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Buying a Home in Long Branch Creek
The right home, at the right price, with your eyes open, from the first conversation to closing day.
Buying a Home in Long Branch Creek: Close to I-395 and the Pentagon
Buying a home in Long Branch Creek puts you in a small part of ZIP code 22206 around South Glebe Road and Army Navy Drive, minutes from I-395, the Pentagon, Pentagon City and Shirlington. Much of it was built during World War II to house defense workers.
The choices are brick duplexes, small single-family houses and ramblers, garden-style condos, a 2003 condo building on Army Navy Drive and newer townhouses along South Glebe Road. Some buyers move in, and some buy to rent out. We help you weigh each option against your budget and your plans.
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The Arlington Market for Buyers This Fall
Arlington County had about 3.9 months of supply in September 2026, up from 3.0 a year earlier, according to Bright MLS. More homes for sale means more time to look and more room to ask for repairs or help with costs.
Prices have not dropped. Bright MLS reported Arlington's median sale price for July through September 2026 up 11.1% from a year earlier. The most new choice is in condos and townhouses: NVAR counted those listings in its Northern Virginia region up 49.7% from a year earlier in September 2026, compared with 5.7% for detached homes.
Before every offer, we prepare a home value report from recent sales of the same type of home nearby, so you know what it is worth before you decide what to pay.
What to Check Before You Buy Here
A house from the 1940s can need work on the roof, windows, wiring, plumbing or heating and cooling, so read the inspection closely. With a duplex, ask about the shared wall, the roof line and who maintains what. With a condo or townhouse, review the monthly fee, the rules, the reserve fund and any planned special assessments.
Buying to rent out? Ask the condo or association about rental rules before you make an offer, and if a tenant is in place, read the lease and plan around its end date. We can arrange the inspection, or you can schedule it yourself, and we go over the report with you. If a home is not right for you, we will say so, even if that means walking away.
How We Help You Buy in Long Branch Creek
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. Buying with us includes:
- A buyer consultation before you tour any homes
- A search set up for you, so new Long Branch Creek listings reach you right away
- Showings with us, or our showing partner when we are booked
- A home value report before every offer, plus help planning and writing it
- Negotiation for you
- Help with the inspection, condo documents and any lease in place
- 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 from a lender, bank or credit union. Then we sign a written buyer agreement together, so you know exactly how we will work for you.
A client who bought and sold with us wrote on Zillow: “Their negotiations skills and advises are second to none.”
See our first-time buyer guide and how we help you buy, step by step.
Life in Long Branch Creek
South Glebe Road and Army Navy Drive connect the area to I-395, the Pentagon and Pentagon City in a few minutes, and the Village at Shirlington's restaurants, library and theater are a short drive west.
Long Branch Creek is served by Oakridge Elementary School, Gunston Middle School and Wakefield High School. Boundaries change, so check the current Arlington Public Schools map for the exact address before you buy.
Read more on our Long Branch Creek page.
Ready to Look at Homes in Long Branch Creek?
Tell us what you want and where you are in the process, whether it is a first home or a rental. We will sit down with you and plan 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 in Long Branch Creek?
Brick duplexes and small single-family houses, many built during World War II, plus ramblers, garden-style condos and newer townhouses.
Can I buy a home in Long Branch Creek to rent out?
Yes. Before you offer, check the condo or association rental rules, and if a tenant lives there, review the lease. We help you look at both.
Which schools serve Long Branch Creek?
Oakridge Elementary School, Gunston Middle School and Wakefield High School. 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.
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What buying a home looks like in Long Branch Creek
Brick duplexes and small houses built during World War II, plus garden condos and newer townhouses, near South Glebe Road and Army Navy Drive, minutes from the Pentagon.
A small South Arlington area in 22206, also called Long Branch, built during World War II for defense workers.
- The homes
- Brick duplexes and small single-family houses from World War II, ramblers, garden-style condos and newer townhouses.
- Why people choose it
- Often a first home, and sometimes an investment.
- Schools people ask about
- Oakridge Elementary School, Gunston Middle School, Wakefield High School.
- Getting around
- South Glebe Road and Army Navy Drive lead to I-395, the Pentagon and Pentagon City in a few minutes.
- Nearby
- The Army Navy Country Club, Gunston Middle School, and the Village at Shirlington a short drive west.
- The trade-off
- Choosing it over its neighbors usually comes down to buyer preference more than a trade-off.
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