Your purchase budget should begin with costs you can comfortably afford, not a townwide price. I want your search to leave room for the expenses and priorities that matter to you.
For Reston's combined single-family, condo, townhouse and apartment properties, the September 2026 market data show a median sold price of $622,450. The median list price of active listings at month-end was $532,500 for that same residential scope. The median list price describes month-end active listings, while the median sold price describes properties sold during the month. Neither measurement establishes the price or total purchase costs of the particular home you choose.
I would use these townwide figures for orientation, then build your search around a payment reviewed with your lender. A home within your price range still deserves a separate review of fees, maintenance needs and money needed at closing. Keeping those costs separate helps you judge affordability without treating the median sold price as a personal spending target.
Ask your lender to explain the payment and money needed at closing for the financing options you are considering. Write down the maximum price you are comfortable offering, along with a reserve for repairs and other ownership expenses. Bring that plan to our home comparisons so we can prioritize suitable choices rather than stretch your budget.
