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Buying a Home in Columbia Heights
The right home, at the right price, with your eyes open, from the first conversation to closing day.
Buying a Home in Columbia Heights: Right on Columbia Pike
Buying a home in Columbia Heights puts you just south of Columbia Pike in Arlington, with the Pike's restaurants, shops and bus lines at the north edge and Pentagon City, the Pentagon and I-395 a short drive east. Walter Reed Community Park and its community center sit along the south side.
You can choose from condos, townhouses and single-family houses here. Each comes with its own costs and trade-offs, and we help you compare them against your budget and plans.
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The 22204 Market for Buyers
In ZIP code 22204, homes that sold from July through September 2026 averaged 54 days on the market and sold for 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 you have more choices and more time than buyers had last year.
Most of the new choice is in condos and townhouses. NVAR reported that in September 2026, condo and townhouse listings in its Northern Virginia region were up 49.7% from a year earlier, while detached listings rose only 5.7%. A condo or townhouse buyer may find more room to negotiate. A single-family house is still harder to find, so be ready to move when one fits.
Before any offer, we prepare a home value report from recent 22204 sales of the same type of home, so you know what it is worth before you decide what to pay.
Buying a Condo? Read the Building, Not Only the Unit
With a condo, the association matters as much as the home. Look at the monthly fee and what it covers, the rules, the reserve fund, any planned special assessments and the condition of the roof, halls and other shared spaces. With a townhouse or house, look closely at the roof, heating and cooling, plumbing and wiring.
The home inspection shows you the condition. We can set it up for you, or you can schedule it yourself, and afterward we go through the report with you. If a home is not a good fit, we will tell you, even if that means walking away. We would rather lose a sale than see you buy the wrong home.
How We Help You Buy in Columbia Heights
The Mike Webb Team is Mike and Claudia Webb with RE/MAX Allegiance. We have more than 34 years in real estate, and about three out of four of our sales are in Arlington. Here is what you get:
- A buyer consultation before we start showing homes
- A search set to your needs, so new Columbia Heights listings come to you
- Showings with us, or our showing partner when we are booked
- A home value report before every offer, plus offer strategy and writing
- Negotiation on your behalf
- Help reviewing condo documents and the inspection
- Closing support and the final walk-through, on closing day or a few days before
- Referrals to lenders, inspectors and contractors
Your first step is pre-approval through a lender, or your own bank or credit union. Then we sign a written buyer agreement together, so you know exactly how we will work for you.
Dave McKeon, who bought in Arlington with us while living overseas, wrote on Zillow: “They understand the market in Arlington and represented our best interests.”
Buying for the first time? See our first-time buyer guide and how we help you buy, step by step.
Life in Columbia Heights
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 close by at 816 South Walter Reed Drive, and Columbia Pike's restaurants and bus lines are along the north edge.
Columbia Heights is served by Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School, Gunston or Thomas Jefferson Middle School depending on the address, and Wakefield High School. Boundaries change, so check the current Arlington Public Schools map for the exact address before you buy.
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Tell us what you are looking for and where you are in the process. We will meet with you and plan your next step, with no pressure.
Contact The Mike Webb Team or call or text 703-350-3884.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of homes are in Columbia Heights, Arlington?
Condos, townhouses and single-family houses, just south of Columbia Pike between South Walter Reed Drive and South Rolfe Street.
What should I check before buying a condo here?
Review the monthly fee and what it covers, the rules, the reserve fund and any planned special assessments, along with the home inspection. We help you go through the documents before you commit.
Which schools serve Columbia Heights?
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School, Gunston or Thomas Jefferson Middle School depending on the address, and Wakefield High School. Check the current Arlington Public Schools boundary map for any specific address.
Do I need to be pre-approved before I start looking?
Yes. Pre-approval is the first step. It tells you what you can borrow and shows sellers your offer is serious.
Columbia Heights
What buying a home looks like in Columbia Heights
Condos, townhouses and single-family houses just south of Columbia Pike, between Walter Reed Drive and Rolfe Street, next to Walter Reed Community Park.
A South Arlington neighborhood along Columbia Pike, where the old trolley line became Walter Reed Drive.
- The homes
- Condos, townhouses and single-family houses.
- Why people choose it
- Often a first home or a move-up home.
- Schools people ask about
- Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School, Gunston or Thomas Jefferson Middle School depending on the address, Wakefield High School.
- Getting around
- Columbia Pike and its bus lines along the north edge, with Pentagon City, the Pentagon and I-395 a short drive east.
- Nearby
- Walter Reed Community Center and Park, with a gym, six pickleball courts, a basketball court, a playground and a sensory garden. The Columbia Pike Branch Library on South Walter Reed Drive.
- The trade-off
- Choosing it over its neighbors usually comes down to buyer preference more than a trade-off.
The method
How we do it in Columbia Heights
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