Homes in Reston

Area Info

Reston VA is the literal textbook example of a planned community. One of the largest homeowner�s association run cities in the world, the unincorporated area began in the 1960s, combining social goals with an environmental focus.

Most Reston Homes are built inside the natural forested landscape. Miles of paved walk ways and multiple acres of tree save areas grant an appearance of deciduous forest even as the area is said to have been built out. The area also includes several waterfront properties on Reston�s man made lakes.

Built mostly during the 1970s and 1980s, Reston contains the DC area's largest collection of contemporary styled homes including townhomes. North Reston borders wealthy Great Falls VA, a haven for many of Washington�s diplomats. Large executive detached homes with smaller lots were built in this area into the 2000s.

Reston�s remainder housing includes neo-colonial and neo-federal styled homes with urban high rise condos taking precedence during the 2000s housing boom. Initial commercial development encouraged outflow from DC of National associations which were joined by US Federal agencies such as the US Geological Survey.

The open culture of technology and creativity has seen Reston develop traction as a design center although most area employment is generated by federal contracting. Reston homes attract an international community with its planning and reputation.

Reston Town Center is the Dulles tech region�s downtown and frequently holds community festivals attended by thousands. Its outdoor winter ice skating rink is a popular Christmas time destination. Reston Town Center contains an expanding hospital complex in what is projected as the Dulles region�s largest.

Reston is focused on generating even more high rise housing units near its 2 planned metro stations at Wiehle Avenue and Reston Parkway with redevelopment of single story retail shopping centers into the 2020s. The Silver Line Dulles MetroRail project is undergoing phase I construction to Wiehle Avenue.