Where in NOVA or MD would you retire to?
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Anonymous
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If you didn't have to worry about school systems anymore.
Things I would be possibly looking for: - top or high floor condo with great views of something, maybe a skyline. - washer/dryer in unit - building with elevator, maybe indoor pool & gym as well - Close to shopping or other activities either walking distance or very easily accessible on public transport Which areas/complexes fit this description? |
Anonymous
| Old town Alexandria. |
Anonymous
| Downtown Bethesda. |
Anonymous
| Taxes blah |
Anonymous
For which area? |
Anonymous
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My friend's parents just moved down here to be closer to her and they are renting in one of the buildings in the newish Carlyle area of Alexandria. Walk to the King St metro, right by whole foods, there are a few other restaurants around there, they can take the King St Trolley if they don't want to walk further than the metro. They seem happy.
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Anonymous
| Likely Maryland for taxes. That is why my parents would not retire to Annapolis |
Anonymous
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Two areas I love are Old Town Alexandria and downtown Annapolis. Clearly, I love the historical nature.
Neither is an option today, and we likely won't retire in the area, but those are the two that would be first on my list. |
Anonymous
Yes, assuming that by the time I retire, my marriage to my wife will be recognized in Virginia. We're in our 40's, so hopefully that will happen before we retire. 
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Anonymous
| Why would you want to retire here? The cold weather, the crazy drivers, the cost of housing, high taxes. Why would you want to live out your golden years here? |
Anonymous
| Why are you tied down to these two areas? I would retire somewhere away from the DMV area. |
Anonymous
+1..Charlottesville or Smith Mountain Lake |
Anonymous
Actually, I think DC has more of these than Md or Nova. I'd look at some of the big complexes off Ct up in NW and around the cathedral. Watergate and the like in West End and Harbour Square in SW/waterfront. All have everything you mention plus fun, active residents' associations. |
Anonymous
| lol at anyone suggesting to retire in the DC metro area |
Anonymous
| Why not something along I-70 west of town (Frederick/Hagerstown/Cumberland) or along Rt 7 (Winchester/Leesburg)? Cheaper than the immediate DC area, still close enough to come out 1-2x a month or take nephews/nieces/grandkids to DC (well, not Cumberland), and plenty to do in all those areas. Also all of these but Cumberland/Hagerstown are okay commutes to jobs if you have to/want to work part-time in your field. |