Jeff Leighton

Jeff Leighton Top-rated Northern Virginia & DC Realtor with 10+ years at eXp Realty. Serving Arlington, Alexandria, McLean & more. Text/Call Jeff at 202-888-0634 today! P.S.
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Recognized as a Washingtonian Top Agent, NVAR Top Producer, 5 Star Google Rating & Zillow Top Agent. My name is Jeff Leighton and I'm a full-time real estate broker (eXp Realty) and investor in the Washington DC area. I'm a native Arlingtonian and have over 10 years of experience buying and selling real estate. I graduated from James Madison University and have worked on a wide range of transactio

ns ranging from $100K to over $2M and am passionate about what I do. If you're looking for a personable REALTOR who understands what it takes to make a winning offer, then I've got you covered. I realize that this will likely be the largest investment of your life and that's why it's important to have an experienced and savvy agent in your corner. In the last 10 years, I've seen just about everything that can happen on a transaction and can guide you smoothly to the closing table. Call or text me today and let's find your next property! In addition to real estate, I like to travel, hit the gym, and read books on business and marketing. I am licensed with Exp realty brokerage in Washington DC, Virginia (VA), and Maryland (MD).

05/29/2026

Backyard oasis in North Arlington for $1.675M.

This mid-century modern home sits on a 0.27-acre cul-de-sac lot backing directly to Golf Branch Park.

Listed active by Julie Hamilton of Century 21 Redwood Realty.

Trees. Trails. Privacy.

And you’re still minutes to DC and DCA.

Here’s what you get:

4 bedrooms
3 full baths
3,563 square feet
1-car garage + long driveway
Arlington Design Award winner (2013)

Located in Country Club Hills next to Belleview Forest, with a trailhead at the end of the street.

Exp Realty www.exprealty.com

It was listed at $1.75M and now sits at $1.675M, right around the area median of $1.658M.

You also get a finished walkout basement, plus a large deck and patio built for relaxing or hosting.

Send me a message if you'd like to check it out.

05/28/2026

These are the most expensive zip codes in Northern Virginia right now.

Before you scroll, ask yourself:

Did your guess make the list?

Here’s the top 5 based on median home price:

🏡 #5 – 22301 (Del Ray / Rosemont)
Median price: $1,824,450
Close to Old Town, DCA, and DC.
Walkable main street. Small town feel with city access.

🏗️ #4 – 22181 (Vienna)
Median price: $1,445,000
New construction everywhere.
Near Tysons. Strong school districts.
Residential streets with space.

🌳 #3 – 22207 (North Arlington)
Median price: $1,658,000
Country Club Hills. Belleview Forest. Cherrydale.
Quiet neighborhoods. Minutes to DC and Clarendon.

🌲 #2 – 22066 (Great Falls)
Median price: $1,830,000
Luxury homes on large scenic lots.
Top schools. Privacy.
One active listing sits at $35 million.
Further from DC, but space comes with it.

🏘️ #1 – 22101 (McLean)
Median price: $2,300,000
Inside the beltway.
Bordered by Tysons, Arlington, and the Potomac River.
Neighborhoods like Salona Village and Franklin Park.
Langley area with the CIA headquarters.
Trails along the river. Large homes. Deep lots.

Prices at this level tell a story.

Buyers pay for:

• Location
• School districts
• Lot size
• Privacy
• Proximity to DC

If you own in one of these zip codes, your equity position looks different from most of the region.

If you want to buy here, you need a plan.

Which zip code surprised you?

And if you had $2.3M to spend, where would you live?

05/27/2026

The most walkable neighborhoods in Northern Virginia.

Let’s start with Clarendon, arguably the most walkable neighborhood in Northern Virginia. You have rooftop bars, dozens of restaurants, coffee shops, yoga studios, a farmers market. So you can live eat and go out without needing a car. Ballston and several other Arlington neighborhoods are also extremely walkable.

Next up we have old town Alexandria. This is Northern Virginia's most charming historic walkable neighborhood. Think cobblestone streets, waterfront dining, independent boutiques, and coffee shops steps from the Potomac. Always winning awards for best small city in America. And Old town’s neighbor Del Ray is also very walkable.

After that we have Reston Town Center. This has a modern vibe and upscale restaurants, live music venue, a skating rink, offices, residential, all within a few blocks. Basically a little city inside the suburbs.

Then we have the Mosaic District in Merrifield. This is a newer and very walkable mixed use area with local restaurants, a movie theatre, boutique shops, a park, farmers market, and more.

And we can’t forget about Falls Church City. You have a small town vibe with numerous restaurants, indie coffee shops, a farmers market, neighborhood bars, the State Theatre and of close you are right next to Arlington and DC.

So let me know which one you prefer and follow my page for more northern virginia real estate. Exp Realty www.exprealty.com

05/27/2026

$11M for a DC condo?

This is the most expensive condo on the market in Washington DC.

Penthouse 8 at the VIO building at the Wharf. Listed by Michelle Giannini of Hoffman Realty.

Owned by the developer of the Wharf, Monty Hoffman.

Here’s what $11 million gets you:

🏙️ 3 bedrooms
🛁 2 full baths
🚪 2 half baths
📐 3,245 square feet
🏢 Two levels

Floor-to-ceiling retractable glass walls open to views of:

🌊 The Potomac River
🌳 East Potomac Park
🏛️ DC monuments
🌆 The city skyline

The rooftop terrace stands out.

🔥 Fire features
🌿 Rooftop garden
🍽️ Built-in grill
☀️ Skylight
🚗 3 garage parking spaces
📦 3 storage units plus an oversized storage room

Indoor and outdoor living blend into one space.

If it sells near asking, this would rank among the highest condo sales in DC history.

One unit at the Ritz-Carlton in Georgetown sold for over $10 million.

Another at the Wharf sold for $13 million.

So here’s the question:

Would you spend $11 million on a condo in DC?

Or would you buy a private home with land?

Tell me your pick. Exp Realty www.exprealty.com

05/27/2026

Here are the top 5 mid-century modern neighborhoods in Northern Virginia you need to know about:

#5 Holmes Run Acres (Falls Church) – Just inside the Beltway, this tight-knit community features about 350 homes inspired by California modern ranch style and Frank Lloyd Wright. Residents enjoy a pool, park, events, and an active neighborhood vibe.

#4 Truro (Annandale) – Built in the 1960s, this neighborhood offers 380 mid-century homes across 11 models. You’ll also get 36 acres of parkland, trails along Turkey Run Creek, plus a pool, clubhouse, and tennis courts.

#3 Reston – A planned community 18 miles from DC with walkable neighborhoods, tons of green space, and great mid-century modern options mixed with condos, townhomes, and colonials. Close to the tech corridor, Reston Town Center, and the Silver Line Metro.

#2 Lake Barcroft (Falls Church) – About 6 miles from DC, this community has roughly 1,000 homes, including 250 waterfront properties. It’s the priciest option, but private lake access, beaches, and natural surroundings are hard to beat.

#1 Hollin Hills (Alexandria) – The most iconic of them all. Designed by Charles Goodman, this historic district includes 450 homes on scenic lots, each at least a third of an acre. The community stays active with events and annual house and garden tours.

Which neighborhood would you choose? Follow for more Northern Virginia real estate insights.

05/27/2026

Your Own Winery for $2.5M?

Firefly Cellars in Hamilton, Virginia just hit the market.

$2.5 million.

3.46 acres in Loudoun County.

And it comes with far more than vines.

Listed active by Jake Clarney of Redfin.

Here’s what sits on the property:

🍷 3,100+ sq ft main building with open layout, full kitchen, living area, and main-level bedroom once used as a bridal suite
🏡 Second bedroom and bath upstairs
🍇 “The Jar” building with wine cellar and finished office
🏊 Guest cottage with bedroom, full bath, fenced pool, and hot tub
🎉 Red barn tasting room with a 12,200 sq ft deck opening to an outdoor event space
🚗 Parking for 50+ vehicles
🐎 Backs to a 20-acre horse farm

It runs today as a working winery and Airbnb.

Here’s the twist.

New Virginia legislation blocks future wine production on this acreage.

So what does that mean for you?

It shifts the play.

This property fits:

💍 Wedding venue
🏢 Corporate retreat site
🌿 Private event space
🛏 Short-term rental compound
🎯 Boutique hospitality concept

Major systems already updated:

✔️ New septic
✔️ Updated HVAC
✔️ Solar lighting

Northern Virginia rarely sees properties like this.

Income streams. Event space. Multiple structures. Prime Loudoun location along Charlestown Pike.

If you had this space, how would you use it?

Would you lean into events?

Build a retreat brand?

Expand the short-term rental side?

Send a message if you want the details or a private tour.

Exp Realty www.exprealty.com

05/26/2026

This is the Northern Virginia suburb no one’s talking about… but they will be soon.

Annandale sits inside the Beltway and offers so much more than people expect. Home prices are significantly more affordable than Arlington, McLean, or Falls Church, and you get larger, wooded lots with beautiful parks and trails nearby.

The food scene is a huge bonus. Annandale is known for some of the best Korean BBQ in the DC area, plus dozens of international restaurants and grocery stores.

The neighborhoods aren’t cookie-cutter either. You’ll find a mix of home styles, including mid-century modern communities full of character.

It’s part of Fairfax County Public Schools and home to Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, one of the top-ranked magnet schools in the country.

Most of all, Annandale has a strong sense of community. People put down roots here. With local events and festivals throughout the year, it’s easy to see why.

If you’re thinking about buying or selling in Annandale or anywhere in Northern Virginia, send me a message.

05/25/2026

DC condo prices cut in half?

You can buy a 2 bed + den luxury condo in downtown DC for $395,000.

A few years ago, this same unit was listed at $790,000.

The DC tax assessment still values it at $636,000.

That is a $395K purchase in the heart of the city.

Listed active on the market with Adam Skrincosky of TTR Sothebys.

Here is what you get:

🏢 1,425 square feet
🛏️ Two bedrooms plus a den
🛁 Two full bathrooms
🍽️ Stainless steel appliances
🧱 New paint, new carpet, updated lighting
🌆 Courtyard-facing unit on the quiet side

Step outside and you are next to:

🚇 Gallery Place Metro
🏟️ Capital One Arena
🍜 Chinatown restaurants
🛍️ Shops and daily essentials

The building includes:

🛎️ 24-hour concierge
🏋️ Full gym
🛋️ Resident lounge
🌇 Large third-floor deck overlooking Chinatown
🌿 Courtyard space

There is no deeded parking spot.

There is on-site garage parking for rent.

Yes, the condo fee runs high.

But you are paying for location, security, and amenities in the center of DC.

Ask yourself:

When was the last time you saw a two-bedroom plus den in this location under $400K?

Markets shift.

Opportunities show up.

Most people scroll past them.

Are you looking for a primary home?

A DC crash pad?

A long-term hold in a prime zip code?

Send me a message if you want the details or want to see other options in DC.

Serious buyers move early.

05/25/2026

Delray was Virginia’s Vegas

Hard to picture quiet streets packed with gamblers.

But in the 1890s, Delray Alexandria drew thousands on race days.

A horse track ran through the neighborhood.

People arrived by train.

They placed bets.

They drank.

They went home with stories.

Here’s what most locals don’t know:

🏇 St. Asaph was one of the top racetracks in the region
🚂 Crowds traveled from across Northern Virginia
💰 A pool room let bettors wager on out-of-state races
📡 Telegraph wires carried race results in real time
🍺 The area drew gamblers, drinkers, and criminals

Gambling took over the area.

Money flowed fast.

Then the state stepped in.

Horse racing was outlawed in Virginia.

The track tried to survive.

They kept the telegraph system and took bets on races outside the state.

The Commonwealth attorney launched a crackdown.

Warrants were issued.

Bars, bordellos, and casinos were raided.

In 1905, the racetrack and pool room shut down for good.

Next time you walk through Delray, ask yourself:

What stood here 120 years ago?

History hides in plain sight.

And your neighborhood holds stories most people never hear.

05/23/2026

Skip DC traffic. Take the river.

Most people sit in traffic to reach National Harbor, the Wharf, Georgetown, or Navy Yard.

There’s another option.

The Alexandria Water Taxi.

Here’s how it works:

🚤 Pickup sits next to the Torpedo Factory in Old Town Alexandria
💵 $15 to $20 one way
🔁 Around $30 round trip
🎟️ Season passes at a lower rate
📍 Stops at National Harbor, the Wharf, Georgetown
⚾ Direct stop at Navy Yard for Nationals games
🕛 Starts around 12:00 noon
🕘 Runs until 9:00 p.m.
🗓️ Departs every hour or two

They also offer narrated tours during the ride.

You sit on the water.

You move past the monuments.

You step off near your destination.

I took it on a game day instead of driving.

No parking search.

No gridlock.

Straight off the boat and into Navy Yard.

Before your next trip into DC, ask yourself:

Do you want brake lights or open water?

Check the schedule online before you go.

Then try the river route once.

You might not go back to the road.

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