Alcova Heights Real Estate

Alcova Heights Real Estate

Welcome to Alcova Heights, a charming subdivision nestled in the heart of Arlington, Virginia. This vibrant community offers a perfect blend of suburban tranquility and urban convenience, making it an ideal choice for families, professionals, and anyone looking to enjoy the best of both worlds.

Alcova Heights is known for its picturesque tree-lined streets, well-maintained homes, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The neighborhood boasts a diverse mix of architectural styles, from classic mid-century designs to modern builds, catering to a variety of tastes and preferences. Residents take pride in their homes and the sense of community that Alcova Heights fosters.

One of the standout features of this subdivision is its proximity to some of Arlington's finest parks and recreational areas. With easy access to the W&OD Trail and nearby parks like Alcova Heights Park, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy walking, biking, and picnicking just steps from their front doors. Families will appreciate the excellent school options available in the area, including highly-rated public and private institutions.

Convenience is a hallmark of Alcova Heights, with a wealth of shopping, dining, and entertainment options just a short drive or metro ride away. The vibrant neighborhoods of Clarendon and Ballston are nearby, offering trendy boutiques, gourmet restaurants, and lively nightlife.

Whether you're seeking a peaceful retreat or an active lifestyle, Alcova Heights provides the perfect backdrop for your next chapter. Come experience the charm and community spirit of this delightful Arlington subdivision, where every day feels like home.

Newest Listings in Alcova Heights

$1,125,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ VAAR2077164 MLS
Welcome to this beautifully renovated center hall Colonial in sought-after Alcova Heights! Perfectly situated on a quiet cul-de-sac, this exceptional home offers timeless charm, thoughtful updates, and a warm, inviting floor plan designed for both everyday living and effortless entertaining. From the moment you arrive, the professionally landscaped yard creates outstanding curb appeal. Inside, gleaming hardwood floors flow throughout the main and upper levels. The elegant formal living and dining rooms provide wonderful spaces for gatherings, while the cozy family room, complete with a wood-burning fireplace, opens seamlessly to the breakfast area, updated kitchen, and stunning glass-enclosed sunroom filled with natural light. A convenient powder room completes the main level. Upstairs, you'll find four spacious bedrooms and two beautifully updated full baths. The private primary suite features dual closets, a separate vanity area, and an ensuite bath, creating a peaceful retreat. The finished lower level offers exceptional flexibility with a large recreation room featuring parquet flooring, plus abundant storage, a laundry area, and utility space, perfect for a home office, gym, playroom, or media room. Step outside to your own private backyard oasis, where expansive multi-level decks provide the ideal setting for outdoor dining, entertaining, or simply relaxing while surrounded by mature landscaping. Additional highlights include a one-car attached garage, three finished levels, four bedrooms, and two-and-a-half baths. Ideally located between George Mason Drive and the vibrant Columbia Pike corridor, you'll enjoy easy access to Shirlington, Ballston, Washington, D.C., parks, trails, shopping, dining, and major commuter routes. This is a rare opportunity to own a beautifully updated home in one of Arlington's most desirable neighborhoods

820 S Quincy St, Arlington
$1,050,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ VAAR2077034 MLS
Welcome to 3527 6th Street S, a beautifully updated 1932 Arlington Sears bungalow that masterfully blends timeless character with thoughtful renovations designed for modern living. <br><br> This home is an entertainer's dream. Enter through the sun-bathed living room with its wood burning fireplace framed in painted brick and refinished original oak hardwood floors throughout. The adjacent dining room is wrapped in classic wainscoting and opens through a columned archway into a truly magnificent chef's kitchen, where everyone will naturally gather around the oversized center island with inviting wood countertop. The brand new five burner cooktop is complemented by a full suite of stainless appliances, extended height custom cabinetry with glass fronts, a custom range hood, and built in wine storage and shelving. A charming banquette with cushioned bench seating tucks beneath an octagonal window, offering a peaceful spot to enjoy a morning coffee or curl up with a book, while the kitchen's slate tile flooring adds warmth through underfloor heating and durability underfoot. Views of the expansive, level, fully fenced rear yard bring a sense of serenity to the kitchen. <br><br> Double French doors open to an oversized rear deck complete with a pergola and a lattice privacy wall accented by wall mounted lighting, perfect for evening gatherings. The yard is equally suited to small, intimate meals, lawn games or grand entertaining, with a stone fountain, a stone edged planting bed, a red maple and River Birch, a tucked away fire pit area, and mature landscaping that provides shade and privacy while creating an idyllic feel. <br><br> Tucked away in a private wing on the main level, two generously sized bedrooms share an updated, ceramic tile full bath with underfloor heating, offering a thoughtful separation between the home's entertaining and sleeping spaces. A dedicated staircase leads to the upper level, where the finished attic has been transformed into a spacious primary retreat. Skylights fill the space with natural light, an exposed painted brick chimney adds architectural character, and built in shelving offers handy storage near the stair landing. The large ensuite bath continues the home's classic style with a double vanity topped in marble, a skylight of its own, and a striking black and white octagon tile floor. A separate soaking tub with a checkerboard tile surround creates a peaceful spot to unwind at the end of the day. <br><br> The finished lower level adds exceptional flexibility with a sprawling recreation room featuring built in shelving and a distinctive sliding wood panel wall, ideal for a playroom, media room, fitness area, or additional family living space. The utility and storage area offers a washer and dryer, abundant storage, and workspace. A detached one car garage provides convenient storage for bikes, tools, and outdoor equipment. Perfectly positioned in one of Arlington's most desirable neighborhoods, this home is just steps from favorites such as Ruthie's All Day, the Thomas Jefferson Community Center, and Montessori Park with its playgrounds and green space. Commuters will appreciate easy access to major routes (Glebe Road and Columbia Pike), public transit with the closest bus stop one block away, and the Virginia Square GMU Metro station on the Orange and Silver Lines, roughly 1.6 miles away, placing the best of Northern Virginia and Washington, DC within easy reach.

3527 6th St S, Arlington
$725,000
VAAR2076672 MLS
Recent Price Reduction - now $165,000 below appraised value. Nice level lot - Zoned R-5 - may be multi-unit build-out with special exception to zoning; Buyer to do their own Due Diligence. Property is near vibrant and busy Columbia Pike in the Alcova Heights neighborhood. This is an "Estate Sale" - property is conveyed - 👀 -AS IS. Found drawing for 2 - 2 unit homes in a file recently (see rendering in the PHOTO section of the listing. Lot/land appraised for - $890,000. The survey shown here shows the entire lots coming back from 3533 Columbia Pike - the land that is "For Sale" begins at the Stucco Building and goes (South - West). I can email anyone who is interested a copy of the survey (in PDF.) as that may be easier to read. Buyer should perform all of their due/diligence research to insure this is what they are looking for! Property Appraisal is here in the documents section - recently completed by RSG Appraisals

919 S Monroe St, Arlington
$189,000
1 Baths ⋅ VAAR2074018 MLS ⋅ Stratton House BLDG.
Welcome to 3601 5th Street #307, a charming studio residence in Stratton House, ideally situated in Arlington between Ballston and Columbia Pike, directly across from the beloved Ruthie's All-Day restaurant. This bright and inviting condo features an open-concept layout complemented by a custom California Closet system that maximizes storage and functionality. The freshly updated interior boasts new luxury vinyl plank flooring, fresh paint throughout, a new microwave, and a new stove, creating a move-in-ready living space. Residents enjoy secure building access, elevator service, common laundry facilities, a refreshing community pool, an additional storage unit, access to an electric vehicle charging station, and a large parking lot providing ample resident parking. Conveniently located near Arlington Transit routes 23 and 45, Glebe Road, Columbia Pike, Route 50, and I-395, this home offers exceptional accessibility and an easy commute to the Pentagon and Washington, DC. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to own a stylish, low-maintenance home in a highly desirable Arlington location.

3601 5th St S Unit #307, Arlington
$799,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ VAAR2073754 MLS
Welcome to 3917 6th St. S., a charming three-level Cape Cod nestled in Arlington's desirable Alcova Heights neighborhood. This well-maintained home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms with a functional layout designed for comfortable living. Beautiful hardwood floors extend throughout the main level, while the upper-level bedroom suite provides a private retreat complete with carpeting and a full bathroom. The lower level features a large unfinished basement offering abundant open space for storage, hobbies, a workshop, or future possibilities, along with a dedicated laundry area with washer, dryer, utility sink, and additional closet storage. The home's attractive curb appeal begins with a low-maintenance front yard featuring mature shrubs and ornamental plantings along its hillside setting. The expansive backyard is shaded by a canopy of mature trees, creating a peaceful setting for relaxing or entertaining, while raised garden beds and a storage shed add both charm and functionality. Ideally located just blocks from Alcova Heights Park, the National Foreign Affairs Training Center, National Guard Bureau Headquarters, and the Army National Guard Readiness Center, the home is also close to shopping, restaurants, and everyday conveniences. With easy access to Columbia Pike, S. George Mason Drive, S. Glebe Road, Route 50, and I-395, commuting throughout Arlington, Northern Virginia, and Washington, DC is effortless.

3917 6th St S, Arlington
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