What do you think about this house?

[Anonymous]

http://homes.longandfoster.com/Real-Estate/PropertyDetails.aspx?7616-LYNN-DR-CHEVY-CHASE-MD-20815&mlsCompanyID=2&mlsNumber=MC7698840

It looks charming! Opinions?

(According to Google, it's a 15 minutes walk (0.7 miles) to Bethesda metro. If commuting with red line, this walk is OK twice a day but a tad in the upper end)

[Anonymous]

I've seen this online too and it looks great to me. You're also close to the shopping center at Conn. and Chevy Chase Lake Dr.

[Anonymous]

I would definitely do the walk first - 15 minutes with lots of stoplights could be more than 15 minutes, 15 minutes straight up hill could feel like a lot more than 15 minutes, especially with a stroller or groceries. The house looks charming, as you say, if it meets your needs. For us, not having any kind of bath on the main level would be a real challenge.

[Anonymous]

How settled are Purple Line plans for that neighborhood?

[Anonymous]

"For us, not having any kind of bath on the main level would be a real challenge. "

Deal breaker for me.

[Anonymous]

cute! some of the details are really nice. (the fireplaces in particular.) I don't like the stove, but that's an easy replacement.

[Anonymous]

Smallish older house in a nice neighborhood. I'd wonder why it's sat though? Besides being a bit overpriced.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How settled are Purple Line plans for that neighborhood?

Good point! It's close to the Georgetown Branch Trail. Actually, google maps says that the walk from this house to Bethesda metro is on the trail, with no clear alternative.
What are the current plans for using the trail for the purple line. Where is the purple line currently scheduled to run?

[Anonymous]

Google Map it. Where it says "Georgetown Branch Trail" not far from the house is where the Purple Line is supposed to go. The other day someone else asked about a house on Elm Street not far away, and the Purple Line factor entered that conversation, too. Coincidence? Or is someone trying to make a point about real estate close to this planned light rail route?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Google Map it. Where it says "Georgetown Branch Trail" not far from the house is where the Purple Line is supposed to go. The other day someone else asked about a house on Elm Street not far away, and the Purple Line factor entered that conversation, too. Coincidence? Or is someone trying to make a point about real estate close to this planned light rail route?

Dumb question: will the purple line running thr the trail decrease the value of the neighborhood (noise, etc)? I guess the PL is going to be aerial? I guess they are not going to put a PL stop that is closer to this home/neighborhood than the Bethesda stop...

[Anonymous]

I don't think this house is close enough to the future PL for that to be a major factor right now - the houses that back onto the trail will have a problem, but half a block away it doesn't seem like that big a deal. Read the Redfin commentary on the house, sounds like it has some issues. Still, if you want that neighborhood, there's probably a good deal to be had.

[Anonymous]

I think this is a great house in a nice neighborhood - I don't think it is overpriced. None of the older homes have a bath on the main level, and the newer houses/ones with additions will cost a lot more than $760k.

I think the only houses whose price will be affected by the purple line are the ones that literally back up onto it - which this one doesn't.

It is close to the East West Highway though so some people might find the noise offputting.

I think you could easily walk to Bethesda in 15 minutes from there, even if the trail is closed temporarily.

[Anonymous]

If you are looking for a SFH under $1M within walking distance to Bethesda Metro, then I think that you have to be very realistic about compromises. Older homes (pre-1960s) generally do not have bathrooms on the main floor. If you want a bathroom on the main floor in an older home, you are looking at a home that has been renovated, which will likely bring up the price.

[Anonymous]

Maybe I'm in the minority, but I think purple line would actually increase housing values (assuming the house is not right on the line), as it would improve communting options and spur development around the CC Lake Shopping Center. I think the house seems fairly priced. You don't see many houses in that price in the Town of CC and you're certainly not going to find anything closer to the Metro, with a bathroom, larger or more updated for anywhere near that price.

[Anonymous]

This house is very interesting. If I were in the market for a house in this area (which will likely be the case in a year or two), I would definitely consider it. Do you think this kind of house come to the market often?