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.
DANNY LEUNG
Century 21 Redwood Realty
(571) 701-1241
233 Total Sales
1 in Aurora Highlands
$990,000 Price
Eva Davis
Compass
(240) 624-9401
209 Total Sales
1 in Aurora Highlands
$734,000 Price
Jennifer Hernandez
CENTURY 21 New Millennium
(240) 221-5511
152 Total Sales
1 in Aurora Highlands
$1,200,000 Price
Brian MacMahon
Sheridan-MacMahon Ltd.
(202) 517-8582
129 Total Sales
1 in Aurora Highlands
$928,000 Price
Bob Dada
Samson Properties
(703) 997-9624
79 Total Sales
1 in Aurora Highlands
$1,200,000 Price
Andreas Leindecker
Keller Williams Capital Properties
(571) 520-2983
35 Total Sales
1 in Aurora Highlands
$699,000 Price
Airport
Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
4 min drive
Subway
Pentagon City
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23rd St S & S Ives St
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23rd St S & S Joyce St
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23rd St S & S Grant St
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23rd St S & S Hayes St
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15th St S And Hayes St S
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Pentagon City Station & Bus Bay C
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Aurora Highlands | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Aurora Highlands, Arlington sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Aurora Highlands, Arlington over the last 12 months is $1,130,000, up 21% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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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
