Shirlington

Shirlington Real Estate

The Shirlington neighborhood in Arlington, Virginia, is widely acknowledged as an "urban village" and is increasingly popular with new DC residents because of its pedestrian-friendly character, affordable housing, and vibrant blocks of restaurants, retail, and the arts.   In fact, as home to the Signature Theater, and "Theatre on the Run," Shirlington has been dubbed the "arts and and entertainment" section of Arlington.  Bounded by 395 on the east, Shirlington's quirky name comes form the combination of "Shirley" (from the nearby Shirley Highway) and "Arlington."   Read more about Shirlington real estate.

Shirlington Homes and Condos For Sale

Shirlington Homes and Condos For Sale September 29, 2023
16
Listed
31
Avg. DOM
$468.13
Avg. $ / Sq.Ft.
$571,500
Med. List Price
16 Properties
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$1,349,900
Neighborhood: Nauck Green Valley
6
Beds
5F11/2
Baths
4,359
Sq.Ft.
1963
Year Built
52
Days on Site
VAAR2034596
MLS
Experience luxury living at its finest in this stunning 6-bedroom, 5.5-bath masterpiece. Having over 4,300 finished square feet, all new construction above foundation, this home boasts an open floor...
Open 9/30
3515 22nd St S Arlington,  VA 22204
$985,000
Neighborhood: None Available
4
Beds
3F11/2
Baths
2,600
Sq.Ft.
2014
Year Built
15
Days on Site
VAAR2035968
MLS
This modern 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom well lit end-unit townhome exudes the charm of a model home. Located in highly coveted Arlington and boasting a fully finished 2-car garage and a newly updated...
Open 9/30
2554A S Arlington Mill Dr Arlington,  VA 22206
$749,999
Neighborhood: Shirlington
3
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
1,568
Sq.Ft.
1982
Year Built
10
Days on Site
VAAR2036130
MLS
3 bdrm, 2.5 b,1568 sf, brick townhouse in private Windgate II. 3 bdrms on upper level, 2 baths on upper
level and powder room on main level, renovated primary bath and powder room, living room,...
$629,000
Condo: Fairlington Villages
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,383
Sq.Ft.
1944
Year Built
36
Days on Site
VAAR2035146
MLS
Newly renovated 2 bedroom 2 bathroom Clarendon end-unit townhome in Fairlington Villages! The light-filled main level features new hardwood floors, wood blinds & crown molding throughout the living...
$599,000
Neighborhood: Fairlington
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,891
Sq.Ft.
1944
Year Built
16
Days on Site
VAAR2035020
MLS
Pristine 2BR+Den, 2BA condo in Fairlington Villages. 2021 NEW HVAC / 2022 NEW UPPER FRIDGE AND DW.

Beautiful upper kitchen w/light wood cabinetry (Could be White in a flash!). Hardwoods...
$599,000
Neighborhood: Fort Barnard Heights
2
Beds
2
Baths
816
Sq.Ft.
1945
Year Built
9
Days on Site
VAAR2035882
MLS
Welcome to this charming and well-maintained, semi-detached townhome in the heart of Arlington, Virginia. Situated in the desirable neighborhood of Fort Barnard Heights, this property offers the...
Open 9/30
3708 Kemper Rd Arlington,  VA 22206
$598,000
Neighborhood: Fort Barnard Heights
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,284
Sq.Ft.
1945
Year Built
8
Days on Site
VAAR2036238
MLS
Gorgeously renovated, spacious 3-bed duplex in South Arlington! Hardwood flooring throughout, including bamboo on the Main Level and Lower Level 1. Custom-designed bathroom beautifully remodeled in...
$578,000
Neighborhood: Douglas Park
2
Beds
2
Baths
816
Sq.Ft.
1945
Year Built
36
Days on Site
VAAR2034986
MLS
Lovely duplex features two bedroom and 2 full bathroom. SS appliances, New paint all over the house, New Windows, updated bathrooms, Minutes to Major roads, highways and Metros and The village in...
$565,000
Condo: Concord Mews
2
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
1,312
Sq.Ft.
1976
Year Built
30
Days on Site
VAAR2035280
MLS
Welcome to your dream townhouse in the heart of South Arlington! This 2BED/2.5BATH gem is an absolute showstopper, offering a world of convenience, comfort, and style.

Come inside and...
$565,000
Neighborhood: Fort Barnard Heights
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,242
Sq.Ft.
1945
Year Built
30
Days on Site
VAAR2034332
MLS
$5,000 BUYER CREDIT OFFERED for this Gorgeous and Renovated Duplex in Fantastic Location! Use credit to lower your monthly payment or furnish your home, it's totally up to you! Welcome to open, light...
$519,000
Neighborhood: The Arlington
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,576
Sq.Ft.
1950
Year Built
15
Days on Site
VAAR2035962
MLS
Rarely available, beautifully updated, large 2 level condo in the heart of Arlington! Wonderful location, close to Pentagon, W & O trail, restaurants, shopping, parks, nightlife, Shirlington Village...
$450,000
Neighborhood: Shirlington Village
1
Beds
1
Baths
824
Sq.Ft.
2006
Year Built
15
Days on Site
VAAR2035268
MLS
Happy Hour Open House! Thursday Sept 28th from 5-7PM ....Come see this remarkable condo set in popular Shirlington Village. Everything luxury about this lifestyle !

Imagine your best life in...

More About Shirlington Real Estate

The area started out as one of the nation's first shopping centers in 1944 but faced hard times in the 1970s and 1980s as it competed for mindshare with the newer shopping malls.  Shirlington didn't really come into its own again until Arlington County invested in the renovation of a traditional main street along Campbell Avenue in the late 1980s.  The construction of hundreds of residential units, a new theater, grocery store and library soon followed.  Because Shirlington is not directly on the Metro line, the home prices are lower than in nearby Clarendon or Rosslyn, providing great investment opportunities as well as as an entry point for many families to buy into the area.   A $2 million commuter hub with buses that can make it to the Pentagon in seven minutes and from there to the Metro's Blue and Yellow lines more than compensates for the lack of Metro access.

Today, Shirlington Village is perhaps the best known commercial stretch with its four eminently walkable blocks of high-rises, restaurants, and shops.  A Harris Teeter, a slew of ethnic cuisine choices, and DC favorite destinations such as Busboys and Poets, and the Capitol City Brewing Company, give the area a trendy vibe.  Newer condo buildings such as IO Piazza and Windsor are near the Village, providing the feel of a mixed-use community.  Moving closer to Fairlington to the southwest, the housing stock largely comprises mid-rise condo and town homes that were developed as apartments after WW II and later renovated in the 1980s and 90s to meet increasing demand.  Shirlington Crest is a newer town home development located north of Shirlington Village that caters to the increasing number of young professionals making their home in Shirlington.  The spacious floor plans, two car garages, and easy access to an onsite fitness center are considered premium features for young families or singles working in the District or at nearby federal agencies.

In, fact, Millennials find the access to wide open green spaces, dog parks and Arlington's much heralded network of biking and hiking trails especially appealing.  Shirlington is located near the start of the Washington-Old Dominion bike trail as well as abutting 395, providing easy driving access to Northern Virginia and Old Town Alexandria.  Bounded by 395, Shirlington is the top northeast half of the diamond-shaped stretch of land bordered by Four Mile Run Drive, Walter Reed Drive, and King Street.

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