Lyon Park · Buying a Home
Buying a Home in Lyon Park
The right home, at the right price, with your eyes open, from the first conversation to closing day.
Buying a Home in Lyon Park: A Historic Neighborhood Near Metro
Buying a home in Lyon Park puts you in a 1919 neighborhood in ZIP code 22201, between Clarendon and Courthouse to the north and Arlington Boulevard to the south. Many streets are a walk from the Clarendon or Courthouse Metro station, and the neighborhood owns its own park and Community House.
Most homes are single-family: 1920s bungalows, foursquares and kit houses, Colonial Revivals from the 1930s and 1940s, and newer houses. A few townhouses sit near Washington Boulevard, and some low-rise and garden-style condos sit near the edges. We help you compare them with your budget and how you want to live.
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What the Arlington Market Means for Buyers
Buyers have more room 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, which gives you more time to decide and more room to negotiate.
That does not mean bargains everywhere. Bright MLS reported Arlington's median sale price for July through September 2026 up 11.1% from a year earlier. Houses are still the hardest to find: NVAR counted detached listings in its Northern Virginia region up only 5.7% from a year earlier in September 2026, while condo and townhouse listings rose 49.7%.
Before every offer, we prepare a home value report from recent sales of the same kind of home nearby, so you know what it is worth before you decide what to pay.
What to Check in an Older Lyon Park House
Many Lyon Park houses are close to 100 years old. Look closely at the foundation and the basement for water, and at the roof, the windows, the wiring, the plumbing and the heating and cooling. In a house that has been added onto, ask when the work was done and whether it had permits.
With a condo or townhouse, review the monthly fee, the rules, the reserve fund and any planned special assessments. We can arrange the home inspection, or you can schedule it yourself, and we go over the report with you afterward. If a home is wrong for you, we will tell you, even if it means walking away.
How We Help You Buy in Lyon Park
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 what you get when you buy with us:
- A buyer consultation before your first showing
- A search built around what you want, so new Lyon Park listings reach you as soon as they come on
- 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 any condo or association documents
- Closing support, including the final walk-through on closing day or a few days before
- Referrals to lenders, inspectors and contractors
First, get pre-approved 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.
Amelia, a buyer, wrote on Zillow that Claudia “Really listened to and valued what OUR priorities were” and “Was never pushy”.
See our first-time buyer guide, buying a bigger home and how we help you buy, step by step.
Life in Lyon Park
The Lyon Park Community House at 414 North Fillmore Street, built in 1925, and the park around it are owned and kept up by the neighborhood. Clarendon's shops and restaurants are just to the north, North Pershing Drive has a small strip of shops, and Arlington Boulevard and Washington Boulevard lead to Rosslyn and Washington.
Lyon Park is served by Long Branch Elementary School, Thomas Jefferson Middle School and Washington-Liberty High School. Boundaries change, so check the current Arlington Public Schools map for the exact address before you buy.
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Tell us what you are looking for and where you are in the process. We will meet with you and map out 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 Lyon Park?
Mostly single-family houses: 1920s bungalows, foursquares and kit houses, Colonial Revival homes from the 1930s and 1940s, and newer houses, plus a few townhouses and some low-rise and garden-style condos.
Can I renovate or add on to a house in Lyon Park?
Lyon Park is on the National Register of Historic Places but is not an Arlington County historic district, so there is no historic review for a private owner's work. Regular county permits and zoning rules still apply, and we can help you check them before you buy.
Which schools serve Lyon Park?
Long Branch Elementary School, Thomas Jefferson Middle School and Washington-Liberty 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 Lyon Park
1920s bungalows, Colonial Revival and newer houses, plus a few townhouses and condos, in a National Register historic district between Clarendon and Arlington Boulevard.
A North Arlington neighborhood in 22201, laid out by Frank Lyon starting in 1919 and listed on the National Register in 2003.
- The homes
- Craftsman bungalows, foursquares and kit houses from the 1920s, Colonial Revival homes from the 1930s and 1940s, newer houses, a few townhouses and some low-rise and garden-style condos.
- Why people choose it
- Often a move-up purchase, and sometimes a first home.
- Schools people ask about
- Long Branch Elementary School, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, Washington-Liberty High School.
- Getting around
- The Clarendon and Courthouse Metro stations are a walk away, and Arlington and Washington Boulevards lead to Rosslyn and Washington.
- Nearby
- The Lyon Park Community House and park, Clarendon's shops and restaurants, and Courthouse.
- The trade-off
- Choosing it over its neighbors usually comes down to buyer preference more than a trade-off.
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