Moving to DC Area - HELP Please!

[Anonymous]

a lot of folks use nanny shares since child care in DC is hard to get into and will likely cost you at least $1500 a month for that age. The upside is free preschool in another year if you live in DC

[Anonymous]

Do you have a car? I know it's not ideal but for that budget I think what I would do is rent a rowhouse in Bloomingdale and drive/park in Dupont:

https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/apa/d/big-bed-bath-on-the-park/6227624566.html

Alternatively you could do public transit but you're probably looking at more like 40 min door to door, depending on your exact office location (Bloomingdale is close-in geographically, but nowhere near a metro so you have to budget in a 15 min walk to metro or take the bus).

You can find lots of daycares along the way or in Dupont, although you probably will have a waitlist to deal with, unfortunately.

[Anonymous]

I would look for an apartment or condo (or small SFH) in MOCO near White Flint, Rockville or Kensington. If you are looking for a Metro commute, going all the way around the red line makes no sense.

[ToddlerMom]

Yes, no driving for sure because I dont get parking and it is an additional 250 a month so Ill stick to public transport

These links are amazing, even the military owner link - thank you - we have a lot of start with and go from there.

I do realize the housing is different here and the rents are much higher too but so excited about this gorgeous area we will make it all work

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Will you have a car? Or do you want to walk or metro to work?

Realistically the farthest out you could live is Arlington, VA. You could rent a SFH for that price (but would need to drive in). You could probably rent a townhome/apartment near the metro for that price as well (like Ballston/Rosslyn/VA Square).

You definitely can't get a 3br in Dupont for that price. But living in Dupont Circle would obviously be the best for everyone.

FYI, I work in Dupont Circle and drive in from Arlington. The commute is on average 30 minutes from where I live.

And you are going to have a hard time finding a daycare for a 2 year old. Start putting your name on lists now.

I kind of doubt you could find a 3BR TH within walking distance of any of the named Orange line stations.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Will you have a car? Or do you want to walk or metro to work?

Realistically the farthest out you could live is Arlington, VA. You could rent a SFH for that price (but would need to drive in). You could probably rent a townhome/apartment near the metro for that price as well (like Ballston/Rosslyn/VA Square).

You definitely can't get a 3br in Dupont for that price. But living in Dupont Circle would obviously be the best for everyone.

FYI, I work in Dupont Circle and drive in from Arlington. The commute is on average 30 minutes from where I live.

And you are going to have a hard time finding a daycare for a 2 year old. Start putting your name on lists now.

I kind of doubt you could find a 3BR TH within walking distance of any of the named Orange line stations.

For under $3200 that is.

[Anonymous]

OP, if I were you, I'd look at a map and familiarize myself with metro stations as a start. I'd suggest, as others have, looking for a 3br house within walking distance of the Brookland, Ft. Totten, Rhode Island Ave., or NoMa metro stations. We live walking distance to the Ft. Totten metro, which is on the same line as Dupont Circle, though your commute would probably be more like 40 minutes door to door (which is quite good for DC! - I think for most of us in this area, a 30 minute commute sounds like a total fantasy!).

For daycare, try the website carelulu.com - they list not only bigger centers, but also small in home day cares that are hard to find otherwise. They also offer "concierge service" in DC, which just means a real human communicates with you to help set up tours and check availability and such.

[Anonymous]

Depending on how often family will visit and what you need from them (are they staying overnight with your kid while you work or something?), you might want to go with a 2br and just pay for hotel or AirBnB when guests are there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Will you have a car? Or do you want to walk or metro to work?

Realistically the farthest out you could live is Arlington, VA. You could rent a SFH for that price (but would need to drive in). You could probably rent a townhome/apartment near the metro for that price as well (like Ballston/Rosslyn/VA Square).

You definitely can't get a 3br in Dupont for that price. But living in Dupont Circle would obviously be the best for everyone.

FYI, I work in Dupont Circle and drive in from Arlington. The commute is on average 30 minutes from where I live.

And you are going to have a hard time finding a daycare for a 2 year old. Start putting your name on lists now.

I kind of doubt you could find a 3BR TH within walking distance of any of the named Orange line stations.

For under $3200 that is.

Balliston no problem. Maybe even courthouse and East falls Church

See what I found on #Zillow!
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1027-N-Stafford-St-Arlington-VA-22201/12075926_zpid

[Anonymous]

Check out Huckleberry Cheesecake for daycare in DuPont Circle. My kids are older now but I still think it is true that placing a two year old is easier than a baby. That should be walkable to your office.

[Anonymous]

We live in SW and are about a 30min commute to Dupont by metro, shorter if you drive and can time traffic. This could work for you: https://www.searchexitrealty.com/real-estate/Mid-Atlantic-Region/Rental/property/DC9972428-73-G-Street-Southwest-103-Washington-DC-20024/

Not technically 3 bedrooms, but there's enough space that you could carve out some guest space somewhere in there.

As PPs have mentioned, 3 bedrooms are hard to find close-in and if you find one, they will be a lot higher than your budget. Our neighborhood gets mixed reviews from DCUM, but our family loves it here. There are lots of kids here and kid-friendly things to do nearby.

[Anonymous]

I'd look at the Van Ness/Forest Hills area for sure. You can take the Red Line to Dupont easily (which is what I do and it's a 9-minute ride) or hop on the L1 or L2 bus if you live further up Conn Ave. If you like the area and want to stay, the schools are also great.

I did a quick search and here's a 3-bedroom option for $2900, although there are a ton of other apartment buildings in that area:
http://www.equityapartments.com/washington-dc/van-ness/connecticut-heights-apartments

[Anonymous]

I'd look at the Van Ness/Forest Hills area for sure. You can take the Red Line to Dupont easily (which is what I do and it's a 9-minute ride) or hop on the L1 or L2 bus if you live further up Conn Ave. If you like the area and want to stay, the schools are also great.

I did a quick search and here's a 3-bedroom option for $2900, although there are a ton of other apartment buildings in that area:
http://www.equityapartments.com/washington-dc/van-...connecticut-heights-apartments

PP here. I spoke too soon. It's a 2-bedroom with a good floorplan. But my suggestion still stands