August 25th, 2010:
The High Rise Condos in the Hustle and Bustle of the Ballston Neighborhood
Glebe Road near Ballston Common Mall and Ballston Metro
While driving through Ballston, one can’t just help but look up and admire the numerous high rise condos and apartments.
Some of the said high rise Condos are:
- Alta Vista
- Ballston 880
- The Continental
- Hyde Park
- Hawthorn Condos
Alta Vista
900 North Stafford Street Arlington, VA 22203-ALTA VISTA on the rise
The Alta Vista, can be found at 900 N Stafford St in Arlington, VA 22203 offering luxurious living over the Ballston Metro. The Alta Vista consists of a total of 277 units that are pet friendly, complete amenities along with many conveniences surrounding the building.
Ballston 880
Ballston 880 is located at 880 North Pollard Street Arlington VA 22203, it was originally an apartment building and later on converted to a condominium. Its location is convenient to the mall as well as the array of restaurants and shops of Ballston.
The Continental
The Continental at 851 Glebe Road N Arlington VA 22203, offers convenience all through. With its amenities and pet friendly community, it is also just a block away from the Ballston Metro, the Ballston Common Mall, restaurants, bars, parks and the like.
Hyde Park
Hyde Park is located at 4141 North Henderson Road in Arlington VA 22203 and was built in 1973, It caters to accessibility to commute and convenience to shopping needs as I-66, Route 50, the Ballston Common Mall, Harris Teeter grocery store and the Ballston Metro.
The Hawthorn
The Hawthorn is a luxurious condo located at 820 North Pollard Street across Gold’s Gym that offers luxurious living in Ballston.
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$899,000 : 2435 13th Ct N, Arlington3 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
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$492,000 : 880 Pollard St N #905, Arlington2 beds, 2 full baths
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$345,000 : 3830 9th St N #408w, Arlington1 bed, 1 full bath
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$253,000 : 4360 Lee Hwy #204, Arlington1 bed, 1 full bath
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$160,000 : 4600 Four Mile Run Dr #1016, Arlington2 beds, 2 full baths
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Condos For Sale At The Atrium
The Atrium Condominium is located at 1530 Key Blvd. Arlington VA 22209.
Map of The Atrium
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$909,000 : 1530 Key Blvd N #704, Arlington3 beds, 3 full baths
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$789,000 : 1530 Key Blvd #1319, Arlington2 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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Condos For Sale At Wooster And Mercer Lofts
Wooster and Mercer Lofts is located at 1600 Arlington Boulevard, Arlington VA 22209.
Map of Wooster and Mercer Lofts.
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$1,029,900 : 1615 Queen St N #M407, Arlington2 beds, 2 full baths
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$639,000 : 1600 Clarendon Blvd N #W112, Arlington1 bed, 1 full bath
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Fairlington
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A memorial to the Great War
Fairlington was built in the 1940s as the largest housing project financed by the Defense Homes Corporation during World War II. For this reason, Fairlington is listed on both the National Register of Historic Places and on the Virginia Landmarks Register. If you have ever experienced living in a small town you can appreciate the wonders of Fairlington. A small community carries the ambiance of friendship and neighborly love. The community of Fairlington has many brick townhouse-type condominiums. Because of its tree-lined streets and open spaces is an ideal sanctuary for the many species of birds including blue jays, robins and Baltimore orioles that are part of our community.
Fairlington was built in the 1940s as the largest housing project financed by the Defense Homes Corporation during World War II. For this reason, Fairlington is listed on both the National Register of Historic Places and on the Virginia Landmarks Register.
Shirlington is Perfect for the Young Professional
Shirlington is the perfect place for a young professional. It is close to Washington and Arlington and has a wide variety of restaurants and entertainment. It also has a variety of living quarters, such as apartment’s condominiums, and traditional neighborhoods. Even though Shirlington is not sitting on a Metro Station, it is still served by a network of Metro bus routes that take the commuters to a Metro Station in Pentagon or Crystal City. When it is time to be entertained Shirlington has established a café culture, live theater and pedestrian promenade. Shirlington has declared itself an arts and entertainment capital of Arlington. Anchoring the Village at Shirlington is a multi-million dollar theater-library complex. It accommodates the nationally known Signature Theatre, Classika Theatre, and the state-of-the-art Shirlington Library residents are feed a steady diet of plays, dramas, and musical theater.
Shirlington's shops and restaurants offer a quaint neighborhood feel.
Another great aspect to life in Shirlington is its beautifully landscaped lawns and walkways. In addition, there are several parks in the area, including Utah Park, Jennie Dean Park, and a dog park and exercise area. All these factors have combined to make Shirlington an area that appeals not only to professionals, but also to families with children as well.
Real Estate Available in Shirlington
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$359,900 : 4111 Four Mile Run Dr S #201, Arlington2 beds, 2 full baths
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$292,000 : 3622 Greenway Pl #536-36, Alexandria2 beds, 1 full bath
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$385,000 : 4829 27th Rd S, Arlington2 beds, 2 full baths
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$308,000 : 4621c 28th Rd S #C, Arlington2 beds, 1 full bath
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$429,900 : 3066 Abingdon St S #2024, Arlington2 beds, 2 full baths
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Crystal City offers quiet convenience
General Dynamics on Crystal Drive in Arlington VA
Residents of Crystal City enjoy a remarkably convenient lifestyle. Centered along a stretch of Jefferson Davis Highway (U.S 1). Crystal City consists of a dramatic streetscape of office buildings, hotels, high-rise apartment buildings, shops, and restaurants-all shaded by tress and linked by brick sidewalks. Visitors of Washington DC are able to enjoy Crystal City’s assets by way of the Crystal City Metro Station. Crystal City is very convenient for everyday necessities such as pharmacies, banks, doctor and dentist’s offices, a post office and supermarkets. The residents also have easy access to their educational needs with three universities offering professional and advanced degrees through night classes and other programs.
Reagan National Airport is adjacent to Crystal City
After a hard day’s work, everyone needs to be able to relax and have fun. The Crystal City Water Park is one of several outdoor lunch spots, the residents have access to wireless internet, public volleyball and basketball courts, and two Sport and Health clubs. Looking for a place that allows you to it all then Crystal City is the place.
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Rosslyn is at the doorstep of Washington DC
Luxury residences at Rosslyn in Arlington VA
Rosslyn is located in the northeastern corner of Arlington County, north of Arlington National Cemetery and directly across the Potomac River from Georgetown in Washington, D.C. The numerous high-rise buildings of Rosslyn give the village an urban feel. It appears (in some ways) more urban than nearby Washington. Rosslyn’s high rises are some of the tallest in Northern VA. Many condos here have vistas to the National Mall, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and more.
Being close to the Potomac River, its hotel accommodations, and the museums they can access across the river has made Rosslyn a prominent tourist attraction. The Rosslyn Spectrum Theatre accommodates the business needs by day, but provides a place for Broadway performers, annual jazz festivals, and independent film festivals. Rosslyn is the home of major companies that provide employment to its residents and keeps the cities commercial area vibrant.
Inside Rosslyn Metro Station
With a rise in culture and the nightlife, Rosslyn is also becoming more and more attractive as a place to call home. With large commercial areas, a beautiful river, and upscale apartments, Rosslyn is showing itself to be a great place to live.
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New to Court House in Arlington?
Inside Court House Metro
The “Court House” Metro station is next to Courthouse Plaza. The Courthouse Plaza has a mall of 19 shops and restraints, six screen Movie Theater, farmers market, apartments, and live music. One thing that holds true to its name is the fact that Court House is the center of Arlington County’s government. All the county courts, police departments, administrative offices, and the Verizon employer headquarters are housed on the grounds. The Court House is home to many students who attend Strayer University. Strayer University is located right above the Metro Station, making it accessible to students across D.C Metro Areas.
Court House is known for its architecture due to the high-rises, both residential and commercial, that dominate the skyline near the metro. Just a few blocks away one will find garden-style homes and single-family homes. As the Court House turns into village, you will find the Rocky Run Park and Key Elementary School. The
Vista on Courthouse
village is the beautiful area many people call home. If the sheer beauty of Court House is not enough, its convenient location will be.
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Clarendon is at the heart of Arlington
Clarendon is bike and pedestrian friendly
Many people consider Clarendon the center of Arlington’s social scene because of its active nightlife and many dining spots. The nightlife includes everything from salsa and ballroom dancing to blues or electro-modern. Clarendon also has a reputation for good food. Clarendon offers tastes for every tongue from Texan to Thai food. The most-modern high rises along Wilson Boulevard stand along 100 year oaks, and just a few blocks away bungalows and colonials remind us of old Arlington County. The Clarendon community is well served by the Clarendon Metro Station.
The Clarendon Community houses many nationally recognized businesses, both big and small. The community organizes networking through their Clarendon Alliance Association. This association connects the residents with both local and national businesses. The Clarendon sponsors many regular events like there Wednesday farmers market, where you can get fresh produce ALL YEAR LONG! They also have annual events like Mardi Gras, and Clarendon Day. Clarendon offers safe neighborhoods for its resident’s to live, work, and play.
A poochie pedestrian in Clarendon
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Introduction to Ballston
An urbanized mixed-use community in Arlington VA
The Ballston Metro is pleasantly busy.
When you first see the Ballston Common, your immediate thoughts will be this is exactly what I had in mind. Ballston Common is a 578,000-square-foot, four-level, enclosed, urban mixed-use development. The center is located in the “Rosslyn-Ballston Corridor”. The “Rosslyn-Ballston Corridor” contains a three mile stretch of urbanistic styled offices with neighborhood appeal. This sophisticated area is home to chic upscale hotels, the National Science Foundation and the Ballston Common Mall. The Ballston Common Mall is a four level enclosed shopping mall located at the corner of Glebe Road and Wilson Boulevard. This mall houses top of the line department stores, a 12 screen Regal Cinema, Sports Club, and an 11-story office tower.
The Ballston Metro Station is the focal point for transportation in Ballston. Only a block away from Ballston Common and the Ballston Mall the station has no need for parking. Running on the Orange Line it serves as transportation throughout the community. Ballston is your first and last stop in Arlington’s Ballston-Rosslyn Corridor.
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