Walkable Metro condos in the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor, single-family homes in North Arlington, and National Landing at the doorstep of Amazon HQ2, all minutes from Washington.
Arlington is an urban county in Northern Virginia, directly across the Potomac River from Washington, DC. Often thought of as a city, it is in fact a compact county of about twenty-six square miles and nearly a quarter of a million residents, and it is consistently ranked among the most educated and desirable communities in the country. Arlington was originally part of the District of Columbia before being returned to Virginia in 1846, and today it is home to the Pentagon, Arlington National Cemetery, Reagan National Airport, and Amazon's HQ2 at National Landing. Rather than one downtown, Arlington is a string of walkable urban villages connected by Metro, giving way to leafy single-family neighborhoods, all minutes from the capital.
The Arlington real estate market is one of the most resilient and competitive in the region, and in 2026 it is very much a market of two segments. Single-family homes, concentrated in North Arlington, have been the strongest performers, with average sale prices in the range of $1.5 million and rising, and established neighborhoods such as Lyon Village trading from about $1 million to more than $4 million. Townhomes generally run from about $750,000 to $1.5 million, and condominiums, which make up much of the market along the Metro corridors, generally range from the high $200,000s to around $700,000, with the condominium segment softer than the single-family market. The overall median sits in the range of roughly $740,000 to $840,000, blending these very different property types. Inventory is tight, and well-prepared homes often sell within weeks, at or above asking.
What sets Arlington apart is the sheer range of choices within a small, transit-rich county. A buyer can choose a skyline condominium in Rosslyn, a nightlife-and-dining address in Clarendon, a leafy single-family street in North Arlington with a top-rated school, or a rapidly transforming National Landing at the doorstep of Amazon's HQ2. The county's Metro stations on the Orange, Silver, Blue, and Yellow lines put downtown Washington ten to fifteen minutes away, and residents can walk or bike the Mount Vernon and Custis trails along the Potomac. That combination of urban and suburban living, strong schools, and unmatched commute access draws young professionals, federal and defense workers, tech employees, and families. Arlington borders Washington across the river, the City of Alexandria to the south, and Falls Church and Fairfax County to the west.
Advisory Partners brings boutique, concierge-level guidance to the Arlington market and the wider DMV. Affiliated with Compass, the team pairs data-driven valuations and marketing built for the luxury market with the neighborhood-by-neighborhood knowledge Arlington rewards, since property type, Metro proximity, school assignment, and which side of Arlington Boulevard a home sits on can each move value significantly. Whether you are buying a condominium in Ballston, a single-family home in Lyon Village or Cherrydale, or a townhome in Shirlington or Fairlington, or selling a home in one of Arlington's fast-moving segments, Advisory Partners treats every transaction as the high-stakes decision it is, from the first conversation through closing.
From walkable Metro corridors to leafy North Arlington streets, Arlington offers a rare combination of urban convenience, top schools, and unmatched access to Washington.
Rather than one downtown, Arlington is a series of walkable urban villages, from the high-rises of Rosslyn to the nightlife of Clarendon and the innovation of Ballston, each anchored by a Metro station. It is one of the few places in the region where many residents can live comfortably without relying on a car.
Arlington sits directly across the Potomac from Washington, and its Metro stations on the Orange, Silver, Blue, and Yellow lines put downtown ten to fifteen minutes away. Reagan National Airport is inside the county, and the George Washington Parkway and river trails connect Arlington to the capital and beyond.
Beyond the corridors, North Arlington offers quiet, tree-lined streets of single-family homes, from 1920s bungalows and colonials to custom new construction, in established neighborhoods such as Lyon Village, Cherrydale, and Country Club Hills, many with a genuine community feel.
Arlington Public Schools is one of the highest-rated systems in Virginia, anchored by three neighborhood high schools, Yorktown, Washington-Liberty, and Wakefield, plus the sought-after H-B Woodlawn program. Strong schools are a major draw, particularly in North Arlington.
South Arlington's National Landing, comprising Crystal City and Pentagon City, is home to Amazon's HQ2 and one of the most closely watched growth stories in the region, bringing new jobs, restaurants, parks, and transit investment to the area.
Arlington pairs a deep dining and nightlife scene in Clarendon, Shirlington, and along Columbia Pike with the Mount Vernon and Custis trails, Theodore Roosevelt Island, and national landmarks including Arlington National Cemetery and the Marine Corps War Memorial.
Arlington includes walkable Metro corridors, North Arlington’s single-family neighborhoods, and the evolving, more attainable South Arlington. Property values vary by type, Metro access, condition, and school assignment. Alexandria, Falls Church, and Fairfax County are separate nearby jurisdictions.
The ranges below reflect typical recent sales and should be treated as a general guide rather than a guarantee, since condition, square footage, lot, and building drive Kalorama values significantly, and sales volume is low.
Along Wilson and Clarendon Boulevards, a string of urban villages, Rosslyn, Courthouse, Clarendon, Virginia Square, and Ballston, forms the walkable, transit-oriented heart of Arlington, each with its own Metro station on the Orange and Silver lines (Rosslyn also connects to the Blue Line). Rosslyn offers skyline high-rises across the river from Georgetown, Clarendon is the dining and nightlife hub, Courthouse is the quieter civic center, Virginia Square centers on George Mason University's law campus, and Ballston pairs a redeveloped shopping district with new residential towers. Housing here is primarily condominiums and apartments, with some townhomes, generally ranging from the high $200,000s for smaller units to around $700,000 and well beyond for large or luxury residences.
North of Arlington Boulevard, Arlington gives way to leafy single-family neighborhoods on tree-lined streets, the county's most sought-after residential areas and home to its top-rated school pyramid. Established neighborhoods such as Lyon Village, Lyon Park, Cherrydale, Maywood, Ashton Heights, Country Club Hills, Donaldson Run, and Williamsburg offer a mix of 1920s to 1950s bungalows, colonials, and Cape Cods alongside custom new construction, many within walking distance of the corridors. These homes are served by Yorktown and Washington-Liberty high schools and generally range from about $1 million for smaller houses to more than $4 million for large, renovated, or new homes on premium lots.
South of Arlington Boulevard, South Arlington offers the county's more attainable and diverse neighborhoods along with its biggest growth story. National Landing, comprising Crystal City and Pentagon City, is home to Amazon's HQ2 and a wave of new high-rise condominiums, parks, and Metro investment, while walkable villages such as Shirlington and historic garden communities such as Fairlington offer townhomes and condominiums with a strong sense of community. Neighborhoods along the Columbia Pike corridor add some of Arlington's most diverse and affordable housing. Homes here range widely, from condominiums in the $300,000s and townhomes from the $500,000s to single-family homes generally from the high $600,000s upward, served by Wakefield High School.
Browse current homes for sale in Arlington, from Metro-corridor condominiums in Ballston and Rosslyn to single-family homes in North Arlington and townhomes in Shirlington, Fairlington, and National Landing.
Arlington's dining scene is spread across its urban villages rather than a single downtown, and it is as diverse as the county itself.
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An Arlington neighborhood that has seen a steady stream of new dining options as the area continues to grow.
A longtime American bistro located in The Village at Shirlington.
A cheese-and-wine shop located in The Village at Shirlington.
Arlington's best-known dining and nightlife hub along Wilson Boulevard, offering a dense, walkable mix of restaurants, bars, and rooftops.
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Often called "the world in a zip code," this corridor has Arlington's largest and most diverse selection of international restaurants.
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A growing dining destination that has added a steady stream of new restaurants.
A walkable promenade featuring more than twenty restaurants alongside the Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre.
Arlington's shopping is anchored by a few walkable centers. Clarendon and Rosslyn add street-level shops and services, and for a wider range of retail, Washington, Old Town Alexandria, and Tysons are all a short trip away.
A redeveloped shopping and entertainment destination featuring stores, a movie theater, a comedy venue, and an ice rink.
Offers a variety of street-level shops and services.
An upscale enclosed mall with department stores and boutiques, with its own Metro station.
A nearby destination offering a broader range of shopping and retail experiences.
Features street-level shops and services throughout the neighborhood.
A walkable destination that combines boutiques with dining and theater.
A short trip from Arlington with an extensive selection of retail options.
Provides a wider range of retail options and is a short trip from Arlington.
Arlington is unusually rich in parks and trails for a county its size. Arlington also holds some of the nation's most significant landmarks and a lively arts scene.
A prominent memorial honoring the men and women of the United States Air Force.
A nationally significant landmark featuring the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Kennedy gravesites.
A neighborhood park that adds green space and recreation within Arlington.
A neighborhood park known for its rose garden.
Connects Arlington to the Washington and Old Dominion Trail, heading west.
Markets held across Arlington, adding local food and community experiences throughout the county.
A nearby shopping, dining, and entertainment destination accessible via the Key Bridge from Rosslyn.
A popular spot beside the airport for watching planes fly over the Potomac.
Features open fields and an aquatics center near Crystal City.
Home to the famous Iwo Jima statue and a significant military memorial.
A public park in National Landing added as part of Amazon's HQ2 development, featuring gardens and dog runs.
Runs along the Potomac from Rosslyn south past Reagan National Airport toward Old Town Alexandria and Mount Vernon.
A performing arts venue in Shirlington contributing to Arlington's lively arts scene.
A major national landmark that anchors Arlington's eastern edge.
Offers wooded trails on an island in the Potomac River.
Arlington is served by Arlington Public Schools, one of the highest-rated school systems in Virginia and a major reason families choose the county. Arlington has three neighborhood high schools, Yorktown, Washington-Liberty, and Wakefield, along with the sought-after H-B Woodlawn secondary program, which admits students countywide by lottery. Because Arlington Public Schools assigns neighborhood schools by exact address, and boundaries have been adjusted over the years, families should verify the assignment for a specific property before making an offer if schools are a priority.
Yorktown High School serves much of North Arlington, the area north of Arlington Boulevard, and is consistently ranked among the top public high schools in Virginia. Washington-Liberty High School, formerly Washington-Lee and renamed in 2019, serves the central part of the county and offers the International Baccalaureate program countywide. Wakefield High School serves South Arlington and is the most diverse of the three. All three are large, well-regarded schools with strong Advanced Placement and college-placement records. The H-B Woodlawn program on Wilson Boulevard offers an alternative, self-directed model and admits students countywide by lottery, and Arlington also operates the Arlington Career Center and Arlington Tech. Middle and elementary assignments also depend on the address.
Arlington is home to private and independent schools as well, including Bishop O'Connell High School, a large Catholic school, along with a number of independent and parochial elementary and secondary schools, and additional private options in nearby Washington, Alexandria, and Fairfax County are within a reasonable drive. Marymount University and George Mason University's Arlington campus, home to the Antonin Scalia Law School, anchor higher education in the county. As with any move, families should research individual schools, ratings, and admissions timelines.
No incorporated towns; often called a city, directly across the Potomac from Washington, DC.
Nearly 235,000 residents.
Approximately mid-30s.
Among the highest in the country. Confirm a specific ACS figure before publishing.
A mix of Metro-corridor condominiums and apartments, townhomes, and single-family homes concentrated in North Arlington.
Yorktown, Washington-Liberty, and Wakefield high schools, plus the lottery-based H-B Woodlawn.
Metro on the Orange, Silver, Blue, and Yellow lines, including Rosslyn, Courthouse, Clarendon, Virginia Square, Ballston, Pentagon City, Crystal City, and more. Reagan National Airport is also in the county.
The Pentagon, Amazon HQ2 at National Landing, Arlington National Cemetery, and Reagan National Airport.
Arlington County real estate tax. Confirm the current rate before publishing.
Condominiums from the high $200,000s; townhomes about $750,000 to $1.5 million; single-family homes about $1 million to $4 million and up.
U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey estimates); Bright MLS; Arlington County; Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Northern Virginia Association of Realtors. Figures should be reviewed at least annually and confirmed against the latest data.
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Book a ConsultationArlington's prices depend heavily on property type, and in 2026 it is a market of two segments. The overall median sits in the range of roughly $740,000 to $840,000, but that figure blends very different homes. Single-family homes, concentrated in North Arlington, are the strongest segment, with average sale prices in the range of $1.5 million and established neighborhoods such as Lyon Village trading from about $1 million to more than $4 million. Townhomes generally run from about $750,000 to $1.5 million, and condominiums along the Metro corridors generally range from the high $200,000s to around $700,000, with the condominium segment softer than the single-family market. Per-square-foot comparisons within a specific segment are more reliable than the countywide median.
Arlington has an unusually wide range of housing for a small county. Along the Metro corridors, from Rosslyn to Ballston and in National Landing, the market is dominated by condominiums and apartments in mid-rise and high-rise buildings. North Arlington is largely single-family, with 1920s to 1950s bungalows, colonials, and Cape Cods alongside custom new construction on tree-lined streets. South Arlington and communities such as Shirlington and Fairlington add townhomes and garden-style condominiums. Because the county is small and nearly built out, much of the new single-family supply comes from teardown-and-rebuild projects.
Arlington is served by Arlington Public Schools, one of Virginia's highest-rated systems. There are three neighborhood high schools: Yorktown, which generally serves North Arlington; Washington-Liberty, formerly Washington-Lee, which serves the central county and offers the International Baccalaureate program; and Wakefield, which serves South Arlington. The H-B Woodlawn program admits students countywide by lottery. Middle and elementary assignments also depend on the address. Because Arlington assigns schools by exact address and boundaries have been adjusted over the years, families should verify the assignment for a specific property.
Yes. Arlington is one of the most transit-rich jurisdictions in the region, with Metro stations on the Orange and Silver lines through the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor and on the Blue and Yellow lines through Pentagon City, Crystal City, and Reagan National Airport, plus the Rosslyn Blue Line connection. Downtown Washington is about ten to fifteen minutes away by train, and Reagan National Airport is inside the county. Many corridor and National Landing residents rely little on a car, while North Arlington's single-family neighborhoods are more car-oriented but still close to Metro, bus lines, and the region's trail network.
The right Arlington neighborhood depends on priorities. For walkable, transit-oriented condominium living, the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor is the heart of the county, with Clarendon best for dining and nightlife, Rosslyn for skyline high-rises, and Ballston for a growing, amenity-rich village. For single-family homes and top schools, North Arlington neighborhoods such as Lyon Village, Cherrydale, and Country Club Hills are perennial favorites. For more attainable options and long-term growth, South Arlington and National Landing, along with community-minded Shirlington and Fairlington, are strong choices. Property type and commute usually drive the final decision.
Amazon's decision to locate its second headquarters in National Landing, spanning Crystal City and Pentagon City, has been one of the defining forces in Arlington's recent market. It has brought thousands of jobs, new residents, and significant public and private investment, including new parks such as Metropolitan Park and continued transit improvements, and it has supported demand across South Arlington. The effect on prices has been real but measured rather than explosive, and it varies by property type and building. For buyers, National Landing offers new construction and long-term growth potential; for sellers, proximity to HQ2 can be a meaningful selling point.
Advisory Partners is a boutique, Compass-affiliated team suited to a market as varied and fast-moving as Arlington, where property type, Metro proximity, school assignment, and neighborhood can each move value significantly. The team pairs data-driven valuations and marketing built for the luxury market with neighborhood-by-neighborhood knowledge and access to off-market and Compass Private Exclusive listings. For buyers weighing a corridor condominium against a North Arlington single-family home or a South Arlington townhome, and for sellers who want their home positioned against the right comparables, the team offers local knowledge and high-touch service. Advisory Partners works across Northern Virginia, Washington, DC, Maryland, and the Delaware beaches.
Advisory Partners helps buyers and sellers across Arlington and the wider DMV, from Metro-corridor condominiums in Ballston and Rosslyn to single-family homes in North Arlington and townhomes in Shirlington, Fairlington, and National Landing. As a boutique team affiliated with Compass, Advisory Partners pairs data-driven pricing and marketing built for the luxury market with the neighborhood-by-neighborhood knowledge, school-boundary expertise, and off-market access that a market like Arlington rewards. To talk through your search, your sale, or a move you are planning, call 202-559-8988 or email info@advisorypartnersdmv.com.
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