Anonymous
Post 02/19/2026 22:43     Subject: 1% appreciation since 2007 in North Arlington
Anonymous wrote:If you buy on the high side in a hot market , it happens. At some point, prices plateau and you don't get the appreciation you hoped you would.


They signed the contract in 2005 I’m sure on a custom build dream house. Peak pricing.
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2026 22:42     Subject: 1% appreciation since 2007 in North Arlington
It’s so rare. You can tell old people lived there. That cream trim will cost $20k to repaint right off the bat.
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2026 22:39     Subject: 1% appreciation since 2007 in North Arlington
Anonymous wrote:Ok well mine has gone from 1.6 purchased in 2020 to 2.4 assessed this year. 22207.


I 100% believe this if it was new construction I’m 2020. Very possible. The mid range MR, classic cottages builders are $2.8-$3.5 now.
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2026 22:00     Subject: 1% appreciation since 2007 in North Arlington
Anonymous wrote:Ok, there’s clearly something up with that cul-de-sac. A house across the street was listed for $2.8M in Dec 2020 and sold for $1.85M in September 2021.


Its driveway is essentially Gw parkway.
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2026 21:59     Subject: 1% appreciation since 2007 in North Arlington
Anonymous wrote:Same money in the S&P in 2007 would be $16.8 million by now. Hope this was a small fraction of owners' net worth.


You take out a fixed rate mortgage for a house; you can’t just take that money and put it in stock.
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2026 21:54     Subject: 1% appreciation since 2007 in North Arlington
If you buy on the high side in a hot market , it happens. At some point, prices plateau and you don't get the appreciation you hoped you would.
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2026 21:39     Subject: 1% appreciation since 2007 in North Arlington
Anonymous wrote:Ok well mine has gone from 1.6 purchased in 2020 to 2.4 assessed this year. 22207.


Mine in '07 was 650K. now "they" are telling me it's 1.2M. Sure.
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2026 21:39     Subject: 1% appreciation since 2007 in North Arlington
Anonymous wrote:It’s right under the flight path, that could make a difference.


That and it was probably custom built. So there's some weirdness turning off many buyers.
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2026 20:18     Subject: 1% appreciation since 2007 in North Arlington
It’s right under the flight path, that could make a difference.
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2026 19:59     Subject: 1% appreciation since 2007 in North Arlington
Ok well mine has gone from 1.6 purchased in 2020 to 2.4 assessed this year. 22207.
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2026 19:44     Subject: 1% appreciation since 2007 in North Arlington
Now pick a home in a desirable location.

Location, location, location.
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2026 19:31     Subject: 1% appreciation since 2007 in North Arlington
Base 2007 Suburban, $37,000
Base 2025 Suburban, $64,000

Crazy that this house was priced flat.
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2026 19:13     Subject: 1% appreciation since 2007 in North Arlington
Same money in the S&P in 2007 would be $16.8 million by now. Hope this was a small fraction of owners' net worth.
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2026 19:09     Subject: 1% appreciation since 2007 in North Arlington
Ok, there’s clearly something up with that cul-de-sac. A house across the street was listed for $2.8M in Dec 2020 and sold for $1.85M in September 2021.
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2026 19:01     Subject: 1% appreciation since 2007 in North Arlington
I guess SFHs are not always such a great investment. Here's one in North Arlington as an example:

https://www.redfin.com/VA/Arlington/4109-N-Randolph-Ct-22207/home/22018528

Sales history is as follows:

2007: $2,474,292
2013: $2,523,750
2025: $2,495,000

Pretty awful.