South Reston

South Reston refers to the area south of the Dulles Toll Road, which bisects the master-planned community of Reston. Located about three to five miles from Dulles International Airport, the area is bounded by Reston Parkway to the east, and by Lawyers Road and Soapstone Drive to the west.

South Reston is characterized by a mix of residential and commercial developments with beautiful homes, parks, recreational facilities, shopping centers, and performing arts centers. The area also provides ready access to vast open spaces and several lakes and ponds.

What You'll Love About South Reston

• Outdoor recreation: South Reston residents live active lifestyles with plenty of opportunity for sports and other outdoor activities. Stratton Woods Park features a playground, picnic areas, volleyball courts, tennis courts, and softball field while the Reston Community Center offers a variety of personal enrichment programs, including fitness classes, art workshops, and theater performances.
• Natural beauty: The Walker Nature Education Center encompasses 1,300 acres of open space, 72 acres of woodland, and over a mile of loop trails. It also features a pond, meadow, fire ring, pavilion, picnic tables, and LEED Gold education building called the Nature House.
• Exceptional golf: Reston National features an 18-hole, par 71 golf course spanning more than 6,800 yards. The National also has a driving range, practice facility, and covered pavilion, and hosts various golf outings and tournaments throughout the year.
• Fishing and Boating: Lake Thoreau and Lake Audubon are teeming with largemouth bass, crappie, carp, bluegill, redear, and more. There are public docks for fishing at Lake Thoreau and a rocky fishing area along Lake Audubon. Visitors can also explore the water by kayak or boat.
• Well-maintained pools and aquatics: The Reston Association operates 15 community pools, several of which are located south of the Dulles Toll Road and can be rented for private events. Residents can also join one of the many Reston Swim teams during the summer months.
• Neighborhood retail and dining: The South Lakes Village Center is a community gathering spot with a CVS, Safeway, and local businesses and casual dining restaurants serving Mediterranean and Tex-Mex fare anchored by the corner Starbucks hotspot. Hunters Woods Village Center is anchored by Safeway and Rite Aid along with several service providers and fast food joints.
• Live entertainment: The CenterStage at Reston Community Center attracts world-renowned talent and presents a wide range of musical, theatrical, and dance performances in a state-of-the-art performance space that seats up to 240 people.

Real Estate In South Reston

The residential area south of the Dulles Toll Road has a high concentration of Reston condos for sale alongside townhomes with gorgeous brick facades. Buyers will also find a selection of single-family properties in South Reston. These homes come in a variety of architectural styles, including Contemporary and Colonial Revival.

A good number of detached homes in South Reston are situated on large lots with manicured lawns and beautiful landscaping. Common features include wood burning fireplaces, gleaming hardwood floors, elegant wrought iron accents, and oversized garages.