Arlington Heights Historic District

Arlington Heights Historic District is a residential neighborhood containing about 737 buildings spread across 177 acres between Arlington Boulevard, South Fillmore Street, and South Walter Reed Drive. The area maintains its original street grid and residential character from its early planning.

The neighborhood was created through 25 separate subdivisions developed between 1909 and 1978, expanding alongside the growth of commuter transportation to Washington DC. This extended period of development shaped it into a settled residential community.

The neighborhood displays a mix of single-family homes, paired dwellings, and garden apartments that reflect everyday residential life. Schools, a synagogue, and landscaped parks serve as gathering places woven into the streetscape.

The district is easily accessible via major transportation routes in Arlington County and maintains a walkable residential layout. Visitors can explore the streets on foot to experience the neighborhood in its original form.

The area is called Arlington Heights and appeared on maps from the early 1800s as part of the Custis family estate. It holds the distinction of being Arlington County's oldest named community.

Location: Virginia

GPS coordinates: 38.86720,-77.09080

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:43