Addison Heights is a lovely neighborhood in Virginia’s vibrant city of Arlington. Offering affordable living in a prime location, the neighborhood offers residents easy access to some of the city’s best restaurants, bars and attractions. With the nation’s capitol only minutes away, this area is always alive with activity, ensuring an exciting and upbeat lifestyle.

Best Location in the Books

Addison Heights is centrally located in Arlington, bordered by Virginia Highlands Park and Pentagon City to the north. Route 1 defines its eastern border . To the south it is bordered by Eads Park and Fort Scott Drive, and to the west by South Kent Street.

Biking, Driving and Public Transit

This neighborhood is ideal for all types of transportation. If you’re looking to be healthy and co-friendly, many of the streets here are bike-friendly, making it easy to cycle to work. There is also an abundance of public transportation options, with the nearest metro station being Crystal City. Addison Heights is easily accessible via Route 395 and Route 1/Jefferson David Highway.

Unbelievable Prices on Unbeatable Homes

Addison Heights offers residents a great deal on such an ideal city location. A mixture of single-family homes and apartment buildings, this neighborhood is relatively affordable and consists of a mixture of homeowners and renters. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to live in one of Virginia’s most exciting cities for a surprisingly low cost!

National Landmarks in Your Backyard

Located in the heart of Arlington, there are plenty of fun and famous attractions near Addison Heights. An unquestionable must-see destination is the Arlington National Cemetery, rolling green hills and majestic grounds honoring those who have served our nation. At the welcome center, you will find maps, information and the cemetery bookstore, good for gaining background knowledge on this national landmark. Visitors can stop by sites like the John F. Kennedy Gravesite and the burial site of William Howard Taft, the only two presidents resting here. Another moving and beautiful site is the grave of the unidentified American soldier, laid to rest in 1921 in a white marble sarcophagus and surrounded by three Greek figures representing Peace, Victory and Valor.

Another iconic attraction is the Pentagon. Under the purview of the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs, over 100,000 visitors come here annually for tours. Highlighting the missions of the five Armed Services, the Office of the Secretary of Defense and the Joint Staff, these tours are a wonderful way to gain an understanding of what goes into defending out country. During the tour, a 60-minute presentation will teach you all you need to know about America’s defense, and then you will embark on a tour that takes you through over a mile of one of the world’s largest low-rise office buildings. More than twice the floor space of the Empire State Building, the Pentagon can fit the U.S. Capitol into any one of its five wedge-shaped sections.

Having Fun, Day and Night

Addison Heights is in the prime location for residents to enjoy the area’s rich nightlife and delicious restaurants scene. Open seven days a week until 2 a.m., Freddie’s Beach Bar and Restaurant is guaranteed to be a fun time. A tikki-style gay bar, this restaurant draws in a diverse crowd with its weekly drag shows, karaoke and other fun events. The monthly Zodiac Contest, held the first Sunday of the month, is an exciting drag show competition that gives locals a chance to show off their musical and performance abilities. Even if you don’t participate, it is always entertaining to come out and watch and sing along. On the weekends, don’t miss out on Saturday’s diner brunch buffet and Sunday’s Fabulous Champagne Brunch. Any day of the week, come in and try out colorful and tropical specialty drinks such as the Flashing Flamingo, High Tide Mai Tai and the Passion Mojito. 

The ideal neighborhood gathering place, Epic Smokehouse is located right on South Fern Street. An outstanding combination of a fine dining steakhouse and barbeque restaurant, Epic Smokehouse offers customers a fun and more upscale dining experience along with an extensive drink selection and a wine list that is unparalleled. Come after work to take advantage of their great happy hour deals on appetizers and drinks. Be sure to try out some of their amazing and unique cocktails such as the Bacon Bourdon Old Fashion, the blackberry lemonade, the pumpkin martini and more! Brunch here is always an event, offering all of your breakfast favorites. For dinner, indulge in big plates of short ribs, smoked brisket and other meaty entrees.

Right next door in Crystal City, Café Italia has been bringing authentic Italian cuisine to the area for over 30 successful years. A casual and relaxed atmosphere with excellent service, this family-owned restaurant is devoted to sharing tradition by sticking to well-received homemade recipes, passed on for years. The menu offers a wide range of soups and salads, above-average pizza, and many seafood, pasta, poultry and other mouthwatering dishes. The full-service bar also has a robust menu, including many specialty cocktails, hot drinks, local and imported beers and exclusive Reserve Café Italia Chardonnay and Café Italia Merlot.

Truly One of a Kind

Addison Heights offers residents a unique city living experience. With affordable homes on relatively peaceful urban streets, this neighborhood is in close proximity to the best of everything Arlington has to offer. When looking for a new home, be sure to consider Addison Heights.