From county permit records · Checked November 7, 2026
Where teardowns and new custom homes are happening
Every new house and house demolition permit in Arlington, Montgomery and Fairfax County for the last two and a half years, on one map. It shows which streets builders are rebuilding, and what that says about lots near you.
Dots are placed where the county records them, sometimes the middle of the parcel. Fairfax County doesn’t publish demolitions, and its “new residential” records can include a few large accessory buildings. Loudoun, Alexandria and Falls Church aren’t included yet. Arlington County Data API was used for this purpose, but it is not endorsed or certified by Arlington County. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Last 12 months by town
| Town | New homes | Demolitions | Typical declared value |
|---|---|---|---|
| McLean | 103 | not published | |
| Great Falls | 25 | not published | |
| Vienna | 97 | not published | |
| Oakton | 21 | not published | |
| Arlington | 143 | 157 | $500K |
| Falls Church | 70 | not published | |
| Alexandria | 72 | not published | |
| Fairfax | 27 | not published | |
| Reston | 43 | not published | |
| Annandale | 19 | not published | |
| Clifton | 10 | not published | |
| Bethesda | 130 | 130 | $500K |
| Potomac | 16 | 13 | $1M |
| Chevy Chase | 14 | 19 | $668K |
Across all three counties: 1,048 new homes and 375 house demolitions in the last 12 months.
How to read it
- Clusters of demolitions mark neighborhoods where builders pay for land. If you own an older house there, your lot is probably worth more to a builder than you think. Get offers.
- Lots of new homes on one street usually means the zoning, lot sizes and sewer make rebuilding easy. Good streets to look for a teardown. Browse lots.
- Check your own lot with the lot checker.