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The first thing you'll want to consider is whether or not buying a home in Reston is for you. This growing suburb of Washington, D.C., has a wide range of housing options.

August 15, 2022

The first thing you'll want to consider is whether or not buying a home in Reston is for you. This growing suburb of Washington, D.C., has a wide range of housing options. The various Villages of Reston feature single-family homes and townhomes that are designed around open spaces and landscaped green areas. You'll enjoy the suburban feel while still resembling the quiet, tranquility of NoVa. The housing stock in this area is competitive by national standards. The average number of days a home spends on the market is 22 days. And only two percent of homes sell above list price.

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One of the biggest issues facing Reston is traffic. It can get frustrating when a family is stuck in traffic during midday. Although Reston hasn't seen significant population growth in the past few years, job growth is adding to traffic. Because Reston's design was made with cars in mind, residents are often hampered by traffic in the area. However, these problems are unlikely to be solved any time soon. There's more to this community than meets the eye.

The founders of Reston were inspired by the Garden City Movement in England, which aimed to combat the disadvantages of rural living and amplify the advantages of urban living. The city's founding father used the motto "Live, Work, Play" to design the city's development. During the 1960s, Simon's vision for the area called for dense mixed-use development, and Fairfax County initially objected to this plan. But eventually, they agreed to the plan, resulting in a new zoning code allowing for a mix of residential and commercial buildings while leaving open space for recreational areas and parks.

 

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There are a lot of great places to visit and see in Reston, VA. We compiled a quick list here.

Point Of Interest #1 Fox Mill Woods Swim & Tennis, 2634A Black Fir Ct, Reston, VA 20191

Point Of Interest #2 Autumnwood Pool, 11950 N Walnut Branch Rd, Reston, VA 20194

Point Of Interest #3 Water Mine Family Swimmin' Hole, 1400 Lake Fairfax Dr, Reston, VA 20190

Point Of Interest #4 Splash Pad, 12023 Town Square St, Reston, VA 20190

Point Of Interest #5 Walker Nature Center, 11450 Glade Dr, Reston, VA 20191

 

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