Moving to Reston, Virginia?
Reston is a medium-sized city located in the state of Virginia with about a 20 mile commute to Washington DC. It is known as one of the leading "New Town" planned communities in the United States and within Fairfax county. Reston combines beautiful public parkland, a thriving restaurant scene, high rise condos and a new silver line metro train. The new development and redevelopment in Reston is more urban, and characterized by a mix of uses. Closer to the Metro Wiehle and stations, is a predominantly high rise residential development with apartments and condominiums. Reston offers an active lifestyle, walkable urban community with services close by. Lots of activities and amenities for children or adults. Overall, Reston is a town of professionals, sales and office workers as well as high tech, start up, and other major companies. It’s a small city with a big city aspiration.
Ranked No #29 best places to live in 2017 by Money magazine.
Reston Neighborhoods
Reston has many wonderful neighborhoods that comprise of apartments, condos and single-family homes. The Dulles Toll Road(267) divides Reston into north and south. Fortunately whether you are in north or south Reston you will have access to lots of shopping centers, amenities galore and an array of places to eat. Reston feels like a small town but lately its getting all the offerings of a large city. One of the ways this atmosphere is maintained is through the approach to living in smaller neighborhoods within the larger community. Reston has many cluster associations and condominium associations.
North Reston
This has some of the newest homes in the Reston area and many built in the 1980s. There is a great mix of both modern and traditional single family, condos, and townhomes in this area. One of the villages is North Point. Like many neighborhoods in Reston, this area has integrated residential areas with retail creating inviting village center environments such as North Point Village Center. The cost of real estate and rentals tend to run higher on this side of Reston.
South Reston
Some of the neighborhoods includes South Lakes, Glade, Hunters Woods. There is a lot to like in South Reston. A great mix of single family homes, townhouses, luxury waterfront and lots of condos for those looking to rent. South Lakes Village Center and the Hunters Woods Village Center are some of the shopping centers that offers eateries and retail. Two of Reston’s four lakes—Lake Thoreau and Lake Audubon are found on this side of Reston. Another gem found here is the Walker Nature Education Center. Reston National Golf Course is another great addition to the area.
Central Reston
Some of the neighborhoods includes Reston Town center area, and Lake Anne. Lake Anne Village was the first neighborhood center of Reston. Today Lake Anne Plaza is home to local gatherings and special events. A popular farmer’s market is found on the plaza.
Reston Town Center is now emerging as urban space with cultural amenities and direct access to public transportation including metro train service from Ashburn, VE through the Dulles Airport to Washington DC. The Town Center is community hub, providing an array of dining, a movie theater, and shopping, plus a pavilion that hosts concerts and, in winter, ice-skating. The town center perimeter includes several high-end condominium complex in, townhomes of West Market, a hospital, hotels, and a library.
New Developments and Coming Soon:
SILVER LINE METRO -connecting Dulles Airport to Washington DC,
WEGMAN GROCERY - at HALLEY RISE.
J W MARRIOT HOTEL - Near Wiehle metro station
RESTON GATEWAY -Mixed used community with high rise office buildings, residences, hotels and restaurants.
Multi Residences along the Silver Line Metro Corridor:
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