Arlington VA Housing Market Update: $705K Median Sale Price, Rates Under 6%, Hearings Ahead
Arlington, VA – March 1, 2026 – Arlington’s median sale price hit about $705K in January; mortgage rates dipped under 6% as zoning hearings loom.
Arlington, VA buyers and homeowners are entering March with higher sale prices, slower turnover, and several county actions worth watching for potential supply impacts.
Top takeaways
- Median sale price: about $705K (Jan 2026), up 14.6% year over year.
- Time to sell: roughly 75 median days on market.
- Mortgage rates: 30-year fixed average 5.98% (Freddie Mac, week ending Feb 26).
- Public hearing: Planning Commission scheduled March 2 for a site plan and rezoning package.
Market snapshot
Redfin reports 97 homes sold in January, down from a year ago. That points to fewer closed deals even as prices rose. For shoppers, the mix of condos, townhomes, and single-family homes can shift quickly, so it can help to track days on market and note when price reductions appear.Â
Development & zoning watch
County legal notices list a March 2, 2026 Planning Commission hearing tied to 2031 N Woodrow St, including a General Land Use Plan amendment, rezoning, and a new site plan request. Separately, the county lists a 2026 zoning ordinance amendment adopted January 24 affecting Fort Myer Heights North site plan approval standards.
Sources
- https://www.redfin.com/city/21282/VA/Arlington/housing-market
- https://www.freddiemac.com/pmms
- https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Departments/County-Board/Board-Actions/Legal-Notices-2018-to-Present/February-2026-Legal-Notices
- https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Programs/Building/Codes-Ordinances/Zoning/Amendments