Arlington Virginia
Real Estate
A close-in community with urban and suburban elements
Located directly across the Potomac from Washington, DC, Arlington was once within the 10 mile square land area of the nation's capital. In 1847, at the request of local residents, the U.S. Congress retroceded Arlington to Virginia. Originally referred to as "Alexandria County", the county was renamed to "Arlington" in 1920, after the name of Robert E. Lee's home, now part of Arlington Cemetery.
The county is known for excellent schools, a high degree of walkability, great parks and amenities, a good nightlife scene, and a rich history.
Within the realm of Arlington VA Real Estate, buyers will find a variety of choices. The county is rich with stylish condos, townhouse communities, and neighborhoods of single family homes.
Condos in an urban setting
As an urban area, Arlington Virginia real estate represents an excellent alternative to DC. These properties are in stylish, lively and urban areas yet offer some separation from the city itself.
Arlington is served by 10 Metro stations located on 4 Metro lines and around each station exists an “urban village” of high rise buildings containing apartments, condos, and commercial space.
The Orange / Silver line corridor includes Rosslyn, Courthouse, Clarendon, Virginia Square and Ballston. Each of these areas offers stylish condo options along with shopping, dining, and easy access to DC. Along the Yellow / Blue lines exist Pentagon City and Crystal City — high-density areas with easy access to DC, The Pentagon, and National Airport.
Prices on most Arlington Virginia condos range from $300,000 to $1,000,000.
Detached homes with outstanding walkability
Outside the “urban villages” mentioned above are neighborhoods of single family homes located within charming, cohesive, highly walkable neighborhoods. The most popular include Lyon Village, Lyon Park, Ashton Heights, Cherrydale, Westover, Arlington Forest, and Waverly Hills. Most Arlington homes in these neighborhoods are walkable to Metro stations or have robust bus service.
Arlington home styles include colonials, bungalows, craftsmans, and newer modern homes.
Prices on most Arlington single family homes range from $800,000 to $2.5 million. Higher-end neighborhoods such as Country Club Hills, Rock Spring, Chesterbrook Woods and Dover Balmoral Riverwood include properties worth up to $10 million.
A hub for headquarters
Arlington is home to the Pentagon, which houses 18,000 military personnel. Nearby military offices and defense contractors employ tens of thousands more.
But beyond the military, Arlington is known as the home of Amazon HQ2 — Amazon’s coequal headquarters alongside Seattle, Washington. Amazon currently employs about 8,000 people in Arlington’s Crystal City area.
The county is also the headquarters of Boeing, Raytheon, CoStar, Nestle US, and Gerber. The combination of Virginia’s business-friendly environment and Arlington’s proximity to DC has attracted these companies. Reagan National Airport, which is adjacent to Crystal City, offers company executives easy access to the rest of the U.S.
Deep history
Arlington is home to Arlington National Cemetery, the nation’s most revered resting place for its fallen military heroes. The Marine Corps Memorial, the 9/11 Memorial, the Air Force Memorial, and the Netherlands Carillon are also located in Arlington.
Additionally, Arlington is just across the Potomac, within sight of DC’s numerous memorials, historic sites, The White House, and the U.S. Capitol.
Arlington, Virginia Geography
Arlington is located just across the Potomac River to the west of Washington DC.
Downtown DC can be reached from most areas of Arlington within 15 minutes or less. Reagan National Airport is located within Arlington, along the Potomac and is easily reachable by car, bus or Metro. The county is entirely inside the Beltway (reachable in 15 minutes or less) and is also in close proximity to the major commercial hub of Tysons Corner.
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Arlington is served by 10 Metro stations on 4 lines. Most Arlington homes are within walking distance of a Metro station. Those that aren’t are served by Arlington’s robust bus network.
The Arlington school system is among the best in Virginia and the US. The sought-after Yorktown high school pyramid covers Arlington’s northern area. Washington-Liberty (with its sought-after IB program) covers Arlington’s middle, and Wakefield HS covers Arlington’s southern portion. Additionally, Arlington’s HB Woodlawn high school offers alternative education options.
Arlington is home to Marymount University, a Catholic college offering career-oriented majors. Additionally, George Mason University has a remote campus in Arlington which its home to its highly regarded law school.
Arlington has many excellent public parks, community centers, and libraries. Additionally, each of the county’s public high schools have publicly accessible pools, and the county’s aquatic center contains an Olympic 50 meter pool.
Arlington offers excellent hiking trails along the Potomac River and on Roosevelt Island. Bikers and runners can access multiple trails including the W&OD, Four Mile Run, and Mount Vernon Trail. History buffs can visit Arlington Cemetery, the Marine Corps Memorial, and the Netherlands Carillon. Additionally, great shopping can be found at the Pentagon City Mall, Clarendon Market Common, and Ballston Quarter.
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