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A buyer-and-seller insider guide to McLean, Virginia — Langley and McLean High School pyramids, Silver Line commute, Tysons proximity, and a commission program designed to keep more equity in your pocket.

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McLean ZIP Codes

Last updated: May 2026

The Jamil Brothers Perspective

McLean isn't just an address.It's a strategy.

McLean sits in a quiet sliver of Fairfax County between the Potomac and Tysons. From outside it reads as one luxury market. From inside, it's three or four micro-markets stacked on each other — and pricing depends entirely on which one your home sits in.

"In McLean, buyers don't ask which neighborhood. They ask which side of which neighborhood, which elementary school, and how loud the Beltway gets at 7 a.m."

Langley Forest reads estate-grade with mature lots and GW Parkway access. Salona Village walks to downtown McLean and the Silver Line. Chesterbrook is the family favorite for its elementary feeder. The mid-century pockets — Franklin Park, Kenwood Park, McLean Hamlet — give move-up buyers an entry to the McLean HS pyramid without estate-level pricing.

A McLean home priced wrong loses real money fast. Prepped right, it closes near the top of its block. We structure pricing and marketing around exactly that difference.

Selling? Start with a free McLean net sheet.

McLean Market Intelligence

What McLean Homes Actually Cost

Typical price ranges by property type across McLean's 22101, 22102, and 22107 ZIPs. We break it out by tier rather than averaging — from townhomes near the McLean HS pyramid to estate builds in Langley Forest.

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Condos

$400K – $900K

Estimated Typical Range

Concentrated near Tysons and the Silver Line. Newer luxury high-rises sit at the top.

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Townhomes

$900K – $1.6M

Estimated Typical Range

Limited inventory near downtown McLean and the Tysons border. Walkable enclaves command the upper range.

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Single-Family

$1.4M – $3.5M

Estimated Typical Range

McLean HS pyramid entries start the range. Langley HS pyramid pushes the upper band.

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Luxury Tier

$3.5M – $10M+

Estimated Typical Range

Langley Forest estates, new-build customs, and acreage parcels near the GW Parkway.

Estimated ranges reflect typical McLean transactions and are not guarantees. Pricing varies by school pyramid, lot size, build era, finish level, and current market conditions. For a precise valuation on your specific address, request a free McLean home valuation.

Curious what your home is worth? Get a free McLean valuation or run an affordability check.

Touring Protocol

Four Things to Watch For When Touring McLean

McLean inventory mixes 1950s mid-century, 1970s–80s colonials, and brand-new luxury builds. That variety makes touring more important than it looks. Four issues most buyers miss until inspection day.

1

Beltway & GW Parkway Noise

Tour at 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. before writing an offer. Homes east of Kirby Road and along the Beltway corridor sound very different at rush hour. Same goes for streets backing the GW Parkway in Langley Forest and Kenwood Park.

2

Polybutylene Pipes & Aging Plumbing

Many 1970s–80s McLean builds were plumbed with polybutylene; some pre-1970 homes still have galvanized lines. Check the basement utility room, ask for proof of any repipe — insurance carriers increasingly underwrite around this.

3

Underground Oil Tanks

Pre-mid-1980s homes in Franklin Park, McLean Hamlet, and parts of Salona Village sometimes still have buried oil tanks after gas conversion. A tank sweep during your inspection contingency is worth the small cost.

4

School Boundary Lines Inside McLean

Two homes on the same street can feed different elementary schools and even different high school pyramids. Verify the attendance zone with FCPS before writing — McLean pricing is highly sensitive to which pyramid an address belongs to.

Want a McLean touring checklist for your search? Start a buying plan.

McLean Schools

Langley & McLean High School Pyramids

McLean homes feed two Fairfax County Public Schools pyramids that drive a meaningful share of pricing. Always verify the current attendance zone for any specific address before writing an offer.

Pyramid 1

Langley HS Pyramid

High

Langley High School

Serves Langley Forest, parts of Salona Village, GW Parkway corridor pockets.

Middle

Cooper Middle School

Primary feeder for the Langley HS pyramid.

Elem

Churchill Road Elementary

Serves much of central Langley Forest.

Elem

Spring Hill Elementary

Serves the McLean side near Tysons and the Spring Hill Road corridor.

Pyramid 2

McLean HS Pyramid

High

McLean High School

Serves Chesterbrook, Franklin Park, McLean Hamlet, central and southern McLean.

Middle

Longfellow Middle School

Primary feeder for the McLean HS pyramid.

Elem

Franklin Sherman Elementary

Serves Franklin Park and Salona Village adjacencies.

Elem

Chesterbrook Elementary

Highly searched. Drives premium pricing on Chesterbrook streets.

Elem

Kent Gardens Elementary

Serves McLean Hamlet and adjacent pockets.

Boundary caveat: Attendance zones shift periodically with Fairfax County boundary studies. Two addresses on the same street can feed different elementary schools. Verify the exact pyramid and feeder at fcps.edu before writing an offer.

Searching by school pyramid? Start a buying plan — we'll match you to McLean homes inside the right boundary.

Seller's Corner

Selling McLean? Keep More of Your Equity.

McLean home values are some of the strongest in Northern Virginia — but the commission stack on a $2M+ sale adds up fast. Our Flexible Commission Program gives McLean sellers real listing-side savings without dialing back marketing or negotiation.

Full-service listing — pro photo, video, drone, floor plans included.
Strategic pricing on actual McLean comps, not Zillow estimates.
Pre-launch staging and prep tuned to McLean buyer expectations.
Negotiation by NVAR Lifetime Top Producers, $500M+ closed volume.

Prefer to start with numbers? Run a quick McLean net sheet to see your walk-away figure.

McLean FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About McLean Real Estate

The questions we hear most from McLean buyers and sellers. Click any question to expand.

The word "best" is subjective, but you can compare McLean agents by measurable results, experience, and outcomes. The Jamil Brothers Realty Group are NVAR Lifetime Top Producers with over $500M in closed sales volume. When choosing a McLean listing agent, evaluate responsiveness, pricing and negotiation strategy specific to the Langley and McLean HS pyramids, marketing plan quality, and micro-neighborhood expertise across Langley Forest, Salona Village, and Chesterbrook. Start a listing consultation.
McLean remains one of Northern Virginia's most resilient luxury markets. Inventory inside the Langley HS pyramid stays tight, and well-prepared single-family homes attract Tysons-area executives and move-up buyers. Tear-down activity continues to reshape Salona Village and parts of Chesterbrook. Request a free valuation.
Depends on priorities. Langley Forest: prestige address, mature lots, Langley HS. Salona Village: walks to downtown and Silver Line. Chesterbrook: family favorite for its elementary feeder. McLean Hamlet: entry to the McLean HS pyramid. Franklin Park and Kenwood Park: mid-century homes with renovation upside.
McLean feeds two Fairfax County pyramids. Langley HS pyramid: Cooper MS, Churchill Road ES, Spring Hill ES. McLean HS pyramid: Longfellow MS, Franklin Sherman ES, Chesterbrook ES, Kent Gardens ES. Boundaries shift over time — verify the current zone at fcps.edu before writing an offer.
McLean has multiple commute options. McLean Silver Line reaches Tysons in one stop, downtown DC in 25–35 minutes. GW Parkway is the scenic route to Rosslyn and Georgetown. I-495 and Route 123 reach Tysons in five to ten minutes off-peak.
Estimated typical ranges: condos $400K–$900K, townhomes $900K–$1.6M, single-family $1.4M–$3.5M, luxury $3.5M into eight figures in Langley Forest. Pricing varies by pyramid and build era. Get a precise McLean valuation.
The Flexible Commission Program lets McLean sellers keep more equity at closing without sacrificing full-service marketing, photography, staging, or negotiation. Visit /flexible-commissions or run a free net sheet.
McLean sellers plan for Virginia grantor tax, Fairfax County congestion and WMATA fees, title and settlement charges, prorated property taxes, and any HOA fees. Commission is the largest line item — where the Flexible Commission Program creates room. Run a free net sheet.
Sometimes. In Langley Forest and Salona Village, tear-down buyers may not value a recent renovation. In Chesterbrook and McLean Hamlet, light kitchen and bath updates, paint, and floor refinishing recoup multiples of the spend. We walk every listing and recommend prep suited to the likely buyer pool.
Varies by pyramid, price point, and condition. Properly priced homes in the most-searched pyramids attract showings quickly. Luxury and estate-grade homes sit longer — the buyer pool is smaller and more selective. Request a tailored valuation.

Question we didn't answer? Drop us a note via buyer strategy or listing consult.

Seller Intent Module

Selling in McLean: Pricing, Prep, and What Buyers Pay Extra For

Full McLean seller breakdown — flexible commission positioning, highest-ROI prep, inspection items buyers flag most, and a complete closing cost view.

The Jamil Brothers Advantage

Flexible Commission Program: Keep More of Your Equity.

Full-service listing — pro photo, video, drone, floor plans.
Comp-driven pricing on the right McLean comps, not zip averages.
Staging and prep tuned to McLean buyer expectations.
Negotiation by NVAR Lifetime Top Producers, $500M+ closed.
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Traditional vs. Flexible (Illustrative)

Traditional Listing SideStandard
Flexible Commission Listing SideReduced
Marketing & Service LevelIdentical
Likely Equity Kept by SellerHigher
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High-ROI Prep Items for McLean

Refinish hardwoods, don't replace
Neutralize bold paint and wallpaper
Update light fixtures and front-door hardware
Light kitchen refresh — paint cabinets, swap hardware
Power-wash exterior, refresh mulch and trim
Pre-listing pro clean and declutter
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Common McLean Inspection Flags

Polybutylene supply lines, 70s/80s builds
Aluminum branch wiring, some 60s/70s homes
Buried oil tanks, pre-1985 properties
Roof age, mid-90s and earlier builds
Crawlspace moisture in low-lying lots
Older HVAC and ducts needing balancing
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What McLean Buyers Pay Extra For

Premium school pyramid attendance
Flat, usable lot, mature trees
Walkability to downtown or Silver Line
Updated primary with spa-style bath
Main-level office or guest suite
Finished lower level, media + gym
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Complete McLean Seller Cost Breakdown

Agent Commissions

Traditional Listing SideStandard market
Jamil Brothers Flexible OptionLower
Buyer Side CooperationNegotiable

Title & Settlement

Settlement Fee$500 – $900
Document Prep / Courier$150 – $300
Deed Recording$50 – $150

Virginia & Fairfax Taxes

Grantor Tax$1.00 / $1,000
NoVA Congestion Relief$0.40 / $100
Regional WMATA Fee$0.15 / $100
Prorated County Property TaxThrough closing

Other Seller Costs

HOA / Condo Resale Disclosure$150 – $400
Home Warranty (Optional)$400 – $800
Pre-Listing RepairsVaries
Pro Cleaning & Staging$500 – $3,000+
Market Pulse

What's Moving in McLean Right Now

Editorial observations from the streets we walk every week. No percentages, no invented stats — just patterns across McLean inventory.

1

Tear-Down Pressure Inside Salona Village

Older split-levels on flat lots clear quickly when priced as tear-down candidates. Owners holding for one more renovation cycle are weighing sell-now vs. invest-in-cosmetics-first.

2

Chesterbrook ES Premium Holding

Homes zoned for Chesterbrook Elementary attract premium attention from move-up buyers, even when comparable homes blocks away on the boundary sit longer.

3

Silver Line Effect Around the McLean Station

Streets within walking distance of McLean Silver Line draw Tysons commuters who prioritize the one-stop ride over a larger lot further out.

4

Move-Up Activity from Arlington

Arlington owners are trading townhouse equity into single-family McLean inventory, especially in the McLean HS pyramid where Chesterbrook and McLean Hamlet absorb most demand.

5

Renovation Quality Separates Comps

In Franklin Park and Kenwood Park, the gap between an updated mid-century and a tired one is widening. Cosmetic refreshes recoup more than cost on well-presented listings.

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Estate Tier Is Its Own Market

Langley Forest and other estate-grade homes operate on a different rhythm. Smaller, more selective buyer pool — pricing strategy needs to reflect that from day one.

Commute & Local Life

Living in McLean: Transit, Drive Times & Daily Logistics

Practical commute and local-life snapshot for McLean. Times typical off-peak — expect longer windows during rush hours.

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Silver Line Metro

McLean → Tysons
~3 min
McLean → Rosslyn
~18 min
McLean → Downtown DC
~25-35 min
McLean → Reston
~15-20 min
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Drive Times (Off-Peak)

Tysons Corner
5-10 min
Arlington / Rosslyn
15-20 min
Reagan National Airport
20-30 min
Dulles Airport
25-35 min
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Groceries & Daily Errands

Safeway (Old Dominion Dr)
In-town
Whole Foods (Tysons)
~7 min
Wegmans (Tysons)
~8 min
Trader Joe's (Tysons)
~8 min
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Lifestyle & Recreation

Clemyjontri Park
Family hub
Scott's Run Nature Preserve
Hiking
McLean Community Center
Programs
Tysons Galleria
Luxury retail
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Silver Line from McLean Station → DC

McLean
Tysons
Greensboro
Spring Hill
East Falls Church
Rosslyn
Foggy Bottom
Farragut West
Metro Center

Want to weigh commute against schools and budget? Start a McLean buying plan or run our affordability check.

Quick Answers

McLean Real Estate: Quick Answers

Fast, direct answers to the basic questions about McLean as a place. For deeper buyer and seller questions, see the full FAQ below.

What city is McLean in?

McLean is an unincorporated community in Fairfax County, VA, with ZIP codes 22101, 22102, and 22107. Not a separate city — it falls under Fairfax County government and Fairfax County Public Schools.

Is McLean considered a wealthy area?

Yes. McLean is consistently among the highest-income communities in the US. Single-family homes range from high six figures to multi-millions, with a luxury tier above $3.5M in Langley Forest.

How far is McLean from Washington, DC?

Roughly 9 miles from downtown DC. Off-peak drive via GW Parkway: 20–30 minutes. Silver Line from McLean Station to Metro Center: 25–35 minutes.

Does McLean have a Metro station?

Yes. McLean Station sits on the Silver Line near Tysons, connecting to Tysons, Reston, Rosslyn, and downtown DC. Most McLean neighborhoods are car-first — the station mainly serves commuters who drive in or live in pockets like Salona Village.

Is McLean a good place to raise kids?

Many buyers move here specifically for the school pyramids, parks like Clemyjontri and Scott's Run, the Community Center, and DC proximity. Family-driven demand is one of the most consistent forces shaping the market.

When is the best time to sell a McLean home?

McLean's strongest seller window runs late February through mid-June, peaking in April–May when relocation buyers and Tysons hiring converge. A well-prepared home can still sell in fall. Get a valuation.

Find Your Fit

Not Sure Which McLean Neighborhood Fits You? Let's Figure It Out.

McLean isn't a monolith. Langley Forest feels different from Salona Village, which feels different from McLean Hamlet. In one 20-minute call we map your priorities to the right pocket — before you waste a weekend touring the wrong ones.

  • Match your budget to neighborhoods where it competes
  • Pick the right school pyramid before falling for a house
  • Weigh commute, walkability, lot size, new vs. character
  • Private, no-pressure strategy — not a generic listing alert

We'll Cover Questions Like

  1. Target price range — and is flexibility on top end realistic?
  2. Langley or McLean HS pyramid — or doesn't matter yet?
  3. Walkability or car-first lifestyle?
  4. New construction, renovated, or character home with potential?
  5. Lot size you actually need — quarter acre or full acre?
  6. Timeline: this quarter, this year, or just exploring?
Why The Jamil Brothers

McLean Experience That Shows Up at the Closing Table

Track record from years of closing in Fairfax County — and what it means for your McLean transaction.

Track Record

$500M+

Closed Volume

Closings Across the DMV

Half a billion-plus in closed volume across Northern Virginia — McLean luxury, Tysons condos, Fairfax County estates. Pricing instincts from real reps, not a database.

Credentials

NVAR.

Lifetime Top Producers

Recognized by Peers, Not Just Algorithms

Both Saad and Arslan hold NVAR Lifetime Top Producer status — earned through consistent production over years, not a single hot season.

Local Reps

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School Pyramids Covered

We Know Both Sides of McLean

Langley pyramid and McLean HS pyramid play by different rules in pricing, buyer pool, and lot value. We've sold both sides — so boundary questions get answers, not guesses.

About the Authors

Meet the Jamil Brothers

This McLean guide is written and maintained by Saad and Arslan Jamil, licensed Virginia REALTORS® and NVAR Lifetime Top Producers. Together they've closed over $500M in DMV real estate.

Saad Jamil, REALTOR® with The Jamil Brothers Realty Group

Saad Jamil

REALTOR® · Co-Founder

NVAR Lifetime Top Producer Licensed in VA DMV Specialist

Saad leads buyer strategy and listing presentations. He spends most of his week in Fairfax County — McLean and Great Falls estates to Vienna and Falls Church move-up buyers — and translates market data into plain-English decisions clients can act on same-day.

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Arslan Jamil, REALTOR® with The Jamil Brothers Realty Group

Arslan Jamil

REALTOR® · Co-Founder

NVAR Lifetime Top Producer Licensed in VA Luxury Specialist

Arslan runs the listing side — pricing, marketing, negotiation. He's closed across every Fairfax County tier, from Falls Church townhomes to multi-million dollar Langley Forest estates. Sellers hire him because he tells them what an offer actually means before they sign.

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Editorial standards: This McLean guide is reviewed quarterly. Prices, ranges, and commute times are estimates from Bright MLS, FCPS, WMATA, and direct transaction experience. School boundaries can change — verify your address with FCPS at fcps.edu.

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