The short answer
What is the Crystal City / National Landing housing market like in 2026? Crystal City and Pentagon City are in Arlington County, and Bright MLS reports Arlington as a whole rather than these neighborhoods alone. Countywide in September 2026, the median sold price was $655,000, down 4.6% from a year earlier, homes took a median of 23 days to sell, and active listings were up 22.5% (Bright MLS). That points to more choice for buyers than a year ago.
Arlington County numbers, September 2026
September 2026 vs. September 2025, per Bright MLS:
- Closed sales: 175, down 4.9%
- Median sold price: $655,000, down 4.6%
- Median days on market: 23 days, up 1 day
- New pending sales: 178, down 6.8%
- New listings: 274, up 4.6%
- Active listings: 582, up 22.5%
- Months of supply: 3.02, up 0.51 months
Why there is no Crystal City-only number here
The sourced monthly reports used here publish county-level figures. Rather than estimate a neighborhood number, this post sticks to the Arlington County data. For a specific building, ask for the recent sales that apply to it.
What is National Landing?
National Landing is the name used for Crystal City, Pentagon City and Potomac Yard, an area that spans southeastern Arlington and part of the City of Alexandria along Route 1, next to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Crystal City and Pentagon City Metro stations serve the Blue and Yellow lines, Potomac Yard station is just south in Alexandria, and Virginia Railway Express stops at Crystal City. Amazon’s second headquarters is in Pentagon City. In Arlington, the area uses ZIP 22202.
What kinds of homes are in Crystal City and Pentagon City?
Most for-sale homes are condos in mid- and high-rise buildings, alongside rental apartment towers and offices. A smaller number of townhomes and single-family homes are in nearby neighborhoods such as Aurora Highlands. Building age, amenities, fees and rules vary a lot.
What should buyers check in National Landing?
- Condo documents. Review fees, reserves, rules, any special assessments and planned building projects.
- Construction nearby. The area has a lot of ongoing development. Check Arlington County planning records for projects near a building.
- Airport noise and flight paths. Visit at different times of day.
- Parking. Ask whether a space is deeded, assigned or rented.
- Jurisdiction. Potomac Yard homes may be in Arlington or the City of Alexandria, which have different taxes and schools.
- School boundaries. Confirm assigned schools for a specific address with Arlington Public Schools.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median home price in Crystal City, VA? Bright MLS does not publish a Crystal City-only figure. Arlington County’s median sold price was $655,000 in September 2026, down 4.6% from a year earlier (Bright MLS).
How fast are homes selling in Arlington? A median of 23 days in September 2026, 1 day longer than a year earlier (Bright MLS).
Is inventory rising in Arlington? Yes. Active listings were 582 in September 2026, up 22.5% from a year earlier (Bright MLS).
Is National Landing a city? No. It is a name for Crystal City, Pentagon City and Potomac Yard, which are neighborhoods in Arlington County and the City of Alexandria.
Who is a buyer’s agent for National Landing? I’m Kevin Muir with Compass, and I help buyers in Crystal City, Pentagon City and across Arlington.
Sources
- Bright MLS, September 2026 Housing Market Report, Washington, D.C. Metro (data as of Oct 6, 2026; September 2026 vs. September 2025).
- Northern Virginia Association of Realtors®, Market Statistics: September 2026, released Oct 16, 2026.
- WMATA, Metrorail system map.
- Virginia Railway Express, official website (stations and schedules).
- Arlington Public Schools, official website (school boundary information).
- Arlington County, official website (planning and development information).
Kevin Muir · Compass
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