Perfect neighborhood?

[Anonymous]

AU Park, Kent, palisades, Cc dc.

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Anonymous wrote:Collingwood/Fort Hunt area of Alexandria (Fairfax County) is paradise for raising a family. I know a great Realtor there.

This is not a quick commute downtown. And the middle and high schools are not fantastic, although OP did only mention elementary.

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Guinea Bissau

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Anonymous wrote:OP, McLean new construction is running 2.2+ in the "desirable" areas. Yes, there is trash in McLean. If you are okay with old construction, "needs TLC" (wink,wink) then you will pay about $900 for basically land. Just an insiders perspective. Don't know about other areas.

I would take a solidly built house from the 1960s over new construction any day of the week.

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OP, we had a $1.2 million budget and looked in Arlington, McLean and Alexandria (we moved from Old Town). We ended up south of Old Town in Fairfax Co. b/c - at the end of the day - we just got much more bang for our buck here. I LOVE the neighborhood, and I think the commute is actually pretty nice (but agree that it is rarely less than 30 minutes to downtown most days - though also rarely more than 40 minutes). It was worth it for us. I don't know if that commute will be worth it for you.

We just wanted more bedrooms and much more land (and not a complete renovation project after spending $1.0 million!).

I can't compare to MD as I know nothing about any of those areas...

[Anonymous]

OP here. Thank you so much for all the great neighborhoods and great advice. I am going to make a list and start visiting each place. Thank you so much.

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Anonymous wrote:AU Park, Kent, palisades, Cc dc.

OP here, Thanks. I like all these neighborhoods (I live near the first three) but I want to move out of the District and put my kids in public schools.

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Anonymous wrote:OP, we had a $1.2 million budget and looked in Arlington, McLean and Alexandria (we moved from Old Town). We ended up south of Old Town in Fairfax Co. b/c - at the end of the day - we just got much more bang for our buck here. I LOVE the neighborhood, and I think the commute is actually pretty nice (but agree that it is rarely less than 30 minutes to downtown most days - though also rarely more than 40 minutes). It was worth it for us. I don't know if that commute will be worth it for you.

We just wanted more bedrooms and much more land (and not a complete renovation project after spending $1.0 million!).

I can't compare to MD as I know nothing about any of those areas...

Do you live in Belle Haven, or south of there? Also, do you have good public schools? Thank you!

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I like the N. Arlington area near Chain Bridge. It's so green and woodsy.

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Potomac, but depending on where the house is, the commute maybe be a bit long.

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OP - For that money, there are plenty of places where you can afford a reasonable lot relatively near a park. That solves the yard problem when they are big. Plenty of Arlington meets your criteria in your price range.

22:38 should realize that most people don't have what she has, and she should watch her tone. There's plenty of nice space in McLean within your price range. The areas with the giant McMansions aren't really an easy commute, anyway.

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Falls Church City

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You could probably find something in River Falls in Potomac in that range. Pretty easy commute -- either GW Parkway, MacArthur Blvd, or Mass Ave. into the city.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, we had a $1.2 million budget and looked in Arlington, McLean and Alexandria (we moved from Old Town). We ended up south of Old Town in Fairfax Co. b/c - at the end of the day - we just got much more bang for our buck here. I LOVE the neighborhood, and I think the commute is actually pretty nice (but agree that it is rarely less than 30 minutes to downtown most days - though also rarely more than 40 minutes). It was worth it for us. I don't know if that commute will be worth it for you.

We just wanted more bedrooms and much more land (and not a complete renovation project after spending $1.0 million!).

I can't compare to MD as I know nothing about any of those areas...

Do you live in Belle Haven, or south of there? Also, do you have good public schools? Thank you!

We live south of Belle Haven, closer to Wellington. Elementary school is supposedly very good. MS/HS I hear some good / some bad. But I think they are also improving...

[Anonymous]

A number of neighborhoods in Arlington fit your bill. Chain Bridge Forest, Country Club Hills, the area off of Ridge Road near Army-Navy Country Club all come to mind. The lots might be too small for you, but there are also some great homes in the neighborhood just north of Williamsburg Middle School.

Falls Church City also has some lovely homes. I've seen beautiful neighborhoods in McLean and in Ft Hunt/Belleview but have never dealt with commutes from either place.