Reston Virginia homes for sale will always fall into a wide number of price ranges. This is due to one of the seven principles that the town was founded upon. The principle implies that there should be housing provision made for a variety of income levels and also for all different stages in life. Therefore members of the community should never be required, or even inspired to leave the community as there is no such need.

Reston VA homes for sale can range in price from the low two hundred thousand dollar mark for a two bedroom townhouse to the high six hundred thousand dollar mark for a four bedroom single family home. The founding principles laid down way back in 1964 are still maintained today.

Another founding principle was that people be able to work and live in the same area. This principle has also been upheld and almost all citizens work and live in Reston. Another important part of the town’s development included the village and town centres and their proximity and accessibility to members of the community. All Reston homes for sale will be within a half mile walk from the closest town centre.

Reston VA homes for sale are all accessible by pedestrian and cycling pathways. There are approximately 55 miles of pathways that wind through Reston creating a safe means of transport for pedestrians and cyclists. Other transport alternatives to cars, bikes and walking are also available. These include the Reston Internal Bus, Metrobus and Metrorail systems.

Robert E Simpson set out to create a place where commercial, cultural and recreational facilities are available to all residents. The 476 acre Lake Fairfax Park, Reston Zoo and community centre are just some of the facilities that meet the designer’s original wishes. Reston Virginia homes for sale will all be in close proximity to at least one recreational facility, be it one of the many pools, tennis courts, golf courses or the Vernon J. Walker Nature Education Center around which Reston is built.

Reston saw a 13 percent increase in population since the year 2000. Though the town aims to retain its residents, new areas do develop within the same philosophy. As a result there are a number of real estate agents operating within Reston whom you can contact for more information on Reston homes for sale.