Bluemont Real Estate Statistics
| Average Price | $1.6M |
|---|---|
| Lowest Price | $950K |
| Highest Price | $2.8M |
| Total Listings | 6 |
| Avg. Days On Market | 39 |
| Avg. Price/SQFT | $483 |
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About Bluemont
Bluemont takes its name from a railroad stop — the Washington and Old Dominion line once passed through here on its way west toward the Blue Ridge, and Bluemont Junction was where commuters and cargo changed direction. The trains are long gone, but the right-of-way became the Washington and Old Dominion Trail, and that trail is now one of the defining features of living in the neighborhood. Residents step out their front door and are on one of the best multi-use paths in the region within minutes.
The neighborhood itself sits in west-central Arlington, bordered by Westover to the east, Arlington Forest to the south, and Dominion Hills to the north. It's not the most talked-about neighborhood in Arlington, which is part of its appeal — less noise, more substance, and housing prices that reflect value rather than hype.
Real Estate in Bluemont
The housing stock in Bluemont is primarily single-family — brick Colonials, Cape Cods, ramblers, and bungalows, most built between the late 1930s and the early 1950s. The neighborhood developed rapidly after World War II as housing demand in the DC area surged, and that mid-century consistency gives Bluemont a coherent character that newer, more eclectic neighborhoods don't always have.
Prices typically start around $800,000 for smaller original homes and climb past $1.5 million for larger properties or those with significant renovations. Many homes have been expanded over the decades — rear additions, finished basements, updated kitchens — so the interiors vary considerably even when the exteriors look similar from the street. New construction exists but is not the dominant story here; most buyers are coming for a well-maintained or thoughtfully renovated original.
Inventory in Bluemont moves at a steady pace. It's not as compressed as Lyon Village or the Clarendon-adjacent neighborhoods, which can work in a buyer's favor — there's occasionally more time to evaluate — but well-priced homes in good condition still attract multiple buyers quickly.
Bluemont Park and the Trail System
Bluemont Park is the neighborhood's most significant amenity — 51 acres along Four Mile Run with baseball and softball fields, basketball and tennis courts, a disc golf course, playgrounds, picnic areas, and multi-use paths. The W&OD Trail runs directly through it, connecting westward through Northern Virginia and eastward toward Ballston and on into DC via the Custis Trail. For residents who bike or run regularly, this is a genuine quality-of-life advantage, not just a box checked on a listing sheet.
Adjacent to Bluemont Park is Bluemont Junction Park — a 24-acre space built on the original rail junction, complete with a retired caboose and exhibits on the W&OD's history. The Bluemont Junction Trail connects the neighborhood directly to Ballston, making car-free commuting genuinely practical for residents near the trail.
Bon Air Park and its rose garden — more than 120 varieties — is also within easy reach, shared with neighboring Westover.
Getting Around
Bluemont doesn't have its own Metro station, but Ballston-MU (Orange and Silver lines) is accessible via the Bluemont Junction Trail on foot or by bike — a realistic 15-minute ride for most of the neighborhood. East Falls Church station is accessible from the western edge. Metrobus lines 2A, 2B, 2C, and 2G run along Washington Boulevard, providing bus access without needing a bike or car.
For drivers, I-66 borders the southern edge of the neighborhood with exits at both ends, making the commute to DC and Northern Virginia straightforward. Route 50 (Arlington Boulevard) is also nearby.
Schools
Bluemont is served by Arlington Public Schools. Elementary students in most of the neighborhood attend Cardinal Elementary School or Barcroft Elementary depending on their specific address. Middle schoolers typically attend Swanson Middle School, and high school students attend Washington-Liberty High School.
School assignments in Arlington depend on your exact address — confirm your zone directly with Arlington Public Schools before making decisions based on a specific school.
The Bluemont Buyer
Bluemont draws buyers who have done their homework. It's not the first neighborhood that comes up in most Arlington searches, which means the people who end up here typically found it deliberately — often after comparing it to Westover or Arlington Forest and deciding that the trail access and the park tipped the scales.
Families with school-age children are a consistent presence, drawn by the schools and the outdoor space. So are buyers coming out of Ballston or Clarendon who want more room and a slower pace but don't want to give up the ability to bike to the Metro. The W&OD Trail makes that trade-off work in a way that few other Arlington neighborhoods can match.
Thinking About Buying or Selling in Bluemont?
Bluemont tends to reward buyers who move decisively. It's not a market where you can deliberate for two weeks — when a well-positioned home at the right price comes up, the buyers who are ready are the ones who get it.
For sellers, condition matters here just as it does across North Arlington. Buyers in this price range have usually seen enough inventory to know the difference between a home that's been genuinely cared for and one that hasn't. Preparation pays off.
I work in this part of Arlington regularly. If you'd like to talk through what's available or what your home might be worth, reach out — I'm happy to share what I'm seeing.
Miguel Plaza
Arlington Real Estate Advisors
202-674-6290
miguel@arlingtonrealestateadvisors.com
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