This regularly scheduled column is written by Eli Tucker, Arlington-based Realtor and Arlington resident. If you would like to work with Eli and his team in Northern Virginia and the greater D.C. Metro area, you can reach him directly at[email protected].
Question: How does home value appreciation vary in Arlington by property type?
Answer: The Arlington VA housing market has appreciated by an average price of 49% and a median price of 39% over a ten-year period, but that appreciation is not evenly distributed across all property types.
Detached Homes Appreciate Over 60%
Those who spend the most on a home benefit from the highest appreciation rates, with detached home appreciation of 60%+ over the course of a decade, and new detached homes appreciating the most of any property type, at 65%.
Condos Appreciate 1-2% Annually
The worst performing category over ten years in Arlington is the one-bedroom condo, with appreciation close to 1% annually and just 15% over ten years. Two-bedroom condos perform moderately better, with an average annual appreciation closer to 2% at 28% over ten years.
Townhouses are the Goldilocks Property Type
More expensive than condos and less expensive than detached homes, townhouse/semi-detached properties fall right in the middle of cost and ten-year rate of appreciation, coming in at 40% over ten years. (more…)
The food court in the Pentagon City Costco (staff photo)
The Costco in Pentagon City is temporarily closing its food court for a couple months of renovations.
The wholesale retailer at 1200 S. Fern Street is planning to overhaul its dining area with updated kitchen equipment and fixtures, resulting in a closure starting today (Tuesday), General Manager John Ward told ARLnow.
This regularly scheduled column is written by Eli Tucker, Arlington-based Realtor and Arlington resident. If you would like to work with Eli and his team in Northern Virginia and the greater D.C. Metro area, you can reach him directly at[email protected].
Thank you to all who have served and to the families who have sacrificed or lost loved ones for our freedom. I hope you and yours have a special Memorial Day weekend with friends and family to celebrate our country and those we’ve lost defending it.
The Eli Residential Group donates annually to Arlington-based TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors) in honor of Memorial Day. Since 1994, TAPS has provided comfort and hope 24/7 to those grieving a death in the military or veteran community, through a national peer support network and connection to grief resources, all at no cost to surviving families and loved ones.
If you are interested in donating to a great charity this Memorial Day, TAPS is a four-star rated charity on Charity Navigator with 87.5% of funds raised going towards program expenses.
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English bulldog Turbo at a local park in April 2025 (staff photo by Vernon Miles)
Two days of vendors, activities and pet-themed fun are returning to Clarendon in an annual market happening this weekend.
Pet Palooza is coming to 2800 Clarendon Blvd from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on May 30-31, bringing pet adoption opportunities, live music and giveaways. More than 50 vendors are expected to participate, offering items like handmade pet accessories, treats and toys.
Leaf cleanup in Arlington (staff photo by Jay Westcott)
A potential ban on gas-powered leaf blowers in Arlington is moving forward, with county staff preparing draft regulations for community and County Board consideration.
Board action as early as this summer could start the clock ticking on a multi-year phaseout period.
The fallen tree near Arlington National Cemetery (via Metro Forward/X)
Some Metro travelers are experiencing delays during their commutes this morning due to a downed tree near Arlington National Cemetery.
Shuttle service for the Blue Line is currently operating between Rosslyn and the Pentagon, and Metro is warning of delays on the Orange and Yellow lines in both directions due to train congestion, according to the most recent advisory.
Febrey-Lothrop House, also known as the Rouse Estate, prior to its demolition in 2021 (staff photo by Jay Westcott)
Budget cuts at Arlington’s historic preservation office could keep services relatively bare-bones, county officials acknowledge.
“We will need to be doing some adjustments — see what other options we have,” said Lorin Faris, the county government’s historic preservation supervisor, at the May 20 meeting of the county’s Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board (HALRB).
Colonial Village seen through an office building (courtesy George Brazier)
Ex-Arlington Officer Charged — A former Arlington County police officer has been charged with three counts of solicitation of a minor following a Fairfax County police investigation. Lawrence Lofzewski, 37, of Springfield served with ACPD from 2022 to 2025 and previously with D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department, FCPD said. He was working as a mental health associate at Rivermont Schools in Lorton at the time of his arrest. [WJLA]
Trump Speaks at ANC — President Donald Trump honored the nation’s fallen service members Monday during a Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, speaking before veterans, active-duty military personnel and Gold Star families near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. “From 1776 to 2026, America has always stood as a great and moral cause,” Trump said. [The National Desk]
Mini Grant Applications Open — Arlington County’s Neighborhood Mini Grant Program is accepting applications through July 17 for projects that promote community building, racial equity and inclusion. Up to $25,000 in total funding is available, with grants capped at $1,000 per applicant. Eligible projects include block parties, neighborhood clean-ups and small beautification efforts. [Arlington County]
Recycle Right Rollout — The County is rolling out a new “Recycle Right” initiative aimed at reducing contamination in curbside recycling. Key reminders: keep recyclables empty, clean and dry; leave out plastic bags; and flatten cardboard boxes. The County’s “Where Does It Go?” tool offers item-by-item disposal guidance. [Arlington County]
Holiday Travelers at DCA — At Reagan National, travelers told WTOP about their Memorial Day plans. “I’m here to celebrate my brother’s 80th birthday,” said Marcel, who flew in from Atlanta. “He has no idea and it’s been a secret for two months.” AAA expected 45 million Americans to travel at least 50 miles over the holiday weekend. [WTOP]
Diploma 60 Years Later — Arlington resident Ken Grundborg twice missed his Georgia Tech commencement ceremonies — in 1960, when the Army sent him to Korea after he finished undergrad, and again in 1966, when graduate work was followed by a posting to Vietnam. Six decades later, the school welcomed the 88-year-old retired Army colonel back to receive both diplomas. “It was the most memorable day of my life,” Grundborg said. [Kiwanis Club of South Arlington]
Arlington 1958 Flashback — Falls Church News-Press columnist Bill Fogarty looks back at May 1958 in Arlington, when the County considered an $8 million bond referendum that would help build a new Central Library on Quincy Street and a new Courthouse, while the School Board narrowly defeated a motion to require sitting teachers to sign a “non-Communist oath.” New hires, however, would have to. [FCNP]
Spanberger Defends Veto — Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D), speaking at the Center for American Progress’ Ideas conference in Washington, defended her veto of public sector collective bargaining legislation passed by the Virginia legislature. “I continue to support public sector collective bargaining. And I continue to look forward to a place where we’ll have a bill that I’ll sign into law,” she said, citing implementation concerns. [FNCP]
It’s Tuesday — Expect mostly cloudy skies today with patchy fog and a 40% chance of rain showers. High near 77 with an east wind around 1–5 mph. Showers and thunderstorms become more likely overnight, with a low around 66. [NWS]
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Expect rain and areas of fog with a high near 61 degrees today and an east wind around 11 mph. The chance of precipitation is 100%, with new rainfall between a quarter and half an inch likely. Rain continues into Saturday night, with a low around 55 degrees and an east wind of 6 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation remains high at 90%, with similar new rainfall amounts expected. See more from Weather.gov.
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ACPD's Det. Bamford honored by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia (courtesy U.S. DOJ)
An Arlington detective has been honored by the U.S. Department of Justice for cybercrime work that included helping take down a foreign forum trafficking in child sexual abuse material.
Detective John Bamford of the Arlington County Police Department was named the Eastern District of Virginia’s 2026 Hometown Hero, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced today. The award was created by the DOJ to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence and recognizes a law enforcement partner who reflects “a steadfast commitment to the enduring ideals of liberty, service, and civic responsibility,” according to the announcement.
