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Month: May 2018

For Sale:
Frank Lloyd Wright House
+ Mansion

For Sale:
Frank Lloyd Wright House
+ Mansion

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The Marden House, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, might be one of the best kept secrets in Arlington. It is one of three Frank Lloyd Wright homes in Virginia. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for National Geographic photographer Luis Marden and his wife Ethel Cox the house was completed in 1959. Located at 600 Chain Bridge Road, the Marden property and the house itself, straddle the border between Arlington and Fairfax. Marden sold the property in 1998 to neighbor, and…

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For Sale:
Ashton Heights Bungalow

For Sale:
Ashton Heights Bungalow

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In the heart of Ashton Heights a well- maintained Craftsman-style bungalow with all of its original character will soon be available for its next caretaker and steward. Built in 1925, this appx. 2,200sf home has 4 bedrooms (2 up/2 down) and 2 bathrooms along with an eat-in kitchen, a closed-in front porch/sunroom and a lovely side porch to welcome guests. The home has a stucco exterior with cedar shingle on the closed-in front porch/sunroom. There is also a detached garage…

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Upcoming Hearing: HALRB on May 16

Upcoming Hearing: HALRB on May 16

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The May meeting of the HALRB (Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board) will begin at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, May 16. The agenda includes: COA Consent Agenda for: 2330 North Jackson Street, a request to enclose the rear porch and other minor alterations to the house in the Maywood Historic District, click for staff report; 3402 21st Avenue North, a request to replace and remove a section of the existing driveway and other minor alterations to the site in the…

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LOST: April 2018

LOST: April 2018

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In April 2018, a total of nine (9) demolition permits were applied for in Arlington County. In comparison, April 2017 was 17; April 2016 was 11; April 2015 was 18; and, April 2014 was 22; Single Family: All but one of the permits are for single-family homes. Two of the permits were in South Arlington. At least five of the projects are speculative developments. Five of the homes are located in a National Register Historic Districts: 2041 North Utah Street…

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For Sale: 2nd Owner in 105 years.

For Sale: 2nd Owner in 105 years.

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In the Maywood neighborhood, Arlington’s only single family home local historic district, a home is on the market for the first time since being built in 1913. Owned by the McAfee family since 1913 the home is ready for a new owner who appreciates the history of the home and the neighborhood. The McAtee family was typical of an Arlington family in the first part of the 19th Century having moved here from DC for the opportunity to own their…

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