About Arlington's Fairlington

In south Arlington County lies Fairlington, a neighborhood made up of townhouse apartments. Most of these townhouses were built in the 1940's. It was constructed during World War II and paid for by the Defense Homes Corporation.

The name "Fairlington" was created by combining the county names where it is located, Fairfax and Arlington.

Fairlington's history goes back as far as 1756 when the area was owned by John Carlyle, a friend of President George Washington. From 1861-1870 the land was under military occupation. By the 1960's it was owned by Hartford Insurance. In 1972 the buildings in the area were changed to apartments. In 1998 Fairlington was listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places by 1999.

With beautiful architecture and an area with alot of history, Fairlington is the place to consider your home.

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(all data current as of 6/25/2010)

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In South Arlington County lies Fairlington, a neighborhood made up mostly of townhouse apartments. Most of the structures were built in the 1940's during World War II and paid for by the Defense Homes Corporation.

The name "Fairlington" was created by combining the county names in which it is located, Fairfax and Arlington Counties. Fairlington's history goes back as far as 1756 when the area was owned by John Carlyle, a friend of President George Washington. From 1861-1870 much of Fairlington was under military occupation. By the 1960's the area was owned by Hartford Insurance and in 1972 the buildings in the area were changed to apartments. In 1998 Fairlington was listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places by 1999.

photo credit: Tony the Misfit

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(all data current as of 6/23/2010)

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Fairlington Meadows

Carrying an Arlington address, Fairlington Meadows is a condo complex that sits just across the street from Alexandria. Route 7 leads east to Old Town or west to Fairfax, and I-395 leads north to Washington DC.

Built in 1940, these townhouse-style condominiums indeed look like World War II barracks, though they have been updated over time. Fairlington Meadows offers tennis courts, a pool, and a rec center. The grounds look nice and are well kept. It is an all-around nice place to live.

Fairlington Meadows is bounded on the north by Interstate 395, the east by Quake Lane, and on the south and west by King Street (Route 7).

Just a stoplight away from the Pentagon and tucked in the trees off of I-395, sit the seven neighborhoods that make up the community of Fairlington. The connection between military families stationed at the Pentagon, Fort Meyer or other Military District of Washington facilities remains as strong today as it did in the 1940’s when Fairlington was first built.

If you are considering buying a home while you are stationed at the Pentagon you might want to dust off your VA Certificate of Eligibility. If you find yourself headed to the Pentagon give me a call at 703-346-2213. We can talk about your housing needs, financing options and get your started towards buying your new home in Northern Virginia.

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Just a stoplight away from the Pentagon and tucked in the trees off of I-395, sit the seven neighborhoods that make up the community of Fairlington. The connection between military families stationed at the Pentagon, Fort Meyer or other Military District of Washington facilities remains as strong today as it did in the 1940’s when Fairlington was first built.

If you are considering buying a home while you are stationed at the Pentagon you might want to dust off your VA Certificate of Eligibility. If you find yourself headed to the Pentagon give me a call at 703-346-2213. We can talk about your housing needs, financing options and get your started towards buying your new home in Northern Virginia.

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