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Westover Homes in Arlington, VA
1940s brick houses and garden apartments around the Westover shops on Washington Boulevard, near East Falls Church Metro and the W&OD Trail.
Living in Westover
Westover is centered on Washington Boulevard between North McKinley Road and North Longfellow Street, in ZIP code 22205. Its heart is the row of shops, restaurants and services that grew from the Westover Shopping Center, which opened in 1940.
Most homes are brick single-family houses built in the late 1930s and 1940s, many of them Cape Cods and colonials that owners have added on to over the years, along with garden apartment buildings and some newer houses.
The Westover Branch Library, the W&OD and Custis trails, and the East Falls Church Metro station are all close by.
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How The Mike Webb Team Serves Westover
An original 1940s Cape Cod and one with a two-story addition can sit side by side in Westover and sell very differently. The Mike Webb Team has more than 34 years of experience pricing homes like these for today's buyers.
You should not have to manage the prep work to sell. The White Glove Home Sale Method™ covers painting, handyman repairs, caulking, staging, deep cleaning, carpet and window cleaning, power washing, landscaping, removal of unwanted items or furniture, and taking donations to the charity of your choice, at no additional cost to you. Here is how selling a Westover home works with us.
A seller wrote on Zillow: “I met Mike Webb several years ago at an Open House. I wasn't ready to sell my house and buy a new one at the time, but based on my interactions with Mike, I decided that I would work with him when the time was right.” The Mike Webb Team is part of RE/MAX Allegiance.
Westover History & Neighborhoods Nearby
Much of Westover was farmland owned by Nicholas Febrey in the mid-1800s. Between 1939 and 1948, Mace Properties built most of today's neighborhood with federally insured financing, including the Westover Hills project announced in 1940, and architect Harry E. Ormston designed many of the houses.
The Westover Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2006. Arlington County notes that this listing is an honor and does not add special restrictions for owners.
Buyers who like Westover often look at Bluemont to the south, too. Which one fits is a matter of preference.
Westover Homes: Market & Home Types
Westover's houses are mostly modest in original size, and many have been expanded with new rooms, enlarged porches or added baths. Size, lot, updates, parking and how close a house is to the Westover shops all affect the price.
If you are starting your search, see buying a home in Westover.
Detached-home sellers face less new competition than condo sellers this fall. NVAR reported that in September 2026, detached listings in its Northern Virginia region were up 5.7% from a year earlier, against 49.7% more condos and townhouses. Bright MLS reported Arlington's median sale price for July through September 2026 up 11.1% from a year earlier, and about 3.9 months of supply in September, up from 3.0.
Additions, condition and lot all move the number. For a price built from real sales near you, ask for a Westover home value report.
Schools and Getting Around
The East Falls Church station on the Orange and Silver lines is nearby, Metrobus and ART buses run along Washington Boulevard, and I-66 connects Westover to Rosslyn, Tysons and downtown Washington. The W&OD and Custis trails pass through the south side of the neighborhood.
Westover is served by Cardinal Elementary School, Swanson Middle School and Yorktown High School. School boundaries change, so check the current Arlington Public Schools map for any specific address.
Selling Your Westover Home?
Whenever you start thinking about a move, call us. We will walk through your home with you, show you what similar homes nearby have sold for, and tell you plainly what is worth fixing and what is not.
Read our home selling process, step by step, reach The Mike Webb Team here, or call or text 703-350-3884.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Westover in Arlington, VA?
Westover is centered on Washington Boulevard between North McKinley Road and North Longfellow Street, in ZIP code 22205, near East Falls Church.
What kinds of homes are in Westover?
Mostly brick single-family houses from the late 1930s and 1940s, many of them expanded, along with garden apartment buildings and some newer houses.
Is Westover a historic district?
Yes. The Westover Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2006. Arlington County notes that this listing is honorary and does not add special restrictions for owners.
How close is Westover to Metro?
The East Falls Church station on the Orange and Silver lines is nearby, and buses run along Washington Boulevard.
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