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Columbia Heights Homes in Arlington, VA
Condos, townhouses and single-family houses just south of Columbia Pike, between Walter Reed Drive and Rolfe Street, next to Walter Reed Community Park.
Living in Columbia Heights
Columbia Heights is a South Arlington neighborhood in ZIP code 22204, not to be confused with the Columbia Heights in Washington, DC. According to its civic association, it runs from Columbia Pike on the north to 16th Street South on the south, and from South Walter Reed Drive on the west to South Rolfe Street on the east.
Columbia Pike's restaurants, shops and bus lines are right at the north edge, and Walter Reed Community Park and its community center sit along the south edge of the neighborhood.
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Columbia Heights History & Neighborhoods Nearby
Columbia Pike started as the Columbia Turnpike, approved by Congress in 1808, and the neighborhood has grown up along it. According to the Arlington County Civic Federation, a trolley line used to run through the area, and after it stopped in the late 1930s its right-of-way became Walter Reed Drive.
Building in the area picked up from 1939 on, beginning with the Arlington Village garden apartments, followed by Walter Reed Gardens in 1948 and a wave of apartment buildings in the late 1950s. In the 1980s, the Columbia Heights Civic Association helped turn county land into Walter Reed Community Park.
Buyers who like Columbia Heights often look nearby too. Arlington View is next door to the east, Green Valley is to the south, Penrose and Arlington Heights are across Columbia Pike, and Columbia Heights West, a separate neighborhood, is at the west end of the Pike. Which one fits is a matter of preference.
Columbia Heights Homes: Market & Home Types
Columbia Heights has condos, townhouses and single-family houses, from garden-style buildings to houses on their own lots.
The buyer is usually a first-time buyer or a move-up buyer. If you are starting your search, see buying a home in Columbia Heights.
In September 2026, NVAR counted 3,477 homes for sale across its Northern Virginia region, 30.7% more than a year earlier, with about 2.5 months of supply. In ZIP code 22204, which includes Columbia 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.
The type of home, the building, its fees and what has been updated all move the number. For a price built from real sales near you, ask for a Columbia Heights home value report.
Parks, Schools and Getting Around
The Walter Reed Community Center and Park, at 2909 16th Street South, has a gym, a game room, six outdoor pickleball courts, a basketball court, a playground and a sensory garden. The Columbia Pike Branch Library is a short walk away at 816 South Walter Reed Drive.
Columbia Pike, with its bus lines, runs along the north edge, and Pentagon City, the Pentagon and I-395 are a short drive east.
Columbia Heights is served by Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School, then Gunston Middle School or Thomas Jefferson Middle School, depending on the address, and Wakefield High School. School boundaries change, so check the current Arlington Public Schools map for any specific address.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Columbia Heights in Arlington, VA?
Columbia Heights is in South Arlington, ZIP code 22204. Its civic association defines it by Columbia Pike, 16th Street South, South Walter Reed Drive and South Rolfe Street.
Is Columbia Heights in Arlington the same as Columbia Heights in DC?
No. Columbia Heights in Arlington, Virginia, is a South Arlington neighborhood along Columbia Pike. It is a different place from the Columbia Heights neighborhood in Washington, DC.
What parks are near Columbia Heights?
Walter Reed Community Park, at 2909 16th Street South, has a community center with a gym, six outdoor pickleball courts, a basketball court, a playground and a sensory garden.
How did Walter Reed Drive get its route?
According to the Arlington County Civic Federation, a trolley line once ran through the area, and after service ended in the late 1930s its right-of-way became Walter Reed Drive.
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