Fairfax communities among best places in Va.

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Anonymous wrote:lol I love that the picture for Centreville is a strip mall.

I live in Centreville. The retail is pretty much all shopping centers/strip malls, and could be better. There is a very small historic area with a few cute buildings but no nice shopping, nice strolling, etc. DH and I both work about 10 mins away from home, by car. The schools are great. We have almost an acre with a pool and a hot tub and our house is almost paid off. Our gym is like a little resort. OTOH, it is a PITA to get into DC or anywhere in MD for outings and there isn't really a "town" feeling.

Unless you are $$$$$, any area around here has some big negatives. Most people seem to weigh schools/commute/price the most.

Centreville in general is very..paved. Strip malls, condos, townhouses, single family homes, all built up close together but newish or at least newer than closer in. But there is a nice and convenient movie theater, some decent nearby restaurants, the McDonald's/Burger King have the nicest play areas of any fast food establishments that I've seen in this area. Bull Run Park is close. Easy access to 29 and 66 so you can at least get OUT of this area pretty fast which is nice.

I think that there are much prettier areas in Fairfax County. But Centreville isn't bad.

On the other hand arlington is a Frankenstein of teardowns and mismatched houses on small lots.

Wait, houses are supposed to match? Says who? The "Anti-Originality Must Be Exactly Like Your Neighbor In Every Way" Board? WTF?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Lol

The poster said "Fairfax communities," if you can read. Actually there is a large part of Alexandria in Fairfax County.
I was responding to the poster who mentioned Arlington, not Suffolk. Now what is your problem?

Yes, the title is "Fairfax communities AMONG best places in VA."

I'm sorry that you're butthurt that Arlington is rapidly losing its desirability, but that's no excuse for your inability to read.


Another satisfied graduate of the Bill Clinton school of parsing.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:lol I love that the picture for Centreville is a strip mall.

I live in Centreville. The retail is pretty much all shopping centers/strip malls, and could be better. There is a very small historic area with a few cute buildings but no nice shopping, nice strolling, etc. DH and I both work about 10 mins away from home, by car. The schools are great. We have almost an acre with a pool and a hot tub and our house is almost paid off. Our gym is like a little resort. OTOH, it is a PITA to get into DC or anywhere in MD for outings and there isn't really a "town" feeling.

Unless you are $$$$$, any area around here has some big negatives. Most people seem to weigh schools/commute/price the most.

Centreville in general is very..paved. Strip malls, condos, townhouses, single family homes, all built up close together but newish or at least newer than closer in. But there is a nice and convenient movie theater, some decent nearby restaurants, the McDonald's/Burger King have the nicest play areas of any fast food establishments that I've seen in this area. Bull Run Park is close. Easy access to 29 and 66 so you can at least get OUT of this area pretty fast which is nice.

I think that there are much prettier areas in Fairfax County. But Centreville isn't bad.

On the other hand arlington is a Frankenstein of teardowns and mismatched houses on small lots.

Wait, houses are supposed to match? Says who? The "Anti-Originality Must Be Exactly Like Your Neighbor In Every Way" Board? WTF?

It only sucks if you are poor.

[Anonymous]

We live in the Virginia Run neighborhood in Centreville. The houses are pretty far apart and there is tons of green space but the neighborhood does feel a bit remote from civilization. Very convenient to Cox Farms though!

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Arlington is only a shithole to those who can't afford it. Funny how that works.

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Anonymous wrote:LOL. Arlington is not in Fairfax County

LOL Neither is Alexandria. Or Suffolk, and you can't read. The article is about "the 10 best cities in Virginia," and not the best cities in Fairfax County.

Alexandria is in Fairfax County and there is a separate Alexandria City. Alexandria in Ffx Cnty is no less a defined community than Centerville or Chantilly or Springfield or McLean. It may be confusing to have two versions of Alexandria, but Alexandria IS in Ffx Cnty.

(Note that McLean and Tysons and Springfield and the others are not political subdivisions. They are simply common names for areas in Fairfax County. Likewise, the Alexandria portion of Fairfax County is not a political subdivision, it is equally valid as a common name for a portion of Ffx Cnty. The City of Alexandria is a political subdivision.)

Sure, but the article and accompanying picture are of Alexandria City - specifically Old Town Alexandria. They weren't concerning the pits part of Alexandria/Fairfax.

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Anonymous wrote:Arlington is only a shithole to those who can't afford it. Funny how that works.

I can afford Arlington easily, in cash. But it is, indeed, a shithole. So many government agencies are leaving, and the area fills with new college graduates who've just landed their first job (often with help from mummy and daddy), but they're afraid to live in the city, so they settle for Arlington to express their sense of entitlement while being on their own for the first real time, but safety of the burbs.

Honestly, you couldn't pay me to live in Arlington. Its time has come - and gone.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:lol I love that the picture for Centreville is a strip mall.

I live in Centreville. The retail is pretty much all shopping centers/strip malls, and could be better. There is a very small historic area with a few cute buildings but no nice shopping, nice strolling, etc. DH and I both work about 10 mins away from home, by car. The schools are great. We have almost an acre with a pool and a hot tub and our house is almost paid off. Our gym is like a little resort. OTOH, it is a PITA to get into DC or anywhere in MD for outings and there isn't really a "town" feeling.

Unless you are $$$$$, any area around here has some big negatives. Most people seem to weigh schools/commute/price the most.

Centreville in general is very..paved. Strip malls, condos, townhouses, single family homes, all built up close together but newish or at least newer than closer in. But there is a nice and convenient movie theater, some decent nearby restaurants, the McDonald's/Burger King have the nicest play areas of any fast food establishments that I've seen in this area. Bull Run Park is close. Easy access to 29 and 66 so you can at least get OUT of this area pretty fast which is nice.

I think that there are much prettier areas in Fairfax County. But Centreville isn't bad.

On the other hand arlington is a Frankenstein of teardowns and mismatched houses on small lots.

+1

Arlington used to be a cool place to be, but it sold out quick, for quick builds and rapid development, without much planning or consideration for long term design of the area. It looks like a city designed by someone you'd see featured on Regretsy.

[Anonymous]

Okay everyone take a deep breath. We are relying on a real estate blog from San Mateo California to judge neighborhoods (Rose Hill), cities (Chantilly) and areas (Tyson's Corner). Let's think about this for a minute.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Okay everyone take a deep breath. We are relying on a real estate blog from San Mateo California to judge neighborhoods (Rose Hill), cities (Chantilly) and areas (Tyson's Corner). Let's think about this for a minute.

It's actually miss objective and without bias.

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Anonymous wrote:Okay everyone take a deep breath. We are relying on a real estate blog from San Mateo California to judge neighborhoods (Rose Hill), cities (Chantilly) and areas (Tyson's Corner). Let's think about this for a minute.

It's actually more objective and without bias.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Arlington is only a shithole to those who can't afford it. Funny how that works.

I can afford Arlington easily, in cash. But it is, indeed, a shithole. So many government agencies are leaving, and the area fills with new college graduates who've just landed their first job (often with help from mummy and daddy), but they're afraid to live in the city, so they settle for Arlington to express their sense of entitlement while being on their own for the first real time, but safety of the burbs.

Honestly, you couldn't pay me to live in Arlington. Its time has come - and gone.

You can keep saying this over and over and over (which you are doing, on threads not at all related to Arlington), but saying it over and over and over again doesn't make it so. I believe that (a) you actually can't afford Arlington, (b) can't afford anything remotely close to DC, (c) can't afford anything nice at all, and (d) really, really, really, really wish you could and hate anyone that can. Otherwise, you wouldn't have this bizarro desire to insert a comment on your hatred of Arlington into every real estate thread. People like you must be as crazy off-line as they are on-line. Do you live in your mom's basement?

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Anonymous wrote:Arlington is only a shithole to those who can't afford it. Funny how that works.

I can afford Arlington easily, in cash. But it is, indeed, a shithole. So many government agencies are leaving, and the area fills with new college graduates who've just landed their first job (often with help from mummy and daddy), but they're afraid to live in the city, so they settle for Arlington to express their sense of entitlement while being on their own for the first real time, but safety of the burbs.

Honestly, you couldn't pay me to live in Arlington. Its time has come - and gone.

You can keep saying this over and over and over (which you are doing, on threads not at all related to Arlington), but saying it over and over and over again doesn't make it so. I believe that (a) you actually can't afford Arlington, (b) can't afford anything remotely close to DC, (c) can't afford anything nice at all, and (d) really, really, really, really wish you could and hate anyone that can. Otherwise, you wouldn't have this bizarro desire to insert a comment on your hatred of Arlington into every real estate thread. People like you must be as crazy off-line as they are on-line. Do you live in your mom's basement?

Sorry, I don't follow the real estate forum, but I followed this post as it was originally posted in Off Topics. You don't have to believe anything, but that's your own weird paranoia about thinking there's one "anti-Arlington" person. You're welcome to think that - but hate to break it to you dear. Since you mention that, it's evident to me that there are numerous others who are aware of Arlington being on the way out. I know others are aware of the shithole Arlington has turned into. It wasn't always like that - unfortunately, I lived in Arlington in my dark past, but it's turned into a mishmash of congested and discombobulated streets and buildings, that have no sense of planning or design. I'll save my cash (other than the other condo I own outright, no mortgage) for someplace that has a better quality of life

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Okay everyone take a deep breath. We are relying on a real estate blog from San Mateo California to judge neighborhoods (Rose Hill), cities (Chantilly) and areas (Tyson's Corner). Let's think about this for a minute.

It's actually more objective and without bias.

Okay, I have reviewed the "objective" criteria used: Centreville: low crime rate and median income higher than 78% of the state -- of course to both - it is far suburbia and with a young population so income is going to be higher than in the poor parts of the state; McLean - crime rate is lower than 58% of the state - DUH, again -- it is a wealthy suburban community with low crime; Alexandria - proximity to hiking trails; Tyson's Corner exceptional HIGH SCHOOL graduation rate; where is the high school in Tyson's Corner? It isn't Marshall; it isn't Madison -- where is the high school?; same thing for "outdoorsy" Annandale - really -- the endless strip malls along Little River Turnpike?. Quality of schools is not mentioned, level of college graduates and those with professional degrees; proximity to pubic transportation, libraries, medical facilities, airports, etc.
If you want to live in a place known for its high school graduation rate or its proximity to hiking, this is the "study" for you.

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The only Rose Hill "town" I know in Fairfax County is the subdivision off Franconia Rd. which is split between Fairfax County, Alexandria mailing address and Springfield. It has a downmarket shopping area and a bunch of 1950s ramblers and apartments behind the shopping center. Is this what they mean?