Suggest a neighborhood of quality small houses, but larger (>6000sq. ft.) yard?

[Anonymous]

There are some big yards with older homes around Springfield and Franconia. Also, south Fairfax has lots of homes like this. Not sure about specific zips. Useful thread.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Yes, but will you (really) be okay with it when the new houses (inevitably) start to be built; or will it send you over the edge?

Some people absolutely lose it when the new houses start coming into their neighborhoods; even though it helps the entire neighborhood. They don't have the mental capacity to understand that it is for the better. It is definitely better than trailer-looking add-ons, but I digress.

Some people don't have the mental capacity to avoid post hoc errors, but let's try anyway: A neighborhood's value does not increase because it fills with tear-downs. Tear-downs because economically rational, and thus more common, because the neighborhood's value has increased.

In order for this to actually happen, new construction has to exist. Or have you not thought this out or experienced this at all? Genius.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Yes, but will you (really) be okay with it when the new houses (inevitably) start to be built; or will it send you over the edge?

Some people absolutely lose it when the new houses start coming into their neighborhoods; even though it helps the entire neighborhood. They don't have the mental capacity to understand that it is for the better. It is definitely better than trailer-looking add-ons, but I digress.

Some people don't have the mental capacity to avoid post hoc errors, but let's try anyway: A neighborhood's value does not increase because it fills with tear-downs. Tear-downs because economically rational, and thus more common, because the neighborhood's value has increased.

How dare you insert the word or concept of rational on this forum!

[Anonymous]

Hmmm, if .25 lot counts as big - you can look in Rockville/N.Potomac/G-burg area
20878, 20850, some 20852/20854
It is possible to find a small house (under 2K) in your price range, especially if school district is not important (eg houses zoned to Richard Montgomery would be cheaper than comps zoned to Wootton in 20850)

[Anonymous]

Parts of Town of Kensington and also Rock Creek Hills fit the bill. There's a small number of houses in each that meet your criteria, including 2 in the TOK that are currently on the market; one is likely a money pit/project house, but there's also this one:

http://www.redfin.com/MD/Kensington/10316-Armory-Ave-20895/home/10962447

Keep an eye out for homes along Kent Drive/Wakefield/Frederick, and also north of the train station around St. Paul Street. You might occasionally find something in your budget in Kensington Parkwood as well, and parts of North Chevy Chase/Coquelin Terrace.

[Anonymous]

20171

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Yes, but will you (really) be okay with it when the new houses (inevitably) start to be built; or will it send you over the edge?

Some people absolutely lose it when the new houses start coming into their neighborhoods; even though it helps the entire neighborhood. They don't have the mental capacity to understand that it is for the better. It is definitely better than trailer-looking add-ons, but I digress.

Some people don't have the mental capacity to avoid post hoc errors, but let's try anyway: A neighborhood's value does not increase because it fills with tear-downs. Tear-downs because economically rational, and thus more common, because the neighborhood's value has increased.

How dare you insert the word or concept of rational on this forum!

You are not getting it, Einstein.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:South of Alexandria off the GW Pkwy. 22307 and 22308.

+1 also 22306

Yep. We rented in 22307 and had a huge beautiful yard but a smaller, not tiny, home (1800 sq ft).

[Anonymous]

Also without looking at zip codes - look at subdivisions.
In 22039, there is Timberridge/Triple ridge. Houses under 600K, if the lots lists small, most back to parkland.

Many other subdivisions in the springfield/burke area have lots that back to parkland without the yard maintenance.

Of course backing to parkland isn't a searchable function!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Check out 20910 and 20901 in silver spring (Woodside, Woodmoor). Many houses over 6000 sq ft lot and well under $650k.

Yes. Four Corners - Northwood, has many lots > 6000 ftsq. We have 6800, the big yard on our street has 10,000 sq ft (corner lot). Small house, nice yard, nice neighborhood, way under $650K

Lot of neighborhoods like this, old neighborhoods, with mature trees, 1/5 acre lots. Ramblers, Splits, cape cod, colonial and even some contemporary. 20901, 20902, 20910

[Anonymous]

Falls Hill in West Falls Church, 22043. You can sometimes find homes in the $650K range. Most lots are a 1/4 quarter, and the houses are solid Kettler built.

Lots of other similar pockets around - some of Mantua, lots of Burke, etc.

[Anonymous]

20878

[Anonymous]

22205 - My lot size is over 6000 feet as are many of my neighbors!

[Anonymous]

there are areas of mclean (22101) that have .25 acre lots with smaller, early 1960s era split levels. Not sure if that's quality enough for you. $650 would be tough, but there were quite a few that sold for under $650 in the last couple of years if you search the sales history.

here's an example of one that's a little higher than that on the market now: http://www.redfin.com/VA/Mc-Lean/1637-Great-Falls-St-22101/home/9397385

[Anonymous]

Pimmit hills 22043