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Tysons, Virginia

Silver Line stations, high-rise homes, and major shopping and employment centers, with walkability that changes from block to block.

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Office and residential towers above green trees and an open lawn in Tysons, Virginia
Tysons skyline · Spring 2026
Homes

Condos and townhomes

Transit

Four Silver Line stations

Daily life

Shopping and employment hub

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Getting to know Tysons

The four station areas are McLean, Tysons, Greensboro, and Spring Hill. Route 7, Route 123, and the Beltway help orient the area, but the route between a building and its station matters more than a straight-line distance.

Four station areas
McLean, Tysons, Greensboro, and Spring Hill.
Main roads
Route 7, Route 123, and the Beltway frame the area.
Walk the route
A building’s actual path to Metro matters more than distance.

Postal areas, community boundaries, and school boundaries do not align.

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Compare four starting points for your search.

Homes
High-rise condos, mixed-use residences, townhomes, and nearby detached-home edges.
Look into
Check the station entrance and nearby construction.

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Orientation map · numbered areas are approximate

McLean station district

The eastern Tysons gateway near Route 123, major employers, and Capital One Center.

Homes: High-rise condos, mixed-use residences, townhomes, and nearby detached-home edges.

Look into: Check the station entrance and nearby construction.

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Map sources & boundaries

Tysons CDP: January 1, 2026 official boundary. Numbered areas are approximate orientation points, not official subarea boundaries. Postal and school boundaries may differ.

Road · dashed gold line: Metro · dotted green line: trail · blue: water · green: park

Homes and lots

The Verse condominium tower rising above The Boro in Tysons
Verse at The Boro · 2025

High-rise homes

High-rise and mid-rise condos with different services, dues, parking, and storage arrangements.

Townhomes

Confirm parking, association responsibilities, and outdoor space.

A changing setting

Check nearby construction and the actual route to rail.

Everyday life

Colorful mural, storefronts, and residential towers along Silver Hill Drive at The Boro in Tysons
Silver Hill Drive, The Boro · 2026

Errands & local life

The Boro, Tysons Corner Center, and Tysons Galleria.

In The Boro, shops and dining sit among residential towers. Tysons Corner Center and Tysons Galleria add larger destinations; check the walk from a specific building.

A paved walking trail through trees in Freedom Hill Park, Tysons
Freedom Hill Park, Tysons

Parks & time outdoors

Check the walk to parks from your building.

Compare nearby parks and trails with the walk from a specific building.

Schools

Fairfax County Public Schools serves Tysons. Verify the full address and school year.

Fairfax County Public Schools serves Tysons. Check the full address for the appropriate school year; station districts and postal names do not establish school boundaries.

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Before you offer

  • Walk your grocery and station routes.
  • Review planned building work and assessments.
  • Check parking, storage, and move-in rules.
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August 2026 · Northern Virginia regional report

Regional market context

Regional figures provide background. Compare similar local homes before judging a specific property.

These figures cover the NVAR region, not this neighborhood alone. Compare recent sales of similar local homes, their condition, and current competition before making a pricing decision.

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Common questions

Is Tysons a city or town?

No. Tysons is an unincorporated Census-designated place and planned urban center in Fairfax County. Properties may use McLean, Vienna, Tysons, or Tysons Corner in postal and marketing fields.

How many Metro stations serve Tysons?

Four Silver Line stations serve the area: McLean, Tysons, Greensboro, and Spring Hill. The most useful station and walking route depend on the building and destination.

What homes are available in Tysons?

Condos and townhomes make up much of the ownership inventory, with newer mixed-use residences and a limited number of detached homes near the edges. Compare building age, monthly fees, parking, and association rules.

Sources & update notes

Published June 27, 2026. Updated October 1, 2026. Market reports retain their own dates and geographic coverage.

Tysons is an unincorporated Fairfax County community and planned urban center. Homes here may use McLean or Vienna mailing addresses.

Photographs show the identified local places; see dates and image licenses below. Maps use separate geographic sources and do not infer boundaries from photographs.

Photo credits & dates

Home inspiration photos illustrate architecture, not homes in the named community, available listings, or Liza Eller sales. Local photographs identify their locations in the captions.

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