Aurora Highlands Historic District

Aurora Highlands Historic District is a residential neighborhood in Arlington County bounded by 16th Street South, 26th Street South, South Eads Street, and South Joyce Street. The area contains hundreds of homes along with two churches, two schools, and two landscaped parks.

The district formed between 1896 and 1930 as a commuter suburb for Washington D.C., built following the Addison Heights Company master plan. More than 20 different builders shaped the development and contributed to its architectural consistency.

The neighborhood displays Greek Revival and Colonial Revival architecture marked by symmetrical facades and grand entrances on its homes. These consistent design choices across hundreds of buildings create a cohesive residential character throughout the district.

The district is easy to explore since streets form a simple grid and boundaries are clearly defined. Walking through is pleasant, and public buildings like schools and churches serve as helpful reference points.

A Supreme Court case linked to this district established legal precedent for residential parking permits. The ruling addressed parking challenges created by commuters from nearby Crystal City.

Location: Virginia

Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 38.85860,-77.06360

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:27