Quick Summary: Tysons high-rise condos $400K-$700K
Tysons is Northern Virginia's closest thing to a downtown — a suburban DMV corridor where four Silver Line stations sit amid office towers and mixed-use blocks. For buyers with $400K-$700K in 2026, high-rise condos are the most Metro-accessible way in — and the most fee-sensitive.
What does $400K-$700K actually buy in Tysons high-rises?
In Tysons' 2026 high-rise market, $400K-$700K buys one- to two-bedroom condos in established towers like One Park Crest, The Rotonda, and Verse at The Boro — but monthly HOA fees, covering 24-hour staffing, pools, fitness centers, and reserves, can rival many mortgage payments. Four Silver Line stations make the DC commute a ~27-minute train ride, with parking quirks worth knowing.
What do Tysons condo HOA fees really cover?
What does $400K-$700K actually buy in Tysons high-rises?
How does the Silver Line commute from Tysons really work?
Recent listings show the pattern clearly: one-bedrooms and smaller two-bedrooms in established towers, with the occasional two-bedroom deal where higher fees have pushed the list price down.
What is new construction doing to the Tysons condo market?
At One Park Crest — a 19-story, 335-unit tower built in 2008 — recent listings included a 1-bedroom at $499,800 (894 sq ft, #314, MLS VAFX2310364) and a 2-bedroom, 2-bath at $765,000 (1,329 sq ft, #517, MLS VAFX2298132). The spread reflects the amenities: 18th-floor pool, fitness center, clubroom, 24-hour front desk, underground parking, and guest suites — all utilities except electric folded into the fee.
What this means for values
Daily life is walkable here: a 60,000-square-foot Harris Teeter and a Starbucks sit right next door.
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The Rotonda — five circular towers in McLean completed in 1981 — trades at the accessible end: recent one-bedrooms in the high $300,000s, three-bedrooms clearing $700,000. Amenities include indoor and outdoor pools, six lit tennis courts, an off-leash dog park, and a renovated fitness center, with Tysons station roughly two blocks away. Roughly 40% of units are rentals — confirm rental caps and lender rules before committing.
FAQ: Tysons high-rise condos
Verse at The Boro (1650 Silver Hill Drive, built 2019) is the newer end: a recent 1-bedroom, 689-square-foot unit (#1205) listed at $547,900, walkable to the Silver Line. At Regency at McLean (1800 Old Meadow Road), a recent 2-bedroom, 2-bath, 1,486-square-foot listing at $450,000 shows what the middle of this band still unlocks.
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Compare Tysons with nearby McLean for corridor context.
What do Tysons condo HOA fees really cover?
In a high-rise, the fee is the operating budget of a vertical neighborhood: 24-hour staffing and security, elevators and common areas, pools and fitness centers, underground parking, master insurance, and reserves for big-ticket repairs — roofs, facades, garage decks. At The Rotonda, the association publishes a 2026 condo fee schedule.
Scrutiny tightened in 2026: Fannie Mae's August 3 change to project review means buyers and agents now ask harder questions about reserve levels and delinquency rates, because weak finances can complicate financing for the whole building. Read the resale package early — a $450,000 condo with a steep fee can cost more to carry than a $550,000 condo with a lean one.
How does the Silver Line commute from Tysons really work?
Tysons has four Silver Line stations — McLean, Tysons, Greensboro, and Spring Hill — so most high-rise buyers are within a walk of the train. Tysons to Metro Center runs about 27 minutes, with fares in the $2-$6 range and trains every 15 minutes. The line operates about 5:00 AM to 11:02 PM, covering 39 stations in roughly 86 minutes end to end.
Practical note for drivers: the McLean station commuter lot still has spaces mid-morning — unusual for Metro parking here and worth knowing if your schedule doesn't start at dawn.
What is new construction doing to the Tysons condo market?
Two projects matter even if you're buying resale. The Ritz-Carlton Residences at 1700 Tysons Boulevard are on track for 2028 delivery — a signal the corridor has a premium floor.
The Arbor by Renaissance Centro is the first new high-rise condo approved in Tysons by the Fairfax County Board; a new county policy requires 14% of units as affordable for-sale homes on-site (16% off-site) — with up to 4,200 future affordable units committed across Tysons redevelopments. Worth weighing against Vienna or Arlington.
What this means for values
Tysons condos are a fee-sensitive market. A low list price can hide a high monthly cost, and the listings that linger are the ones where the math doesn't pencil: steep fee, thin reserves, or a condition issue. Average days on market ran around 130 days as of August 2026, per TysonsToday — so buildings with healthy reserves and published fee schedules stand out. Buy the monthly number, not just the purchase price.
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Sources: ghostsofdc.org (The Rotonda, July 3, 2026); UrbanTurf (One Park Crest); Homes.com (Tysons listings); Rome2Rio + Moovit (Silver Line); Fairfax County Public Affairs (Tysons condo policy); TysonsToday (Aug 2026). Considering a Tysons high-rise? Text (571) 441-1031 — Cornerstone Realty Group — for a 5-minute call, a free home valuation, or browse Cornerstone's home search. ★★★★★ 5.0 team only.
FAQ
What is a typical HOA fee for a Tysons high-rise condo in 2026?
There's no single typical number — fees vary by building, unit size, and amenity load, so always check the building's published 2026 fee schedule first. What matters is what the fee covers (staffing, pools, fitness, reserves, parking) and the building's financial health. Request the resale package early: reserve levels and delinquency rates — under heavier scrutiny since Fannie Mae's August 2026 project-review change — shape both your monthly cost and your financing options.
How long is the Metro commute from Tysons to downtown DC?
From Tysons station to Metro Center is about 27 minutes on the Silver Line, with fares in the $2-$6 range and trains roughly every 15 minutes (10 to 12 on weekdays). The line runs about 5:00 AM to 11:02 PM.
Can I rent out a Tysons condo if I buy one?
It depends on the building. The Rotonda is roughly 40% non-owner-occupied rentals, showing some Tysons towers are rental-friendly — but every building sets its own rental caps, and lenders add their own rules. Confirm the rental policy before you buy.
Are any new high-rise condos being built in Tysons?
Yes. The Arbor by Renaissance Centro is the first new high-rise condo approved in Tysons by the Fairfax County Board, with a new county policy requiring 14% of units as affordable for-sale homes on-site (16% off-site). The Ritz-Carlton Residences at 1700 Tysons Boulevard are also on track for 2028 delivery.