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 March 24, 2023
7
Listed
11
Avg. DOM
$434.47
Avg. $ / Sq.Ft.
$535,000
Med. List Price
7 Properties
Open 3/25
2450 S Oxford St Arlington,  VA 22206
$649,000
Neighborhood: Fort Barnard Heights
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,326
Sq.Ft.
1945
Year Built
40
Days on Site
VAAR2027176
MLS
Very rare find! Walking distance to Shirlington & Four Mile Run Rd. This is a 3 level 2 bedroom 2 full bath semi-detached home. Beautifully remodeled. A location you cannot beat and one of the best...
Open 3/25
3077 S Woodrow St Arlington,  VA 22206
$589,000
Condo: Fairlington Villages
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,383
Sq.Ft.
1944
Year Built
3
Days on Site
VAAR2028408
MLS
Welcome to 3077 S Woodrow Street in Arlington! This updated Farlington Villages home sits in a quiet courtyard and welcomes you with a bright front entry and lovely garden beds. This 3 level, 2...
Open 3/25
4901 29th Rd S Arlington,  VA 22206
$579,900
Condo: Fairlington Village
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,383
Sq.Ft.
1948
Year Built
5
Days on Site
VAAX2021980
MLS
OPEN HOUSE March 25 & 26, 1-4pm. Have you been looking in Fairlington for the perfect town home? Here is your chance to own one of the most popular Clarendon models with updated kitchen and...
Open 3/25
3063 S Woodrow St Arlington,  VA 22206
$535,000
Condo: Fairlington Villages
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,383
Sq.Ft.
1944
Year Built
9
Days on Site
VAAR2028376
MLS
**Open House: Saturday, March 25th from 12 PM - 2 PM.** Move-in ready Clarendon model townhome in the most amazing Farlington location only steps to the pool and Abingdon Elementary. Tons of updates...
$471,500
Neighborhood: Heatherlea
2
Beds
1
Baths
935
Sq.Ft.
1983
Year Built
10
Days on Site
VAAR2028256
MLS
Lovely condominium conveniently located in South Arlington - NEW UPDATED KITCHEN AND BATH! NEW FLOORING! NEW BALCONY DECK! FRESHLY PAINTED! Newly replaced windows facing a beautifully landscaped...
$439,000
Neighborhood: Fairlington Villages
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,256
Sq.Ft.
1944
Year Built
14
Days on Site
VAAR2028148
MLS
Now available, a rare, 2-level loft style 2-bedroom, 1 bathroom condo in the sought after Fairlington Villages! With over 1250 Sq. Ft., including the second level loft area, space and comfort should...
Open 3/25
2606 S Arlington Mill Dr #G Arlington,  VA 22206
$425,000
Neighborhood: Heatherlea
2
Beds
1
Baths
912
Sq.Ft.
1983
Year Built
2
Days on Site
VAAR2028644
MLS
This bright and beautiful unit in the sought after Windgate community is the home you have been waiting for to hit the market! Enjoy the Springtime weather right on your patio which is located off...

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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