Monday: Mind Your Manors

There is an area in the 20194 ZIP where the Reston/Herndon border blurs, and it can be difficult to tell whether the homes there belong to Reston or Herndon. I lived in a townhouse several years ago that was located in Reston (and I know this because I was required to join the Reston Association as well as pay cluster dues), but that area of 20194 would sometimes pop up as a Herndon address in the MLS. 

Why does this matter? Because there are some people who are determined to obtain a Reston address. If you happen to be one of those people, don’t automatically write off a house in 20194 that appears to be in Herndon, because that information is not always accurate. Be sure to check with your agent, because you might otherwise miss out on an opportunity to live in a house you love in a desirable neighborhood. 

Having said all that, today’s featured property is in the 20194 ZIP but appears to be in Herndon. Based on what I know of the area, the house is actually in Reston but is not in a zone that falls under the Reston Association’s covenants. What this means is that you get a Reston address without having to abide by the Association’s strict rules or being required to buy into the Association’s amenities. There are actually several neighborhoods like this in Reston, including Shaker Grove (where this property is located), Fox Mill Woods in 20191, and Crippen’s Corner (also in 20194). Reston’s amenities are available to anyone outside of Reston who wants to buy into them, but I think you pay a higher price. The Reston Association website would not allow me to access information about resident dues, but you can find non-resident fee information here.  

Address: 11881 Shaker Meadows Ct, Herndon, VA 20194
Price: $1,249,000 5 bd/6 ba; sq. ft. unavailable
Lot size: .83 acres
Days on Redfin: 61
Interior: Gourmet kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances; sunroom and conservatory; walk-out basement with rec room, full bath, an exercise room, media room, and bonus room that can be used for guests or as a den. Architectural details include dual staircases and Palladian windows.
Exterior: Brickfront and sides; deck overlooks stream and wooded parkland; landscaped front and back.

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