Also known as Lacey Woods, Lacey Forest is a neighborhood in Arlington characterized by quiet tree-lined streets, idyllic surroundings, and around 350 upscale homes. It is neighbored by Bluemont and Bon Air to the south, Westover village to the west, and Waycroft-Woodlawn and Ballston to the east. I-66 winds through the southern part of the neighborhood.
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Located in the central-western part of the county, the neighborhood has a lot of history dating back centuries ago when it was all farmland and orchards. Residential development started in the mid-1930s with most homes being built in the late 1940s. The architectural styles range from colonial, to cape cod, to ramblers. There also several new homes built in the Craftsman style. Detached single-family homes for sale in Lacey Woods are listed from the mid-six figures to around $2 million. There are also some few townhouse condos located on the outer edge of the neighborhood.
Lacey Forest is surrounded by lots of green space for outdoor activities including Lacey Woods Park, Westover Park, Bon Air Park, Fields Park, Bluemont Park, and Lubber Run. The residents also enjoy easy access to Washington & Old Dominion Trail (W&OD) for running, jogging, and biking.
Public schools that serve Lacey Forest include Mckinley Elementary, Swanson Middle School, and Washington Lee and Yorktown High Schools.
Residents at Lacey Forest can also enjoy easy access to the Ballston Metro station which is only a short 15-minute walk from the neighborhood. Wilson Boulevard lies to the south of the neighborhood, leading to all the great retail, restaurants and entertainment along the Rosslyn-Ballston Corridor.
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