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Shirlington Homes in Arlington, VA
Condos and townhouses around the Village at Shirlington, including Windgate, Courtbridge, Heatherlea, Shirlington Crest and West Village, steps from restaurants, the library and Signature Theatre.
Living in Shirlington
Shirlington is a walkable corner of South Arlington in ZIP code 22206, built around the Village at Shirlington, where I-395 meets Quaker Lane and Shirlington Road. The Village's restaurants, shops, Shirlington Branch Library and Signature Theatre sit along Campbell Avenue, and Fairlington is right next door.
Around the Village is a ring of condo and townhouse communities, each with its own association. Many of these homes are within walking distance of the restaurants, the library and the theater, and the Four Mile Run and W&OD trails are close by.
The Shirlington Dog Park, at 2710 South Oakland Street, sits along Four Mile Run.
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Shirlington's Communities
We sell homes in many communities around Shirlington, including:
- Windgate of Arlington I, II and III: condos and townhouse-style homes built from 1979 to 1983 along South Walter Reed Drive and South Arlington Mill Drive, with a pool and tennis courts.
- Courtbridge I and II: condos built in the early 1980s on South Woodrow and South Woodley Streets, with a pool.
- Heatherlea: brick stacked-townhouse condos from 1983 at South Walter Reed Drive and South Arlington Mill Drive.
- Shirlington Crest: newer townhouses with garages, built from about 2008 on South Kenmore Court and South Kemper Road.
- The Arlington at Shirlington: mid-century garden condos from about 1950, a short walk from the Village.
- Shirlington Village Condominiums: a condo building from about 2006 at 2720 South Arlington Mill Drive, inside the Village at Shirlington.
- West Village of Shirlington: condos from about 1966 at 4061 South Four Mile Run Drive.
Just across I-395 and Quaker Lane is Fairlington, the historic condo community with its own seven associations.
How The Mike Webb Team Serves Shirlington
Each Shirlington community has its own floor plans, fees and amenities, so a Windgate condo and a Shirlington Crest townhouse are priced very differently. The Mike Webb Team has more than 34 years of experience comparing homes like these for today's buyers.
When you sell, you should not have to manage the prep work yourself. The White Glove Home Sale Method™ covers painting, handyman repairs, caulking, staging, deep cleaning, carpet and window cleaning, power washing, landscaping, removal of unwanted items or furniture, and taking donations to the charity of your choice, at no additional cost to you. Here is how selling a Shirlington home works with us.
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Shirlington History & Neighborhoods Nearby
Shirlington began with retail. According to Arlington County and other sources, Shirlington Shopping Center opened in 1944, developed by Joseph Cherner, and it was one of the first large shopping centers in the Washington suburbs. It was renamed The Village at Shirlington in 1987, and in 2006 the new town center added the Shirlington Branch Library and a home for Signature Theatre. In 2007, South 28th Street through the Village was renamed Campbell Avenue.
Buyers who like Shirlington often look nearby too. Fairlington is next door, and Claremont, Green Valley and Douglas Park are a short drive west. Which one fits is a matter of preference.
Shirlington Homes: Market & Home Types
Shirlington homes are condos and townhouses, from mid-century garden buildings to a condo building inside the Village and townhouses built in the 2000s.
The buyer is usually a first-time buyer or a move-up buyer, and some buy to rent out. If you are starting your search, see buying a home in Shirlington.
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 community, the floor plan, the updates and the fees all move the number. For a price built from real Shirlington sales, ask for a Shirlington home value report.
Things to Do, Schools and Getting Around
The Village at Shirlington has restaurants, shops, the Shirlington Branch Library and Signature Theatre. The Shirlington Dog Park is on South Oakland Street, and the Four Mile Run and W&OD trails are nearby for walking and biking.
I-395 is right at the edge of Shirlington, and the Pentagon and Pentagon City are a short drive north. Buses serve the Shirlington bus station on Campbell Avenue.
Shirlington is served by Abingdon Elementary School or Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School depending on the address, then Gunston Middle School and Wakefield High School. School boundaries change, so check the current Arlington Public Schools map for any specific address.
Selling Your Shirlington Home?
Whenever you start thinking about a move, call us. We will walk through your home, show you what similar Shirlington 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
Which communities are in Shirlington?
Communities around the Village at Shirlington include Windgate of Arlington I, II and III, Courtbridge I and II, Heatherlea, Shirlington Crest, The Arlington at Shirlington, Shirlington Village Condominiums and West Village of Shirlington. Fairlington is next door.
What is the Village at Shirlington?
It is Shirlington's main street, with restaurants, shops, the Shirlington Branch Library and Signature Theatre. It opened in 1944 as Shirlington Shopping Center and took its current name in 1987.
Is Shirlington the same as Fairlington?
No. They are next to each other. Fairlington is a historic condo community built from 1942 to 1944, and Shirlington is the area around the Village at Shirlington.
Is Shirlington close to the Pentagon?
Yes. Shirlington sits at I-395, and the Pentagon and Pentagon City are a short drive north.
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