Virginia between Springfield and DC - help us find a neighborhood

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Some Del Ray rentals on craigslist right now:

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/apa/4256172755.html
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/apa/4270947808.html

that little house is adorable!

It is. I want to live there.

[Anonymous]

You might want to have a look at the SW/Waterfront. It's a remarkably easier commute to VA than most parts of the city because it's right at 395 - I work in Arlington but go around to other DOD installations with some frequency. I can, say, make it to QUantico in 45 min and Meade in about the same amount of time. But it still has metro, some walkable destinations, a little bit larger sized apartments and townhouses than other parts of town and Appletree Amidon would be walkable. The Navy Yard would have the same advantages because of the 395 exits at So. Capitol St and 8th St plus those pretty new parks on the river.

[Anonymous]

I like Del Ray a lot and almost lived there, but it isn't walkable in the sense that you don't need a car to get to important stuff. There is no walkable grocery store in Del Ray. Lots of young families, though, and not a difficult commute but public transportation relies on the bus system. The "new" metro in Potomac Yards won't exactly serve Del Ray when/if it ever happens. I think Old Town might suit you better with your budget because you can actually get a place near the metro and near grocery stores, if that's important.

Cameron Station is a newer community with less character and charm but does have a few amenities, is somewhat close to the metro, easier commute for dh, and also has, I think, a preschool in the community that you could easily walk to. The nearby park is nice as is the farmer's market in the warmer months.

[Anonymous]

del ray has one of the worst school systems in the area. It is extremely pathetic considering what people are paying fo that area. You don't want that unless you do private. I would opt for west springfield.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I like Del Ray a lot and almost lived there, but it isn't walkable in the sense that you don't need a car to get to important stuff. There is no walkable grocery store in Del Ray. Lots of young families, though, and not a difficult commute but public transportation relies on the bus system. The "new" metro in Potomac Yards won't exactly serve Del Ray when/if it ever happens. I think Old Town might suit you better with your budget because you can actually get a place near the metro and near grocery stores, if that's important.

Cameron Station is a newer community with less character and charm but does have a few amenities, is somewhat close to the metro, easier commute for dh, and also has, I think, a preschool in the community that you could easily walk to. The nearby park is nice as is the farmer's market in the warmer months.

This is not true. The Giant on Monroe Avenue is smack in the middle of the neighborhood. It's not the biggest or fanciest grocery store, but it's certainly serviceable (and walkable).

And most of what's considered Del Ray is within a 15-minute walk of the Braddock Road metro. It's true that if you live on the northern end of the neighborhood, it's more bus dependent.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:del ray has one of the worst school systems in the area. It is extremely pathetic considering what people are paying fo that area. You don't want that unless you do private. I would opt for west springfield.

Again people, read before you post. The OP doesn't care about schools.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:del ray has one of the worst school systems in the area. It is extremely pathetic considering what people are paying fo that area. You don't want that unless you do private. I would opt for west springfield.

Again people, read before you post. The OP doesn't care about schools.

Bad idea

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:del ray has one of the worst school systems in the area. It is extremely pathetic considering what people are paying fo that area. You don't want that unless you do private. I would opt for west springfield.

Again people, read before you post. The OP doesn't care about schools.

Bad idea

Thats silly. If she's not looking to buy and will be gone by the time she'll need schools why is that a bad idea?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I like Del Ray a lot and almost lived there, but it isn't walkable in the sense that you don't need a car to get to important stuff. There is no walkable grocery store in Del Ray. Lots of young families, though, and not a difficult commute but public transportation relies on the bus system. The "new" metro in Potomac Yards won't exactly serve Del Ray when/if it ever happens. I think Old Town might suit you better with your budget because you can actually get a place near the metro and near grocery stores, if that's important.

Cameron Station is a newer community with less character and charm but does have a few amenities, is somewhat close to the metro, easier commute for dh, and also has, I think, a preschool in the community that you could easily walk to. The nearby park is nice as is the farmer's market in the warmer months.

This is not true. The Giant on Monroe Avenue is smack in the middle of the neighborhood. It's not the biggest or fanciest grocery store, but it's certainly serviceable (and walkable).

And most of what's considered Del Ray is within a 15-minute walk of the Braddock Road metro. It's true that if you live on the northern end of the neighborhood, it's more bus dependent.

Nope,it's not in the middle of the neighborhood. It's at one end of the neighborhood. There also is discussion on whether it will close once a Giant opens in Potomac Yards.