington Public Schools map for any specific address.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Glencarlyn in Arlington, VA?
Glencarlyn is on the west side of Arlington in ZIP code 22204, south of Arlington Boulevard (Route 50) and beside Glencarlyn Park.
Is Glencarlyn a historic district?
Yes. The Glencarlyn Historic District was added to the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. Glencarlyn was platted in 1887 as Carlin Springs, the first planned residential subdivision in Arlington County.
What is the oldest house in Arlington?
The Ball-Sellers House at 5620 3rd Street South in Glencarlyn is likely the oldest, according to Arlington County. It began as a one-room log house and is owned by the Arlington Historical Society.
What kinds of homes are in Glencarlyn?
You will find Queen Anne houses, bungalows, Cape Cods, ranch houses, split-foyers and newer homes. Most were built between 1946 and 1958.
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