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The Definitive Guide to Buying a Condo in Arlington VA
This guide is meant to inform and educate on all things condo. There are so many people who lack clarity about what a condominium is or are totally misinformed. It is not unusual to hear a comment such as "I am not interested in a condo because of all those fees”.
Yes, condos do come with fees. But have you considered the why and the what surrounding those fees? A fee by any other name Is still a fee. So if you have a home, one could say you are paying "fees” when you carry out maintenance activities such as replacing the roof, heating and air equipment, painting etc.? Couldn’t they? Are there costs associated with keeping up your beautiful lawn and gardens, removing snow and trash?
This guide goes a long way to alleviate misunderstandings, offer some food for thought and insight and definitely a wealth of information which I hope you will find useful.
WHAT IS A CONDOMINIUM (CONDO)?
A condo is a category of housing recognizable by the fact that it is part of a larger building which looks like a rental apartment. That is, each unit is attached to another and spaces outside of the individual unit, e.g. corridors and elevators are called "common areas”.
So what makes it a condo and not a rental apartment? Simply, because you are allowed to buy the space between the walls giving you a "condo” ownership in the particular building. The building would have been registered as such (a "condominium") under the Virginia Condominium Act which contains rules and regulations by which the condominium through its owners’ association must abide, in addition to the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions document.
Different states have their own Condominium Acts.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A CONDO & A COOPERATIVE (CO-OP)?
Many people have never heard of cooperatives (co-ops). They look exactly like condos, but are totally different animals. It is not my intention to deal with this type of residence at this time; rather I just want to alert you to be aware that they exist, with Virginia having a few buildings. DC has quite a few co-ops as well and pretty much all the condo-like buildings in New York are actually cooperatives.
A few things to note regarding co-ops. You cannot own a co-op. You purchase and own shares in the cooperative if you are approved by the existing partners after clearing strict “ownership” requirements. Very few financial institutions offer loans for co-ops in Virginia.
If you are searching for condos online, make sure you are indeed looking at condos and not co-ops.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A CONDO & A REGULAR HOUSE?
The difference between a condominium and a regular Arlington home for sale is huge. Purchasers of a regular home have what is called a “fee simple” ownership, meaning they own both the house and the land on which it is built. Condo owners do not individually own any land. The land is owned by the owners’ association of which you are a member. A regular homeowner is in full control of his property whereas, with the condo, there are many, many rules and regulations which will be separately covered.
Co-ownership is what you get when you buy a condo. You immediately become a co-owner with all the other unit owners for what is called “common areas”. There are different types of common areas – “general common areas”, “limited common areas” and “exclusive common areas”.
- “General common areas” are used by all the co-owners, e.g. stairways, elevators, hallways, lobbies and amenities like pools.
- “Limited common areas” give access to only some co-owners, e.g. because of where a patio is situated, access might be limited to co-owners of a certain floor only.
- “Exclusive common areas” are used by individual co-owners for a space designated to one unit, e.g. a balcony or parking space. Condo owners must contribute to the upkeep of the common areas by way of a monthly charge called a condo fee. This item is fully explored under its own heading.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A CONDOMINIUM AND A TOWNHOME?
Like the condominium, a townhouse is an attached unit, meaning it is attached to another unit, if not on both sides definitely at least on one side. It will have at least two levels going up to five levels in some instances and are generally much bigger than condominiums.
Ownership, however, includes both the interior and exterior of the building and falls under the “fee simple” ownership type, whereas the “condo” ownership is solely for the interior.
Still, there are some fees involved – Homeowners’ Association fees (HOA) – but they are usually much lower than those of a condo.
Some townhome complexes offer similar amenities as can be found in condo buildings, e.g. pools, gyms, etc.
AMENITIES OFFERED BY CONDO COMPLEXES
Many condos in Arlington VA offer some type of amenities, including –
- Additional Storage
- Business Center
- Car Wash Area
- Concierge Service
- Fitness Center
- Front Desk Service & Security – 24 Hr.
- On-site Management
- Package Receipt & Storage
- Parking
- Party Room
- Picnic Area
- Sauna
- Swimming Pool – Indoor/Outdoor
- Tennis Courts
CONDO DOCS
Reference was made to the Virginia Condominium Act in the first paragraph of this report. With that as a basis, all condominium complexes in Arlington VA must have Articles of Association and Bylaws plus the Governing Documents comprising covenants, Rules and Regulations as well as Financials and certain Board Minutes and amendments to Bylaws and details of insurance policies.
Details of any Special Assessments will be found in these documents, whether in the minutes of Board Meetings or in the financials themselves.
If you are purchasing a condo, this is where your title or escrow company will find information on any amounts owed by the seller directly, as well as delinquencies and special assessments pertaining to the complex as a whole. This makes it imperative to have a good title company in case you miss these items.
You will also find information on “Do’s” and “Don’ts” under the House Rules and Regulations in addition to amenities and the like.
Make sure you look them over to determine if there is something in them that you cannot live with. If this is the case, you will be able to use them to get out of your contract so long as you act within the stated contingency period.
Your Realtor should be keeping track of these important timelines.
So, please do not underestimate the importance of the Condo Docs. Make sure they are ordered by your realtor in a timely manner and when received by you, read them
in the required timeframe!
CONDO FEES
All condos in Arlington VA have condo fees. As outlined earlier on, there are shared spaces and amenities. Someone has to pay for their upkeep and that’s the purpose of the condo fees. Roofs have to be replaced. Elevators, heating and air equipment, exercise room equipment, carpets, draperies. Gardens and pools need constant care. Snow and refuse removal. These are but a few of the areas of expenditure for condo fees. Consult the financial statements of your condominium for details.
In addition, well-run condominiums in Arlington VA will have reserve funds where part of the monthly fees is set aside to handle future renovations and capital items replacement.
It is natural to be drawn to the lowest condo fee, but this is not necessarily advantageous.
You must dig deeper into the financials of the unit owners’ association to understand how these fees are being spent and if they are even adequate. Low fees can mean that some items are not being taken care of, for instance leading to the dreaded special assessments.
If it’s an amenity-rich condo complex, it goes without saying that the fees are going to be on the high side. Secondly, the larger the unit, the higher the fee since calculations for each individual unit is based on square footage.
Are you interested in a pool? Are you interested in the gym?If you are not, then perhaps you should be looking at a complex that do not offer these amenities so that you are not paying for something that you will never use.
There are serious consequences for not paying your condo fees. In a well-run condo complex, the unit owners’ association has broad powers for enforcing collection, including filing for foreclosure.
CONDO MANAGEMENT
All condominiums have a management element in place. Depending on the size of the condo complex or building, this could be a large management company offering its services to many other condominiums, or it could be a small staff employed directly by the unit owners’ association.
Big or small, the purpose is to oversee and take care of the common areas of the condo building.
How the building is cared for is a reflection on the management and can be a red flag that should not go unheeded when making a condo purchase in Arlington VA. How is the complex being managed? Is it a reputable management company with a sterling track record?
This can have a great impact on the enjoyment or otherwise of your home and its resale value. Therefore, take your due diligence seriously.
Remember, you are paying through your monthly fees for the management of the condo complex. Make sure you are getting your monies worth.
FINANCING FOR CONDOS IN ARLINGTON VA
There are many financing options for purchasing a condo in Arlington VA ranging from conventional loans to the government and state loans. I have covered these options fully in separate blog posts to which I am now directing your attention with the links below:
https://www.buysellinvestproperties.com/blog/financing-options-for-arlington-va-condos/
Please note that for VA and FHA loans, the condo building themselves must also be qualified - and those rules have recently changed.
INSURANCE FOR YOUR ARLINGTON VA CONDO
Getting insurance on your condo in Arlington Virginia is slightly different than a traditional homeowner's policy. Are you one of those people who think that you do not need individual insurance because you are covered by the Condo Association’s policy? Whether or not, let’s talk.
It is good to remember that you own the area within your unit, therefore you are responsible for the contents/personal property and any pipes that do not emanate from outside. Also, there is no question that you and you alone will be responsible for your personal property. As to other damage, your liability will be defined in the Governing Documents of the association.
The Governing Docs could state that the Association is only responsible based on the original cost of whatever was damaged so that if you had undergone major renovations, you would not be reimbursed based on the renovated value, thus leaving a big gap for you to fill; hence the need for your own insurance.
In the case of water damage, if the water intrusion was as a result of a malfunctioning appliance or whatever from a neighbor unless that neighbor was negligent, you would still be responsible for the damage – again, hence the need for your own flood insurance. If the building has taken water, the common areas will be usually be covered by the flood insurance policy held by the condo association.
Please also note that you will always be responsible for the Association’s deductible whenever a claim is made under the Association’s policy due to your negligence.
Most Associations have “single-entity” coverage, which like bare walls coverage insures the general and limited common elements. This coverage also extends within individual units to fixtures, appliances, walls, floor coverings, and cabinetry, but only for like kind and quality to that conveyed by the developer to the original owner.
WHAT IS PROPER INSURANCE IF YOU OWN A CONDO IN ARLINGTON VA?
To be properly insured as the owner of a condo in Arlington VA, you should seek out and obtain a HO-6 individual homeowner's policy.
It will provide coverage for personal property, unit improvements, betterments, additions and alterations, additional living expenses and personal liability. You should also obtain a copy of your Association’s Master Policy Declaration Page to supply your insurance agent to ensure that the correct amount relative to the Master Policy deductible is included in your individual policy.
As you can see, being properly insured when you own a condominium in Arlington VA is somewhat complicated and should be dealt with as such prior to an incident.
RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR CONDOS
If you live in a condo in Arlington VA, you are going to be subject to some rules and regulations. Be conversant with them and make sure they are acceptable to you.
Some of these rules and regulations include –
- Move-in Move-out Fees
- Elevator Use Fees
- Pet Restrictions
- Days and times for contractor work within your unit
- Restrictions on door ornaments or Holiday decorations
- Restrictions on hangings from balconies
- Restriction on window treatments that can be seen from outside
- Restriction on swimming pool use
- Restrictions on renovations within units
- Lease of units
- Deliveries
- Use of common areas
- Party Room
- Library
- Exercise Room
- Parking
- Visitor Access
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR CONDOS IN ARLINGTON VA
Condo Special Assessments – these three words are generally greeted with dread, apprehension and even suspicion in some instances. But is such a feeling warranted? Let’s step back for a minute.
You are already familiar with condo fees whether or not you actually live in a condo. And it is generally understood that condo fees are assessed to cover upkeep and maintenance of the “common areas” (the areas that are shared with the other co-owners of the building) and general management of the building, be it through an outside management company or onsite staff.
Then out of the blue you might receive a notice from your Association that you are being assessed $$ to cover the cost of something – roof replacement perhaps, replacement of carpets, whatever.
You are not pleased. How did this come about you ask? It’s a large amount of money – where
am I to get the funds from? Bottom line, you are not prepared for this bit of news. After all, you have been paying your monthly condo fees.
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS SHOULD NOT COME AS A SURPRISE
First off. This kind of surprise notification is more likely to happen in a less-than-well-run condo community. With these types of communities, there are usually not regularly scheduled Board Meetings due to lack of participation from the co-owners. Therefore, the result is that there is no one keeping an eye on the financials per recommended best practices as well as future planning. In other words, communities of this sort are being run condo fee to condo fee (in line with how some people live from paycheck to paycheck).
Regardless, you are obligated to pay this assessment since it is covered in the Bylaws of the Association. Special assessments should never come as a surprise. If they come at all, that should occur only after discussion at several board meetings followed by a vote which has been passed by the necessary majority of co-owners. Then such decision and details should be distributed to all unit owners.
WHAT ARE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ANYWAY?
Special assessments are assessments against each co-owner of a condo unit over and above the assessed monthly condo fee. They become necessary when there are no reserves or insufficient reserves (funds put away out of the monthly condo fees) to cover one-off, major items of expenditure, e.g. replacement of an elevator or roof, air-conditioning equipment, carpet replacement. These are usually large amounts required to be paid fairly quickly.
HOW ARE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS PAID?
Many times, the amount assessed is requested in a lump sum. Other times, arrangements are made to spread it over a period, e.g. six months or twelve months. In such a case, the extra amount is added on to the monthly condo fee for the agreed period, after which the condo fee reverts to its regular amount.
HOW CAN SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS BE AVOIDED?
Special assessments can be avoided with good planning. This can only occur with an engaged Board of Directors and Association working in con-cert with all co-owners.
An ideal way is to have committees of co-owners for each major area of expenditure, e.g. Building Maintenance, Facilities Maintenance, Landscape & Grounds, Reserve Fund Planning.
These committees will constantly be overseeing their respective areas, reporting back to the Board at each monthly meeting. Initially there will be a study for each major item and its life expectancy and anticipated replacement cost.
Based on those studies, a determination can be made as to whether or not the reserves being set aside from current condo fees will be sufficient to take care of a specific item at the planned time.
If it is not, then the condo fees can be adjusted accordingly and/or a special assessment spread
over a longer period.
When you are in a poorly run condo complex and most of the co-owners simply ignore the special assessment notice, serious problems are going to arise.
Not surprising, since these complexes would have already been plagued by high delinquencies in their condo fee collections. People have been known to just walk away.
This is not hard to do where the “buy-in” was minimal or non-existent, e.g. where the co-owner had taken advantage of a special program allowing purchase with no money down or having it (the down payment) and the closing costs rolled into the mortgage. Meaning that purchaser had no “skin in the game”.
You are now, therefore, in a condo complex unable to sustain itself – the market is saturated with numerous units being put on the market at fire sale prices with no takers.
Bottom line, the moral of the story is that due diligence is critical when purchasing a condo, as well as the expertise of an experienced Arlington VA Realtor.
Once you become a resident of a condo complex, you should endeavor to be involved or at least keep abreast of, and read, all communication from the unit owners’ association. You have a vested interest. Pay attention – let your voice be heard.
HOW DO I BUY A CONDO IN ARLINGTON VA?
Purchasing a condo can be just as stressful as buying a regular home, so make sure you have absorbed the general information in this guide fully. Now it’s time to enter the real buying process that every purchaser of real estate goes through.
Were you planning on this goal for some time and, therefore, have funds set aside?
Your first act will be to contact a real estate agent. He or she will broach this topic by asking if you have a pre-approval letter assuming you are not going to be a cash purchaser.
Assuming that you are not a cash purchaser, you will be asked to contact a lender or given referrals to some.
This lender will request certain information from you including :
• Your income
• Your expenses
• Your credit score
• Your employer
• Your length of employment
• Are you an employee or are you self employed
• (Self-employment must be for at least two years
with proper documentation to support the incomes)
• Tax Returns (2 years)
• W-2s (2 years)
• 30 days recent pay stubs
• 60 days recent bank statements
• Last quarter’s worth of savings accounts
and investment accounts statements
• Clear and legible copy of a photo ID
Using this information (with your approval to verify same), the lender will be able to come back with a pre-approval letter stating the maximum amount that they will consider lending.
Where issues come to light and a pre-approval letter cannot be given, the lender will offer assistance in getting the discrepancies cleared up, if possible. In some instances, your home purchase will have to be delayed for quite a while, but a good lender (as well as the real estate agent) will stay in touch.
Now, with pre-approval letter in hand, you are ready to consult with the realtor. Here, your needs and wants are going to be highlighted – type of condo (hi rise or other), size, location, etc. The pre-approval letter will state the type of financing which the lender would have already discussed with you.
Still, it needs to be pointed out that if FHA financing is going to be used, the building itself comes into play as well. Up until October 15, 2019 there were many restrictions and onerous rules. In addition to FHA their are other financing options available. A lot of these have lifted which will result in many more buildings going through the FHA-Approval process. Click this link for details - https://www.buysellinvestproperties.com/blog/new-fha-condo-financing-rules/
Together, you will come up with a list of criteria and based on that, the realtor will be able to identify suitable condos for your perusal online.
You will decide which ones you would like to see and the Realtor will arrange the viewings.
So off you go for the fun part of buying a condo in Arlington Virginia, i.e. actually looking at
them and choosing the one.
Your Realtor will take over here and prepare the offer documents with your input. He or she should have already gone over the main document with you – the Purchase Contract – so you should not be seeing it for the first time.
It will state your agreed offer price, your down payment, among other things. You will be asked for a copy of a check payable to the title and escrow company for the amount of the earnest money. (This is the amount that must accompany any contract – the consideration – to make it valid. It can be any amount, but is usually determined by what is appropriate for your market and the price of the home being purchased).
When your offer is accepted by the seller, the contract will be noted as ratified. (Please note that sometimes offers are not accepted despite good faith negotiations between the buyer and seller).
This is a happy time. You are half-way to owning your dream home! Still, caution needs to be
exercised here. Many contracts fall out during this escrow period. First order of business is to
mail the earnest money check to the title company.
It is during this escrow period that your realtor makes his or her commission. There are many parties involved – buyer, seller, buyer agent, seller agent, lender, inspector, appraiser, title company to name a few. Many deadlines are in play and it is your realtor’s responsibility to see
that these deadlines are met.
You will be asked to attend the inspection of your condo. You will be given copies of the condo docs. You will be asked to obtain a Homeowners’ Insurance Policy. You must deal with these in the stated timeframes.
It is during this period that requests for repairs can be made and dealt with. It can be quite a juggling act.
You will also be cautioned by your lender not to make any big purchases, especially on your credit card; not to change jobs. You will be asked to verify the information already given and sometimes asked for more information before the loan is finally approved.
Finally, it is closing day. You would have been advised by the lender and the title company what to take to the closing – certified check for the balance of your down payment and closing costs, picture ID.
Some realtors do not attend the closings with their clients. I certainly do. The seller may or may not be there. They could be closing with their own title company.
You will be asked for the check for the balance of the funds to be paid by you. You will be asked to sign a mound of documents, including the Deed and Promissory Note.
You will receive copies of all of these to take with you. Within a couple of weeks, you will get the original Deed in the mail from the County Office after it has been Registered.
And you are given the keys to your condo!
Congratulations are now in order. You have bought a condo in Arlington Virginia! You are now a homeowner!
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ARLINGTON VA CONDOMINIUMS
Condominiums can provide a luxury lifestyle without much of the work involved in being a homeowner. When you purchase a condo in Arlington, you get the added advantage of not having to deal with the maintenance of the building and common elements. The condominium association deals with the maintenance and upkeep of the building and its amenities as well as the insurance for the structure.
PURCHASING A CONDO
Purchasing a condo in Arlington is slightly different than a traditional single-family home. You will want to review the condo documents as provided by the condo association as well as the minutes from the most recent meetings. You will want to look for any special assessments that may be in effect or coming down the road as that would affect the overall cost of ownership.
When buying a condo in Arlington, it is critical to use a REALTOR that not only knows the details of each condo complex but has an extensive history and understanding of the differences between purchasing a condominium and the purchase of a single-family property.
CONDO LIVING IN ARLINGTON VA
Arlington Virginia is a mere 26 sq. miles and is the smallest self-governing county in the United States with a population of a little over 200,000. The City of Arlington itself, however, is the second largest principal city of the Washington Metropolitan Area. The Potomac River on the Northeastern border separates Arlington County from the capital city of Washington D.C.
Arlington VA is divided into several neighborhoods most of which are urban villages. These include the well-known and sought-after neighborhoods of Clarendon, Ballston, Courthouse, Pentagon City, Crystal City and Rosslyn.
Arlington is home to several major political landmarks such as the Pentagon, the Air Force Memorial, the 911 Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, Fort Myer and the Department of Defense, the largest employer in the county.
WHY LIVE IN A CONDO IN ARLINGTON VA?
For several years, Arlington VA has been promoting its urban living lifestyle where communities are all- encompassing, in that businesses, residences, amenities, transportation are closely entwined making walking everywhere quite convenient, thus lessening the need for motor cars. This mode of living has been embraced by developers and so mostly all development projects (which are many, since Arlington is an old city) have been supporting this model.
What has transpired is very encouraging as evidenced by the surfeit of condominium complexes near and around all the metro rail stations in Arlington VA. These are now the prime areas for living and command premium prices. Imagine being able to walk out of your condo building and be at your place of employment five minutes later! Or imagine walking across the street to the metro rail station and be at work in 10 minutes!
This is the lifestyle for many who live in Arlington Virginia. Not only is it convenient, but it solves the limited land resources, since a piece of land that once would occupy a single home now boasts a multi-story condominium housing several hundred people. This is a great asset for Arlington VA, having no fewer than eight well-placed metro rail stops.
CONDO LIVING
Regardless of where your condo is located, condo living is somewhat different from living in a single-family home. Condo living offers “easy living”, somewhat carefree. Because you only own the area within the unit, the maintenance and upkeep of the exterior is out of your hands; however, you do pay by way of your condo fee. This means that you are relieved of plowing snow, garbage disposal, roof repairs, and other outside maintenance. You do not have to rake leaves! Plus, you can have use of facilities like a party room, pool, exercise room, all without the personal responsibility of taking care of them yourself. For many, it is the choice for one-level living –no stairs! Seniors who do not wish to go into a retirement home, find condos a great alternative.
CONVENIENT TO DC
Depending on where you are, it can be as little as one metro rail stop to Washington DC. Thus many residents of Arlington VA have chosen to live here because they not only enjoy the great lifestyle but also take advantage of employment opportunities in nearby DC.
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES
There are many large employers in Arlington VA including the military by way of the Pentagon, Fort Myer, Department of Defense (DoD) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), large retail employers such as Nordstroms, Macy’s, Crate & Barrel and popular supermarkets like Giant, Safeway, Whole Foods, Harris Teeter and Trader Joe’s.
ENTERTAINMENT
There are many choices between theatre, cinema, bars, restaurants, variety shows, etc. Still, if you wish more, it is so easy to skip across the border to DC.
TRANSPORTATION
Arlington VA is served by the Blue, Yellow and Orange Lines of the Metro Rail System. In addition, it is served by the Metro Bus System and the local Arlington Transit system (ART). It has a popular bike share program as well as a car-share program by ZIP. It is the home of Reagan National Airport, just minutes from any point in the city. All the major highways – 395, 495, 50, 66 – are in close proximity to Arlington VA making it super easy and convenient to get around to all points within and without of the city.
AMENITIES
Arlington has numerous parks with an abundance of features including water falls, tennis and basketball courts, picnic areas, swings and slides for kids. It also has many jogging and bike paths of varying distances.
SCHOOLS
Arlington has a very impressive school system and many people move to Arlington for that reason.
Arlington manages its own public school system operating the county’s Public K – 12 education system consisting of twenty-two (22) elementary schools, five (5) middle schools and four (4) public high schools. Nearly half of the local revenue from the county is spent on education. Many of the elementary schools are ranked 10 out of 10 by Great Schools.org including Jamestown Elementary, McKinley, Nottingham, Arlington Science Focus, Tuckahoe, Ashlawn and Glebe Elementary, just to name a few. Several middle schools receive a 9 out of 10.
FUN FACTS ABOUT ARLINGTON VIRGINIA
- Arlington was originally established in 1847 as Alexandria County but was changed in 1920.
- In 1922, the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals declared Arlington a “continuous, contiguous and harmonious genius community.” This means there are no incorporated towns or cities within Arlington’s boundaries.
- Arlington covers over 25 mi.² and is 461 feet above sea level at its highest point.
- The Rosslyn Metro station in Arlington features one of the longest continuous escalators in the world at over 207 feet, and takes 140 seconds to ride from top to bottom.
- Arlington’s population has increased by 6.1% since 2010.
- Arlington features over 90 miles of biking and jogging trails, 167 parks, 8 libraries, 14 community centers and over 650 restaurants.
- Approximately 91% of all graduating high school seniors in Arlington go on to attend college.
- In 1908, the Wright Brothers circled the parade ground of Fort Myer 57 times.
- Arlington’s Pentagon building is the largest office building in the world. The Pentagon alone has six ZIP Codes and to walk around the outside takes between 15 and 20 minutes; however on the inside, it is designed to get from any one office to another in seven minutes or less.
- The Arlington National Cemetery is located on Confederate Gen. Robert E Lee’s confiscated estate in 1864. The cemetery hosted the first national Memorial Day commemoration in 1868. It is the only national cemetery to hold servicemen from every war in US history.
DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION FOR ARLINGTON, VA
POPULATION BY RACES |
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Race | Population | % of Total |
Total Population | 207,627 | 100 |
White | 148,970 | 71 |
Hispanic or Latino | 31,382 | 15 |
Asian | 19,931 | 9 |
Black or African American | 17,632 | 8 |
Some Other Race | 12,175 | 5 |
Two or More Races | 7,777 | 3 |
American Indian | 971 | Below 1% |
Three or more races | 521 | Below 1% |
Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander | 171 | Below 1% |
POPULATION BY RACES AND GENDER |
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Male | Female | Total | |
Total Population | 103,501 | 104,126 | 207,627 |
White | 74,956 | 74,014 | 148,970 |
Hispanic or Latino | 16,124 | 15,258 | 31,382 |
Asian | 9,061 | 10,870 | 19,931 |
Black or African American | 8,515 | 9,117 | 17,632 |
Some Other Race | 6,492 | 5,683 | 12,175 |
Two or More Races | 3,874 | 3,903 | 7,777 |
American Indian | 510 | 461 | 971 |
Three or more races | 260 | 261 | 521 |
Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander | 93 | 78 | 171 |
TOTAL POPULATION IN ARLINGTON COUNTY |
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Total Population: | 207,627 | ||
Male Population: | 103,501 | ||
Female Population: | 104,126 |
Median Age In Arlington County | |
Both sexes | 33 |
Male | 33 |
Female | 33 |
POPULATION IN HOUSEHOLDS IN ARLINGTON COUNTY |
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Total Population: | 204,735 |
Male Population: | 101,773 |
Under 5 years: | 5,988 |
5 to 9 years: | 4,643 |
10 to 14 years: | 3,682 |
15 to 17 years: | 2,248 |
18 and 19 years: | 1,177 |
20 years: | 607 |
21 years: | 635 |
22 to 24 years: | 6,566 |
25 to 29 years: | 16,316 |
30 to 34 years: | 12,061 |
35 to 39 years: | 9,277 |
40 to 44 years: | 7,792 |
45 to 49 years: | 7,017 |
50 to 54 years: | 5,986 |
55 to 59 years: | 5,426 |
60 and 61 years: | 2,000 |
62 to 64 years: | 2,665 |
65 and 66 years: | 1,321 |
67 to 69 years: | 1,611 |
70 to 74 years: | 1,790 |
75 to 79 years: | 1,299 |
80 to 84 years: | 843 |
85 years and over: | 823 |
Female Population: | 102,962 |
Under 5 years: | 5,772 |
5 to 9 years: | 4,522 |
10 to 14 years: | 3,611 |
15 to 17 years: | 2,082 |
18 and 19 years: | 1,049 |
20 years: | 514 |
21 years: | 612 |
22 to 24 years: | 7,983 |
25 to 29 years: | 16,840 |
30 to 34 years: | 11,845 |
35 to 39 years: | 8,472 |
40 to 44 years: | 7,092 |
45 to 49 years: | 6,426 |
50 to 54 years: | 5,993 |
55 to 59 years: | 5,689 |
60 and 61 years: | 1,977 |
62 to 64 years: | 2,688 |
65 and 66 years: | 1,474 |
67 to 69 years: | 1,708 |
70 to 74 years: | 2,008 |
75 to 79 years: | 1,528 |
80 to 84 years: | 1,315 |
85 years and over: | 1,762 |
POPULATION IN HOUSEHOLDS IN ARLINGTON COUNTY |
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Total Population: | 204,735 |
Male Population: | 101,773 |
Under 5 years: | 5,988 |
5 to 9 years: | 4,643 |
10 to 14 years: | 3,682 |
15 to 17 years: | 2,248 |
18 and 19 years: | 1,177 |
20 years: | 607 |
21 years: | 635 |
22 to 24 years: | 6,566 |
25 to 29 years: | 16,316 |
30 to 34 years: | 12,061 |
35 to 39 years: | 9,277 |
40 to 44 years: | 7,792 |
45 to 49 years: | 7,017 |
50 to 54 years: | 5,986 |
55 to 59 years: | 5,426 |
60 and 61 years: | 2,000 |
62 to 64 years: | 2,665 |
65 and 66 years: | 1,321 |
67 to 69 years: | 1,611 |
70 to 74 years: | 1,790 |
75 to 79 years: | 1,299 |
80 to 84 years: | 843 |
85 years and over: | 823 |
Female Population: | 102,962 |
Under 5 years: | 5,772 |
5 to 9 years: | 4,522 |
10 to 14 years: | 3,611 |
15 to 17 years: | 2,082 |
18 and 19 years: | 1,049 |
20 years: | 514 |
21 years: | 612 |
22 to 24 years: | 7,983 |
25 to 29 years: | 16,840 |
30 to 34 years: | 11,845 |
35 to 39 years: | 8,472 |
40 to 44 years: | 7,092 |
45 to 49 years: | 6,426 |
50 to 54 years: | 5,993 |
55 to 59 years: | 5,689 |
60 and 61 years: | 1,977 |
62 to 64 years: | 2,688 |
65 and 66 years: | 1,474 |
67 to 69 years: | 1,708 |
70 to 74 years: | 2,008 |
75 to 79 years: | 1,528 |
80 to 84 years: | 1,315 |
85 years and over: | 1,762 |
AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD SIZE IN ARLINGTON COUNTY |
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Total: | 2 | ||
Under 18 years: | 0 | ||
18 years and over: | 1 |
NUMBER OF OCCUPIED HOMES IN ARLINGTON COUNTY |
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Total: | 98,050 | |||||
Family led homes: | 41,607 | |||||
Husband-wife family: | 33,218 | |||||
Other family: | 8,389 | |||||
Population of male led with no wife present: | 2,623 | |||||
Population female led with no husband present: | 5,766 | |||||
Population of Nonfamily homes: | 56,443 | |||||
Population living alone: | 40,516 | |||||
Population not living alone: | 15,927 |
TOTAL OCCUPIED HOMES WITH PEOPLE UNDER 18 YEARS OLD: |
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Total: | 98,050 | |||||||||
Population of homes with one or more people under 18 years: | 19,034 | |||||||||
Population of family homes: | 18,909 | |||||||||
Husband-wife family: | 14,634 | |||||||||
Under 6 years only: | 5,825 | |||||||||
Under 6 years and 6 to 17 years: | 2,703 | |||||||||
6 to 17 years only: | 6,106 | |||||||||
Other family: | 4,275 | |||||||||
Male householder, no wife present: | 1,085 | |||||||||
Under 6 years only: | 359 | |||||||||
Under 6 years and 6 to 17 years: | 138 | |||||||||
6 to 17 years only: | 588 | |||||||||
Female led with no husband present: | 3,190 | |||||||||
Under 6 years only: | 707 | |||||||||
Under 6 years and 6 to 17 years: | 476 | |||||||||
6 to 17 years only: | 2,007 | |||||||||
Nonfamily households: | 125 | |||||||||
Male led households: | 77 | |||||||||
Under 6 years only: | 21 | |||||||||
Under 6 years and 6 to 17 years: | 7 | |||||||||
6 to 17 years only: | 49 | |||||||||
Female led householder: | 48 | |||||||||
Under 6 years only: | 9 | |||||||||
Under 6 years and 6 to 17 years: | 7 | |||||||||
6 to 17 years only: | 32 | |||||||||
Households with no people under 18 years: | 79,016 | |||||||||
Family households: | 22,698 | |||||||||
Husband-wife family: | 18,584 | |||||||||
Other family: | 4,114 | |||||||||
Male led with no wife present: | 1,538 | |||||||||
Female led with no husband present: | 2,576 | |||||||||
Nonfamily households: | 56,318 | |||||||||
Male led householder: | 27,586 | |||||||||
Female led householder: | 28,732 |
Total Number Led Homes In Arlington County, By Type | |||||||||
Total Home Population: | 98,050 | ||||||||
Population of Family homes: | 41,607 | ||||||||
Population of 15 to 24 year olds: | 826 | ||||||||
Population of 25 to 34 year olds: | 9,425 | ||||||||
Population of 35 to 44 year olds: | 10,582 | ||||||||
Population of 45 to 54 year olds: | 8,671 | ||||||||
Population of 55 to 59 year olds: | 3,680 | ||||||||
Population of 60 to 64 year olds: | 3,112 | ||||||||
Population of 65 to 74 year olds: | 3,158 | ||||||||
Population of 75 to 84 year olds: | 1,550 | ||||||||
Population of 85 year olds and over: | 603 | ||||||||
Population of Nonfamily Homes: | 56,443 | ||||||||
Population of 15 to 24 year olds: | 5,430 | ||||||||
Population of 25 to 34 year olds: | 21,302 | ||||||||
Population of 35 to 44 year olds: | 9,134 | ||||||||
Population of 45 to 54 year olds: | 7,170 | ||||||||
Population of 55 to 59 year olds: | 3,382 | ||||||||
Population of 60 to 64 year olds: | 3,020 | ||||||||
Population of 65 to 74 year olds: | 3,471 | ||||||||
Population of 75 to 84 year olds: | 2,096 | ||||||||
Population of 85 year olds and over: | 1,438 |
Households In Arlington County Containing People Over 60 | |||||||||||
Total Population: | 98,050 | ||||||||||
Population of homes with one or more people 60 years and over: | 20,515 | ||||||||||
1-person household: | 9,192 | ||||||||||
2-or-more-person household: | 11,323 | ||||||||||
Family households: | 10,275 | ||||||||||
Nonfamily households: | 1,048 | ||||||||||
Population of homes with no people 60 years and over: | 77,535 | ||||||||||
1-person household: | 31,324 | ||||||||||
2-or-more-person household: | 46,211 | ||||||||||
Family homes: | 31,332 | ||||||||||
Nonfamily homes: | 14,879 |
UNMARRIED POPULATION UNDER 18 YEARS OLD IN HOMES |
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Total Population: | 32,534 |
Unmarried partner of home lead present: | 1,061 |
In family homes: | 1,017 |
Population of male led and male partner homes: | 78 |
Population of male led and female partner households: | 447 |
Population of female led and female partner households: | 84 |
Population of female led and male partner households: | 408 |
In nonfamily homes: | 44 |
Population of male led and male partner homes: | 2 |
Population of male led and female partner homes: | 21 |
Population of female led and female partner homes: | 7 |
Population of female led and male partner homes: | 14 |
No unmarried partner of home lead present: | 31,473 |
In family homes: | 31,360 |
Population of husband-wife family homes: | 25,796 |
Population of male lead with no wife present, family homes: | 1,093 |
Population of female lead with no husband present, family homes: | 4,471 |
In nonfamily homes: | 113 |
POPULATION IN FAMILIES LIVING IN ARLINGTON COUNTY |
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Total Population: | 121,609 | |
Population Under 18 years: | 32,125 | |
Population 18 years and over: | 89,484 |
HOW LONG IN ARLINGTON COUNTY HAVE LIVED IN ONE PLACE. |
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Total: | 98,050 |
Population of Owner occupied homes: | 42,457 |
Family home: | 24,448 |
Nonfamily homess: | 18,009 |
Male led home: | 8,263 |
Living alone: | 6,234 |
Not living alone: | 2,029 |
Female led home: | 9,746 |
Living alone: | 8,446 |
Not living alone: | 1,300 |
Population of Renter occupied homes: | 55,593 |
Family run homes: | 17,159 |
Husband-wife family: | 11,969 |
Other family: | 5,190 |
Male led with no wife present: | 1,711 |
Female led with no husband present: | 3,479 |
Nonfamily Homes: | 38,434 |
Male led homes: | 19,400 |
Male living alone: | 12,760 |
Male not living alone: | 6,640 |
Female led homes: | 19,034 |
Females living alone: | 13,076 |
Females not living alone: | 5,958 |
Demographic information provided by the US Census bureau for the years 2010 – 2016.
SCHOOLS IN ARLINGTON VA
There are a wide variety of schools from public to private for your children to attend in Arlington.
Here’s a tour of Drew Model Elementary School, one of the many great public elementary schools we have.
PUBLIC ELEMENTARY (22 SCHOOLS)
School | District | Grades | Address |
Abingdon Elementary School | Arlington County Public Schools | Preschool-5 | 3035 S Abingdon St Arlington, VA 22206 |
Ashlawn Elementary School | Arlington County Public Schools | Preschool-5 | 5950 8Th Rd N Arlington, VA 22205 |
Barrett Elementary School | Arlington County Public Schools | Preschool-5 | 4401 N Henderson Rd Arlington, VA 22203 |
Drew Model Elementary School | Arlington County Public Schools | Preschool-5 | 3500 23Rd St S Arlington, VA 22206 |
Francis Scott Key Elementary School | Arlington County Public Schools | Preschool-5 | 2300 Key Blvd Arlington, VA 22201 |
Glebe Elementary School | Arlington County Public Schools | Preschool-5 | 1770 N Glebe Rd Arlington, VA 22207 |
Carlin Springs Elementary School | Arlington County Public Schools | Preschool-5 | 5995 5Th Rd S Arlington, VA 22204 |
Henry Elementary School | Arlington County Public Schools | Preschool-5 | 701 S Highland St Arlington, VA 22204 |
Jamestown Elementary School | Arlington County Public Schools | Preschool-5 | 3700 N Delaware St Arlington, VA 22207 |
Mckinley Elementary School | Arlington County Public Schools | Preschool-5 | 1030 N Mckinley Rd Arlington, VA 22205 |
Long Branch Elementary School | Arlington County Public Schools | Preschool-5 | 33 N Fillmore St Arlington, VA 22201 |
Nottingham Elementary School | Arlington County Public Schools | K-5 | 5900 Little Falls Rd Arlington, VA 22207 |
Oakridge Elementary School | Arlington County Public Schools | Preschool-5 | 1414 24Th St S Arlington, VA 22202 |
Randolph Elementary School | Arlington County Public Schools | Preschool-5 | 1306 S Quincy St Arlington, VA 22204 |
Taylor Elementary School | Arlington County Public Schools | Preschool-5 | 2600 N Stuart St Arlington, VA 22207 |
Tuckahoe Elementary School | Arlington County Public Schools | Preschool-5 | 6550 26Th St N Arlington, VA 22213 |
Arlington Traditional | Arlington County Public Schools | Preschool-5 | 855 N Edison St Arlington, VA 22205 |
Hoffman-Boston Elementary School | Arlington County Public Schools | Preschool-5 | 1415 S Queen St Arlington, VA 22204 |
Campbell Elementary School | Arlington County Public Schools | Preschool-5 | 737 S Carlin Springs Rd Arlington, VA 22204 |
Arlington Science Focus School | Arlington County Public Schools | Preschool-5 | 1501 N Lincoln St Arlington, VA 22201 |
Claremont Immersion | Arlington County Public Schools | Preschool-5 | 4700 S Chesterfield Rd Arlington, VA 22206 |
Barcroft Elementary School | Arlington County Public Schools | Preschool-5 | 625 S Wakefield St Arlington, VA 22204 |
PUBLIC MIDDLE (6 SCHOOLS)
School | District | Grades | Address |
Jefferson Middle School | Arlington County Public Schools | 6-8 | 125 S Old Glebe Rd Arlington, VA 22204 |
Kenmore Middle School | Arlington County Public Schools | 6-8 | 200 S Carlin Springs Rd Arlington, VA 22204 |
Swanson Middle School | Arlington County Public Schools | 6-8 | 5800 Washington Blvd Arlington, VA 22205 |
Williamsburg Middle School | Arlington County Public Schools | 6-8 | 3600 N Harrison St Arlington, VA 22207 |
Gunston Middle School | Arlington County Public Schools | 6-8 | 2700 S Lang St Arlington, VA 22206 |
Hb Woodlawn Secondary Prgm. | Arlington County Public Schools | 6-12 | 4100 Vacation Ln Arlington, VA 22207 |
PUBLIC ADULT AND OTHER (7 SCHOOLS)
School | District | Grades | Address |
Drew Model Elementary School | Arlington County Public Schools | Preschool-5 | 3500 23Rd St S Arlington, VA 22206 |
Jefferson Middle School | Arlington County Public Schools | 6-8 | 125 S Old Glebe Rd Arlington, VA 22204 |
Oakridge Elementary School | Arlington County Public Schools | Preschool-5 | 1414 24Th St S Arlington, VA 22202 |
Swanson Middle School | Arlington County Public Schools | 6-8 | 5800 Washington Blvd Arlington, VA 22205 |
Washington Lee High School | Arlington County Public Schools | 9-12 | 1301 N Stafford St Arlington, VA 22201 |
Barcroft Elementary School | Arlington County Public Schools | Preschool-5 | 625 S Wakefield St Arlington, VA 22204 |
Stratford Program | Arlington County Public Schools | Ungrade-Ungrade | 4102 Vacation Ln Arlington, VA 22207 |
PRIVATE (9 SCHOOLS)
School | Grades | Address |
Our Savior Lutheran School | Preschool-8 | 825 S Taylor St Arlington, VA 22204 |
Rivendell School | K-8 | 5700 Lee Hwy Arlington, VA 22207 |
Fairfax Academy Of Early Learning | Preschool-2 | 820 S Carlin Springs Rd Arlington, VA 22204 |
Arlington Montessori House | Preschool-K | 3809 Washington Blvd Arlington, VA 22201 |
Full Circle Montessori School | Preschool-6 | 1031 N Vermont St Arlington, VA 22201 |
Chesterbrook Montessori School-Arlington Forest | Preschool-K | 4701 Arlington Blvd Arlington, VA 22203 |
Rosslyn Children’s Center | Preschool-K | 1401 Wilson Blvd Arlington, VA 22209 |
Children’s House Montessori School | Preschool-K | 2425 N Glebe Rd Arlington, VA 22207 |
Chesterbrook Montessori School | Preschool-K | 3455 N Glebe Rd Arlington, VA 22207 |
RESTAURANTS NEARBY ARLINGTON VA CONDOS
There are a wide variety of eateries to enjoy in Arlington. Here are a few of the new eating establishments to enjoy gastronomical delights.
DUCK DONUTS ARLINGTON
Website: https://duckdonuts.com/locations/arlington-va/
Location: 2511 N Harrison St, Arlington, VA 22207
This Outer Banks favorite has been expanding in Virginia, and finally set up shop in Arlington in the same shopping center as Peter Chang’s.
Duck Donuts guarantees every customer a clean courteous, family friendly, fun and scrumptious experience. They offer warm, delicious and made to order donuts along with premium roasted coffees.
GAIJIN RAMEN SHOP
Website: http://www.gaijinramenshop.com/
Location: 3800 Lee Hwy, Arlington, VA 22207
Arlington has not one, but two new destinations for ramen, including this neighborhood joint.
Gaijin Ramen Shop is classified as an “Asian fusion” restaurant because they combine different elements of many culinary traditions. The concept of their name comes from the acceptance that they are not a traditional Japanese ramen shop. The Japanese word Gaijin (??) (literally and originally meaning “outside person”). Gaijin is a Japanese word for “foreigner,” “non-Japanese”, “outsider” or “different.” The word is composed of two kanji: gai (?), meaning “outside”; and jin (?), meaning “person.”
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Gaijin Ramen Shop’s name represents a warm and welcoming invitation for any and everyone to enjoy a gastronomic experience – literally meaning “An Outsiders Ramen Shop.”
Gaijin Ramen Shop do not use ANY MSG in any of their food and are very conscious of people with allergies so they can make Gluten-free ramen upon request. They also make their own egg-free ramen noodles in house.
HULA GIRL BAR & GRILL
Website: http://hulagirlbarandgrill.com/
Location: 4044 Campbell Ave, Arlington, VA 22206
D.C.’s only Hawaiian restaurant is now open in Shirlington, the offshoot of a beloved food truck.
Hula Girl Bar & Grill cuisine is paired perfectly with a cocktail program compiled of handcrafted, modern Hawaiian drinks with a slight nod to their Tiki roots – all of which are meant to be approachable, fun, and local. Featuring traditional Hawaiian dishes, a uniquely designed space, Hula Girl Bar and Grill is excited to become part of the Arlington VA neighborhood. Sit back, relax and enjoy some their popular ‘ono grindz’!
MARBLE & RYE
Website: http://www.marbleandryeva.com/
Location: Penrose Square Apartments, 2501 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204
This bar and restaurant, with more than 150 whiskeys available, is setting itself up to be a bourbon drinker’s destination in Arlington Virginia.
Marble & Rye is an intimate whiskey bar and restaurant that is the perfect space to host an adult gathering with a focus on great spirits, great cocktails, 20 craft beers on draft, and of course, great burgers, Neapolitan pizzas, and sharable plates. Their talented team takes pride in creating a semi-private, one-of-a-kind affair for all guests. Ask them about a full restaurant buy-out for your large event!
PARKS NEARBY ARLINGTON VA CONDOS
There are many parks to enjoy outside your Arlington Condo. Arlington, Virginia has over 1,100 acres of parks and open space. Here are a few parks in the county below:
BON AIR MEMORIAL ROSE GARDEN PARK
Website: https://parks.arlingtonva.us/locations/bon-air-park/
Location: 850 North Lexington Street, Arlington, Virginia
Bon Air Park features a beautiful memorial rose garden that is often a chosen location for wedding photos. The Arlington Rose Foundation serves as partner to advise on and help promote planting. Enjoy the azalea, shade, sun and ornamental tree gardens. Master Gardeners of Arlington maintain sun and shade gardens to use as teaching tools for local gardeners.
MOUNT VERNON TRAIL
The Mount Vernon Trail runs parallel to the George Washington Memorial Parkway and follows the west bank of the Potomac River from Theodore Roosevelt Island to George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate. The paved multi-use recreation trail is nearly 18 miles long and is a favorite of area cyclists and runners. The trail offers wonderful views of the Potomac River and Washington DC’s famous landmarks.
The terrain on the Mount Vernon Trail is fairly flat and an easy bike ride. The path passes though Old Town Alexandria where it requires riding on the street with vehicle traffic. At the northern end at Roosevelt Island, you can cross the footbridge and head west on the Custis Trail which connects to the W&OD Trail, a 45 mile rail trail through Northern Virginia. South of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, the last mile has a pretty good climb heading toward Mount Vernon.
NETHERLANDS CARILLON AND PARK
Location: The Netherlands Carillon is located in Arlington, Virginia adjacent to the Iwo Jima Memorial. The closest Metro station is Rosslyn.
The Netherlands Carillon is a bell tower near Washington, DC that was given to America as an expression of gratitude from the Dutch people for aid provided during and after World War II. The carillon plays recorded music that is programmed to play automatically by computer. Its fifty bells give it two notes more than four octaves. Winchester Chimes play daily on the hour between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Other patriot tunes are played at various times. Special concerts are presented on Saturdays and national holidays from May through September. The Netherlands Carillon has nice grassy grounds and offers a wonderful panoramic view of Washington, DC. During concerts, you can climb the tower and view the city from above.
POTOMAC OVERLOOK REGIONAL PARK
Website: https://www.novaparks.com/parks/potomac-overlook-regional-park
Location: 2845 N. Marcey Road, Arlington, Virginia
The 70-acre park has an interpretive garden, nature trails and a nature center which offers programs on ecology, local natural history, Indian history and energy.
UPTON HILL REGIONAL PARK
Website: https://www.novaparks.com/parks/upton-hill-regional-park
Location: 6060 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia
The urban park features hiking trails, a large outdoor swimming pool with water slides, a miniature golf course, and baseball and softball batting cages.
Bring the family for a day of outdoor adventures at Upton Hill Regional Park in Arlington, Virginia. Splash, slide and soak at the beach-themed Ocean Dunes Waterpark. Tee up at the deluxe minigolf, practice in one of our batting cages, or explore our walking trails – an oasis in one of North Virginia’s most urban areas. Planning a community picnic or event? Book the spacious Upton Hill Park picnic shelter.
DOG PARKS NEARBY ARLINGTON VA CONDOS
Dog owners rejoice, there are a myriad of dog parks to walk your furry family member. There are several Community Canine Areas (CCAs) in Arlington County open from sunrise until one half hour after sunset.
Two Community Canine Areas are not or only partially fenced in. All other Community Canine Areas are fully fenced in. Take a look at the map below of the dog parks.
An asterisk (*) following the name of a dog park indicates that the dog park is not fenced in or is only partially fenced in.
Benjamin Banneker Park 1701 North Van Buren Street Arlington, VA 22205 Lights on until 8 p.m. |
Fort Barnard At the corner of South Pollard Street and South Walter Reed Drive Lights on until 9 p.m. |
Fort Ethan Allen Park 3829 North Stafford Street Arlington, VA 22207 Lights on until 7 p.m. |
Glencarlyn Park * 301 South Harrison Street Arlington, VA 22204 Closed at sunset |
Utah Park 3191 South Utah Street Arlington, VA 22206 Closed at sunset |
Towers Park 801 South Scott Street Arlington, VA 22204 Lights on until 10 p.m. |
Shirlington Park * 2710 S. Oakland Street Arlington, VA 22206 Closed at sunset |
James Hunter Park 1230 N. Hartford Street Arlington, VA 22201 CCA area closes at 9 p.m. |
RECREATION NEARBY ARLINGTON VA CONDOS
There are many recreational faculties to enjoy that surround Arlington Condos, here are a few below:
THOMAS JEFFERSON COMMUNITY & FITNESS CENTER
Location: 3501 S 2nd St Arlington, VA 22204
Website: https://parks.arlingtonva.us/locations/thomas-jefferson-community-center/
The Thomas Jefferson Community & Fitness Center offers sports activities, leagues, classes, including Inside Cycling, and specialized fitness programs, including one-on-one Personal Training workouts and Private Pilates sessions.
This spacious fitness facility features indoor courts, an indoor track (one of the few in Northern Virginia) an outdoor fitness trail, indoor basketball and volleyball, outdoor basketball and tennis courts, an outdoor rectangular field, free weight equipment, a game room, open art studios, a gymnasium, and an outdoor playground.
The facility’s amenities include comfortable locker rooms, showers, restrooms, saunas, drinking fountains and healthy vending machines. You can rent a locker for $60/year or use a coin-operated locker for 50 cents. You may also bring your own lock for free use.
GUNSTON COMMUNITY CENTER
Website: https://parks.arlingtonva.us/locations/gunston-community-center/
Location: 2700 S. Lang Street Arlington, VA 22206
Adjacent to Gunston Park, this center features three meeting rooms, a multipurpose room, a game room, a gymnasium, a fitness room and healthy vending machines.
BARCROFT SPORTS & FITNESS CENTER
Website: https://parks.arlingtonva.us/locations/barcroft-sports-fitness-center/
4200 S Four Mile Run Dr Arlington, VA 22206
The Barcroft Sports and Fitness Center is situated next to Barcroft Park and is home to Arlington’s largest gymnastics training center.
The center includes a multipurpose gymnasium (vinyl flooring), a wellness studio, a boxing training gym, an observation deck, healthy vending machines, and Barcroft also hosts the Fit Arlington Teen Fitness Challenge.
SHOPPING NEARBY ARLINGTON VA CONDOS
Love to shop? Well, there are quite many places to do that, there are a variety of shopping malls and other places to shop that surround Arlington Condos.
BALLSTON COMMON MALL
Website: http://www.ballston-common.com/
Location: 4238 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA, 22203
Ballston Common Mall (recently closed for major renovations) which originally opened as Parkington Shopping Center in 1951, was one of the first major suburban shopping centers in the Washington D.C. area. It was the first shopping center built around a multi-story parking garage in the United States.
It was located at the intersection of Glebe Road (Virginia State Route 120) and Wilson Boulevard in the Ballston neighborhood of Arlington, Virginia, two blocks from Ballston-MU Station on the Washington Metro’s Orange Line. The Ballston Common mall opened on October 20, 1986, and was a $40 million replacement for the Parkington Shopping Center. The 530,000-square-foot (49,000 m2) center was developed in a limited partnership with the May Centers, a subsidiary of the May Company who, at the time, also owned one of the anchors, Hecht’s.
On May 31, 2016, most businesses closed so the mall could be redeveloped into Ballston Quarter. Follow Ballston Mall’s Redevelopment by clicking here.
FASHION CENTRE AT PENTAGON CITY
Website: http://www.simon.com/mall/fashion-centre-at-pentagon-city
Location: 1100 S Hayes St, Arlington, VA 22202-4907
Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, located just moments from the nation’s capital, and on the Washington DC Metro system, offers a world-class shopping experience where avenues of fashions and boulevards of style await. A scenic glass elevator ride to the third level reveals more than 170 fascinating stores and restaurants including Macy’s, Nordstrom, The Ritz-Carlton, Apple, Coach, Michael Kors and Tourneau. The skylit food court features international specialties from the familiar to the exotic.
FEATURED STORES
Apple Store, BOSS Store, Coach, Kate Spade New York, Henri Bendel, Michael Kors, Microsoft, Tourneau, Tumi, Vince Camuto
MALL HOURS
Monday to Saturday
10am – 9:30pm
Sunday 11am – 6pm
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