Market Overview
Reston's median sold price is $591K with homes averaging 26 days on market; Severn is at $510K and 36 days (12-month settled sales in smover's records, through Aug 2026). Reston is pricier ($591K median vs $510K), a difference of about $81K. Reston moves faster, with homes averaging 26 days on market compared to 36 in Severn. Severn offers a lower entry point at $200K–$750K.
Reston
VA
Severn
MD
Median Sold Price
12 months through Aug 2026
$591K
$510K
Avg Days on Market
12 months through Aug 2026
26 days
36 days
Price Range
$250K–$1.5M
$200K–$750K
Notable Neighborhoods
Lake Anne, North Point, South Lakes, Hunters Woods
Severn Run, Meade Village, Piney Orchard, Arundel Mills
Schools
Reston has a 83% average SOL pass rate; Severn has 77% (2024 state assessment data). Public schools in Reston include South Lakes High School and Langston Hughes Middle School; in Severn, Meade High School and Old Mill High School. See Reston schools | See Severn schools
Reston
VA
Severn
MD
Avg Pass Rate
83%
77%
Public schools
South Lakes High School, Langston Hughes Middle School, Terraset Elementary
Meade High School, Old Mill High School, Severn River Middle School
These are district-wide assessment results. Verify current school assignments, boundaries, and programs with each local district for a specific address.
Commute
Reston is closer to downtown at ~30 minutes vs ~40 minutes. Reston has 2 Metro stations, including Reston Town Center on the Silver line. Major highway access: Reston (Dulles Toll Road, Rt 7, Rt 267), Severn (I-97, Rt 32, Rt 3).
Reston
VA
Severn
MD
Drive to Downtown
~30 min
~40 min
Metro Stations
2 Metro stations (nearest: Reston Town Center)
No Metro access
Metro Lines
Silver
N/A
Major Highways
Dulles Toll Road, Rt 7, Rt 267
I-97, Rt 32, Rt 3
Commuter Rail
None
None
VA
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Reston or Severn more affordable?
Severn is more affordable with a median sold price of $510K, compared to $591K in Reston (12-month settled sales in smover's records, through Aug 2026). Both cities offer a wide range of housing options, from condos and townhomes to single-family homes. Reston prices range from $250K–$1.5M. Severn prices range from $200K–$750K.
What are the public-school pass rates in Reston and Severn?
Reston public schools have a 83% average SOL pass rate; Severn has 77% (2024 state assessment data). Public schools in Reston include South Lakes High School and Langston Hughes Middle School; in Severn, Meade High School and Old Mill High School. Pass rates reflect district-wide assessment results; check the specific assigned schools for any address.
Which is easier to commute from, Reston or Severn?
Reston has the shorter commute to downtown at ~30 minutes vs ~40 minutes. Reston has Metro access (Reston Town Center). Severn has no direct Metro access.
How do Reston and Severn compare?
Reston is a planned community built around lakes, wooded trails, and town centers. Severn is a growing community in Anne Arundel County near Fort Meade and the NSA, with access to Baltimore and D. The right choice depends on your priorities: budget, commute length, home types, and neighborhood feel. smover lets you compare agent profiles and available transaction records in either city.
Median sold prices and days on market are 12-month aggregates of settled sales in smover's records, through Aug 2026. School data from Virginia DOE, Maryland MSDE, and DC OSSE public reports. Property tax rates from Virginia Dept. of Taxation (2024). Walkability scores from Walk Score (2024). Crime data from FBI UCR and Virginia State Police (2023). Commute times are approximate rush-hour estimates. Updated September 2026.