DOVER-CRYSTAL Homes For Sale, Arlington, VA
The northernmost part of Arlington is known for its expensive homes for sale and Dover is no exception. Also associated with the Dover-Crystal (or New Dover) subdivision, this is a neighborhood where it’s rare to find active listings under a million dollars. For that matter, it’s not that easy to find available properties at any price. This is a place where people come to stay.
The combined communities of Dover and Dover-Crystal are surrounded by other exclusive suburbs, as well as a very famous body of water and lots of greenspace. The Potomac Overlook Park lies directly to the north, while the Potomac River runs along the northeastern side. Riverwood is to the south, with Crystal Spring Knolls to the southeast, Donaldson Run to the west and Beechwood Hills to the northwest. No wonder people refer to Dover as an enclave!
Dover Crystal Homes for Sale in Arlington, VA
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This is an area dating back colonial farmland, but homes for sale in Dover and Dover-Crystal aren’t nearly that old, or even as old as neighboring communities. Dover was the first to kick off residential construction, starting around 1950, with Dover-Crystal joining the fun in the early 1960s. By 1970, the majority of infill development was complete.
Homes for sale in the neighborhood reflect a combination of affluence and mid-century design influences. To say this is a place where noteworthy architects came to flex their style would not be an overstatement. Yes, you’ll find large traditional Colonial houses. But there’s also an intriguing array of contemporary forms, including low-slung modernist houses with semi-flat roofs, wide overhangs and window walls, and large multistory treehouses with staggered rooflines and wraparound decks.
The retooling of real estate in Dover has also been in evidence in recent years, although not as much in the way of total teardowns as in remodels and renovations of existing structures. After all, there’s a reason for the current midcentury vogue. Prices here generally top out around $2 million, with a few mega-mansion exceptions here and there.
With hilly and woodsy terrain, tons of trees and very walkable streets, this is a quiet area that’s popular with commuters—the bridge across the river to Washington DC is conveniently close. There’s also no end to parkland and biking/hiking trails. Of course, those who prefer golf, tennis or swimming need only head about a half-mile west, to the celebrated Washington Gold and Country Club—the playground of DC’s elite.
