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Fairlington Homes in Arlington, VA
About 3,400 brick Colonial Revival condos, townhouse-style and garden-style, built 1942-1944 next to Shirlington, a National Register historic district with pools and tennis courts.
Living in Fairlington
Fairlington is a large historic community in ZIP code 22206, on the south side of Arlington next to Shirlington. I-395 divides it into North and South Fairlington, and the Fairlington Bridge on South Abingdon Street connects the two halves. A small part of the original community lies across the line in Alexandria.
It is made up of brick Colonial Revival buildings set around shared lawns and courts, with mature trees throughout. Today every home is a condominium, organized into seven associations: Fairlington Arbor, Commons, Glen, Green, Meadows, Mews and Villages.
The Village at Shirlington's restaurants, shops, library and theater are a short walk from North Fairlington, and there is a pedestrian walkway from South Fairlington as well. See our Shirlington page.
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How The Mike Webb Team Serves Fairlington
Fairlington homes were built to a small set of plans, so buyers compare them closely: the association, the floor plan, the number of levels, the updates and the view. The Mike Webb Team has more than 34 years of experience pricing those details for today's buyers.
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Fairlington History & Neighborhoods Nearby
According to the Fairlington Historical Society, the Defense Homes Corporation bought the land in 1941 and built Fairlington from 1942 to 1944 to house workers during World War II. Architects Kenneth Franzheim and Alan B. Mills designed its 3,439 garden apartments in the Colonial Revival style, and it was the largest project the Defense Homes Corporation financed.
The government sold Fairlington to private owners in 1947, and between 1972 and 1977 the apartments were renovated and sold as condominiums. The Fairlington Historic District was added to the Virginia Landmarks Register in 1998 and the National Register of Historic Places in 1999, and in 2002 the Virginia Society of the American Institute of Architects gave it a Test of Time award.
Buyers who like Fairlington often look nearby too. Shirlington is next door, and Claremont and Green Valley are a short drive west. Which one fits is a matter of preference.
Fairlington Homes: Market & Home Types
Every Fairlington home is a condominium. Many are townhouse-style, on two, three or four levels, and others are garden-style condos on one floor, in the usual range of sizes.
The buyer is usually a first-time buyer, and sometimes an investor. If you are starting your search, see buying a home in Fairlington.
Condos and townhouses face more competition this fall. 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%. Arlington County had about 3.9 months of supply in September 2026, up from 3.0 a year earlier, according to Bright MLS.
The association, the floor plan, the updates and the condo fee all move the number. For a price built from real Fairlington sales, ask for a Fairlington home value report.
Amenities, Schools and Getting Around
Fairlington is known for its amenities. The associations have outdoor swimming pools and tennis courts, and some also have pickleball and basketball courts, playgrounds and walking paths. The Fairlington Community Center sits at 34th Street South and South Stafford Street.
I-395 runs through the neighborhood, and Fairlington is about 2.5 miles southwest of the Pentagon, according to the Fairlington Historical Society. Metrobus and DASH buses connect it to the Pentagon and King Street Metro stations, and the W&OD Trail starts near the Village at Shirlington.
Fairlington is served by Abingdon Elementary School, Gunston Middle School and Wakefield High School. School boundaries change, so check the current Arlington Public Schools map for any specific address.
Selling Your Fairlington Home?
Whenever you start thinking about a move, call us. We will walk through your home, show you what similar Fairlington homes have sold for, and tell you plainly what is worth fixing and what is not.
Read our home selling process, step by step, reach The Mike Webb Team here, or call or text 703-350-3884.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Fairlington in Arlington, VA?
Fairlington is in ZIP code 22206 on the south side of Arlington, next to Shirlington. I-395 divides it into North and South Fairlington.
Is Fairlington a historic district?
Yes. The Fairlington Historic District was added to the Virginia Landmarks Register in 1998 and the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. It was built from 1942 to 1944.
What are the seven Fairlington associations?
Fairlington Arbor, Fairlington Commons, Fairlington Glen, Fairlington Green, Fairlington Meadows, Fairlington Mews and Fairlington Villages. Each is its own condominium association.
Are Fairlington homes condos or townhouses?
Every Fairlington home is a condominium. Many are townhouse-style, on two, three or four levels, and others are garden-style condos on one floor.
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