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Free Sears House…
Some Assembly Required

Free Sears House…
Some Assembly Required

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On occasion, Preservation Arlington will highlight unique historic houses that are on the market in Arlington County. In this case, the house is not for sale, but free to a caring new owner. With this column, we hope to raise awareness of some of the true housing gems we have here. Some might be in great condition and just need to be maintained by their next owner, while others may need a steward with heart and passion to restore and…

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Historic Housing for Sale: Colonial Village

Historic Housing for Sale: Colonial Village

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It is a prime time to move to Colonial Village! Now largely a condo community, the historic garden apartment development at Colonial Village was the first Federal Housing Administration-insured large-scale rental housing project in the United States. Begun in 1935, it served as a model for FHA projects as well as for exemplary site planning, landscaping, construction type, and design. Colonial Village, in its entirety, is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places as well as on the…

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Historic Houses for Sale: Bungalows

Historic Houses for Sale: Bungalows

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The bungalow, as a residential form, proliferated in Arlington in the 1910s and 1920s. On the market now are three wonderful houses built circa 1910 to 1925 that represent the popularity of the residential style during that period. Usually modest one- to one-and-a-half-story houses, bungalows were approachable and even more affordable to the middle class when they became available in pre-fab kits from retailers like Sears, Roebuck and Company (see Arlington magazine’s recent feature article on this topic here). Two…

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Historic House for Sale:
2217 North Culpeper Street

Historic House for Sale:
2217 North Culpeper Street

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On occasion, Preservation Arlington will highlight unique historic houses that are on the market in Arlington County. We hope to raise awareness of some of the true housing gems we have here. Some might be in great condition and just need to be maintained by their next owner, while others may need a steward with heart and passion to restore and stabilize the property. These are not commercial listings or endorsements by Preservation Arlington. An opportunity to buy a home…

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Historic House for Sale: 3856 North Glebe Road

Historic House for Sale: 3856 North Glebe Road

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On occasion, Preservation Arlington will highlight unique historic houses that are on the market in Arlington County. We hope to raise awareness of some of the true housing gems we have here. Some might be in great condition and just need to be maintained by their next owner, while others may need a steward with heart and passion to restore and stabilize the property. These are not commercial listings or endorsements by Preservation Arlington. An elegant 1925 farm house is…

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Historic House for Sale: 3405 N. Glebe Road

Historic House for Sale: 3405 N. Glebe Road

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From the listing: Gracious 1904 Tudor Revival. Listed $150,000 below assessment. Large LR w/ extensive woodwork, stone fireplace and pocket doors leading to front parlor. Formal DR w/ 2 window seats and 2nd stone fireplace. Open foyer w/ beautiful wooden staircase. Hidden second staircase in back. Nice size rooms and high ceilings throughout. Walk up attic. Lovely garden with charming old pump house. UPDATE: The house is under contract as of 11/17/13.