The 20 Most Expensive Neighborhoods in McLean VA

Buyers pay a premium for these upscale neighborhoods just outside the nation's capital, where homes are big and so is the name-dropping.

mclean VA real estate Langley Farms — Home priced above $1 million are standard in affluent McLean, VA, outside Washington, DC. Many properties have pools, saunas and other luxury features. (Photo courtesy of Bright MLS)

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. These are the McLean neighborhoods that commanded top dollar in 2024.

mclean evans farm neighborhoods — This 7,000 square foot home, which sold for $2.28 million, boasts 10-foot ceilings, a rec room with a fireplace, bar and billiards area, and a bonus loft level with bedroom, living area and full bath. (Photo courtesy of Bright MLS)

20. Evans Farm

This gated, upscale community offers a mix of single-family homes, as well as townhomes and condominiums. Built on the site of the historic Evans Farm, the community has preserved a sense of the past by incorporating historic elements of the farm, including the Stone Mill and a pond. It is well located, with easy access to major highways, downtown McLean, Tysons and the Silver Line Metro.

Homes sold in 2024: 11
Average sale price in 2024: $2.20 million
Average sale price in 2023: $1.76 million

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Chesterbrook McLean VA — This four-bedroom, four-bath home with a backyard pool sold for $2.1 million in December. (Photo courtesy of Bright MLS)

19. Chesterbrook

Known for its tranquil, tree-lined streets, this leafy area was mostly developed in the 1960s and ’70s as a home base for military officers and business executives. It offers a range of housing styles, including colonials, ramblers and craftsman-style homes, and is beloved for neighborly events including a Halloween block party, end-of-school ice cream truck and community cleanup days.

Homes sold in 2024: 12
Average sale price in 2024: $2.23 million
Average sale price in 2023: $2.37 million

Chesterbrook Gardens McLean — This custom-built, six bedroom home sold in October for $2.03 million. (Rendering courtesy of Bright MLS)

18. Chesterbrook Gardens

The landscape here is primarily made up of large, single-family homes with four or more bedrooms. Many are older, well-established properties build between 1940 and 1969, with a few built since 2000. More than 58% of Chesterbrook Gardens residents have earned an advanced degree, compared with a national average of 13%, according to neighborhoodscout.com, which aggregates neighborhood demographics and analytics.

Homes sold in 2024: 5
Average sale price in 2024: $2.35 million
Average sale price in 2023: $1.37 million

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Mclean Marlboro Estates — This 6-bedroom, 7-bath new-build in Marlboro Estates sold for $2.53 million last fall. (Photo courtesy of Bright MLS)

17. Marlboro Estates

This highly sought-after neighborhood is a small pocket of about 60 homes on cul-de-sac streets and wooded lots, with proximity to parks including Kent Gardens, Kirby Park and Haycock Longfellow Park.

Homes sold in 2024: 4
Average sale price in 2024: $2.52 million
Average sale price in 2023: $1.47 million

mclean old dominion gardens home — The priciest home sold in Old Dominion Gardens last year was this 7-bedroom, 9-bathroom home for $4.05 million. (Photo courtesy of Bright MLS)

16. Old Dominion Gardens

The McLean Community Center and Dolley Madison Library are only a short walk from this neighborhood, where some modest midcentury houses are giving way to high-end, new construction. Old Dominion Gardens is bordered by Balls Hill Road to the west and Churchill Road to the north, enjoying easy beltway access.

Homes sold in 2024: 2
Average sale price in 2024: $2.54 million
Average sale price in 2023: $3.90 million

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Mclean Homes Broyhill Langley Estates — Sold for $2.72 million last July, this beautifully landscaped home has seven bedrooms, all with en-suite baths. (Photo courtesy of Bright MLS)

15. Broyhill-Langley Estates

This community of fewer than 600 homes dates back to 1959. Much of the neighborhood was developed in the early ’60s, although some original homes have recently been replaced by new builds. Residents enjoy easy access to shopping and restaurants in Tysons.

Homes sold in 2024: 9
Average sale price in 2024: $2.79 million
Average sale price in 2023: $2.70 million

Built in 2024 with 6 bedrooms and 8 baths, this custom home boasts more than 7,000 square feet of living space. (Photo courtesy of Bright MLS)

14. Broyhill-Glen Gary Park

Flanked to the north by Old Dominion Drive and to the west by the Pimmit Run stream, this subdivision dating back to the 1960s enjoys public schools within a two-mile radius, along with plenty of nearby shopping and restaurants.

Homes sold in 2024: 1
Average sale price in 2024: $3.03 million
Average sale price in 2023: $1.56 million

mclean home franklin park — A four-bedroom colonial in Mclean’s Franklin Park neighborhood that sold for $1.79 million. (Photo courtesy of Bright MLS)

13. Franklin Park

Buyers seek out this neighborhood for its large homes and expansive lots—many spanning a quarter acre or more—and its eclectic mix of older homes (some dating back to the early 1900s) and newly built homes. Franklin Park is situated on land that was originally owned in 1860 by Colonel George Minor, Jr., along with a small parcel that provided access to the Great Falls and Old Dominion Railroad, which opened in 1906, according to historic records maintained by the Franklin Area Citizens Association.

Homes sold in 2024: 17
Average sale price in 2024: $3.07 million
Average sale price in 2023: $1.76 million

This cul de sac home “priced to sell” (without updates) went for $1.79 million. (Photo courtesy of Bright MLS)

12. Langley Oaks

Managed by the Langley Oaks Homeowners Association, this neighborhood features colonial and rambler style homes, most of them built between 1975 and 1985, on lots as large as half an acre.

Homes sold in 2024: 5
Average sale price in 2024: $3.15 million
Average sale price in 2023: $1.71 million

Mclean home the reserve — This 7-bedroom, 3-car garage home sold for $4.1 million in December of 2024. (Photo courtesy of Bright MLS)

11. The Reserve

The Reserve is an exclusive, gated community located within the larger neighborhood of Garfield Park. Developed between 1999 and 2006 by Miller and Smith, its made up of 168 luxury homes averaging 7,000 square feet.

Homes sold in 2024: 5
Average sale price in 2024: $3.42 million
Average sale price in 2023: $3.63 million

Mclean — This 6-bedroom, 8-bath home in Chesterbrook Woods sold for $4.4 million in November. (Photo courtesy of Bright MLS)

10. Chesterbrook Woods

Developed in the 1960s, this neighborhood was originally a haven for military officers and industry professionals who commuted into the city. Active and social, it’s prized for events such as an annual Halloween block party, Labor Day lemonade stands, book clubs and garden swaps.

Homes sold in 2024: 15
Average sale price in 2024: $3.42 million
Average sale price in 2023: $2.43 million

mclean homes hansborough — Situated on a large, corner lot with a fenced rear yard and six bedrooms, this house sold for $2.8 million in May of 2024. (Photo courtesy of Bright MLS)

9. Hansborough

This neighborhood includes homes from the ’60s and ’70s, many of which have been updated, along with newer construction. Hansborough is located just north of Old Dominion Drive and east of Balls Hill Road, adjacent to McLean Central Park and close to the McLean Community Center and Dolley Madison Library.

Homes sold in 2024: 2
Average sale price in 2024: $3.43 million
Average sale price in 2023: $3.48 million

Mclean Homes Woodhaven — Occupying a 1.7 acre lot that backs up to more than 12 acres of green space, this 11,000-square-foot home went for $5 million last April. (Photo courtesy of Bright MLS)

8. Woodhaven

Established in the ’60s and ’70s, this community today features a diverse array of architectural styles, including colonials, split-levels and ramblers, along with contemporary custom builds. It is located off Old Dominion Drive, west of Spring Hill Road.

Homes sold in 2024: 5
Average sale price in 2024: $ 3.67 million
Average sale price in 2023: $2.49 million

mclean homes langley forest — Seven en suite bedrooms, a four-car garage and a wraparound porch are just some of the reasons this Langley Forest home sold for $4.87 million. (Photo courtesy of Bright MLS)

7. Langley Forest

Many of the original ramblers and colonials of Langley Forest date to the 1950s and 1960s, while others have been replaced by newer showcase homes. This neighborhood is sought after for its large lots, mature tree canopy and quiet streets. It has been home to several U.S. Supreme Court justices.

Homes sold in 2024: 15
Average sale price in 2024: $4.08 million
Average sale price in 2023: $3.72 million

mclean home woodside estates — Sold for $4.68 million, this 11,000-square-foot residence includes six en suite bedrooms and a movie theater/golf simulator room. (Photo courtesy of Bright MLS)

6. Woodside Estates

This community is right off the beltway and a stone’s throw from Tysons, but you’d never know it. With large, wooded lots and no-outlet streets with minimal traffic, it’s a quiet enclave known for its private, seven-acre Woodside Lake, which offers swimming, boating and fishing, and provides a gathering spot for community events.

Homes sold in 2024: 2
Average sale price in 2024: $4.10 million
Average sale price in 2023: $2.27 million

mclean neighborhoods brookhaven — Sold for $4.2 million in 2024, this six-bedroom house includes a mudroom with a dog wash area and a media room prewired with surround-sound speakers. (Photo courtesy of Bright MLS)

5. Brookhaven

Situated just north of Old Dominion Drive, this small community of tony residences dating back to 1947 enjoys quiet, tree-lined streets, stunning architecture and convenient proximity to restaurants, shopping malls, grocery stores and public transit.

Homes sold in 2024: 1
Average sale price in 2024: $4.20 million
Average sale price in 2023: $2.63 million

mclean neighborhoods salona village — This 11,000-square-foot colonial in Salona Village sold for $6.45 million. It’s got seven bedrooms and ten bathrooms. (Photo courtesy of Bright MLS)

4. Salona Village

Occupying land that was once owned by the family of Revolutionary War hero Henry “Light Horse Harry” Lee (father of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee), this neighborhood is named after Salona, the historic estate that provided refuge to President James Madison when he fled a burning Washington, D.C., during the War of 1812. Later commandeered as Camp Griffin, the property served as a headquarters for Union Gen. William F. “Baldy” Smith during the Civil War. Today it is home to a mix of older residences in traditional architectural styles and luxury new builds.

Homes sold in 2024: 9
Average sale price in 2024: $ 4.28 million
Average sale price in 2023: $2.19 million

mclean neighborhoods ruckers langley home — Sold for $5 million in 2024, this new build included 16 55-inch television screens and a voice-activated spa. (Photo courtesy of Bright MLS)

3. Ruckers Langley

Located along McLean’s prestigious “Gold Coast,” Ruckers Langley is a posh playground of expansive and expensive homes just west of the George Washington Memorial Parkway, and bordered by Langley Forest, Balls Hill Road and Chain Bridge Road.

Homes sold in 2024: 1
Average sale price in 2024: $5 million
Average sale price in 2023: $2.62 million

Mclean neighborhoods Elmwood Estates — This transitional home inspired by Scandinavian architecture sold for $10.5 million. (Photo courtesy of Bright, MLS)

2. Elmwood Estates

The original Elmwood, a Civil War-era homestead that extended from the Potomac River to the center of McLean, was built by the Ball family of Virginia and later owned by television journalist Roger Mudd, according to the Northern Virginia Conservation Trust. The community of Elmwood Estates, established in 1955, features grand homes on generous lots with mature trees and verdant landscaping.

Homes sold in 2024: 4
Average sale price in 2024: $5.14 million
Average sale price in 2023: $2.77 million

mclean neighborhoods langley farms — Langley Farms’ sole real estate transaction in 2024 was a 13,000-square-foot home with a billiard room, golf simulator, fitness room and sauna that commanded $9 million. (Photo courtesy of Bright MLS)

1. Langley Farms

Occupying a triangle bordered by Dolley Madison Boulevard, Georgetown Pike and Waverly Way, this exclusive enclave sits adjacent to the grounds of the CIA at Langley and is just two traffic lights from D.C. It’s long been home to political power brokers, from Robert and Ethel Kennedy to Dick and Lynn Cheney.

Homes sold in 2024: 1
Average sale price in 2024: $9 million
Average sale price in 2023: $8.43 million

Data for these rankings were provided by Bright MLS and MarketStats by ShowingTime+. The full chart appeared in the March/April 2025 HOME issue of Arlington Magazine. To be included, a neighborhood had to have had at least 15 total sales during the past five years.

The 20 Most Expensive Neighborhoods in McLean VA

20. Evans Farm

19. Chesterbrook

18. Chesterbrook Gardens

17. Marlboro Estates

16. Old Dominion Gardens

15. Broyhill-Langley Estates

14. Broyhill-Glen Gary Park

13. Franklin Park

12. Langley Oaks

11. The Reserve

10. Chesterbrook Woods

9. Hansborough

8. Woodhaven

7. Langley Forest

6. Woodside Estates

5. Brookhaven

4. Salona Village

3. Ruckers Langley

2. Elmwood Estates

1. Langley Farms

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