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Listing of the Day: 29 N Bedford Street

By ARLnow.com
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Address: 29 N Bedford Street
Neighborhood: Lyon Park
Type: 3 BR, 3 BA duplex – 1344 sq. ft.
Open House: Saturday, 6/13, 2-4 PM
Listed: $850,000

Noteworthy: NO HOA! Charming and beautifully updated brick duplex in North Arlington!

Offering 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 1,344 square feet across four levels, this light-filled home blends classic character with modern updates. A welcoming screened front porch sets the tone for this home. Inside, you’ll find hardwood flooring throughout the main and upper levels, fresh neutral paint, crown molding, and natural light. The spacious living room flows into the dining room, featuring built-in shelving and a window seat that adds both charm and functionality. The updated kitchen showcases quartz countertops, newer stainless-steel appliances, pantry storage, and access to the backyard. Upstairs, you’ll find two bedrooms, one with custom built-ins, along with a full hall bathroom. On the fourth level, top-floor bedroom suite features an en-suite bathroom, creating a primary retreat, guest suite, home office, or additional living space. The finished lower level offers a recreation room with flexibility for a home office, gym, or guest space, complete with a full bathroom, laundry area, storage, and walkout access. Outdoor living is highlighted by a fully fenced rear yard, hardscape patio, and mature trees that create a private setting for entertaining or everyday enjoyment. Thoughtful improvements include major electrical and plumbing upgrades, attic and 3rd floor insulation, custom window treatments, a screened porch addition, updated appliances, a newer roof (2022), and HVAC (2019). Located less than one mile from Clarendon and Metro access, with convenient proximity to Route 50, parks, bike trails, shopping, dining, and conveniences, this move-in-ready home offers the best of Arlington living, all without a monthly HOA or condo fee.

Listed by:
Claire Belcher – TTR Sotheby’s International Realty
[email protected]
(703) 409-6705

History for Sale: 5501 3rd Street South, Glencarlyn

By Carolanne Korolowicz

This regularly scheduled sponsored column is written by Carolanne Korolowicz, Arlington-based Realtor and Arlington resident. If you would like to work with Carolanne in Northern Virginia and the greater D.C. Metro area, you can reach her directly at [email protected].

There is something special about establishing a home within walls that hold history. Arlington consists of a handful of late 19th-century houses, but few have helped shape a community like Glencarlyn’s 5501 3rd Street South. Coming soon to the market, a new owner gets the opportunity to continue this property’s story.

(Photo Courtesy of Pauline Leonard, Long & Foster Real Estate)
(Photo Courtesy of Pauline Leonard, Long & Foster Real Estate)

Nestled within the Historic Glencarlyn Neighborhood, surrounded by parkland, this Late Victorian home was once the community’s educational epicenter. In 1892, The Village Improvement Association (now the Glencarlyn Civic Association) approached Alexandria County School Board requesting a grade school for the hamlet During this time, the lack of childhood education had become an issue for the community, with many neighborhood children never receiving proper schooling. The School Board proved unresponsive, so families banded together to pay Mrs. William King to teach out of her home — 5501 3rd St. South. The schoolhouse grew quickly with an estimated fifteen children, ages six to twelve, attending Mrs. King’s class. By 1894, the School Board was persuaded to finally pay a teacher’s wage ($25 a month) if they furnished a new schoolroom, motivating the village school to move out of Mrs. King’s home. Though a short-lived location, 3rd Street was the catalyst for Glencarlyn’s public education. (more…)

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Listing of the Day: 1527 N. Randolph Street

By ARLnow.com
1/7

Address: 1527 N. Randolph Street
Neighborhood: Cherrydale
Type: 5 BR, 4 (+1 half) BA single-family detached – 4800 sq. ft.
Open House: Sunday, June 7, from 1 to 4 pm
Listed: $2,295,000

Noteworthy: Walk to Ballston Metro, urban amenities from exceptional home

A perfect combination of tasteful well appointed space in a home that is walkable to Ballston Metro, shops, restaurants, library, bike and walking trails, three schools, and a neighborhood park. Chef worthy kitchen with SubZero fridge, Bertazzoni gas range, Bosch dishwasher, MX Custom cabinetry, tile backsplash, and quartz tops. Piano size living room flows into traditional dining room with butler’s pantry and mudroom to garage. Kitchen, breakfast area, family room span the back of the home and open to a deck and landscaped yard. Upstairs, the primary bedroom has space or an office or reading, walk in closet and spa style bathroom. Three more large bedroom, two bathrooms, and the laundry room complete this level Daylight lower level with expansive rec room, bedroom, bath, den, and storage. An impressive home in an enviable location.

Listed by:
Betsy Twigg
[email protected]
(703) 967-4391

Listing of the Day: 307 N Upton Court

By ARLnow.com
1/7

Address: 307 N Upton Court
Neighborhood: Ballston
Type: 3 BR, 3 (+1 half) BA townhouse – 1686 sq. ft.
Open House: 6/4 5-7pm and 6/6 2-4pm
Listed: $1,099,900

Noteworthy: Stunning Brick Townhome with Light-Filled Floor Plan!

Beautifully maintained four-level brick-front townhome built in 2014 and ideally located just minutes from Ballston, the Metro, Lubber Run Park, the W&OD Trail, and major commuter routes including Route 50 and I-66. This light-filled home offers 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a two-car rear-load garage, and professionally landscaped curb appeal.

The open-concept main level features hardwood floors, tall ceilings, recessed lighting, and abundant natural light. The gourmet kitchen includes granite countertops, a ceramic tile backsplash, 42-inch cabinetry, stainless steel GE Profile appliances, gas cooking, pantry storage, and a spacious eat-in area.

Upstairs, the primary suite offers hardwood floors, a walk-in closet with custom organizers, and a luxurious bath with dual vanity, glass-enclosed shower, and private water closet. A second bedroom, full hall bath, and convenient upper-level laundry complete this floor.

The top level features a private third bedroom suite with a full bath and access to a rooftop balcony with a built-in gas line—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Additional updates include a ducted mini-split system installed in 2023.

A rare opportunity to own a move-in ready townhome in one of Arlington’s most convenient and desirable locations.

Listed by:
Rob Ferguson – RE/MAX Allegiance
[email protected]
(703) 926-6139

The New “Condominium District” Oriented Around Gateway Park in Rosslyn

By Kami Kraft

Welcome to Kami’s Korner where we’ll take a deep dive into Arlington’s condominium market by focusing on what’s coming next. From emerging developments to shifting trends, this space will spotlight the opportunities and insights shaping the future of condo living in Arlington.

I had the pleasure of attending the local Urban Land Institute’s Building Healthy Places Summit this week at Georgetown University. Our region benefits greatly because the ULI Global Headquarters is here in DC. More info about this fantastic organization here:  https://washington.uli.org . As a longtime member of ULI, I am continuously curious about the places that “thrive beyond the 9-5” and what is required to create active and economically vibrant neighborhoods in Arlington.

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This includes a strong employment base, growing residential population, restaurants, entertainment, walkability, reliable transportation, mixed use development, safety, parks, and services that support daily life. In Arlington, we have a few of these exciting environments such as Clarendon and Shirlington, maybe Ballston, Columbia Pike, and Crystal City.

There is a new high-end condominium district emerging in Rosslyn centered on Gateway Park which will transform Rosslyn into more of an 18-hour city. As much as we like Rosslyn, it’s not there yet, but with three new communities coming, it’s the area that will see the heaviest influx of new condos in the next cycle. Residents are looking for an experience in their neighborhood.

Rosslyn is at an inflection point and with early renewed economic confidence, a micro-district surrounding Gateway Park is emerging. The condominium market has suffered a one-two punch and has yet to return to normal. The real estate development world was hit with COVID and brought the market to a standstill. I fondly call the current time period the “COVID hangover.”  Let me explain.

It takes years to bring a new condominium to market including at least 1-2 years of entitlement and financing, 1 year of design, and 2 years of construction. If you count back 5-6 years, no one local was doing any of that with any real enthusiasm.  Commercial markets then got hit with interest rates that roughly doubled, and then federal downsizing upset the situation.

Arlington is well poised for the return of luxury condos. It’s the second most educated city (behind Cambridge, Mass.) in America with 77% possessing college degrees. All the capital wealth makes 22207 the 36th most expensive zip code in the US with a median home price of $2.6M. Virginia is in the top 10 of US states for millionaires (roughly 275,000 or 8% of the residents). What do these people expect in the urban environment?

The next 3 luxury condo projects will all be overlooking Gateway Park, the new social epicenter of Rosslyn. To understand the effect this has today, just go visit Columbus Circle or Meridian Hill in DC. The parks are beautiful and safe again. Residents are visiting, smiling, taking pictures, enjoying the weather, lingering for longer, spending money, socializing, and proud to be there.

I, for one, can’t wait to witness the transformation. It will be a few years in the making and I’m here for it. Gateway Park is the connector for the next luxury condo district coming to Rosslyn in Arlington and it should produce an area that will “thrive beyond the 9-5.”

 Do send along your questions, inquiries, and design preferences for the next generation of condominiums to our market. My personal email is: [email protected]

Why Toddlers Thrive in Montessori Classrooms

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Toddler playing at school

Between the ages of 18 months and 2.5 years old, children experience enormous growth. During this stage of development, children learn how to communicate feelings, navigate transitions, develop critical thinking skills, and build friendships. More families are turning to Montessori education because it empowers children to become more independent, motivated, and capable through hands-on learning and thoughtfully prepared classroom environments.

The Children’s House Montessori School Difference

At Children’s House Montessori School (CHMS) in Arlington and Alexandria, that development begins with classrooms intentionally designed for toddlers. Walk into a CHMS toddler classroom, and you will see children pushing in their chairs, preparing their own snack, cleaning up after themselves, watering plants, practicing language skills, and independently choosing lessons from child-sized shelves. Every material and lesson has a purpose: to help young children build coordination, concentration, and the foundation for academic and social success during one of the most important stages of development.

Throughout the school day at CHMS, toddlers naturally build meaningful friendships with one another, whether that means engaging in parallel play on the playground, working on a lesson beside a friend, or helping a classmate clean up spilled water. These small everyday moments help children develop empathy, social skills, and patience within the classroom community.

As children grow more comfortable expressing themselves, experienced and certified CHMS teachers gently guide them to learn how to communicate their needs and interact respectfully. The calm and collaborative Montessori environment gives young children opportunities to build emotional awareness alongside academic readiness from an early age.

Outcomes

At CHMS, parents often notice the impact of the Montessori approach early on. Toddlers begin taking greater initiative in everyday routines, communicating their needs more clearly, and navigating transitions with confidence.

These outcomes reflect what research has consistently shown about high-quality Montessori education. Children flourish in environments that support child-led learning, intrinsic motivation, and concentration. In CHMS toddler classrooms, those skills are developed through purposeful daily activities that actively engage their hands with their mind.

Since 1999, CHMS has provided an authentic Montessori education in a warm, connected school community.

CHMS is currently welcoming toddler and preschool families for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. Families interested in learning more are encouraged to connect with the admissions team and schedule a tour to experience the CHMS approach and community firsthand.

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Listing of the Day: 3031 N Stuart Street

By ARLnow.com
1/7

Address: 3031 N Stuart Street
Neighborhood: Broyhill Forest
Type: 6 BR, 6 (+3 half) BA single-family detached – 8126 sq. ft.
Listed: $4,000,000

Noteworthy: A true statement in luxury living, a one-of-a-kind custom home

Exquisite custom-built home by 8-time award-winning architect and builder Jim Kennerknecht of Monarch Building and Development. Situated on a premium 0.29-acre corner lot in Broyhill Forest, 3031 N. Stuart Street home offers 6 bedrooms, 6 full baths, 3 half baths, and 8,126 finished square feet of thoughtfully designed living space. Showcasing Monarch’s signature blend of clean architectural lines, expansive glass, and high-end finishes, this uniquely designed home features a welcoming foyer that opens to an ideal layout for both everyday living and entertaining. The main level includes formal living and dining rooms, a walk-in wine cellar with refrigeration, a butler’s pantry, and a gourmet kitchen with Thermador and Miele appliances, Quartzite countertops, KraftMaid cabinetry, an oversized island, dual dishwashers, a 48-inch gas range with griddle, and dual ovens. The adjoining family room centers around a fireplace and offers seamless access to the patio and gardens outside. A natural stone patio off the breakfast room leads to a charming New Orleans-style Zen Garden down below. Upstairs, the luxurious primary suite features two oversized custom walk-in closets, a spa-inspired bath with soaking tub, dual walk-in showers, dual vanities, and a private balcony. Three additional bedrooms each include private en suite baths, while an upper loft provides a cozy retreat. The unique walk-up lower level mimics the main level layout, which is perfect for entertaining with a fireplace, wet bar, and two bedrooms with en suite baths. Minutes from Washington, D.C., commuter routes, parks, and more. Nearby Taylor, Dorothy Hamm, Yorktown pyramid.

Listed by:
Morgan Samson – The Casey Samson Team
[email protected]
(703) 609-1745

Arts Focus: The sounds of summer are all in Arlington with Lubber Run Amphitheater free concert series and Columbia Pike Blues Festival!

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Blues Fest brings the rhythm to life with Mama Moon and the Rumpshakers. Photo by Josh Brick.
Good music, good friends, cold beer, and a dog to top it off at Blues Fest. Photo by Josh Brick.
Joslyn & The Sweet Compression light up the stage at Lubber Run Amphitheater.
A packed Lubber Run Amphitheater, nestled in the heart of the Arlington Forest neighborhood.
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This column is sponsored by Arlington Arts/Arlington Cultural Affairs, a division of Arlington Economic Development.

The sound of summer is here in Arlington with free outdoor concerts and a music festival!

The Lubber Run Amphitheater Free Summer Concert Series kicks off on June 6 (continuing through August 2), and the 29th Annual Columbia Pike Blues Festival takes place on Saturday, June 13!

Free Summer Concerts at Lubber Run Amphitheater
June 8 – August 2

Both Country music icon Reba McIntyre and crooner Michael Bublé hit the red button for DMV Blues Diva Carly Harvey’s “blind audition” for NBC’s The Voice last fall. Now you can hear Carly Harvey Sing Amy Winehouse to kick off the Free LUBBER RUN AMPHITHEATER Summer Concert Series, at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2026.

The concert series continues with Afrobeat band Dogo Tu Togo (Fri., June 12); Latin-jazz from Rumba Club (Sat., June 13); and the majestic Arlington Philharmonic (Sun., June 14, *6:30pm start time); The Grandsons 40th Anniversary (Sat., June 20); and the educational ensemble Mama Elena (Sun., June 21, 11:00 a.m.), continuing our tradition of Sunday morning performances for the whole family; and a Simon & Garfunkel Tribute performance (Fri., June 26).                            

Presented by Arlington Arts in cooperation with the Arlington County Department of Parks and Recreation and with the collaboration of the Lubber Run Amphitheater Foundation, the Lubber Run Amphitheater Concerts take place on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, June 6 through August 2. Concert times are 8:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, with Sunday morning family performances beginning at 11:00 a.m. (unless otherwise noted), two of which are co-presented with Arlington Public Library. (more…)

Just Reduced Properties in Arlington: June 3, 2026

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Each week, “Just Reduced” spotlights properties in Arlington County whose prices have been cut over the previous week. The market summary is crafted by Arlington Realty, Inc. Maximize your real estate investment with the team by visiting www.arlingtonrealtyinc.com or calling 703-836-6000 today!

Please note: The properties featured here may be listed with other brokerages– but that doesn’t limit your options. Arlington Realty, Inc. is ready to represent you, arrange showings, analyze value, and negotiate the best possible terms on your behalf. We understand the neighborhoods, pricing trends and market timing — and we use that knowledge to your advantage. 

As of June 1, there are 177 detached homes, 45 townhouses and 254 condos for sale throughout Arlington County. In total, 48 homes experienced a price reduction in the past week, including:

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1753 Army Navy Drive

Please note that this is solely a selection of Just Reduced properties available in Arlington County. For a complete list of properties within your target budget and specifications, contact Arlington Realty, Inc. 

The cost of new homes in Northern VA and what you get

By Eli Tucker

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: What areas of Northern VA have the most and least expensive new construction homes?

Answer: The biggest and most expensive new builds in Northern VA are in Great Falls and Mclean. Prince William County offers the most affordability, along with the most house and land for your money.

The following data is based on MLS sales of new construction detached homes in Northern Virginia from 2025-June 1 2026.

Great Falls, Mclean, and Everybody Else

  • The small town of Middleburg is the only city with an average new home price over $3,000,000.
  • Dumfries and Bristow are the only Northern VA cities where the average new home costs less than $1,000,000
  • The average price for a new home in Vienna is $22,000 higher than Arlington

How Big Are New Homes?

  • Most new homes throughout Northern VA come in around 5,000-6,000 finished square feet
  • Mclean (8,450) and Great Falls (8,700) average nearly 2,000SF more than homes in Vienna, the city with the third largest average new home
  • Despite having significantly more room to build, homes in Loudoun County and Prince William County are constructed with a “modest” 4,800 finished SF
  • On average, 5,700 finished SF in Northern VA is filled with 5.4 bedrooms and 5.1 full bathrooms

If Yard and Privacy Matter the Most

  • The average new home in Prince William County sits on nearly 2.7 acres and provides new home buyers with the lowest cost per acre for a new home
  • Privacy in your new home is hard to come by in Arlington, Ashburn, Brambleton, Dumfries, and Bristow with average lot sizes under 0.2 acres
  • Great Falls (1.69) and Oakton (2.07) are the only jurisdictions within Fairfax County with an average lot size over one acre
  • In Northern VA, the average new home is built on 0.84 acres

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Does USCIS even want to issue green cards any more?

By James Montana

This sponsored column is by Law Office of James Montana PLLC. All questions about it should be directed to James Montana, Esq., Janice Chen, Esq., and Victoria Khaydar, Esq., practicing attorneys at The Law Office of James Montana PLLC, an immigration-focused law firm located in Falls Church, Virginia. The legal information given here is general in nature. If you want legal advice, contact us for an appointment.

The government likes to release unpopular items on Friday afternoons, and, when the government has something really unpopular to say, the Friday afternoon before a holiday weekend is considered ideal. Last Friday, before the Memorial Day weekend, USCIS published a truly incredible policy reversal – PM 602-0199 (the “May 21 Memo”), which purports to upend the ability of most foreigners to apply for green cards from within the United States. DHS and USCIS’s respective public messaging on the memorandum is clear but wrong. The memorandum was more nuanced, but still, in our view, deeply misleading. The purpose of this advertorial is to explain what happened, why it matters, and offer some predictions about how this unforced error is going to be resolved.

First, here’s what DHS and USCIS said about their own memo.

What do these press releases mean? They mean to highlight the following distinction: some people apply for a green card from inside the United States, at USCIS field offices; others apply for a green card from outside the United States, at U.S. Embassies and Consulates abroad. Per both press releases, nearly everyone who applies from inside the U.S. is ineligible to become a lawful permanent resident. Almost everyone who applies for a green card should do so via U.S. Embassies and consulates abroad.

That might seem reasonable, and, ex ante, it could be, if our laws and institutions were set up properly. There are, unfortunately, a few problems with this new policy position, both practical and legal. (more…)

Listing of the Day: 6216 28th Street N

By ARLnow.com
1/7

Address: 6216 28th Street N
Neighborhood: Berkshire Oakwood
Type: 4 BR, 4 BA single-family detached – 2900 sq. ft.
Open House: Sunday, May 31st from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Listed: $1,425,000

Noteworthy: Extensively Renovated and Reimagined, Seamlessly Blending New and Old

Stunning remodel in Arlington’s sought-after Berkshire Oakwood! Thoughtfully reimagined from top to bottom, this 1948 Cape is like nothing you’ve seen before.

The spacious main level living room features solid Oak hardwoods, a cozy gas fireplace with marble threshold, and natural light from windows on two sides. Just beyond, a showstopping 2023 kitchen renovation offers 42″ white cabinetry, Quartz countertops, all new stainless steel appliances, custom range hood, and new hardwoods throughout. A sun-soaked eat-in nook with built-in bench opens to the jaw-dropping screened porch – added in 2025 with Trex decking, a vaulted tongue and groove ceiling, in-ceiling heaters, and room for both dining and lounging.

The main level bedroom wing offers two generously sized bedrooms and a fully renovated full bath with marble basketweave tile, glass-enclosed shower, dual shower heads, and cheerful wallpaper. Upstairs, two full suites including a true ensuite primary with massive walk-in closet and a luxurious owner’s bath featuring dual sinks, Quartz surround, and a triple-head glass-enclosed shower. A fully finished lower level rec room with full bath is perfect for play, movies, or guests.

Outside, enjoy a new Bluestone patio, brand new fence, and a flat, lushly landscaped yard with year-round privacy. All of this just blocks from Nottingham Elementary in one of North Arlington’s most beloved communities.

Listed by:
Diane Schline – The Diane Schline Group
[email protected]
(703) 258-9439

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