Reston, VA, Homes for Sale

Reston is a community in Fairfax County, Virginia, located in a rapidly growing area called the Dulles Technology Corridor. Although Reston is only about 20 miles away from the nation’s capital, it is not your typical D.C. suburb. Reston was the first modern planned community constructed in the United States after the Second World War, and it is now Virginia’s largest planned community, offering a variety of housing, entertainment and recreation, dining, and shopping opportunities for those who buy real estate in Reston.

Many of the area's residents work in Reston, but those who work in Washington D.C. enjoy a relatively short commute. People who buy real estate in Reston also like the fact that the Metro is so close and can be reached by bus. Additionally, Reston Town Center presents a number of great shopping and restaurant options, and Tyson’s Corner is only about 10 minutes away.

People who purchase Reston real estate become part of the Reston Association, the community homeowners’ association. This membership comes with access to community amenities such as tennis courts, athletic fields, hiking trails, picnic spots, and playgrounds. Reston residents also have access to recreational activities in and around Reston’s four lakes, as well as membership to multiple local swimming pools. Thanks to all the Reston real estate market has to offer, the community, which comprises multiple “villages,” frequently lands on “Best Places to Live in Virginia” lists.

Whether you already live in the area or are looking for real estate in Reston, you’ll appreciate the wide array of real estate options the community has to choose from, including single-family homes, townhomes, and condos. Here’s a brief look at what you can expect to find on the Reston real estate market, depending on which village you are interested in, as well as what makes Reston a great place to call home. 

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Lake Anne Village

Reston’s original village, Lake Anne, was founded in 1964 and is centrally located to ensure residents are within walking distance of various locally owned shops and service providers at the Lake Anne Village Center. 

There are several very distinct neighborhoods situated within Lake Anne, such as Hickory Cluster, a community of cubist townhomes designed by renowned architect Charles M. Goodman. Washington Plaza is another unique neighborhood including The Towns on Chimney House Road townhomes that look out over Lake Anne, and the exceptional single-family homes on Chimney House Road that are known for their distinctive chimneys and spacious floor plans. Potential homebuyers interested in a smaller property in the Reston real estate market may want to look into the 1- to 3-bedroom condos available in the high-rise Herron House neighborhood.

Hunters Woods

As the second-oldest village in the Reston real estate market, Hunters Woods is mostly home to spacious, single-family detached homes situated on large lots with plenty of trees. There are also a few garden condominium communities in the village, including Hunters Woods Village on Breton Court, which offers 1- and 2-bedroom units. Townhomes in Hunters Woods include those at Wheelwright, which provide homeowners with everything from private patios to skylights and are directly across the street from the Reston National Golf Course. 

Residents of this village can take advantage of numerous hiking and biking trails, community pools, and tennis courts, as well as the close proximity to the community’s hub, the Reston Town Center. The Town Center is home to a multiplex with 11 screens and an ice skating rink, as well as various service providers, shops, and restaurants. 

Tall Oaks

Tall Oaks is the smallest village in the Reston real estate market, despite being just one mile from the Wiehle-Reston Metro Station. This quiet area includes a single condo community and several townhome communities. This area is home to Bentana Park, a garden-style condo and contemporary-style townhome community in a wooded neighborhood that was built in the early 1970s. Properties here have as many as 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, updated kitchens and bathrooms, skylights, fireplaces, and large decks that overlook nature. Certified by the National Wildlife Federation as a Backyard Wildlife Habitat, over half of Bentana Park is designated as common areas with tons of trees, open grass, and tot lots. 

Tall Oaks residents can quickly get to Reston Town Center or Lake Anne Plaza, which features independently owned service, dining, and retail establishments and serves as the site of the Reston Farmers Market and the Open Air Crafts Market during the summer months.

South Lakes Village

South Lakes Village is a prime location for Reston real estate, thanks to the village’s two expansive lakes, Thoreau and Audobon, and its array of condos, townhomes, and single-family homes that offer outstanding views of the water. Harbor Point is just one of the condo communities that sits on Lake Thoreau and includes 1- and 2-bedroom floor plans. Buyers interested in townhomes will want to check out the spacious options at Chadds Ford Cluster and Westcove Cluster built by famed builder Warren Katx, who seamlessly blends the indoors with the outdoors.

Buyers who prefer a single-family residence on the lake will be impressed by the options on Purple Beech Drive, Halyard Lane, and Cutwater Court. Featuring unique, contemporary designs, walls of windows, and endless upgrades, these homes are truly spectacular. 

With homes also available on the golf course, South Lakes Village is one of Reston’s most active villages, providing plenty of opportunities for outdoor fun. 

North Point Village

North Point Village was the final village to be developed in Reston and is home to the newest real estate in Reston. The sprawling contemporary and Colonial-style homes here offer as much as 5,500 square feet, include countless upgrades, and are situated on spacious lots that often back up to wooded wonderlands. Some are even located on Lake Newport.

Townhomes in this village include Hemingway Cluster, a 3- and 4-bedroom community situated on Lake Newport built by Wrenn Associates, one of the top builders of premium housing communities in the Reston real estate market. Hemingway residents can quickly walk to North Point Village Center and the multiple shopping and dining options it provides, including Giant Food, Koko Fit Club, and Glory Days Grill.

The Benefits of Living in Reston

There are plenty of reasons residents are proud to own real estate in Reston. In addition to giving residents quick and easy access to the Wiehle-Reston Metro Station, the area has more than enough service providers, shopping and dining options to ensure those who invest in Reston real estate really have no need to leave the well-planned community. The community is also known for top-rated schools and a low crime rate.

One of the biggest benefits of purchasing real estate in Reston involves the countless chances for outdoor fun. Reston is home to the North Reston Golf Course, several public pools, tennis courts, and lakes, and an abundance of wooded areas that allow residents to do everything from hiking, kayaking, fishing, and boating to engaging in a game of tennis or badminton, and playing on one of many children’s playgrounds. 

Those who own Reston real estate can also enjoy a variety of events throughout the year designed to appeal to everyone, such as outdoor concerts, art festivals, art exhibits, community cookouts, walking tours, and the annual Reston Multicultural Festival, which brings residents together to celebrate the wide variety of cultures in the area.

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If you are interested in living in a quiet area that provides easy access to I-66, Dulles Airport, and Washington D.C., the real estate market in Reston, VA, may be exactly what you are looking for. 

If you’re looking for real estate in Reston, call me on my cell phone at 703-462-0700 so I can help you find a great deal. I’m a hardworking buyer agent who grew up in this area and knows the Reston real estate market well.

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