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Investment Property in Arlington Heights
Rentals, fix and flips, teardowns and land, with the numbers worked out before you make an offer.
Investment Property in Arlington Heights: What Investors Look For
Investment property in Arlington Heights comes with a central location: between Route 50 and Columbia Pike, with Glebe Road running north to Ballston and I-395 close by for DC and the Pentagon. The neighborhood has a mix of older single-family houses, duplexes and new craftsman homes, which gives investors a few different ways in.
Whatever your strategy, the questions are the same: what will it rent for, what will it cost to fix, and what will it be worth when you are done. We help you answer them before you make an offer.
How We Help Investors in Arlington Heights
The Mike Webb Team is Mike and Claudia Webb, with RE/MAX Allegiance, and we have more than 34 years in real estate. About three out of four of our sales are in Arlington.
- Rentals. We help you find houses and duplexes that make sense as rentals, estimate what they could rent for, and connect you with a property manager if you want one.
- Fix and flip. Many Arlington Heights homes are decades old. We help you spot the ones with room to add value, look at the repairs they need, and connect you with contractors.
- Teardowns and new construction. We help you find older homes and lots that make sense to build on.
- Cash buyers. We work with cash buyers and write offers that make the most of a quick, clean close.
Ted K. described working with us as “Responsive, informed, and hassle-free.”
Know the Historic District Before You Plan Changes
Arlington Heights has been a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places since 2008. The Virginia Department of Historic Resources says the neighborhood developed between 1909 and 1978 through 25 subdivisions and more than 30 builders.
If your plan involves renovation, an addition or new construction, check with Arlington County early about what applies to that address, and talk with your contractor and any design professionals before you commit. It is a step that can save an investor time and money.
1031 Exchanges
If you are selling one investment property and buying another, a 1031 exchange may let you defer the tax on the gain. Under Section 1031, real property held for business or investment can generally be exchanged for other like-kind real property. The timing rules are strict, and most exchanges run through a qualified intermediary.
We help keep the search for your replacement property moving inside those deadlines. The rules, the paperwork and whether an exchange is right for you are questions for your qualified intermediary and your tax advisor. This page is general information, not tax or legal advice.
The Arlington Heights Market for Investors
In ZIP code 22204, which includes Arlington Heights, homes that sold from July through September 2026 took an average of 54 days to sell and received about 97.2% of their original list price, according to Bright MLS. Arlington County had about 3.9 months of supply in September 2026, up from 3.0 a year earlier, so investors have more to choose from than a year ago.
Detached houses are the tighter part of the market. In September 2026, NVAR reported condo and townhouse listings across its Northern Virginia region up 49.7% from a year earlier, while detached listings rose only 5.7%.
Before every offer, we prepare a home value report from recent 22204 sales that truly compare. When it is time to sell a finished flip or a rental, our marketing puts it in front of buyers: professional photography, a 3D tour, floor plans, paid social media advertising and open houses.
See investment property with us and how we help you buy, step by step. Ready to talk numbers? Contact The Mike Webb Team or call or text 703-350-3884. Read more on our Arlington Heights page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there duplexes in Arlington Heights?
Yes. Arlington Heights has duplexes along with older single-family houses and new craftsman homes. We can estimate what a property could rent for before you make an offer.
Does the historic district affect renovations?
Arlington Heights is on the National Register of Historic Places. Before you plan renovations, an addition or new construction, check with Arlington County about what applies to that address.
Do you work with cash buyers and 1031 exchanges?
Yes. We write offers that make the most of a quick, clean close, and we help you find a replacement property inside exchange deadlines. The 1031 rules are for your qualified intermediary and tax advisor.
Can you refer a property manager or contractor?
Yes. We can connect you with property managers for rentals and with contractors for repairs and renovations.
Arlington Heights
What investment property looks like in Arlington Heights
Tree-lined streets of colonials, Cape Cods and bungalows between Route 50 and Columbia Pike, close to DC.
A historic central Arlington neighborhood, first laid out in 1909, with single-family homes, duplexes and new craftsman construction.
- The homes
- A mix of colonials, Cape Cods, duplexes, bungalows, and some new craftsman-style homes.
- Why people choose it
- Often a first home or a move-up home, depending on the size of the house.
- Schools people ask about
- Alice West Fleet Elementary School, Thomas Jefferson Middle School.
- Getting around
- Convenient to I-395, Route 50, and Columbia Pike, which connect to DC, the Pentagon, Crystal City and Reagan National Airport. Glebe Road runs north to Ballston. Tree-lined streets.
- Nearby
- Thomas Jefferson Park, at 3501 2nd Street South beside the Thomas Jefferson Middle School and Community Center, where the Arlington County Fair is held every year, and Arlington Heights Park at 9th Street South and South Irving Street. Columbia Pike shops and restaurants are close by.
- The trade-off
- Choosing Arlington Heights over its neighbors usually comes down to personal preference more than a trade-off.
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