Single mom w/ $500K budget - anyone have a TH going on the market?
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Anonymous
| Why does it matter if you are a "single mom"? That's just weird to put in the title... |
Anonymous
Probably to amplify why she wants a townhouse - she doesn't want to deal with extensive yard maintenance. I'm a single mom who lives in a townhouse, so I hear OP a hundred percent. You're the one who's weird for picking on such an innocuous point. |
Anonymous
Not OP, and I don't understand why you think it's weird. This is just a way for her to sum up why she is looking for a certain kind of properties. |
Anonymous
I think it's weird because I am a single mom also and it would never cross my mind to ever put that in the title nor would I need people to consider it a factor. If I am looking for a townhouse, I am looking for townhouse. I would just say "not interested in doing lots of yard work, only want to clean a small house" etc... |
Anonymous
Well, everyone doesn't always think like you. Thank God. |
Anonymous
| There is a 4 bedroom town house on the market in rockshire 20850 (Rockville - Wootton HS). |
Anonymous
Not op but this serves several purposes... Lets us know she will be purchasing on one income. Lets us know that she has children that need to be in a good school district Lets us know that she cant be far out since is doing drop off and pick up by herself Lets us know that she needs a kid frienfly neighborhood It a very important detail that gives us the most info about her situation so that we can help her. |
Anonymous
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Wow, buy this now op!
http://www.redfin.com/MD/Bethesda/4301-Sangamore-Rd-20816/unit-1/home/10690464 Great school districts BUT its been sitting for a reason: - $325 Month HOA dues (gold line swimming pool??) - Looks like it lacks C/AC and possibly heating. - Unfinished inside-only access basement - definitely poses legal renting and possibly renovation restrictions. |
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You can get a beautiful new townhouse for well under your limit in Arts District Hyattsville, 1 mile from DC:
http://www.pulte.com/communities/md/hyattsville/arts-district-hyattsville/92932/index1.aspx (play the video for a good look) The development includes fitness center, art galleries, park, bike trail, Busboys & Poets, Yes! Organic Market, other trendy restaurants and stores. Nearby mass transit. For schools, the Hyattsville public schools have been improving with the recent gentrification of the neighborhood. There are also excellent private options (St. Jerome Academy, DeMatha and Seton high schools) in the neighborhood. |
Anonymous
You could definitely find something in Silver Spring in your budget. But maybe you don't think the schools are good enough for you. signed, a single mom in $450l SFH who is very happy in Silver Spring |
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Where is your job, OP??
Don't assume all townhouse HOA's have huge fees. I lived in a 1970's townhouse (about a mile from Vienna metro) that had a $200 quarterly fee that covered trash, recycling and plowing. There are several decent townhome communities about a mile away from Vienna metro, and some near Dunn Loring. The commute into DC was quite reasonable, and the community was well within your price range for 3BR/2.5BA homes. You could also buy in South Arlington. Fairlington (a very family-friendly complex) is not on Metro, but the bus to DC is quick and easy. |
Anonymous
Wouldn't a family structure of a working parent and a SAHM have the same requirements? |
Anonymous
Think of the previous thread where someone was looking for a SFH for under $300k within 30 minutes of DC. Turns out school was no issue so the nice parts of Prince George's were just fine for that OP. Again, I don't think that describing one as a "single mom" in the opening is a bad thing, and it is quite helpful. I'd rather see 20 of this thread than one of the "I'm looking for something safe and affordable near DC. Thanks!" |
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If you're thinking of Silver Spring, I know someone who I think just listed their 3BR TH in your price range - a few blocks from Forest Glen metro and maybe the elementary is Woodlin? Not sure on that part, as I don't live in SS. But I have been in their place and it's well maintained and convenient.
Good luck! |
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OP, if you didn't work from home, where would you be commuting to? I think you could find some of what you want (proximity to metro, good schools, 2-3 bedrooms, budget) a bit further out, but depending on where you were taking transit to, it could still be a long haul.
These, not very far from Rockville metro, could be good options if your maybe-commute wasn't out to, like, Falls Church. http://www.redfin.com/MD/Rockville/201-Adclare-Rd-20850/home/10514414 http://www.redfin.com/MD/Rockville/736-Beall-Ave-20850/home/10516596 http://www.redfin.com/MD/Rockville/522-Woodston-Rd-20850/home/10512092 |