Welcome to South Arlington
Affordable, family-friendly, and an easy commute to Washington, DC, South Arlington has many residential neighborhoods and is an ideal place for those who want to live near the nation’s capital. With excellent schools, plenty of green spaces and beautiful parks, biking trails, walking paths, and playgrounds, as well as a tight-knit community – purchasing a home in a South Arlington neighborhood is an excellent investment for families.
Professional working singles will enjoy the artsy vibe and lively nightlife near Shirlington. The Village at Shirlington is completely walkable and features diverse dining experiences, shopping, and entertainment options.
Real estate in South Arlington offers many opportunities for the budget-savvy buyer to realize its potential before the home values spike in this rapidly-developing area.
Your New Neighbors
In South Arlington, many of your neighbors will be families. In particular, military families due to the proximity to the Pentagon. Shirlington is where you will find a higher concentration of single professionals.
What You Will Love
The Pentagon, the headquarters of our nation’s Department of Defense, and considered the world’s largest office building with 23,000 military and civilian employees and 3,000 non-defense support staff. Pentagon City, an urban village adjacent to the Pentagon and the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City are a shopper’s dream come true with 170 high-end retailers including Macy’s and Nordstrom.
Strolling along the 7-mile trail at Four Mile Run, a 9.4-mile-long stream which empties into the Potomac River. Enjoy beautiful views and a plethora of wildlife as you bike or walk down this amazing forested trail.
Paying your respects to our nation’s fallen heroes at the Arlington National Cemetery. Established during the Civil War, it is the second-largest national cemetery in the United States with more than 300,000 graves. Visit the gravesite of JFK, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and witness the Changing of the Guard as well as many other notable monuments and memorials.
Property Types
For the most part, South Arlington area offers single family detached homes and town houses as well as a selection of condos.