Reston, from park to pond
There is a certain kind of Reston listing that makes people stop scrolling, and this week’s lead story is one of them. It is a townhome in Links Pond that backs to the water at Reston National, with golf course views and a price point that lands well below what most people assume a setting like that would cost. That contrast is what makes it worth a closer look, and the video shows why this one stands out.
The second feature heads in a different direction, but it makes just as strong a case for location. This three-bedroom condo in Chestnut Grove sits near Wiehle Metro with Lake Fairfax Park practically in its backyard, which is a rare combination in Reston. Between the updated interior, private patio, and utilities included in the condo fee, it is the kind of place that feels especially practical without giving up what makes the setting appealing.
The rest of the newsletter rounds out the week with a mix of local events and nearby news. There are a few strong picks on the calendar, including Earth Day Fairfax, Campfire: Moths by Moonlight, and Herndon’s Park & Stream Cleanup, along with a roundup of local updates touching on transportation, community traditions, and seasonal happenings around Reston and Herndon.
Oh, and don’t forget that the Reston Farmers Market at Lake Anne opens tomorrow morning (Saturday) to kick off the year!
Feature Story
RESTON WATER VIEW UNDER $700K
This Reston townhome makes a strong case for golf course and water views without the seven-figure price tag. Backing to the pond at Reston National Golf Course, it pairs a fully refreshed interior with one of those quiet, close-knit neighborhoods that still feels true to Reston’s original character. Watch to see everything it has to offer.
Around Town
UPDATED RESTON CONDO NEAR PARK
This Chestnut Grove condo stands out for something that is genuinely hard to find in Reston: three bedrooms, walkable Metro access, and Lake Fairfax Park right outside your door. With fresh updates inside, a private patio, and utilities included in the condo fee, it offers a practical setup in one of the most convenient locations near Wiehle.
Quick Hits
IN OTHER NEWS
Celebrate Reston is back with a more theatrical twist. This year’s Celebrate Reston at Lake Anne Plaza folded in Reston’s 62nd birthday, community performances, local authors, and family activities, with the broader event programming also nodding to America’s 250th.
Herndon’s Friday Night Live just dropped its 2026 lineup. The full Friday Night Live schedule is now out, with the series returning May 22 and building toward its 500th show on Sept. 4, which is a pretty big milestone for one of Herndon’s signature summer traditions.
A new housing phase at Reston Station is moving forward, with transportation still part of the conversation. The proposed Lofts II project on Samuel Morse Drive remains in the land use pipeline as a plan amendment and rezoning case tied to the Reston Station area near Wiehle Metro.
Herndon is getting its first flashing pedestrian beacon at a W&OD crossing. The town says the new Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon at Crestview Drive is meant to make the trail crossing more visible for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists.
A long-awaited path now gives residents a direct route to Innovation Center Metro. Fairfax County’s new Innovation Station North Neighborhood Access Project officially opened in late February, cutting what used to be a much longer trip down to a far more practical walk or bike ride.
Farmers market season is back, including Reston’s spring return. Fairfax County says its farmers markets are back for 2026, with Reston among the markets opening this month.
Curated Events
EVENTS IN RESTON, HERNDON, AND BEYOND
From a Thursday afternoon piano recital at RCC to a campfire nature program at Walker, followed by a Saturday packed with hands-on community energy, including Herndon’s Park & Stream Cleanup, Earth Day Fairfax at Lake Fairfax Park, and the City Nature Challenge in Reston. For readers willing to roam a little farther, the first-ever Fairfax Folk Festival adds a wider-area option with a full weekend of live local music, making the overall lineup feel like a strong mix of arts, outdoors, service, and classic spring-in-Northern-Virginia community life.
A Final Note
YOU KNOW YOU’RE FROM RESTON WHEN…
“…you know ‘old Reston’ and ‘new Reston’ is really just code for Lake Anne and RTC.”
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