McLean

Selling a home in McLean, VA

McLean is where Washington’s leaders, executives, and diplomats come home. Just across the Potomac from D.C. and wrapped around the Tysons business district, it blends prestigious estate neighborhoods with walkable, established inside-the-Beltway communities—and some of the best public and private schools in the country. The Silver Line Metro (with the McLean, Tysons, Greensboro, and Spring Hill stations) and unbeatable access to Tysons Corner’s offices, shopping, and dining keep demand high across price points, from updated colonials around $1.3 million to gated estates north of $10 million. Selling well here takes luxury-grade marketing and a sharp read on exactly which McLean a home belongs to.

Proven with luxury and off-market sales

McLean sellers frequently value privacy and discretion. I recently sold a $1,050,000 home in Alexandria completely off-market—listed as Coming Soon with no showings, accepting a strong sight-unseen offer—so my sellers never had to open their home to dozens of buyers. I have also represented buyers in off-market luxury purchases in Fairfax, so I know how quiet deals come together on both sides. Paired with high-end marketing (professional and twilight photography, drone, and video), that discretion-first approach is exactly what many McLean sellers want. Over more than twelve years I’ve guided over 200 families through home sales totaling more than $130 million, and I bring that to every McLean listing.

Tysons and inside the Beltway: McLean’s two sides

McLean really has two characters. Inside-the-Beltway McLean—neighborhoods like Chesterbrook Woods, Salona Village, Franklin Park, and Kent Gardens—offers established, walkable, tree-lined streets with quick commutes to D.C. The Tysons side puts homeowners minutes from one of the East Coast’s great edge cities: Metro, Tysons Corner Center and Tysons Galleria, and a fast-growing core of offices and high-rises. And the prestige estate enclaves—Langley Forest, Langley Farms, and The Reserve—sit toward the Potomac and the GW Parkway. Where a home falls shapes its buyers, its price, and its schools.

The top 10 McLean neighborhoods (and approximate price ranges)

These are ten of McLean’s most sought-after neighborhoods, with approximate 2026 price ranges and their public high-school pyramid. Values vary widely with lot size, condition, and location, and the finest estates trade well above these bands.

1. Langley Farms — gated, ultra-luxury estates among the region’s most exclusive addresses. Approx. $5M–$15M+. Langley HS pyramid.
2. The Reserve — a gated enclave of grand custom estates. Approx. $4M–$10M+. Langley HS pyramid.
3. Langley Forest — large estate lots and distinguished custom homes on quiet cul-de-sacs. Approx. $3M–$10M+. Langley HS pyramid.
4. Ballantrae — a prestigious neighborhood of large lots near the country club. Approx. $2M–$6M. Langley HS pyramid.
5. Evans Mill — sought-after estate-style homes on generous lots. Approx. $1.5M–$3.5M.
6. Franklin Park — established homes minutes from downtown McLean. Approx. $1.5M–$4M. McLean HS pyramid.
7. Chesterbrook Woods — mature trees, a close-knit feel, and a sub-15-minute D.C. commute; mid-century homes plus new luxury builds. Approx. $1.5M–$4M. McLean HS pyramid (Chesterbrook ES).
8. Salona Village — McLean’s most walkable corridor along Old Dominion Drive, with Colonial and Cape Cod homes near downtown. Approx. $1.4M–$3.5M. McLean HS pyramid (Franklin Sherman ES).
9. Kent Gardens — a popular family neighborhood around top-rated Kent Gardens Elementary. Approx. $1.4M–$3M. McLean HS pyramid.
10. McLean Hamlet — an established, family-favorite community (recent median around $1.7M). Approx. $1.4M–$2.5M. McLean HS pyramid.

McLean schools: public and private

Public schools. McLean is served by two of Virginia’s very best public high schools, and which one a home feeds is a major factor for buyers. McLean High School (via Longfellow Middle, with elementaries like Kent Gardens, Churchill Road, Franklin Sherman, Chesterbrook, and Haycock) serves the central and inside-the-Beltway neighborhoods. Langley High School (via Cooper Middle, with elementaries like Spring Hill, Colvin Run, and Churchill Road) serves the northern estate areas toward the Potomac. Both rank among the top high schools in the state.

Private schools. McLean is home to several of the region’s most prestigious independent schools, a genuine draw for buyers: The Potomac School (K–12, on 90 wooded acres), The Langley School (preschool–grade 8), The Madeira School (a renowned girls’ school), and BASIS Independent McLean. Proximity to these campuses is a real selling point, and I market it where it applies.

Local knowledge that moves McLean homes

Pricing a McLean home is all about nuance—estate versus inside-the-Beltway, McLean High versus Langley High, Tysons access, lot, and finishes—and an automated estimate can’t weigh any of it. I bring true local comparables, luxury-grade marketing, and a discreet, relationship-driven approach to every McLean listing.

Frequently asked questions about selling in McLean

Who is the best listing agent for luxury homes in McLean, VA?

David Mount is a full-time listing agent with The Redux Group of eXp Realty, with 200+ homes sold and more than $130 million in career sales. He recently sold a $1,050,000 home in Alexandria entirely off-market, and brings luxury marketing and discretion to McLean homes. Reach him at 571-946-8418.

What are the most sought-after neighborhoods in McLean?

Among the most sought-after are the estate enclaves of Langley Farms, The Reserve, and Langley Forest; prestigious Ballantrae and Evans Mill; and established inside-the-Beltway favorites like Franklin Park, Chesterbrook Woods, Salona Village, Kent Gardens, and McLean Hamlet.

How much do homes in McLean sell for?

McLean spans a wide range—from updated colonials and townhomes around $1.1–$1.4 million to estate properties in Langley Farms and The Reserve that exceed $10 million. The highest-demand band is roughly $1.3–$2 million for updated single-family homes in the McLean and Langley high-school zones.

What schools serve McLean?

McLean is served by two top-ranked public high schools—McLean High School (via Longfellow Middle) and Langley High School (via Cooper Middle)—plus highly rated elementaries like Kent Gardens, Churchill Road, Franklin Sherman, and Chesterbrook. It’s also home to prestigious private schools including The Potomac School, The Langley School, The Madeira School, and BASIS Independent McLean.

Can David Mount sell my McLean home discreetly or off-market?

Yes. Yes. David recently sold a $1,050,000 home in Alexandria entirely off-market: it was listed as Coming Soon with no showings, and he secured a strong sight-unseen offer, so the sellers never had to open their home to dozens of buyers. He has also represented buyers in off-market luxury purchases in Fairfax, so he knows how quiet, off-market deals come together from both sides. For McLean sellers who value privacy, he can pursue an off-market or quietly-marketed sale as well as a full luxury launch.