Tara-Leeway Heights · Buying a Home
Buying a Home in Tara-Leeway Heights
The right home, at the right price, with your eyes open, from the first conversation to closing day.
Buying in Tara-Leeway Heights: Houses Near the Lee-Harrison Shops
Buying a home in Tara-Leeway Heights usually means a single-family house in ZIP code 22205, along or near North Harrison Street, with groceries and shops at the Lee-Harrison center on Langston Boulevard and the Westover shops a short trip south.
Most houses here are 1940s and 1950s brick bungalows and Colonials. Some are close to how they were built, many have been updated or expanded, and some are new. Whether you are moving up, buying your first house or downsizing, we help you figure out which kind fits your budget and how you live.
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What This Fall Means for Tara-Leeway Heights Buyers
Fewer houses are being added to the market than condos. NVAR counted 5.7% more detached listings in its Northern Virginia region in September 2026 than 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.
Prices are still going up in Arlington. Bright MLS reported the county's median sale price for July through September 2026 at 11.1% above a year earlier. With more homes for sale overall, though, you may have time to compare a few houses and room to ask for repairs or help with closing costs.
Before you write an offer, we review recent sales of similar houses nearby with you, so the price you offer is based on what homes like it have really sold for.
What to Look at in a 1940s or 1950s House
Ask how old the roof, windows, furnace, air conditioning and water heater are, whether the electrical panel and wiring have been updated, and whether an addition or finished basement had permits. Look for signs of water in the basement, and read the lead-based paint disclosure that comes with homes built before 1978.
In a bungalow, check how the upstairs or attic space is finished and how comfortable it stays in summer and winter. In a newer house, ask for the permits and the builder's warranty.
A home inspection looks at the structure, roof, electrical, plumbing and systems. We can arrange it, or you can schedule it yourself, and we go through the report with you. If a house is not right for you, we will say so.
Buying and Selling at the Same Time
If you already own a home in Arlington and need to sell it to buy here, we plan both sides together: when to list, when to make offers, and what to do if the timing does not line up perfectly.
A client who bought and sold with us wrote on Zillow that they “wanted to sell our house in Arlington ONLY if we first could find another house to move into.” That kind of plan takes careful timing, and we work it out with you from the start.
How We Help You Buy in Tara-Leeway Heights
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. Working with us includes:
- A first conversation about your budget, timing and must-haves
- Alerts when Tara-Leeway Heights houses that fit your search come on the market
- Showings with Mike, Claudia or our showing partner
- Recent nearby sales and an offer plan before you write anything
- Mike and Claudia negotiating on your behalf
- 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.
See our first-time buyer guide and how we help you buy, step by step.
Around Tara-Leeway Heights
The Lee-Harrison shopping center has grocery stores, shops and services, and Lacey Woods Park and Walnut Hill Park are nearby. Langston Boulevard and Washington Boulevard have buses, I-66 is close, and the East Falls Church and Ballston-MU Metro stations are a short drive away.
Most homes are served by Swanson Middle School and Yorktown High School, with Cardinal or Nottingham 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 Tara-Leeway Heights page.
Ready to See Homes in Tara-Leeway Heights?
Whether you are just starting to look or ready to tour this weekend, call us. 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 Tara-Leeway Heights?
Mostly single-family houses from the 1940s and 1950s, such as brick bungalows and Colonials, many updated or expanded, plus some newer houses.
Can I buy here before I sell my current home?
Often, yes. It depends on your finances and the market. We plan the timing of both sales with you and your lender from the start.
Which schools serve Tara-Leeway Heights?
Most homes are served by Swanson Middle School and Yorktown High School, with Cardinal or Nottingham Elementary School depending on the street. Check the current Arlington Public Schools boundary map for any specific address.
What should I check in a bungalow here?
The age of the roof and systems, the wiring and electrical panel, permits for any addition, how the upstairs space was finished, and signs of water in the basement. The inspection covers the rest, and we review it with you.
Tara-Leeway Heights
What buying a home looks like in Tara-Leeway Heights
1940s and 1950s houses and new builds along North Harrison Street, between Westover and the Lee-Harrison shops on Langston Boulevard.
Tara-Leeway Heights in 22205, along North Harrison Street between Westover and Langston Boulevard.
- The homes
- Mostly single-family houses from the 1940s and 1950s, such as brick bungalows and Colonials, many updated or expanded, plus some newer houses.
- Why people choose it
- Often a move up, and sometimes a first home or a downsizing move.
- Schools people ask about
- Swanson Middle School and Yorktown High School, with Cardinal or Nottingham Elementary School depending on the street.
- Getting around
- Buses on Langston and Washington boulevards, I-66, and East Falls Church and Ballston-MU Metro a short drive away.
- Nearby
- The Lee-Harrison shopping center, the Westover shops and library, Lacey Woods Park and Walnut Hill Park.
- The trade-off
- Choosing it over its neighbors usually comes down to buyer preference more than a trade-off.
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