Long a home base for politicians, diplomats, business moguls and pro athletes, this northeast corner of Fairfax County is one of the more well-heeled suburbs outside of Washington, D.C.
Which of its neighborhoods commanded top dollar last year? The following rankings were drawn from our expanded real estate guide in the March/April 2022 issue of Arlington Magazine. To be included in the full chart, a neighborhood had to have had at least 15 total sales during the past five years. Here are the 10 priciest neighborhoods in McLean. Data and photos provided by Bright MLS.
#10
OLD DOMINION GARDENS
Homes sold in 2021: 4
Average sale price in 2021: $2,437,725
Average sale price in 2020: $2,310,000
#9
BALLANTRAE FARMS
Homes sold in 2021: 4
Average sale price: $2,550,000
Average sale price in 2020: $1,666,667
#8
SALONA VILLAGE
Homes sold in 2021: 13
Average sale price in 2021: $2,574,038
Average sale price in 2020: $2,255,998
#7
WOODSIDE ESTATES
Homes sold in 2021: 5
Average sale price in 2021: $2,947,200
Average sale price in 2020: $1,900,714
#6
RIVER OAKS
Homes sold in 2021: 4
Average sale price in 2021: $3,028,750
Average sale price in 2020: $1,920,000
#5
ELMWOOD ESTATES
Homes sold in 2021: 5
Average sale price in 2021: $3,104,000
Average sale price in 2020: $3,424,402
#4
LANGLEY
Homes sold in 2021: 4
Average sale price in 2021: $3,357,147
Average sale price in 2020: $2,569,637
#3
THE RESERVE
Homes sold in 2021: 14
Average sale price in 2021: $3,530,714
Average sale price in 2020: $2,309,500
#2
LANGLEY FOREST
Homes sold in 2021: 12
Average sale price in 2021: $3,607,752
Average sale price in 2020: $2,788,020
#1
LANGLEY FARMS
Homes sold in 2021: 8
Average sale price in 2021: $3,790,920
Average sale price in 2020: $4,907,500