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Buying a Home in Shirlington
The right home, at the right price, with your eyes open, from the first conversation to closing day.
Buying a Home in Shirlington: Walk to the Village
Buying a home in Shirlington puts you close to the Village at Shirlington's restaurants, shops, library and Signature Theatre, with I-395 at the edge of the neighborhood and the Pentagon a short drive north. The Four Mile Run and W&OD trails are nearby, and Fairlington is next door.
Shirlington's homes are condos and townhouses in communities such as Windgate of Arlington, Courtbridge, Heatherlea, Shirlington Crest, The Arlington at Shirlington, Shirlington Village Condominiums and West Village of Shirlington. Each has its own plans, fees and amenities, and we help you compare them side by side.
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What the Market Means for Shirlington Buyers
You have more choice than a year ago. 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, and Arlington County had about 3.9 months of supply in September 2026, up from 3.0 a year earlier. That can mean more time to decide and more room to negotiate.
Arlington prices still rose. According to Bright MLS, the county's median sale price for July through September 2026 was 11.1% higher than a year earlier. Before every offer, we prepare a home value report from recent sales in the same community and nearby, so you know what a home is worth before you decide what to pay.
What to Check Before You Buy
With a condo or a townhouse in an association, you are buying into the community as well as the home. Review the monthly fee and what it covers, the rules, including rules on renting the home out, the reserve fund and any planned special assessments. We help you read the association documents before you commit.
The home inspection shows you the condition of the home itself. We can arrange it, or you can schedule it yourself, and we go over the report with you afterward. If a home is not right for you, 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 Shirlington
The Mike Webb Team is Mike and Claudia Webb at RE/MAX Allegiance, with more than 34 years in real estate. About three out of four of our sales are in Arlington. When you buy with us, you get:
- A buyer consultation before we start showing homes
- A search set to your needs, so new Shirlington listings come to you right away
- 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 association documents and the inspection
- Closing support, including the final walk-through on closing day or a few days before
- Referrals to lenders, inspectors and contractors
Get pre-approved first, 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.
One buyer who bought and sold with us wrote on Zillow: “They were incredibly responsive throughout the process and were helpful both in selling our old house... and in buying our current house.”
See our first-time buyer guide, buying a bigger home, buying an investment property and how we help you buy, step by step.
Life in Shirlington
The Village at Shirlington has restaurants, shops, the Shirlington Branch Library and Signature Theatre. The Shirlington Dog Park is on South Oakland Street, the Four Mile Run and W&OD trails are nearby, and buses stop at 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. Boundaries change, so check the current Arlington Public Schools map for the exact address before you buy.
Read more on our Shirlington page.
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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 Shirlington?
Condos and townhouses, from mid-century garden condos to a 2006 condo building inside the Village and townhouses with garages built in the 2000s.
Can I buy a Shirlington condo to rent out?
Some buyers do. Each association has its own rules on renting, so we review them with you before you make an offer.
Which schools serve Shirlington?
Abingdon Elementary School or Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School depending on the address, then Gunston Middle School 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.
Shirlington
What buying a home looks like in Shirlington
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.
A walkable South Arlington area at I-395 and Quaker Lane, next door to Fairlington.
- The homes
- Condos and townhouses, from mid-century garden buildings to townhouses built in the 2000s.
- Why people choose it
- Often a first home or a move-up home, and sometimes an investment.
- Schools people ask about
- Abingdon or Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School depending on the address, Gunston Middle School, Wakefield High School.
- Getting around
- I-395 at the edge of the neighborhood, buses at the Shirlington bus station, and the Four Mile Run and W&OD trails nearby.
- Nearby
- The Village at Shirlington's restaurants, shops, Shirlington Branch Library and Signature Theatre, and the Shirlington Dog Park.
- The trade-off
- Choosing it over its neighbors usually comes down to buyer preference more than a trade-off.
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