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LOST: 2nd QTR 2024

LOST: 2nd QTR 2024

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In the Second Quarter of 2024, a total of 43 demolition permits were applied for in Arlington County. All were for single family homes.– 70% of the homes are in North Arlington;– 72% are speculative developments;– 42% are on land that sold for over $1,000,000– 34% are in National Register Historic Districts; and,– 18% are to make way for Expanded Housing Options (EHO) developments (aka Missing Middle).– One of the EHO projects are demolitions are being done in National Register…

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Lost: June 2023

Lost: June 2023

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June was a slow month for applications being submitted for the demolition of single family homes. Only 6 permits were applied for with an additional 4 for a collection of garden apartments in the Rosslyn area. Of the six homes, one-third were in South Arlington and one-half were speculative. No homes were sold for over $1 million. The Marbella apartments in Rosslyn are being demolished to make way for a larger project of affordable units which will still be owned…

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Lost: January 2023

Lost: January 2023

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The demo permits started off 2023 strong with a total of 19 permit applications. All are for single family homes and all but one are in North Arlington. 42% were in National Register Historic Districts; 37% were speculative developments; and, 21% were sold for over a $1m only to be demolished. Seven of the homes are located in National Register Historic Districts. Three of these tear-downs are speculative developments by builders. The designation does provide an opportunity for tax credits…

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Fabulous Farmhouse in Fostoria for Sale

Fabulous Farmhouse in Fostoria for Sale

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Fostoria is a wonderful subdivision within the larger Westover neighborhood and was once a stop on the electric rail line back to jobs in Washington, DC. Today it is an extremely accessible community just steps from the Westover shops and restaurants with easy access to the Custis Bike Trail and the East Falls Church Metro. This is a rare opportunity to take on the ownership of a wonderful 19th century farmhouse that was meticulously restored (the owner even wrote a…

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LOST: May 2015

LOST: May 2015

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In May 2015, a total of twenty (20) demolition permits were applied for in Arlington County. Fifteen (15) are for single-family homes, two (2) are part for a major site redevelopment in the Courthouse area, and the remaining three (3) are for a detached garage (two are duplicate) and a swimming pool (4300 Old Dominion Drive). South Arlington had two residential demolition permits while North Arlington accounted for 13 of the permits. Five of the properties are in National Register…

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LOST: April 2015

LOST: April 2015

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In April 2015, a total of eighteen (18) demolition permits were applied for in Arlington County. Seventeen (17) were for single-family homes and one was for a major site redevelopment in the Pentagon City area. North Arlington accounted for all 17 of the residential permits while South Arlington accounted for the commercial permit. Five of the properties are in National Register Historic Districts: three in the Cherrydale National Register Historic District (1814 North Oakland Street, 1904 North Quebec Street and…

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Lost: September 2014

Lost: September 2014

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In September 2014 a total of twenty-one (21) demolition permits were applied for in Arlington County. Seven were for single-family homes. Four were for a set of low-rise commercial buildings. The remaining permits were re-applications or for the demolition of secondary buildings (garage/shed). North Arlington accounted for all of the permits — both commercial and residential. Two of the homes are in the Highland Park/Overlee Knolls (Fostoria) National Register Historic District (2106 North Potomac Street and 6235 21st Street North)….

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