A ZIP code on the western end of Arlington has one of the highest concentrations of wealth in the entire D.C. area, by one metric.
The 22205 ZIP code, home to neighborhoods including Westover Village, Tara-Leeway Heights, Madison Manor and Dominion Hills, was named the wealthiest in Arlington in a new ranking by the Washington Business Journal.
A new transit program serving parts of Arlington with limited bus access has largely been connecting riders to Ballston and East Falls Church, data shows.
Arlington’s “microtransit” pilot initiative has provided about 1,500 on-demand rides since it launched in April, Katie O’Brien, spokesperson for Arlington’s Department of Environmental Services, told ARLnow. About 50% of these were near the Metro stations in either Ballston (27%) or East Falls Church (23%).
Address: 3233 4th Street North
Neighborhood: Ashton Heights
Type: 7 BR, 5 (+1 half) BA single-family detached – 5528 sq. ft.
Open House: Saturday, August 29, 2 – 4 PM; Sunday, August 30, 2 – 4 PM
Listed: $2,795,000
Noteworthy: Modern luxury in timeless craftsman style
An exceptional luxury craftsman-style home in the heart of sought-after Ashton Heights. This brand-new construction, designed by Bukont Homes and built by Saffer Properties, is refined luxury in a premier location; walkable, bikeable, or a short car ride to a host of urban amenities, including the Clarendon and VA Square Metros and the bustling Orange Line corridor. At 5,528 SF across four thoughtfully designed levels, this modern home features 6 bedrooms and 6 baths, blending timeless elegance with modern comfort. The main level impresses with soaring 10-foot ceilings and exquisite wide-plank European White Oak (Open Grain Brushed) hardwood flooring throughout. At the heart of the home, a stunning gourmet kitchen showcases sleek custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, a center island, Thermador smart appliances, and a seamless flow into the spacious family room, anchored by a floor-to-ceiling gas fireplace. An elegant formal dining room is bathed in natural light, creating an ideal setting for gatherings both intimate and grand. The main level is further enhanced by a private guest suite or executive office, a custom mudroom with built-in cubbies, and a stylish powder room. Upstairs, the luxurious primary suite serves as a true retreat, complete with dual custom walk-in closets and a spa-inspired bath featuring heated floors, dual vanities, a freestanding soaking tub, and an oversized glass-enclosed shower. The walk-out lower level is designed for both relaxation and recreation, offering a spacious entertainment room, a dedicated exercise room, and an additional bedroom with a full bath.
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Listed by:
Natalie Roy – KW Metro Center
[email protected]
(703) 819-4915
The 2026-27 chair of Advance Arlington wants to maintain some of the organization’s traditional elements while adding new ways to connect with the community.
Tony Weaver described his plans as “aspirational.”
Il Radicchio has been making progress on reopening at its new location in Clarendon.
The family-owned Italian restaurant is in the process of relocating from its longtime location at 1801 Clarendon Blvd, which closed in late May, to the former home of Mazaro at 2909 Wilson Blvd.
Join us for Pike Fest, Columbia Pike’s signature fall festival, on Saturday, October 10!
Celebrate everything that makes Columbia Pike one of Arlington’s most vibrant and diverse communities with an afternoon full of live music, delicious food, family fun, and local shopping. From incredible restaurants and food vendors to artisan makers, community organizations, and small businesses, Pike Fest is your chance to experience the very best of the Pike all in one place.
A new startup based in Arlington seeks to make it easier to hire help for common household chores.
Hago connects Northern Virginia residents with “helpers” who are paid to handle everyday tasks such as pet care, yard work and housework like laundry and cleaning. It’s been growing over the last few months, offering a simpler way to hire support without having to navigate various specialized services.
An Arlington man is facing a charge after police say he accidentally fired a gun through the windshield of a car he was riding in on Columbia Pike.
It happened between 8:45 and 9 p.m. Monday. The 33-year-old was in the front passenger seat, with two other people in the vehicle, when he allegedly fired the gun, near the intersection of Columbia Pike and S. Dinwiddie Street.
Ten new speed cameras will be watching Arlington school zones when classes resume next week, bringing the county’s total to 35.
Arlington released the full list of PhotoSPEED locations on Tuesday, two weeks after ACPD said a list was coming soon.
Cybercab Spotted in Rosslyn — D.C. reporter Martin Austermuhle said he spotted a Tesla Cybercab, the automaker’s purpose-built robotaxi, in Rosslyn yesterday morning. There was someone in the driver’s seat, he said. [Martin Austermuhle/X]
Flags Lowered for Parton — Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) ordered flags at state and local buildings across Virginia lowered to half-staff for Dolly Parton — who died yesterday at 80 — until sunset Sept. 1, citing her Imagination Library. Rep. Don Beyer (D-Arlington) called her “a great artist, a great American, and a great person.” [Press Release, Rep. Don Beyer/X]
Spanberger Shields Medicaid, SNAP — The governor also signed Executive Order 20, directing the state to prevent gaps in Medicaid and SNAP coverage as federal cuts take effect. More than 1.8 million Virginians are enrolled in Medicaid and nearly 800,000 receive SNAP. [Fox 5]
CoStar Antitrust Suits Combined — A federal judicial panel consolidated four lawsuits accusing Arlington-based CoStar Group of operating as a monopoly, sending the combined case to Virginia’s Eastern District. CoStar General Counsel Gene Boxer said the suits recycle “already debunked claims.” [WBJ]
Beyer Targets Tariff Powers — Rep. Don Beyer (D-Arlington) said he has introduced legislation to block President Trump’s “abuses of tariff powers” and restore trade authority to Congress. The post came a day after Beyer blasted the Canada trade war. [Rep. Don Beyer/X]
Leaf Blower End Run — After the General Assembly repeatedly refused to give localities express authority, Arlington and Alexandria banned gas-powered leaf blowers by amending their noise ordinances instead, columnist Ivy Main writes. Arlington’s ban takes effect Jan. 1, 2029, and no other localities have followed. [Virginia Mercury]
Kennedy Center Revenue Nosedive — Ticket sales and donations collapsed after President Trump’s name went on the Kennedy Center, internal documents show, leaving a projected $23 million deficit. The Justice Department separately warned the building may have to be “taken down” if it can’t close for two years. [Washington Post, NBC 4]
Young Buyers Stuck at Home — About 4.9% of DMV households include a “shadow buyer” — an employed adult aged 25 to 39 living with parents, according to a Bright MLS report. Their median wage is $41,000, while a median-priced home here requires $181,000. Arlington’s share, 1.9%, is among the region’s lowest. [Axios]
Test Scores Inch Up — Virginia students’ proficiency in reading and math rose 0.4% last school year, continuing a five-year climb toward pre-pandemic levels. Statewide, 72% of students in grades 3 to 8 passed their reading SOLs and 69% passed math. Tougher benchmarks took effect this year. [Virginia Mercury]
‘Space Jellyfish’ Tuesday AM — A pre-dawn SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Cape Canaveral streaked across the sky just before 5:40 a.m. yesterday, its sunlit exhaust plume forming a glowing “space jellyfish” against the dark. Readers sent photos from Lorton and the Old Town Alexandria waterfront. [Capital Weather]
It’s Wednesday — Expect mostly sunny skies today with a high near 89 and a southeast wind of up to 9 mph. Skies turn mostly cloudy tonight, with a low around 72 and a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 a.m. [NWS]
New Legal Notice — Restaurant seeks ABC wine/beer on- and off-premises license. [Public Notices]
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Good Tuesday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — Aug 25, 2026.
Here is what’s going on Wednesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Today will be mostly sunny with a high of around 88°F. Winds will be calm, shifting to the south at 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Tonight, expect mostly cloudy skies with a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 a.m.; the low will be around 71°F, with a south wind at 9 mph. There is a 30% chance of precipitation. See more from Weather.gov.
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