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Reston is a beautiful planned community located in Fairfax County, approximately 20 miles west of Washington, D.C.  The Reston community was designed to conserve open space, as well as to provide a mixed use of the land for business, housing, recreation, retail and education for all residents.  The community was developed so that there were a multitude of houses available to meet the needs of those in all income levels.  As a result, you will find various types of single family homes for sale, townhomes for sale and condos for sale, making it easier for all buyers to find that perfect home.

Part of Reston's desirability has to do with the fact that there are numerous amenities all found within Reston's various neighborhoods.  These amenities include:  swimming pools, recreation centers, golf courses, tennis courts, parks, bike paths, foot paths and village centers for shopping.  The Reston Town Center provides shopping, entertainment, movies, dining and office space all within the heart of Reston.  These amenities plus the community's proximity to Washington, D.C. and numerous employment hubs makes Reston a very attractive consideration if you are looking for houses for sale in Northern Virginia. 
 

The abundance of job opportunities continues to draw people to this part of Northern Virginia.  If you are one of the many people relocating to Northern Virginia, or relocating within Northern Virginia, you will find that Reston is very convenient to several employment hubs.  Not only is Reston very close to all of the government jobs in Washington, D.C., it is also located within miles of the Dulles Technology Corridor, home to many high profile technology and government contractor firms.  Tysons Corner, one of the nation's largest employment centers is only 10 miles from Reston. There are also numerous companies located right within the Reston Town Center itself.  
 

If you are in the market for Reston homes for sale, you will find that there is an extensive transportation infrastructure in place to help people navigate around Northern Virginia.  There are several major roads that connect Reston to Washington, D.C. and other points in the surrounding metropolitan area, including the Dulles Toll Road (Route 267) and the Fairfax County Parkway (VA State Route 7100).  The Washington Metrorail system has an expansion project underway which when completed will provide Reston with two new metrorail stations.  The new line will link Ashburn, Dulles Airport, Reston, and Tysons Corner with existing stations in Arlington County and Washington, D.C.  This new line will make commuting around the area much faster and more convenient.

The award-winning public schools in this area is another compelling reason to consider purchasing one of the many houses for sale in Reston.  The Reston community is served by the Fairfax County Public Schools system which is the largest school system in Virginia and the twelfth largest school system in the country.

Reston is a well-thought out, planned community surrounded by a wealth of job opportunities, great educational opportunities and numerous amenities right within each neighborhood.  If you are looking for Realtors in Northern Virginia to help you learn more about the Reston area, the Equity Rise Real Estate team has extensive experience with real estate in the Reston area.  Whether you are looking to buy one of the many homes for sale in Reston, or sell a house in Reston , the Equity Rise team will provide you with professional and knowledgeable service.  Come explore Reston and see why so many people have decided to call this area home!