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Buying a Home in Madison Manor
The right home, at the right price, with your eyes open, from the first conversation to closing day.
Buying in Madison Manor: A House by the Park and the Trail
A home in Madison Manor puts you in ZIP code 22205, just west of Westover, with Madison Manor Park and the W&OD Trail at the center of the neighborhood and the East Falls Church Metro station nearby.
Most of the houses were built from the late 1940s through the 1960s, including Cape Cods, and others were built later or rebuilt. Whether you are moving up, buying your first home or downsizing, we help you sort through the choices and focus on the houses that fit your budget and plans.
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This Fall's Market for Madison Manor Buyers
House inventory is growing more slowly than condo inventory. NVAR counted 5.7% more detached listings in its Northern Virginia region in September 2026 than a year earlier, while condo and townhouse listings were up 49.7%. Bright MLS showed Arlington County at about 3.9 months of supply that month, up from 3.0.
Arlington's median sale price for July through September 2026 was up 11.1% from a year earlier, according to Bright MLS. With more homes for sale overall, you may have time to see a few houses before deciding and room to ask for repairs or help with closing costs.
Before you make an offer, we look at what similar houses nearby have sold for with you, so your offer is grounded in real sales.
What to Look at in a Mid-Century House
In a house from the 1950s or 1960s, ask how old the roof, windows, furnace, air conditioning and water heater are, whether the electrical panel and wiring have been updated, and whether any addition or basement finishing had permits. Watch for signs of water in the basement, and read the lead-based paint disclosure that comes with homes built before 1978.
In a Cape Cod, look at how the upstairs rooms were finished, how much headroom and storage they have, and how well they stay heated and cooled.
A home inspection checks the structure, roof, electrical, plumbing and systems. We can schedule it, or you can book it yourself, and we go through the report with you. If a house is not the right one, we will tell you.
How We Help You Buy in Madison Manor
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 we do for you:
- A first meeting about your budget, timing and must-haves
- Alerts when Madison Manor houses that fit your search are listed
- Showings with Mike, Claudia or our showing partner
- Recent nearby sales and an offer plan before you sign anything
- Mike and Claudia negotiating for you
- Help setting up and reading the inspection
- A final walk-through and support through closing day
- Lenders, inspectors and contractors we trust
Begin 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 client wrote on Zillow: “During our first meeting they were personable, professional, and very confident without being pushy.”
See our first-time buyer guide and how we help you buy, step by step.
Around Madison Manor
Madison Manor Park has ballfields, a playground and picnic areas, and the W&OD Trail runs right past it toward Westover, Ballston and Falls Church. Upton Hill Regional Park and the Dominion Hills pool are close by, and the East Falls Church Metro station and I-66 are a short trip away.
Madison Manor is served by Cardinal Elementary School, Swanson Middle School and Yorktown High School. Boundaries change, so check the current Arlington Public Schools map for the exact address before you buy.
Read more on our Madison Manor page.
Ready to Look at Houses in Madison Manor?
Call us whether you are just curious or ready to see houses this weekend. 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 Madison Manor?
Mostly single-family houses from the late 1940s through the 1960s, including Cape Cods, plus some built later and newer houses.
What should I check in a Madison Manor Cape Cod?
The age of the roof and systems, the electrical panel, permits for any addition or basement work, how the upstairs rooms were finished, and signs of water in the basement. The inspection covers the rest, and we review it with you.
Which schools serve Madison Manor?
Cardinal Elementary School, Swanson Middle School and Yorktown High School. Check the current Arlington Public Schools boundary map for any specific address.
Can I walk to Metro from Madison Manor?
The East Falls Church station on the Orange and Silver lines is nearby, and the W&OD Trail leads toward it for walking or biking. Distance depends on the street.
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What buying a home looks like in Madison Manor
Mid-century houses around Madison Manor Park and the W&OD Trail, near East Falls Church Metro and the Westover shops.
Madison Manor in 22205, just west of Westover near the Falls Church line, around Madison Manor Park.
- The homes
- Mostly single-family houses from the late 1940s through the 1960s, including Cape Cods, plus some built later and newer houses.
- Why people choose it
- Often a move up, and sometimes a first home or a downsizing move.
- Schools people ask about
- Cardinal Elementary School, Swanson Middle School, Yorktown High School.
- Getting around
- East Falls Church Metro, I-66, Washington and Wilson boulevards and the W&OD Trail.
- Nearby
- Madison Manor Park, the W&OD Trail, Upton Hill Regional Park and the Westover shops.
- The trade-off
- Choosing it over its neighbors usually comes down to buyer preference more than a trade-off.
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