In that case, these neighborhoods would be perfect for you. |
ty!! it is really almost impossible to find a rental for less than $8k anywhere in ny burbs that am remotely excited about living in with 2 kids. hence why we are looking further afield. i have heard great things about princeton, but i grew up and have always lived in a city so def want that proximity. |
With your budget, I think you could find a place in Old Town or in Georgetown, and if you are okay with a small yard given that you don't have one now, that might work well. But look at the schools -- that could be a problem. With your budget though, you might be able to spend less on rent and have some left over for private school. |
How about near Glen Echo? That area has some history. Here is a rental in your prince range:
https://www.redfin.com/MD/Bethesda/6901-Rannoch-Rd-20817/home/10701155 |
With a 10 year-old in the mix, so only a year or two until middle school, I would recommend focusing your search on the suburbs or DC inbounds for Deal MS.
Here's a curveball, though. Are you committed to being in the city? If I were looking at a big life change and commuting to New York, I'd look at someplace like Severna Park. Great schools, 25 minutes to BWI (flight or Acela), and a total lifestyle shift. |
This budget should be fine for a nice but modest house or rowhouse/ semi-attached (like not a Spring Valley mansion, but it doesn't sound like that's what you're going for). Depends on your preferences for public transit and a few other things, but I'd consider (in no particular order) Georgetown, Glover Park, Woodley Park, Cathedral area, Mt Pleasant, Cleveland Park, Tenleytown/Van Ness/ AU Park, and the part of CCDC between Connecticut Ave and Friendship Heights. Those are areas that also have good middle schools. If you just want decent elementary schools or are ok with charters, there are more options. There are lots of threads on these neighborhoods and pros/cons. |
OP I kind of think you're crazy to move to DC if someone has to commute to NYC and neither of you will work here. Why not a smaller town somewhere with a train to NYC? Just getting to the train with any of the places with good public schools here will be a miserable experience. |
DP but I would live almost anywhere before Severna Park, so proceed with caution. |
Historic Takoma Park |
This isn't a bad idea, but what about the schools? |
Amtrak has a station in Old Town Alexandria so another vote for there. |
op - love this. |
If I had to move here and commute to NYC every week I would get divorced. WHY?? It isn’t near the city. What are you going to do, hire a babysitter and drive 45 minutes to go to dinner? What is the point? The only reason to live in this location is if you work here. |
As someone who grew up in Princeton, I second this. I would move back to raise my family there in a heartbeat. Love that town. |
If I were commuting to NYC every week- I would want to be near union station/capital hill area or maryland near I-95. I would look at Annapolis or Severna park or historic Ellicott City. Maybe university park |