Arlington · VA
North Highlands & Colonial Village Homes in Arlington, VA
Single-family houses, duplexes and townhouses north of Rosslyn, plus the historic garden condos of Colonial Village.
Living in North Highlands and Colonial Village
North Highlands is a small North Arlington neighborhood north of Rosslyn, tucked between Langston Boulevard, Spout Run Parkway and the George Washington Parkway. Key Bridge, the Potomac River and Theodore Roosevelt Island are close by, and so is Rosslyn's Metro station.
Just to the southwest, Colonial Village fills the blocks between Wilson Boulevard, Langston Boulevard, North Veitch Street and Queens Lane in ZIP code 22201. Its two-story brick garden buildings, set around courtyards and lawns, now hold condos.
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How The Mike Webb Team Serves North Highlands and Colonial Village
A single-family house, a duplex, a townhouse and a garden condo here each sell to different buyers, and each is priced on its own. The Mike Webb Team has more than 34 years of experience pricing homes like these for today's buyers.
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History & Neighborhoods Nearby
Colonial Village was built in stages from 1935 to 1940 by developer Gustave Ring, with Harvey Warwick as architect. Arlington County calls it the first large-scale rental housing project in America insured by the Federal Housing Administration. It became a county historic district in 1978 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
In North Highlands, the Dawson-Bailey House on North Taft Street predates the Civil War and is one of the county's oldest stone buildings. Buyers who like this area often look at Lyon Village and Clarendon-Courthouse to the west and south, too. Which one fits is a matter of preference.
Homes: Market & Home Types
North Highlands mixes single-family houses, duplexes and the townhouses of Palisades Park with apartment buildings. Colonial Village offers garden-style condos in its historic buildings. A duplex, a townhouse and a garden condo sell at very different prices.
If you are starting your search, see buying a home in North Highlands or Colonial Village.
Condo and townhouse owners face the most new competition this fall. NVAR reported that in September 2026, condo and townhouse listings in its Northern Virginia region were up 49.7% from a year earlier, compared with 5.7% for detached homes. Arlington County had about 3.9 months of supply in September 2026, up from 3.0 a year earlier, according to Bright MLS.
The type of home, its updates and any condo or association fee all move the number. For a price built from real sales near you, ask for a North Highlands or Colonial Village home value report.
Schools and Getting Around
The Rosslyn and Courthouse Metro stations on the Orange, Silver and Blue lines are close by, Key Bridge leads straight into Georgetown, and the George Washington Parkway and Langston Boulevard connect the area to the rest of Arlington. The Custis Trail and the Dawson Terrace Community Center are nearby.
North Highlands and Colonial Village are served by Innovation Elementary School, Dorothy Hamm Middle School and Washington-Liberty High School. School boundaries change, so check the current Arlington Public Schools map for any specific address.
Selling Your North Highlands or Colonial Village Home?
Whenever you start thinking about a move, call us. We will walk through your home, show you what similar homes nearby 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 are North Highlands and Colonial Village in Arlington, VA?
North Highlands sits north of Rosslyn between Langston Boulevard, Spout Run Parkway and the George Washington Parkway. Colonial Village is just to the southwest, between Wilson Boulevard, Langston Boulevard, North Veitch Street and Queens Lane.
Is Colonial Village a historic district?
Yes. It became an Arlington County historic district in 1978 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
What kinds of homes are in North Highlands and Colonial Village?
North Highlands has single-family houses, duplexes and Palisades Park townhouses. Colonial Village has garden-style condos in its historic brick buildings.
Is the area close to Metro?
Yes. The Rosslyn and Courthouse stations are close by, and Key Bridge leads into Georgetown.
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