Summary answer: On a $100,000 household income, standard lending guidelines put your realistic purchase price around $300,000–$350,000 — and given Tysons' genuinely wide condo price range (some units starting around $210,000, with East Side and Tysons East neighborhoods running $355,000-$415,000), this budget is workable specifically in the more affordable condo segment.
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The math, and where it lands in Tysons
| Step | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Gross monthly income ($100K/yr) | $8,333 |
| Target housing payment (28% front-end ratio) | ~$2,333/mo |
| Realistic purchase price (10% down, current rates ~6.65%) | ~$300,000–$330,000 |
| Realistic purchase price (VA loan, 0% down) | ~$350,000–$390,000 |
Why this genuinely works in specific parts of Tysons
Tysons is overwhelmingly condo-heavy, and neighborhoods like Tysons East ($355,500 median) and East Side ($415,000 median) fall right in this range — a genuinely different story than the luxury towers driving the market's higher headline numbers.
What changes your number
- Loan type — a VA loan removes the down payment requirement
- Condo fees — factor these into your real monthly budget, as they can be substantial in Tysons' amenity-rich buildings
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