Just Listed highlights Arlington properties that just came on the market within the past week. This feature is written and sponsored by Team Cathell, “Your Orange Line Specialists.”
It doesn’t seem like it when you look outside, but Arlington’s Spring real estate market is already here.
Water damage from a “renegade sprinkler” has resulted in the temporary closure of the Rustico restaurant in Ballston.
The pizza and beer-focused eatery has been shuttered to allow for renovation work since last Tuesday (Jan. 15), and a series of tarps currently cover its bar.
Address: 923 17th Street South
Neighborhood: Aurora Hills
Type: 5 BR, 4 (+1 half) BA single-family detached – 3931 sq. ft.
Open House: Saturday & Sunday 2-4
Listed: $2,299,900
Noteworthy: Designer kitchen, quartz countertops, soaking tub, pool and gym/bonus room.
Welcome to 923 17th Street South, a beautifully crafted new home by renowned Old Creek Homes in one of Arlington’s most connected and desirable neighborhoods. Offering 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, and a fully finished basement with a gym/bonus room, this home combines thoughtful design with modern luxury.
The heart of the home is a designer kitchen featuring quartz countertops, high-end appliances, custom cabinetry, and premium finishes—perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The light-filled main level showcases 10-foot ceilings, open-concept living spaces, a private home office, and a functional mudroom. Upstairs, the luxurious primary suite offers a spa-inspired bath with a soaking tub, creating the perfect place to unwind. Upper and lower levels feature 9-foot ceilings, spacious bedrooms, dedicated upstairs laundry, and beautifully tiled baths throughout.
Step outside to your own private backyard retreat. The inground pool creates an ideal setting for entertaining guests, relaxing on summer afternoons, or enjoying evenings with family and friends.
Conveniently located just minutes from Crystal City, you’ll enjoy walkable access to acclaimed restaurants, shops, and everyday conveniences. Metro access is nearby, providing easy commutes to Washington, DC, the Pentagon, Amazon HQ2, and destinations throughout Northern Virginia.
Listed by:
Steven Chen
[email protected]
(240) 418-2388
Arlington’s bus service says a shortage of drivers and persistent maintenance problems are to blame for its struggles in providing consistent service these last few months.
Arlington Transit issued a statement to riders this past Friday (Jan. 18), explaining that some problems with the service’s contractor have caused a variety of “missed trips” recently.
This week the Sun Gazette reported on the question of whether the County Board would take advantage of the once in four years opportunity to raise their pay without a public hearing. Chairman Dorsey is quoted as saying, “I don’t actually think it’s appropriate this year.”
Libby Garvey, who has openly advocated moving toward a full-time salary for Board Members in the range of $100,000, offered a slight glimmer of hope by characterizing it as “unlikely.”
Give yourself a day to connect more deeply with yourself, community, and nature through experiential coaching exercises.
By attending the Friday Field Trip you’ll:
By Laura Saul Edwards
I wholeheartedly support an Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution and while there are many reasons to fight for it, here are three that are important to me.
In her summation at the end of the County Board’s Jan. 12 Amazon “Listening Session” at the NRECA building, Board member Katie Cristol said she wished there were a magic lever to pull which would produce affordable housing. Her regretful conclusion: there is no such lever.
But our Board is focused intently on looking for levers to make housing more affordable — even if those levers aren’t magical.
A Ballston redevelopment project that’s been in the works for more than a decade now could soon face yet another delay, complicating Arlington’s push to build a second entrance for the neighborhood’s Metro station in the process.
Since 2005, a rotating cast of developers has sought to tear down the office building at 4420 Fairfax Drive and transform it into a mixed-use building instead. Current plans call for a new, 23-story structure to be built on the property, complete with 237 apartments and 9,200 square feet of retail space.
If you’ve ever wanted to go to France, or if you’ve already been, you probably dream of quaint villages, hot crepes, sipping espresso, exploring narrow streets and immersing yourself in history and folklore.
You dream of biting into fresh pastries, indulging in cheese and wine, trying to speak French and marveling at the Mont St Michel. You imagine walking in the footsteps of artists like Van Gogh and Monet, discovering relics from Roman times, seeing the Normandy beaches of D-Day and hearing the stories of courage, touring luxurious chateaus and making friends with locals.
Editor’s Note: Healthy Paws is a column sponsored and written by the owners of Clarendon Animal Care, a full-service, general practice veterinary clinic and winner of a 2017 Arlington Chamber of Commerce Best Business Award. The clinic is located 3000 10th Street N., Suite B. and can be reached at 703-997-9776.
A few weeks ago we started a new series in our column aptly named, “What Is That?!.” Our goal is to shed light on some of the anatomical oddities that veterinarians are frequently asked about.
