Hybla Valley is a no-go, correct?

[Anonymous]

Found a great house in Hybla Valley. The location (in terms of commute and accessibility to National Harbor, Old Town, etc.) is appealing, but I've heard the area is crime-ridden and extremely unsafe. Additionally, I've heard the schools are basically unusable. I wish this area wasn't so expensive. We only have a $600-700K budget and find we can't afford sh!t.

Anyone have any insight?

[Anonymous]

There is already a post on this.

https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/1232281.page#28507805

[Anonymous]

If you don’t have kids or can do Catholic or another private school, it’s fine! Friend lives there in a nice and newer development. Great for commuting and lots of good options for entertainment nearby (parks/trails/marinas/restaurants).

If you have kids in daycare or private school, go for it! Assuming it’s a cute neighborhood. Can be hit or miss.

[Anonymous]

You are correct!

[Anonymous]

OP you mentioned your budget - check out this $599K house further up in Bucknell Manor if you haven't already. We toured it a few weekends ago - tons and tons of cosmetic issues due to it being a sh*tty flip - but I did pull the permits and they looked good for the major stuff. $599K gives you room for cosmetic updates like replacing the interior window trim etc if your max was $700K.

https://www.redfin.com/VA/Alexandria/6916-Columbia-Dr-22307/home/9792550

[Anonymous]

If you don’t have school aged kids it’s fine. If your kids are on the older side, you’re fine. I’d avoid Bucknell elementary. We live in old town and go to a great swim club in Bucknell, and a lot of members love walking distance and like it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP you mentioned your budget - check out this $599K house further up in Bucknell Manor if you haven't already. We toured it a few weekends ago - tons and tons of cosmetic issues due to it being a sh*tty flip - but I did pull the permits and they looked good for the major stuff. $599K gives you room for cosmetic updates like replacing the interior window trim etc if your max was $700K.

https://www.redfin.com/VA/Alexandria/6916-Columbia-Dr-22307/home/9792550

Wow, thanks!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you don’t have school aged kids it’s fine. If your kids are on the older side, you’re fine. I’d avoid Bucknell elementary. We live in old town and go to a great swim club in Bucknell, and a lot of members love walking distance and like it.

We don't have children yet...but the schools are a concern.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP you mentioned your budget - check out this $599K house further up in Bucknell Manor if you haven't already. We toured it a few weekends ago - tons and tons of cosmetic issues due to it being a sh*tty flip - but I did pull the permits and they looked good for the major stuff. $599K gives you room for cosmetic updates like replacing the interior window trim etc if your max was $700K.

https://www.redfin.com/VA/Alexandria/6916-Columbia-Dr-22307/home/9792550

Wow, it went from $799,000 to $599,000 in just 3 months. 😯

[Anonymous]

Well, FWIW, that is the 'nicest' part of Hybla Valley.

[Anonymous]

How is this even a question op? I'm desperate too but I'm going to leave the area before moving there.

[Anonymous]

There are SFHs in central Fairfax County in the $700K range. You don't need to go to Hybla Valley.

[Anonymous]

Look up the records. It was bought just last September. Do Not waive inspection. Looks like a flip.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you don’t have school aged kids it’s fine. If your kids are on the older side, you’re fine. I’d avoid Bucknell elementary. We live in old town and go to a great swim club in Bucknell, and a lot of members love walking distance and like it.

We don't have children yet...but the schools are a concern.

St. Louis is a good Catholic school. As all public schools continue to deteriorate, most people will do private, catholic, or charter. Should not worry about schools so much.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you don’t have school aged kids it’s fine. If your kids are on the older side, you’re fine. I’d avoid Bucknell elementary. We live in old town and go to a great swim club in Bucknell, and a lot of members love walking distance and like it.

We don't have children yet...but the schools are a concern.

St. Louis is a good Catholic school. As all public schools continue to deteriorate, most people will do private, catholic, or charter. Should not worry about schools so much.

St Louis may be better than Hybla Valley, but in the same pyramid, I'd send my kid to Belle View, Ft. Hunt, Waynewood or Stratford Landing's center over St. Louis