Welcome to South Arlington
- Living here is not like a big city, but you have quick access to city life when you want it
- Perfect for those wanting a dose of urban living mixed with neighborhood tree-lined streets and who love international foods!
- Not ideal for those wanting an exclusive walkable lifestyle and compact neighborhood vibe.
- A typical home: 68% of closed properties in 2022 were attached townhomes/condos
- Median sold price: $488,000 (2023 year to date, all properties)
- Transit: No immediate Metrorail service, but an excellent bus system that connects with the Pentagon, Ballston, and various stops in DC. Like biking? Hop on the W&OD trail or Four Mile Run right at Columbia Pike.
South Arlington, or the zip code 22204, includes the majority of the Columbia Pike corridor. The neighborhoods most known here include Barcroft, Columbia Forest, Alcova Heights, Arlington Heights, Penrose, and Columbia Heights.
Most buyers love South Arlington for its unbeatable location along Columbia Pike. It is delightfully convenient to Clarendon, Crystal City, Shirlington, Alexandria, and major arteries like 395 and Route 50.
Columbia Pike is one of the oldest thoroughfares in Arlington. The “Pike” itself dates back to 1810. The sense of history that still exists here is one of the many reasons people live and play here. Most are not looking for new and shiny, but a neighborhood with great access to the DC region, tons of nearby parks, historical charm, great places to eat and shop, and housing that is actually relatively affordable.
