House at Aurora Hills is in Arlington 22202
Crystal City is served by the Aurora Hills Branch Library. Aurora Hills Library is in a spacious, contemporary building. The collection is broad and diverse but highlights contemporary, popular fiction and nonfiction titles. Periodicals and books-on-tape are also available for borrowing. Inquire at the library to learn more about the book discussion groups that meet here monthly, or to learn more about the pre-schooler program.
This is a very luxurious neighborhood with mature trees and sidewalk lined roads that are great for walking your dog along. Speaking of walking, according to walkscore.com these neighborhoods are the 4th most walkable in all of Arlington, with a high ranking walk score of 85. Being so close to the surrounding metropolis makes this neighborhood have a nice balance between privacy and convenience. Enjoying all that Arlington has to offer (e.g. parks, bike trails, shopping, dining, nightlife, etc.) can be an adventure in itself.
The cafe culture is alive and thriving in Arlington.
Location
A nice aspect of living in Aurora Highlands, is the close proximity to the Pentagon, the Fashion Centre, Crystal City, and ample restaurant choices on South 23rd St. This neighborhoods is served by two metro stops, Pentagon City and Crystal City. Depending on what transportation you take, commuting to DC from Aurora Highlands can be as short as 12 minutes. Overall, this neighborhood has a very opportune location close to lots of resources.
History
Aurora Highlands has been home to several famous people, like Al Gore, Newt Gingrich, and the Washington Nationals powerhouse Bryce Harper. Additionally, Aurora Highlands is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Aurora Highlands came to be between 1896 and 1930, although under different names (i.e. Addison Heights, Aurora Hills, and Virginia Heartlands). When considering notable landmarks in this neighborhood, the Arlington Historical Museum should not be forgotten, especially since it is located at the Hume School. The Hume School is the oldest school building in Arlington County.
Located at Joyce Street and Army-Navy Drive, the Shops at Pentagon Row feature main stream fashion retailers and commercial restaurants as well as the Arlington Visitors Center. Shoppers can enjoy the charm of Main Street while shopping in an urban village setting. The Shops at Pentagon Row are located near Metro's Blue and Yellow Lines; near the Pentagon City Station. Pentagon Row boost the following retailers:
Across Eads St. relatively close to the Crystal City Metro is the neighborhood of Aurora Highlands.
Aurora Highlands is in Arlington County and dates back to the days when Arlington County was a sleepy rural suburb of Washington DC. One of the most interesting assets of Aurora Highlands is the row of shops and restaurants along 23rd St. in Crystal City.
On a lazy summer afternoon a sidewalk cafe in Aurora Highlands is a nice place to take a bite to eat and enjoy a cool drink.
Situated directly across Washington DC’s Potomac River, Arlington VA is an urban county that covers a total land area of 26 square miles. The properties in the area are a varied mix of commercial buildings and residential units. The metropolitan district can be easily accessed both by car and public transportation.
Some of the urban villages included in Arlington County are the following:
We are Realtors serving Arlington Virginia.Arlington Ridge – boasts of its mansion-lined boulevard and a picturesque view of surrounding areas including Washington D.C.
Aurora Highlands – offers cottages and homes close to Crystal City
Ballston – home to tall condominiums and modern apartment complexes on the metro
Clarendon – offers a unique combination of luxury apartments, townhouses, upscale chain stores, trendy bars and restaurants
Court House – where you can find the government administrative complex of Arlington County as well as high-rise business and residential buildings
Crystal City – where high-rise buildings extensively integrate residential and commercial units thus allowing residents to live, work and shop without literally going out
Fairlington – consists mainly of condominium apartments and townhouses
Rosslyn – numerous skyscrapers characterize the dense business section that also serves as the gateway to Washington DC
Shirlington – most of the residential buildings are middle-class but several upscale dwelling and commercial establishments are starting to rise in the Beltway
Located at Joyce Street and Army-Navy Drive, the Shops at Pentagon Row feature main stream fashion retailers and commercial restaurants as well as the Arlington Visitors Center. Shoppers can enjoy the charm of Main Street while shopping in an urban village setting. The Shops at Pentagon Row are located near Metro's Blue and Yellow Lines; near the Pentagon City Station. Pentagon Row boost the following retailers:
Across Eads St. relatively close to the Crystal City Metro is the neighborhood of Aurora Highlands.
Aurora Highlands is in Arlington County and dates back to the days when Arlington County was a sleepy rural suburb of Washington DC. One of the most interesting assets of Aurora Highlands is the row of shops and restaurants along 23rd St. in Crystal City.
On a lazy summer afternoon a sidewalk cafe in Aurora Highlands is a nice place to take a bite to eat and enjoy a cool drink.
