Looking to move, please recommend a school pyramid

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Anonymous wrote:We live in the Wakefield Forest/Frost/Woodson pyramid and like it. DH and I both commute to DC, and it isn't too bad (he takes the metro when I work from home and 66 when we both drive in). If DCs go to level IV, then they'd probably go to Canterbury Woods Elementary School or Mantua, which is close. Mantua homes are significantly more expensive (though not better) than the homes in my area. With 700K, you should find something decent!

OP said only one works in DC, and other one works at Tysons. The commute from/to this location to Tysons will be killer. I would not recommend it.

It doesn't seem to me like the commute to Tysons from that area would be too bad. And it's more affordable than some other places mentioned.

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There's an express bus to Tysons from Braddock and Wakefield Chapel Rd.

http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/braddock/newsletter/2013/february/connectorbus.htm

PP here. We take 495 to 66 when we drive into DC. Yes, there is a little traffic, but not too bad. The Tysons exit is only a little further down, so it shouldn't be too bad. If you're in a bind, you could always use Braddock to get on the Express lanes.

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We live in that same exact pyramid (WF/F/W) and the commute to Tysons would not be bad. Now Bethesda would be a different story, although I know people who do it.

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Anonymous wrote:You can find a house at the price in the McLean pyramid if you choose the 22046 zip code (Timber Lane Elem/Longfellow MS). Timber Lane is Title I with LLIV, smaller class sizes and Haycock is nearby if your kids are in AAP and you want a center. We had a good experience with Timber Lane (both kids at McLean now). We can walk to downtown Falls Church & West Falls Church metro. You're not going to get a gigantic, new house, but there are decent options in that price range.

I live in Falls Church City in a neighborhood adjacent to this area. I think it is a lovely neighborhood, with some nicer housing stock than FCC. No experience with Timber Lane, but I would absolutely consider this area with your commute requirements and your budget.

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we are in the Woodson pyramid and have been happy. There are good housing options in 22003 (outside beltway), 22031 and 22032. Mantua is nice but so is Canterbury Woods, Truro, Willow Woods, Olde Creek, Somerset areas.

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City of Falls Church...there isn't tons of inventory at your budget but it's doable.

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Some FHS neighborhoods were redistributed to Woodson and have a good small ES plus a well regarded MS. You can buy a 4 BR, 2.5 BA SFH with a fenced backyard in the high $500s and low $600s. It is not well known so the housing prices have not yet skyrocketed.

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Anonymous wrote:Some FHS neighborhoods were redistributed to Woodson and have a good small ES plus a well regarded MS. You can buy a 4 BR, 2.5 BA SFH with a fenced backyard in the high $500s and low $600s. It is not well known so the housing prices have not yet skyrocketed.

It's the Fairfax Villa area and the realtors already place a great deal of emphasis on the new Woodson assignment. The prices reflect the fact that the homes are modest so they will continue to sell for less than other Woodson neighborhoods.

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I would do pimmiy hills for a starter home, it would be the place with the most appreciation potential so you could sell for a good profit when you trade up or move out.

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Anonymous wrote:I would do pimmiy hills for a starter home, it would be the place with the most appreciation potential so you could sell for a good profit when you trade up or move out.

Barf. OP can do better than that.

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Anonymous wrote:PP - what is the significance of neighborhood pools? Just curious!


So anywhere that feeds to Oakton HS would not be a good choice for commute?

Sorry for not getting back. I recommended Shrevewood in 22043 and the pools. Shrevewood is near Poplar Heights Pool. Many people spend a lot of time in the summer at the pool so it's just nice to find a neighborhood that has a good school and pool nearby. This one is cute. http://homes.longandfoster.com/Real-Estate/PropertyDetails.aspx?2209-SENSENEY-LN-FALLS-CHURCH-VA-22043&mlsCompanyID=2&mlsNumber=FX9500487