Ready to play the impossible game?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Thank you for the suggestion! After looking at PG schools I thought there was no way I'd move to MD, but Crofton is now a serious consideration. I've already found 2 listing that meet most of what we need.

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Anonymous wrote:8 miles from Vienna metro station might take like 30-45 minutes in traffic.

I know you said no to Maryland - but maybe Crofton? I used to commute to the orange line (New Carrollton) from there and it wasn't too horrible. maybe 20 minutes to metro on a good day?

Oh I meant to add Anne Arundel schools - particularly crofton area are considered good.

You would write off an entire state based on a quick perusal of obeviunty? Please tell me you aren't going to have a position doing analysis or writing legal arguments.

With a budget of $1,500 for rent? Doubt it. Probably security guard or court reporter.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:The family and I are relocating to (near) DC. We need to be as close as possible to the Supreme Court building. Our budget is $1500 for at least a 2bed 1.5bath (preferably 2) and we have a fairly long list of must haves. Good school (currently in elementary), SAFE area (you would let your children play outside), side walks, family/kid friendly area, decent commute to the orange or blue metro lines (ideally within 8 miles), grocery store, big box stores, rec center, & indoor pool all within 10-12 minutes. The wish list-We'd love to have a back yard. We'd LOVE a 3rd bedroom. Day to day traffic that wont have us feeling suicidal. We'd prefer to stay out of Maryland because of the horrible schools.

What do you think? Impossible?

Look at apartments and townhomes in the Pentagon City and Ballston areas --those give you Metro access, good schools, kid-friendly neighborhoods, access to shopping, rec facilities reasonably close. Of course, it's a 30-min commute to the Hill. Also, will need to increase your budget to $2,000 or so.

We walk 20 minutes to Ballston and we rent a 3bd/2ba house for $3k. We were shown some 3bd townhouses in the $2500 range within a few minutes walk to East Falls Church metro. You might be able to find a 2bd townhouse or apartment a short drive to the West FC / Vienna metros for $2k. I think extra bedrooms might be easier to find than >1 bathroom. We wanted 2 1/2 bath and could not find that on our $3k budget and still walk to the Orange line.

[Anonymous]

Even apartments in bad parts of the suburbs cost more than $1500/month.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The family and I are relocating to (near) DC. We need to be as close as possible to the Supreme Court building. Our budget is $1500 for at least a 2bed 1.5bath (preferably 2) and we have a fairly long list of must haves. Good school (currently in elementary), SAFE area (you would let your children play outside), side walks, family/kid friendly area, decent commute to the orange or blue metro lines (ideally within 8 miles), grocery store, big box stores, rec center, & indoor pool all within 10-12 minutes. The wish list-We'd love to have a back yard. We'd LOVE a 3rd bedroom. Day to day traffic that wont have us feeling suicidal. We'd prefer to stay out of Maryland because of the horrible schools.

What do you think? Impossible?

Look at apartments and townhomes in the Pentagon City and Ballston areas --those give you Metro access, good schools, kid-friendly neighborhoods, access to shopping, rec facilities reasonably close. Of course, it's a 30-min commute to the Hill. Also, will need to increase your budget to $2,000 or so.

I live between Crystal City and Braddock metros (1.5 mi to each) and we pay $2200 for a two BR, two BA.

OP, I do think that is impossible. You could barely afford to live in Richmond, 100 mi away, for that.

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I just did a quick search in Wheaton, Md and couldn't find a 2 bedroom for $1,500. I found some in Germantown. That's a schlep and the only criteria it fits is your $1500 limit. DC and the burbs are $$$$. There's no way around it.

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OP

With most rent agency calculators your salary for $1,500 per month rental would only be $45,000 per year. Why did you decide to move your family to this area for a salary so low?

[Anonymous]

This one is $1500, 2 bed 2 bath, about 1.5 miles from Metro, and would probably give you a less than 1.5 hour total commute each way. And the schools aren't even that bad. No clue if it's actually still available but there are always a bunch for rent in that neighborhood. And you're very close to the Kingstowne shopping center which has all your necessary stores (grocery, restaurants, etc.) Now what do I win?

http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/6911-Victoria-Dr-UNIT-I-Alexandria-VA-22310/51945843_zpid/

[Anonymous]

I don't think you can afford this area...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Maybe $1800-2000 near Van ness metro on the red line? For a 2bd/2ba?

This. You can maybe get a two bedroom in those buildings on ct in the 2000 range if you are ok with no central air or no washer dryer in unit. That price woul be a steal.

Op, hate to tell you, but 1500 gets you a studio, maybe.

[Anonymous]

This is not realistic. I am not being snarky or mean - simply truthful. You cannot even get a decent studio for this price, basement level or otherwise.