Anonymous
01/04/2017 13:47
Subject: Reviews/Experience with Arlington Village
Anonymous wrote:So strange that many homeowners living near Columbia Pike were against the street car and gentrification in general. Renters I can understand, but homeowners? It's like they really don't want their property to appreciate.
The east end of the Pike will continue to get nicer. Lots of potential for development and plenty of upper middle class people to support businesses. Smart place to buy for sure.
The west Pike... sadly no.
I think most homeowners appreciate the gentrification, streetcar was something that had no utility other than real estate speculators. I have friend in the north and south, some in the Clarendon area, their taxes on their homes have gone up dramatically with the value of their home. I think longtime residents remember when Clarendon had a bunch of dive bars now they have a Cheesecake Factory. I predict the eastern end in 3 years will really start to pick up and more developers will be going there. On Wilson blvd, a lot of the area is current in development have been developed from the 90s to now. They will eventually venture to the east end to build their apartment buildings that charge 2000.00 for a one bedroom and a community area with a waffle iron
Anonymous
01/03/2017 19:33
Subject: Reviews/Experience with Arlington Village
So strange that many homeowners living near Columbia Pike were against the street car and gentrification in general. Renters I can understand, but homeowners? It's like they really don't want their property to appreciate.
The east end of the Pike will continue to get nicer. Lots of potential for development and plenty of upper middle class people to support businesses. Smart place to buy for sure.
The west Pike... sadly no.
The east end of the Pike will continue to get nicer. Lots of potential for development and plenty of upper middle class people to support businesses. Smart place to buy for sure.
The west Pike... sadly no.
Anonymous
01/03/2017 18:48
Subject: Reviews/Experience with Arlington Village
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:OP it's a lovely neighborhood. I didn't wind up buying there but just bought a similar TH in a much smaller development right behind Arlington Village. I've heard nothing but positive things. I don't like the price differential between the 1 and 2 brs - that is what ultimately turned me off from buying there.
Prices vary based on how they were renovated last the couple of years since 2012. Low end being welcome to the 60s and no renovated work done to the unit to fully renovated with modern conveniences.
1 bedroom - 250k/310k
2 bedroom - 360k/415k
3 bedroom - 435k/490k
I have friends looking at the area as well. These homes will obviously go up more in the future since it didn't go up much in the last 7 years.
It's definitely a hidden gem of Arlington, nice landscaping, very close in and walkable to new restaurants on Columbia pike. They are hoping for a 3 bedroom since they feel they can grow in it and has 2 bathrooms but those units rarely goes on the market. I think the reason they like it is because it feels like a home with a front and back door and less like a box in a condo building. Some people rent their units and charge a high rate so I guess it's better to buy. However if you are paying high rent and not saving it will be hard to buy it's a vicious cycle. Also I think one of the county board member lives in Arlington village
A PP laid out their thoughts on pricing I just believe the area is under price and not surprise some time in the future price appreciations will accelerate.
I was able to buy my house in Lyons village which is a close drive to Columbia pike. That area has definitely improved in the last 8 years and lots more development in the future. Some people may not think so but so did people in Lyons village in 1999 when I brought my house 500% cheaper now I couldn't remotely afford my neighborhood. The pike has restaurants, Starbucks, a new condo building, a beer garden it's definitely gentrifying.
If they built that streetcar Arlington village price appreciation would have really accelerated. In 1999 they use to have cowboy cafe and a Safeway now they have yoga and workout studios. I think they have their own pool and tennis court so like most people said it's very close in and nice area and agree a hidden gem.
As a former renter there for a couple years the area is very nice and convenient to downtown dc. I thought the bus got me faster to McPherson square than a metro on Wilson blvd. The area is definitely improving there is even a developers eyeing the area which would be phase 2 of penrose square that would tear down that cvs and Latin club. Also developers are looking at the old ski chalet for possible redevelopment. I agree with a PP if that streetcar went ahead, it would have been a windfall for owners in AV. Surprising friends I still have there thought it was a big waste of money and would have accelerated the gentrification. I think the eastern end of the pike will continue to develop, not sure about the western end with all that affordable housing concentrated there.
Anonymous
01/02/2017 14:50
Subject: Reviews/Experience with Arlington Village
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:OP it's a lovely neighborhood. I didn't wind up buying there but just bought a similar TH in a much smaller development right behind Arlington Village. I've heard nothing but positive things. I don't like the price differential between the 1 and 2 brs - that is what ultimately turned me off from buying there.
Prices vary based on how they were renovated last the couple of years since 2012. Low end being welcome to the 60s and no renovated work done to the unit to fully renovated with modern conveniences.
1 bedroom - 250k/310k
2 bedroom - 360k/415k
3 bedroom - 435k/490k
I have friends looking at the area as well. These homes will obviously go up more in the future since it didn't go up much in the last 7 years.
It's definitely a hidden gem of Arlington, nice landscaping, very close in and walkable to new restaurants on Columbia pike. They are hoping for a 3 bedroom since they feel they can grow in it and has 2 bathrooms but those units rarely goes on the market. I think the reason they like it is because it feels like a home with a front and back door and less like a box in a condo building. Some people rent their units and charge a high rate so I guess it's better to buy. However if you are paying high rent and not saving it will be hard to buy it's a vicious cycle. Also I think one of the county board member lives in Arlington village
A PP laid out their thoughts on pricing I just believe the area is under price and not surprise some time in the future price appreciations will accelerate.
I was able to buy my house in Lyons village which is a close drive to Columbia pike. That area has definitely improved in the last 8 years and lots more development in the future. Some people may not think so but so did people in Lyons village in 1999 when I brought my house 500% cheaper now I couldn't remotely afford my neighborhood. The pike has restaurants, Starbucks, a new condo building, a beer garden it's definitely gentrifying.
If they built that streetcar Arlington village price appreciation would have really accelerated. In 1999 they use to have cowboy cafe and a Safeway now they have yoga and workout studios. I think they have their own pool and tennis court so like most people said it's very close in and nice area and agree a hidden gem.
Anonymous
12/29/2016 11:27
Subject: Reviews/Experience with Arlington Village
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:OP it's a lovely neighborhood. I didn't wind up buying there but just bought a similar TH in a much smaller development right behind Arlington Village. I've heard nothing but positive things. I don't like the price differential between the 1 and 2 brs - that is what ultimately turned me off from buying there.
Prices vary based on how they were renovated last the couple of years since 2012. Low end being welcome to the 60s and no renovated work done to the unit to fully renovated with modern conveniences.
1 bedroom - 250k/310k
2 bedroom - 360k/415k
3 bedroom - 435k/490k
I have friends looking at the area as well. These homes will obviously go up more in the future since it didn't go up much in the last 7 years.
It's definitely a hidden gem of Arlington, nice landscaping, very close in and walkable to new restaurants on Columbia pike. They are hoping for a 3 bedroom since they feel they can grow in it and has 2 bathrooms but those units rarely goes on the market. I think the reason they like it is because it feels like a home with a front and back door and less like a box in a condo building. Some people rent their units and charge a high rate so I guess it's better to buy. However if you are paying high rent and not saving it will be hard to buy it's a vicious cycle. Also I think one of the county board member lives in Arlington village
Anonymous
12/11/2016 20:03
Subject: Reviews/Experience with Arlington Village
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I'm thinking it gets redrawn to Hoffman Boston which is getting a much stronger reputation. [/quote]
Not true concerning Henry redistricting. The old Henry school will become the Arlington county montesorri school, Arlington Village will be redistricted to the new school. Those boundaries will not be changing.[/quote]
Sorry. It is true. The new school will be built and the boundaries are going to change some. There is absolutely the possibility to be redrawn to a different school. I'm sorry.[/quote]
I think the OP who said that it will not change is correct, the school board intent is to continue serving henrys boundary. Of course boundaries can change in the future but currently there are no plans alter it. If you have evidence of the change please post a link.[/quote]
http://www.insidenova.com/news/arlington/schematic-design-for-new-arlington-elementary-wins-ok/article_061fa74a-993f-11e6-8f3d-476bcd9c5df1.html
It states they just want to have more space at Drew and have the Montessori program at the current Henry school. No future plans in the next couple years of redrawing south arlington boundary
No. the school board literally just said they will be redrawing all south Arlington elementary boundaries. THey will be looking to break up concentrated poverty. I'm sorry. [/quote]
I think they will add more areas potentially to Henry maybe alcova heights area but doubt they will take areas away from current neighborhood layouts. Sorry I know staff who work for the county the next 8 years they are concerned about correct distribution for the HS capacity mainly with WL and North Arlington elementary space crunch like at McKinley.
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That article is from October. They have gone on record since. They will be looking at ALL BOUNDARIES for south Arlington elementaries. [/quote]
Sure they are always looking at school boundary issues but they are not doing it because they are building a new elementary school. The article posted is 2 months old, the last 2 years they have been talking about just moving Henry school population. Sounds like u are not in Henry boundary and hoping you will be for the new school.
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They are building a new elementary school. They will redo all south Arlington school boundaries once that school is built. I will not be redrawn to the new school, but I expect some shifting to my neighborhood school, and you should too. Why? Because they have said they will be looking at redrawing all south Arlington elementary school boundaries.
I'm thinking it gets redrawn to Hoffman Boston which is getting a much stronger reputation. [/quote]
Not true concerning Henry redistricting. The old Henry school will become the Arlington county montesorri school, Arlington Village will be redistricted to the new school. Those boundaries will not be changing.[/quote]
Sorry. It is true. The new school will be built and the boundaries are going to change some. There is absolutely the possibility to be redrawn to a different school. I'm sorry.[/quote]
I think the OP who said that it will not change is correct, the school board intent is to continue serving henrys boundary. Of course boundaries can change in the future but currently there are no plans alter it. If you have evidence of the change please post a link.[/quote]
http://www.insidenova.com/news/arlington/schematic-design-for-new-arlington-elementary-wins-ok/article_061fa74a-993f-11e6-8f3d-476bcd9c5df1.html
It states they just want to have more space at Drew and have the Montessori program at the current Henry school. No future plans in the next couple years of redrawing south arlington boundary
No. the school board literally just said they will be redrawing all south Arlington elementary boundaries. THey will be looking to break up concentrated poverty. I'm sorry. [/quote]
I think they will add more areas potentially to Henry maybe alcova heights area but doubt they will take areas away from current neighborhood layouts. Sorry I know staff who work for the county the next 8 years they are concerned about correct distribution for the HS capacity mainly with WL and North Arlington elementary space crunch like at McKinley.
[/quote][/quote]
That article is from October. They have gone on record since. They will be looking at ALL BOUNDARIES for south Arlington elementaries. [/quote]
Sure they are always looking at school boundary issues but they are not doing it because they are building a new elementary school. The article posted is 2 months old, the last 2 years they have been talking about just moving Henry school population. Sounds like u are not in Henry boundary and hoping you will be for the new school.
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They are building a new elementary school. They will redo all south Arlington school boundaries once that school is built. I will not be redrawn to the new school, but I expect some shifting to my neighborhood school, and you should too. Why? Because they have said they will be looking at redrawing all south Arlington elementary school boundaries.
Anonymous
12/11/2016 19:52
Subject: Reviews/Experience with Arlington Village
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:^^^ awesome post!
I'm thinking it gets redrawn to Hoffman Boston which is getting a much stronger reputation.
Not true concerning Henry redistricting. The old Henry school will become the Arlington county montesorri school, Arlington Village will be redistricted to the new school. Those boundaries will not be changing.
Sorry. It is true. The new school will be built and the boundaries are going to change some. There is absolutely the possibility to be redrawn to a different school. I'm sorry.
I think the OP who said that it will not change is correct, the school board intent is to continue serving henrys boundary. Of course boundaries can change in the future but currently there are no plans alter it. If you have evidence of the change please post a link.
http://www.insidenova.com/news/arlington/schematic-design-for-new-arlington-elementary-wins-ok/article_061fa74a-993f-11e6-8f3d-476bcd9c5df1.html
It states they just want to have more space at Drew and have the Montessori program at the current Henry school. No future plans in the next couple years of redrawing south arlington boundary
No. the school board literally just said they will be redrawing all south Arlington elementary boundaries. THey will be looking to break up concentrated poverty. I'm sorry.
I think they will add more areas potentially to Henry maybe alcova heights area but doubt they will take areas away from current neighborhood layouts. Sorry I know staff who work for the county the next 8 years they are concerned about correct distribution for the HS capacity mainly with WL and North Arlington elementary space crunch like at McKinley.
That article is from October. They have gone on record since. They will be looking at ALL BOUNDARIES for south Arlington elementaries.
Sure they are always looking at school boundary issues but they are not doing it because they are building a new elementary school. The article posted is 2 months old, the last 2 years they have been talking about just moving Henry school population. Sounds like u are not in Henry boundary and hoping you will be for the new school.
Anonymous
12/11/2016 19:41
Subject: Reviews/Experience with Arlington Village
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:^^^ awesome post!
I'm thinking it gets redrawn to Hoffman Boston which is getting a much stronger reputation.
Not true concerning Henry redistricting. The old Henry school will become the Arlington county montesorri school, Arlington Village will be redistricted to the new school. Those boundaries will not be changing.
Sorry. It is true. The new school will be built and the boundaries are going to change some. There is absolutely the possibility to be redrawn to a different school. I'm sorry.
I think the OP who said that it will not change is correct, the school board intent is to continue serving henrys boundary. Of course boundaries can change in the future but currently there are no plans alter it. If you have evidence of the change please post a link.
http://www.insidenova.com/news/arlington/schematic-design-for-new-arlington-elementary-wins-ok/article_061fa74a-993f-11e6-8f3d-476bcd9c5df1.html
It states they just want to have more space at Drew and have the Montessori program at the current Henry school. No future plans in the next couple years of redrawing south arlington boundary
No. the school board literally just said they will be redrawing all south Arlington elementary boundaries. THey will be looking to break up concentrated poverty. I'm sorry.
I think they will add more areas potentially to Henry maybe alcova heights area but doubt they will take areas away from current neighborhood layouts. Sorry I know staff who work for the county the next 8 years they are concerned about correct distribution for the HS capacity mainly with WL and North Arlington elementary space crunch like at McKinley.
That article is from October. They have gone on record since. They will be looking at ALL BOUNDARIES for south Arlington elementaries.
Anonymous
12/11/2016 17:42
Subject: Reviews/Experience with Arlington Village
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:^^^ awesome post!
I'm thinking it gets redrawn to Hoffman Boston which is getting a much stronger reputation.
Not true concerning Henry redistricting. The old Henry school will become the Arlington county montesorri school, Arlington Village will be redistricted to the new school. Those boundaries will not be changing.
Sorry. It is true. The new school will be built and the boundaries are going to change some. There is absolutely the possibility to be redrawn to a different school. I'm sorry.
I think the OP who said that it will not change is correct, the school board intent is to continue serving henrys boundary. Of course boundaries can change in the future but currently there are no plans alter it. If you have evidence of the change please post a link.
http://www.insidenova.com/news/arlington/schematic-design-for-new-arlington-elementary-wins-ok/article_061fa74a-993f-11e6-8f3d-476bcd9c5df1.html
It states they just want to have more space at Drew and have the Montessori program at the current Henry school. No future plans in the next couple years of redrawing south arlington boundary
No. the school board literally just said they will be redrawing all south Arlington elementary boundaries. THey will be looking to break up concentrated poverty. I'm sorry.
I think they will add more areas potentially to Henry maybe alcova heights area but doubt they will take areas away from current neighborhood layouts. Sorry I know staff who work for the county the next 8 years they are concerned about correct distribution for the HS capacity mainly with WL and North Arlington elementary space crunch like at McKinley.
Anonymous
12/11/2016 17:10
Subject: Reviews/Experience with Arlington Village
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:^^^ awesome post!
I'm thinking it gets redrawn to Hoffman Boston which is getting a much stronger reputation.
Not true concerning Henry redistricting. The old Henry school will become the Arlington county montesorri school, Arlington Village will be redistricted to the new school. Those boundaries will not be changing.
Sorry. It is true. The new school will be built and the boundaries are going to change some. There is absolutely the possibility to be redrawn to a different school. I'm sorry.
I think the OP who said that it will not change is correct, the school board intent is to continue serving henrys boundary. Of course boundaries can change in the future but currently there are no plans alter it. If you have evidence of the change please post a link.
No. the school board literally just said they will be redrawing all south Arlington elementary boundaries. THey will be looking to break up concentrated poverty. I'm sorry.
I think they will add more areas potentially to Henry maybe alcova heights area but doubt they will take areas away from current neighborhood layouts. Sorry I know staff who work for the county the next 8 years they are concerned about correct distribution for the HS capacity mainly with WL and North Arlington elementary space crunch like at McKinley.
Anonymous
12/11/2016 11:42
Subject: Reviews/Experience with Arlington Village
I have a friend who lives there. She loves it. She's met lots of friends from the neighborhood in their 30s.
Anonymous
12/11/2016 11:37
Subject: Reviews/Experience with Arlington Village
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:^^^ awesome post!
I'm thinking it gets redrawn to Hoffman Boston which is getting a much stronger reputation.
Not true concerning Henry redistricting. The old Henry school will become the Arlington county montesorri school, Arlington Village will be redistricted to the new school. Those boundaries will not be changing.
Sorry. It is true. The new school will be built and the boundaries are going to change some. There is absolutely the possibility to be redrawn to a different school. I'm sorry.
I think the OP who said that it will not change is correct, the school board intent is to continue serving henrys boundary. Of course boundaries can change in the future but currently there are no plans alter it. If you have evidence of the change please post a link.
No. the school board literally just said they will be redrawing all south Arlington elementary boundaries. THey will be looking to break up concentrated poverty. I'm sorry.
Anonymous
12/11/2016 10:12
Subject: Reviews/Experience with Arlington Village
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:OP it's a lovely neighborhood. I didn't wind up buying there but just bought a similar TH in a much smaller development right behind Arlington Village. I've heard nothing but positive things. I don't like the price differential between the 1 and 2 brs - that is what ultimately turned me off from buying there.
Prices vary based on how they were renovated last the couple of years since 2012. Low end being welcome to the 60s and no renovated work done to the unit to fully renovated with modern conveniences.
1 bedroom - 250k/310k
2 bedroom - 360k/415k
3 bedroom - 435k/490k
OP, it's a great area and lots of families are moving in. With future development in that area, it won't be like Clarendon but it will have things that will have more walkable amenities. However, the rents are high from 1800.00 to 2800.00 for people renting their property is great but may create bigger price appreciation for homeowners. I know people who just love the area could afford way more and make great income but they say it's the perfect living arrangement where it's like a home but none of the home maintenance like raking leaves , fixing the roof, shovel the snow. Of course you have shared wall space with other owners so nothing is perfect
OP, as a current owner I can say there are pros and cons such as condo fees may go up more but that was because of structural upgrades that requires a lot
of money. I have friends in Clarendon and Ballston they just love the village when they come by. There are a mix of very young couples, family with 1/2 kid and retirees who are here which is unique and is very telling of the neighborhood. Some owners have been here for 25 to 30 years. Most people have upgraded their homes that you would see in a new condo building. Some rents are like at 1600.00 but essentially no upgrades and you get what you pay for.
Home prices will likely go up in the future. Good luck on the house hunt.
Anonymous
12/10/2016 13:18
Subject: Reviews/Experience with Arlington Village
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:OP it's a lovely neighborhood. I didn't wind up buying there but just bought a similar TH in a much smaller development right behind Arlington Village. I've heard nothing but positive things. I don't like the price differential between the 1 and 2 brs - that is what ultimately turned me off from buying there.
Prices vary based on how they were renovated last the couple of years since 2012. Low end being welcome to the 60s and no renovated work done to the unit to fully renovated with modern conveniences.
1 bedroom - 250k/310k
2 bedroom - 360k/415k
3 bedroom - 435k/490k
OP, it's a great area and lots of families are moving in. With future development in that area, it won't be like Clarendon but it will have things that will have more walkable amenities. However, the rents are high from 1800.00 to 2800.00 for people renting their property is great but may create bigger price appreciation for homeowners. I know people who just love the area could afford way more and make great income but they say it's the perfect living arrangement where it's like a home but none of the home maintenance like raking leaves , fixing the roof, shovel the snow. Of course you have shared wall space with other owners so nothing is perfect
Anonymous
12/07/2016 19:53
Subject: Reviews/Experience with Arlington Village
Anonymous wrote:OP it's a lovely neighborhood. I didn't wind up buying there but just bought a similar TH in a much smaller development right behind Arlington Village. I've heard nothing but positive things. I don't like the price differential between the 1 and 2 brs - that is what ultimately turned me off from buying there.
Prices vary based on how they were renovated last the couple of years since 2012. Low end being welcome to the 60s and no renovated work done to the unit to fully renovated with modern conveniences.
1 bedroom - 250k/310k
2 bedroom - 360k/415k
3 bedroom - 435k/490k