Westover · Buying a Home
Buying a Home in Westover
The right home, at the right price, with your eyes open, from the first conversation to closing day.
Buying in Westover: Brick Houses Near the Shops and Metro
Buying a home in Westover usually means a brick house from the late 1930s or 1940s in ZIP code 22205, within reach of the Westover shops on Washington Boulevard, the W&OD Trail and the East Falls Church Metro station.
Some houses are close to their original size, many have been expanded, and a few are newer. Garden apartment buildings add other choices. Whether you are moving up, buying your first home or downsizing, we help you sort out which houses and streets fit your budget and plans.
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What This Fall Means for Westover Buyers
Houses are still tighter than condos. NVAR reported 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, and Bright MLS put Arlington County at about 3.9 months of supply that month, up from 3.0.
Bright MLS also reported Arlington's median sale price for July through September 2026 up 11.1% from a year earlier. With more homes for sale overall, you may have more time to decide and more room to ask for repairs or help with closing costs.
Before you write an offer, we go over recent sales of similar houses nearby with you, so your number rests on real sales.
What to Look at in an Older or Expanded House
A house built in the 1940s has usually been through several owners and several rounds of work. Ask how old the roof, windows, furnace, air conditioning and water heater are, whether the wiring and electrical panel have been updated, and whether any addition or finished basement had permits. Check how the addition joins the original house, inside and out.
Some buyers ask about the historic district. Arlington County notes that the Westover Historic District's National Register listing is honorary and does not add special restrictions for owners.
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.
How We Help You Buy in Westover
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:
- A first conversation about your budget, timeline and must-haves
- Alerts as soon as Westover homes that fit your search are listed
- Showings with Mike, Claudia or our showing partner
- Recent nearby sales and an offer strategy before you write an offer
- Mike and Claudia negotiating on your behalf
- Help scheduling and reading the inspection
- Contractors we trust for the updates you plan after you move in
- A final walk-through and support through closing day
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 on Zillow: “Claudia has been terrific as a resource, making sure that we had contractors to make the improvements we need to a fixer-upper that will soon be our dream home.”
See our first-time buyer guide and how we help you buy, step by step.
Around Westover
The Westover shops, restaurants and the Westover Branch Library are along Washington Boulevard. The W&OD and Custis trails run along the south side of the neighborhood, and the East Falls Church station on the Orange and Silver lines and I-66 are nearby.
Westover 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 Westover page.
Ready to Look at Homes in Westover?
Whether you are just looking or ready to tour homes this weekend, call us. We will learn what you need and plan 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 for sale in Westover?
Mostly brick single-family houses from the late 1930s and 1940s, many of them expanded, along with garden apartments and some newer houses.
What should I check in an older Westover house?
The age of the roof, windows and systems, the wiring and electrical panel, permits for any addition or basement work, and how the addition joins the original house. The inspection covers the rest, and we review it with you.
Which schools serve Westover?
Cardinal Elementary School, Swanson Middle School and Yorktown High School. Check the current Arlington Public Schools boundary map for any specific address.
Can you help with updates after I buy?
Yes. We can connect you with contractors we trust for the work you plan after you move in.
Westover
What buying a home looks like in Westover
1940s brick houses and garden apartments around the Westover shops on Washington Boulevard, near East Falls Church Metro and the W&OD Trail.
Westover in 22205, centered on Washington Boulevard between North McKinley Road and North Longfellow Street.
- The homes
- Mostly brick single-family houses from the late 1930s and 1940s, many expanded, plus garden apartment buildings and some 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, buses on Washington Boulevard, I-66 and the W&OD and Custis trails.
- Nearby
- The Westover shops, the Westover Branch Library and the W&OD and Custis trails.
- The trade-off
- Choosing it over its neighbors usually comes down to buyer preference more than a trade-off.
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