Old Glebe & Stafford-Albemarle-Glebe · Buying a Home
Buying a Home in Old Glebe & Stafford-Albemarle-Glebe
The right home, at the right price, with your eyes open, from the first conversation to closing day.
Buying Here: Quiet Streets Along North Glebe Road
Old Glebe and Stafford-Albemarle-Glebe are small, side-by-side North Arlington neighborhoods in ZIP code 22207, with single-family houses on quiet streets along North Glebe Road. Homes range from late-1940s and 1950s houses to ones built in recent years.
Because few homes come up for sale in neighborhoods this size, patience and preparation matter. Whether you are moving up, buying your first home or downsizing, we help you get ready so you can move when the right house is listed.
This Fall's Market for Buyers Here
Houses are still scarcer than condos. NVAR reported detached listings in its Northern Virginia region up 5.7% in September 2026 from a year earlier, compared with 49.7% more condos and townhouses. 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 across the county, you may have room to ask for repairs or help with closing costs, even where listings are few.
When a home here comes up, we compare it with recent sales in these neighborhoods and on nearby North Arlington streets, so your offer rests on real numbers.
What to Check Before You Buy
In an older house, ask about the age of the roof, windows, furnace, air conditioning and water heater, whether the wiring and electrical panel have been updated, and whether any addition or finished basement 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 newer or rebuilt house, ask for the permits and the builder's warranty, and find out what coverage is left. On a lot with mature trees, ask about tree care and drainage.
A home inspection looks at the structure, roof, electrical, plumbing and systems. We can set it up, 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 Here
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 first conversation about your budget, timing and must-haves
- Alerts when a home in these neighborhoods or nearby fits your search
- Showings with Mike, Claudia or our showing partner
- Recent sales nearby and an offer plan before you write an offer
- Mike and Claudia negotiating for you
- Help scheduling and reading the inspection
- A final walk-through and support through closing day
- Lenders, inspectors and contractors we trust
Start 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 buyer wrote in a Google review: “Mike and Claudia were extremely patient with me! It took me nearly six months to find my perfect house in Arlington!”
See our first-time buyer guide and how we help you buy, step by step.
Around Old Glebe and Stafford-Albemarle-Glebe
North Glebe Road runs south to Ballston, where the Ballston-MU Metro station and Ballston's shops and restaurants are. Chain Bridge and the George Washington Memorial Parkway are within reach for trips into Washington and McLean, and Gulf Branch is just to the south.
Many homes are served by Williamsburg Middle School and Yorktown High School, with Jamestown or Discovery Elementary School depending on the street. Boundaries change, so check the current Arlington Public Schools map for the exact address before you buy.
Read more on our Old Glebe and Stafford-Albemarle-Glebe page.
Ready to Start Your Search?
Whether you are just beginning or want to be ready the moment a home comes up, call us. We will learn what you need and set up your search, 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 here?
Single-family houses of many ages, from late-1940s and 1950s homes to houses built in recent years.
Why are so few homes for sale here?
Old Glebe and Stafford-Albemarle-Glebe are small neighborhoods, so only a few homes come up at a time. Getting pre-approved and setting up alerts helps you act quickly when one does.
Which schools serve these neighborhoods?
Many homes are served by Williamsburg Middle School and Yorktown High School, with Jamestown or Discovery Elementary School depending on the street. Check the current Arlington Public Schools boundary map for any specific address.
What is the nearest Metro station?
The Ballston-MU station on the Orange and Silver lines, reached by heading south on North Glebe Road.
Old Glebe & Stafford-Albemarle-Glebe
What buying a home looks like in Old Glebe & Stafford-Albemarle-Glebe
Mid-century houses and newer homes on quiet North Arlington streets along North Glebe Road.
Old Glebe and Stafford-Albemarle-Glebe in 22207, two neighboring North Arlington neighborhoods along North Glebe Road.
- The homes
- Single-family houses of many ages, from late-1940s and 1950s homes to houses built in recent years.
- Why people choose it
- Often a move up, and sometimes a first home or a downsizing move.
- Schools people ask about
- Williamsburg Middle School and Yorktown High School, with Jamestown or Discovery Elementary School depending on the street.
- Getting around
- North Glebe Road to Ballston-MU Metro, with Chain Bridge and the George Washington Memorial Parkway within reach.
- Nearby
- Gulf Branch, Waverly Hills and the shops of Ballston.
- 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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