Choosing your asking price calls for a comparison focused on your home, not a borrowed townwide number. Let's give its size, condition and features the attention they deserve before settling on a price.
The report's September 2026 market data cover Reston's single-family, condo, townhouse and apartment properties together. Within that combined scope, the median sold price was $622,450. The median list price of properties active at the end of the month was $532,500. Those median prices describe different sold and active-listing groups, so their difference does not establish a negotiated discount.
For your pricing decision, I would begin with recent sales of similar homes rather than combine these measurements. Completed sales help frame the comparison, while separately reviewed listings help you consider the asking prices buyers may encounter. Starting with an ambitious asking price is a choice to discuss carefully, not a strategy justified by a townwide figure.
Gather details about your home's improvements, repair needs and features so we can compare it accurately with similar homes. Review recent sales of similar homes with me, paying particular attention to meaningful differences in size and condition. Consider competing listings separately and decide how your asking price should reflect your home's specific strengths and limitations.
