National Airport may be over 80 years old, but the roots of its adjacent community predate it. Between 1886 and 1930, three separate neighborhoods formed, eventually converging in the 1950s into the current Aurora Highlands as it’s known today.
Aurora Highlands is a community comprised of nearly perfect grid pattern of streets, with many homes built in the 1920s and 50s and others less than a decade old. The term “planned community” is an understatement here: even lot spacing, neat streets and similar home styles, Aurora Highlands has a comfortable, familiar feel a mile and a half from the Potomac River and just four from the Capitol. “There are unique single-family homes surrounded by commercial and urban living,” Arlington resident and Realtor Geva Lester of Varity Homes says. Amazon’s HQ2 project has led to “a lot of development happening with new builds,” attracting home buyers.Home lots from 16th Street to 26th Street are nearly symmetrical, averaging 6,000 square feet. With such even lot sizes and spacing, residents can let style influence their decision. American Foursquares, Cape Cods and bungalows are the most common, typically sporting brick or vinyl siding. Slightly rarer are homes with slanted roofs reminiscent of Tudors, or postmodern facades with mostly glass. Pricing here generally begins at $800,000, with four- and five-bedroom homes often surpassing the $1 million mark.
Local kids can attend Oakridge Elementary, which is rated A-minus by Niche and whose MOSAIC program is a celebration of diversity and an education on anti-bias, squashing harmful stereotypes. A-minus-rated Gunston Middle School has a Spanish Partial Immersion Program, and kids have access to highly qualified faculty with 84% of Hornet teachers holding a master’s or doctoral degree. By the time students reach A-minus-rated Wakefield High, they’re ready for their pick of 30 different, challenging AP courses.
The heart of Aurora Highland’s greenery and amenities is the Virginia Highlands Park. The green space has tennis courts, basketball courts and baseball diamonds. A unique feature is the park’s sprayground, a seasonal way to beat the summer heat. No matter the season, residents head there regularly, because “there’s been a lot of programming with the park as far as movie nights and games on the lawn,” Lester says. Well-behaved furry friends are also welcome. On the park’s south end sits the Aurora Hills Library, whose website has an interactive online catalogue to keep readers alert of new arrivals and changing collections. This Library also hosts multiple monthly story time events for kids.
Shopping and dining options are plentiful at nearby Crystal City Shopping Center. There are Metro stations for the blue and yellow lines in both Pentagon City and Crystal City, but travel by car is ideal for getting to the shops. The strip has familiar favorites like Starbucks and Chick-Fil-A, as well as local staple The Freshman. This spot doesn’t just serve small plates, it also has an impressive array of coffee and cocktails available. Residents don’t worry about weekend shopping because Costco, Whole Foods, Macy’s and Nordstrom are just up the road.
Andreas Leindecker
Keller Williams Capital Properties
(571) 520-2983
37 Total Sales
1 in Aurora Highlands
$699,000 Price
Chris Owens
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
(202) 902-6445
75 Total Sales
2 in Aurora Highlands
$880K - $1.3M Price Range
Jessica Lewis
Iron Valley Real Estate Hampton Roads
(757) 255-5771
340 Total Sales
1 in Aurora Highlands
$749,900 Price
Karen Olmstead
Coldwell Banker Realty
(855) 852-0282
64 Total Sales
1 in Aurora Highlands
$1,550,000 Price
Juliet Mayers
LPT Realty, LLC
(571) 462-2413
140 Total Sales
1 in Aurora Highlands
$882,500 Price
George Cranwell
G.E. Cranwell & Assoc., Ltd.
(703) 420-5306
29 Total Sales
1 in Aurora Highlands
$615,000 Price
Airport
Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
4 min drive
Subway
Pentagon City
Bus
23 St S+S Fern St
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23 St S+S Grant St
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23 St S+S Hayes St
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23 St S+S Ives St
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23 St S & S Ives St
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23 St S & S Joyce St
On average, homes in Aurora Highlands, Arlington sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Aurora Highlands, Arlington over the last 12 months is $930,000, down 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$1,050,000
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Median Sale Price
$930,000
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,175,000
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Median Townhouse Sale Price
$1,222,450
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$673,750
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Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
34
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-15%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$527
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Number of Homes
883
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Number of Homes for Sale
11
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Median Year Built
1939
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Months of Supply
3.90
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,066
Above the national average
1,935
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,202
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Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,236
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
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$1,995 - $3,434 per month
$1,744 - $4,450 per month
$2,451 - $3,800 per month
$2,099 - $2,979 per month
$1,985 - $3,561 per month
$4,115 per month
$3,389 per month
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Number of Homes for Rent
24
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Median Rent
$3,138
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$3,750
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Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$4,000
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Median Townhouse Rent
$3,200
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Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$3,200
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Median Condo Rent
$3,000
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Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$3,138
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Total Population
5,314
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Median Age
39
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Population Density
18 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
17.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
16.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$122,686
Significantly above the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$137,840
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High School Graduates
97.1%
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College Graduates
83.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
40.9%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
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% Population in Labor Force
71.1%
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Annual Precipitation
42''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
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Annual Snowfall
13''
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Bikeability
Walkability
Transit
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Close to the Pentagon with top-rated schools and Metro access
Vibrant modern city just across the river from Washington, D.C.
South Arlington suburb with parks and commuter access to D.C. and the Pentagon
The border between Arlington and Alexandria, 8 miles south of D.C.
Growing area with shops, pubs and entertainment venues minutes from Pentagon City
A walkable neighborhood close to the best parts of NoVa
