#6 Best Places to Buy a House in Washington, D.C. Area
Farlington/Shirlington
Current Resident: Fairlington (built 1940-'45) is just up the hill & walking distance from Shirlington restaurants, library, movie & live theater, shops & grocery store/pharmacy.
F'ton has 2 distinct areas, North & South. Both extremely walkable, dog friendly (leashed), w/ abundant tree coverage & parking.
So. Fair. units have more families, North more diversity. North was built taller & later than South. Red brick bldg. interiors often updated. North is 1 condo association; South, mult. associations.
Negatives: condo dues $300-$400+ p/mo.; older construction; assoc. financial issues bear watching; increasing car traffic w/newer dev's.
Additional Positives: Bradlee Shopping Ctr. nearby, new Alex West dev.; good access to public transit.... Read 13 reviews
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Overall Niche Gradegrade A
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HousingPopulation 6,963
#6 Best Places to Buy a House in Washington, D.C. Area.
Farlington/Shirlington
Neighborhood in Arlington, VA,
13 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Fairlington (built 1940-'45) is just up the hill & walking distance from Shirlington restaurants, library, movie & live theater, shops & grocery store/pharmacy. F'ton has 2 distinct areas, North & South. Both extremely walkable, dog friendly (leashed), w/ abundant tree coverage & parking. So. Fair. units have more families, North more diversity. North was built taller & later than South. Red brick bldg. interiors often updated. North is 1 condo association; South, mult. associations.Negatives: condo dues $300-$400+ p/mo.; older construction; assoc. financial issues bear watching; increasing car traffic w/newer dev's.Additional Positives: Bradlee Shopping Ctr. nearby, new Alex West dev.; good access to public transit..
Read 13 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Population: 6,963,