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High-rise Condo
Ballston, 820 N Pollard St | Arlington
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  •  Aerobics & Cardio Room
  •  Controlled Access
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Hardwood Floors
  •  Parking Garage
  •  Pet Friendly
  •  Private Balconies
  •  Resident Lounge
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances
  •  Walk-in Closets
  •  Washer/Dryer In Unit

User Rating

9.0
Excellent
2 Reviews

About this Location

Trader Joe’s
9 min via 41 (bus)
Orange (metro) - 8 min
41/42 (bus) - 1 min
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby
Lubber Run Park
16 min walk

Pricing 

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$2,200+
2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$2,600+

  • Bathrooms

    •  Bath Tubs

  • Bedrooms

    •  Walk-in Closets

  • Building Related

    •  Elevators

  • Convenience

    •  Package Receiving

  • Entertainment

    •  Resident Events
    •  Resident Lounge

  • Kitchen

    •  Dishwasher
    •  Garbage Disposal
    •  Gas Range
    •  Granite Countertops
    •  Luxury Cabinets
    •  Microwave
    •  Refrigerator
    •  Stainless Steel Appliances
    •  Stove & Oven

  • Landscape

    •  Courtyard

  • Laundry

    •  Washer/Dryer In Unit

  • Living Room

    •  Air Conditioning
    •  Hardwood Floors

  • Parking & Transportation

    •  Parking Garage

  • Security & Maintenance

    •  Controlled Access
    •  Gated Community

  • Sports & Fitness

    •  Aerobics & Cardio Room
    •  Fitness Center

  • Storage

    •  Additional Storage Available

  • View

    •  Private Balconies
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Overall rating 9.0/10, based on 2 renter reviews Write a review

8.5
Location
8.0
Amenities
9.5
Management
9.0
Value
6.5
Social
9.0
Safety
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A nice place to live

The Hawthorn doesn't have a lot of the extra features that many apartments in Arlington do (like a pool), but it's quiet, clean, well-managed, and priced reasonably for the area.

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  • 2 beds / 2 baths
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Quiet building in Northern VA

I have really liked living here and intend to stay in this building as long as I can. The gym is small but functional and there is a business center that's good to study in or print from. It's clean and very nice. As a condo building, it's a little quieter. Most people seem to have a dog and it's very very dog friendly. Management is professional and they don't have someone there 24/7 but he's there till 8pm every night and Saturdays till 5pm (no Sundays) for packages and anything else you need. It's about 3 blocks from the Virginia Square Metro Station, 4 stops from Foggy Bottom on the Orange/Silver lines. Commute is usually 25-35 minutes.

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The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 34 Recs

Naked Pizza
sweetgreen
Metro Halal Food Cart
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grocery 3 Recs

Trader Joe’s
Harris Teeter
Giant
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convenience 1 Rec

Walgreens
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fitness 34 Recs

Gold’s Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Solidcore
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parks 3 Recs

Quincy Park
Oakland Park
James Hunter Park
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coffee 8 Recs

Buzz Bakeshop
Republik Coffee Bar
Natural Cafe
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About Ballston

Living in the suburbs and still finding a vibrant city a few blocks away is what Ballston is all about. Reach the city with great ease, and find some great restaurants such as the Tutto Bene and the Caribbean Breeze, or maybe the Taste of Arlington Annual Street Fair. If that is not appealing enough...
Clean
Walkable
Pet Friendly
Quiet Neighborhood
Convenient Location
Proximity To Amenities
A Little Noisy At Times
Median rents in Ballston
Studio
$
1,700
1 Bedroom
$
1,900
2 Bedroom
$
2,600

Getting around Ballston

Orange

8 min

Orange/Silver (metro)

9 min

41/42 (bus)

1 min

1A/1B (bus)

5 min

25B/38B (bus)

9 min

2A (bus)

9 min

Ballston Reviews

55 reviews
Reviewed by McDonough MBA Student living at 1171 N Vernon St
Ballston is a relatively residential area that is pretty affordable given it's proximity to DC. Good restaurants and cafes, easy transit, but no loud bars or clubs. That could be a positive or negative depending on what you're looking for.
Reviewed by Young Professional living at Altavista Condominium
I personally like being in Arlington. Everything is walkable and while it's not DC proper, it's very easy to get into the city via metro or a quick drive in. I've run to Georgetown in 20-30 minutes. There's stuff to do and there's everything you could need: gyms, grocery stores, shopping, restaurants, bars so close by. Ballston is a hub for transport so buses and the metro abound.
Reviewed by Anonymous living at Meridian at Ballston Commons
It can be a little noisy if you're too close to Wilson, Glebe or Fairfax roads, especially if you're right above the bus stop like I am, but nothing light background noise can't drown out; I sleep with a fan and I sleep like a baby. The public transport can't be beat, and it seems like a new restaurant opens every day. I'm interested in looking at houses in the area when I can afford to buy!
Reviewed by GW Law Student living at Avalon Ballston Square
We are right across from Ballston Quarter which has a Union Market type of food court. The area is developing so quickly, very trendy and everything is within walking distance. Even though it's very walkable it does not feel as congested as DC.
Reviewed by Young Professional living at Meridian at Ballston Commons
I definitely feel that it's up and coming-- so much construction and many new restaurants and shops popping up! IT's very walkable. It's also pretty safe and it's close to highways, the Potomac, to DC, etc so the location is pretty great.
Reviewed by GW Law Student living at Richmond Square Apartments
I love living in Ballston. I don’t have a car and never feel like I need one. Richmond Square is a block from the metro to take me into DC, and there are plenty of places to eat and things to do right here in Ballston.
Reviewed by AmericanU Graduate Student living at Altavista Condominium
Great spot for young people. There are tons of amazing restaurants and bars nearby that you can walk to. Also only a short metro ride to DC.
Reviewed by GW Law Student living at The Maxwell
It's quiet but there are plenty of restaurants/coffee shops within walking distance and will be more when Ballston Quarter opens.

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