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1421 21ST STREET S, ARLINGTON, VA, 22202
$995,000
- 3 beds
- 3 full baths
- 3,150 sq. ft
Opportunity is Knocking Atop Arlington Ridge! Calling all visionaries, renovators, investors, and builders - here's a rare opportunity in one of Arlington's most distinctive settings. Perched above the street on Arlington Ridge and tucked away on a cul-de-sac, this original family-owned home offers an exceptional combination of location, setting, space, and possibilities. Solidly built in 1951 with brick and masonry construction, this mid-century modern inspired three level Colonial features remarkably generous room sizes, an open contemporary floor plan, and architectural elements that provide an exciting foundation for renovation. Alternatively, the homesite and sought-after Arlington Ridge location offer an intriguing opportunity to explore building anew. Inside, generously proportioned, light-filled living and dining rooms are highlighted by dramatic walls of glass, an exposed brick hearth with wood-burning fireplace, and beautiful pegged hardwood flooring. The spacious eat-in kitchen and flexible floor plan provide plenty of room to customize the home for today's lifestyles. The partially above-grade lower level offers particularly interesting expansion potential, with unusually large windows, good ceiling heights, a convenient walk-up areaway, and an existing basic cinderblock bath - all ready for a creative transformation. The setting is difficult to replicate. Positioned above the street in the established Aurora Hills/Arlington Ridge community, the property enjoys the character and elevation that make Arlington Ridge such a distinctive part of Arlington, while its cul-de-sac setting provides a welcome sense of separation from through traffic. Yet it remains remarkably convenient - just over one mile from both Pentagon City and Crystal City Metro stations and close to restaurants, shopping, Whole Foods, parks, playgrounds, trails, entertainment, and more. Renovate and reimagine the existing home, or explore the possibilities of creating something entirely new on this special homesite. Either way, this is a rare opportunity to bring your vision to an exceptional location. Please note, this is an Estate sale and the property is being sold strictly "AS IS.''
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Year Built:
1951
Days on Market:
1
Listing ID:
VAAR2079740
Bathrooms:
3 full
List Date:
September 25, 2026
Property Type:
Single Family Residential
Architecture Style:
Mid-Century Modern
Subdivision:
AURORA HILLS
County:
ARLINGTON
Appliances:
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer, Water Heater
Total Taxes:
$9,719
Courtesy of Weichert, REALTORS
This content was last updated on September 27, 2026 18:51
Schools
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Oakridge Elementary School |
Public | Primary | PK-5 | 1414 24th St S, Arlington, VA 22202 | |
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District: Arlington County Public Schools Grade Span: PK - 5 Admission: Public Address: 1414 24th St S, Arlington, VA 22202 Phone: 703-228-5840 Teachers: 43 Students: 636 Ratio: 15:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 50% Male / 50% Female Lunch: 27% Free / 5% Reduced Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Gunston Middle School |
Public | Middle | 6-8 | 2700 S Lang St, Arlington, VA 22206 | |
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District: Arlington County Public Schools Grade Span: 6 - 8 Admission: Public Address: 2700 S Lang St, Arlington, VA 22206 Phone: 703-228-6900 Teachers: 69 Students: 1072 Ratio: 16:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 55% Male / 45% Female Lunch: 28% Free / 4% Reduced Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Wakefield High School |
Public | High | 9-12 | 1325 S Dinwiddie St, Arlington, VA 22206 | |
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District: Arlington County Public Schools Grade Span: 9 - 12 Admission: Public Address: 1325 S Dinwiddie St, Arlington, VA 22206 Phone: 703-228-6700 Teachers: 141 Students: 2646 Ratio: 19:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 53% Male / 47% Female Lunch: 48% Free Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Arlington Montessori House |
Private | Elementary | PK-KG | 3809 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201 | |
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Grade Span: PK - KG Admission: Private Address: 3809 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201 Phone: 703-524-2511 Website: http://www.arlingtonmontessori.com/ Teachers: 2 Students: 16 Ratio: 8:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 44% Male / 56% Female Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Bishop Denis J. Oconnell High School |
Private | Secondary | 9-12 | 6600 Little Falls Rd, Arlington, VA 22213 | |
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Grade Span: 9 - 12 Admission: Private Address: 6600 Little Falls Rd, Arlington, VA 22213 Phone: 703-237-1400 Teachers: 101 Students: 1153 Ratio: 11:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 49% Male / 51% Female Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Chesterbrook Montessori School |
Private | Elementary | PK-KG | 3455 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22207 | |
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Grade Span: PK - KG Admission: Private Address: 3455 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22207 Phone: 703-243-3914 Teachers: 3 Students: 6 Ratio: 2:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 50% Male / 50% Female Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Chesterbrook Montessori School-Arlington Forest |
Private | Elementary | PK-KG | 4701 Arlington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203 | |
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Grade Span: PK - KG Admission: Private Address: 4701 Arlington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703-243-3914 Teachers: 7 Students: 13 Ratio: 2:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 62% Male / 38% Female Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Full Circle Montessori School |
Private | Combined Elementary/Secondary | PK-PK | 870 S Greenbrier St Ste 102, Arlington, VA 22204 | |
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Grade Span: PK - PK Admission: Private Address: 870 S Greenbrier St Ste 102, Arlington, VA 22204 Phone: 703-243-8282 Teachers: 1 Students: 29 Ratio: 29:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 52% Male / 48% Female Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Metta Montessori School |
Private | Elementary | KG-2 | 1012 S Cleveland St, Arlington, VA 22204 | |
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Grade Span: KG - 2 Admission: Private Address: 1012 S Cleveland St, Arlington, VA 22204 Phone: 703-728-8133 Teachers: 2 Students: 23 Ratio: 11:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 30% Male / 70% Female Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Our Savior Lutheran School |
Private | Elementary | PK-8 | 825 S Taylor St, Arlington, VA 22204 | |
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Grade Span: PK - 8 Admission: Private Address: 825 S Taylor St, Arlington, VA 22204 Phone: 703-892-4846 Website: http://www.osva.org/ Teachers: 11 Students: 147 Ratio: 13:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 48% Male / 52% Female Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Rivendell School |
Private | Elementary | KG-8 | 2410 N Kensington St, Arlington, VA 22205 | |
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Grade Span: KG - 8 Admission: Private Address: 2410 N Kensington St, Arlington, VA 22205 Phone: 703-532-1200 Website: http://www.rivendellschool.net/ Teachers: 11 Students: 141 Ratio: 13:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 49% Male / 51% Female Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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St Agnes School |
Private | Elementary | PK-8 | 2024 N Randolph St, Arlington, VA 22207 | |
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Grade Span: PK - 8 Admission: Private Address: 2024 N Randolph St, Arlington, VA 22207 Phone: 703-527-5423 Website: http://www.saintagnes.org/school/ Teachers: 28 Students: 415 Ratio: 15:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 55% Male / 45% Female Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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St Ann Catholic School |
Private | Elementary | PK-8 | 980 N Frederick St, Arlington, VA 22205 | |
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Grade Span: PK - 8 Admission: Private Address: 980 N Frederick St, Arlington, VA 22205 Phone: 703-525-7599 Website: http://www.stann.org/ Teachers: 16 Students: 232 Ratio: 15:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 50% Male / 50% Female Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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St Thomas More Cathedral School |
Private | Elementary | PK-8 | 105 N Thomas St, Arlington, VA 22203 | |
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Grade Span: PK - 8 Admission: Private Address: 105 N Thomas St, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703-528-6781 Website: http://www.stmschool.org/ Teachers: 36 Students: 456 Ratio: 13:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 48% Male / 52% Female Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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The Sycamore School |
Private | Combined Elementary/Secondary | 5-12 | 4600 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA 22203 | |
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Grade Span: 5 - 12 Admission: Private Address: 4600 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703-717-5360 Teachers: 17 Students: 57 Ratio: 3:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 60% Male / 40% Female Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Veritas Collegiate Academy |
Private | Combined Elementary/Secondary | KG-12 | 923 23rd St S, Arlington, VA 22202 | |
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Grade Span: KG - 12 Admission: Private Address: 923 23rd St S, Arlington, VA 22202 Phone: 866-564-4233 Teachers: 15 Students: 107 Ratio: 7:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 52% Male / 48% Female Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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