Published October 25, 2026 in Market Update

Reston has more listings, but buyers are still active

By Elizabeth Sachero-Perez

Real estate, Reston

More homes are on the market in Reston. That is the one fact that changes what sellers need to do right now. When choices grow, first impressions, pricing, and preparation matter more.

The Real Estate Data Aggregator counted 233 homes for sale across Reston's three ZIP codes in the three months ending August 31, 2026. That is up 68.8% from the same months in 2025. Nationally, Realtor.com reported 1.16 million active listings in September 2026. More supply is the story everywhere, not just here.

Here is what keeps this from being a buyer's paradise: buyers are still showing up. The Real Estate Data Aggregator counted 269 pending sales across Reston in those same three months. Prices rose in all three ZIP codes. And homes that priced well still sold close to or above list.

What the numbers say by ZIP code

ZIP 20190: prices up, but more patience needed

The Real Estate Data Aggregator shows the median sale price in 20190 reached $600,000, up 15.4% from a year earlier. That is the strongest price gain of the three ZIP codes. Still, homes sat on the market a median of 39 days, 4 days longer than last year. Homes for sale jumped 78%. Sellers here have more competition than they did in 2025.

ZIP 20191: the most active corner of Reston

The Real Estate Data Aggregator counted 133 homes sold in 20191 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. That is up 1.5% from a year before, the only Reston ZIP where sales volume grew. The median sale price was $665,000, up 5.7%. Homes here sold in a median of 31 days, 3 days faster than last year. More than 4 in 10 homes sold above list price.

In 20191, the Real Estate Data Aggregator shows 51.9% of homes went under contract within two weeks of listing. That is more than half. Well-priced homes in this ZIP are still moving quickly.

ZIP 20194: highest prices, tightest supply

The Real Estate Data Aggregator puts the median sale price in 20194 at $795,000, up 12.2% from a year earlier. This ZIP had the fewest homes for sale: just 27. Months of supply was only 1.5. New listings actually fell 10.2% from a year before. Fewer homes came to market here, which kept supply tight even as the rest of Reston opened up.

The wider picture: inventory is up everywhere

Reston's inventory growth fits a national pattern. The National Association of Realtors reported that U.S. inventory reached 1.60 million homes in September 2026. Realtor.com reported that 20.8% of listings nationally took a price cut in September 2026, the highest share since October 2022. That tells you something. More supply, plus mortgage rates that Realtor.com reported climbed above 7% for the first time since January 2025, means buyers have more room to compare. Sellers who price carefully and prepare well are the ones closing.

What this means if you are selling

The Real Estate Data Aggregator counted 338 new listings across Reston in just three months. That is your competition. Homes that sold above list price were prepared, priced right, and showed well from day one. The homes that sat longer were not. Pricing and presentation are not extras right now. They are the whole game.

What this means if you are buying

More listings means more to compare. But the Real Estate Data Aggregator shows buyers are still competing in 20191, where 41.4% of homes sold above list. In 20190, 26.8% sold above list. Being ready with financing and a clear sense of your priorities still matters. The right home in a good location is not sitting forever.

One more thing worth knowing: these numbers cover whole ZIP codes. One street, one building, or one price range can read very differently from the ZIP as a whole. If you want to know what is happening where you live or where you are looking, the ZIP-level picture is just the start.