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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]In my personal opinion, N. Arlington is pretty ugly and lacking in the charm department.  Hands down, I would choose a place in NWDC along the red line.  Since you're not going to be here long enough to have to worry about middle school, schools won't be an issue in DC- the elementaries in NW along the red line are great.  My answer would differ if your kids were older and you were going to need a good middle school.  I really think you should come down for a weekend and visit both North Arlington and DC and see what you prefer.[/quote]

I totally agree with this - N. Arlington may be convenient but I just find it cold and unattractive compared to the historic beauty of DC (sorry N. Arlington people, not trying to be mean just my opinion).  The red line neighborhoods in DC are so much prettier.  I live in Dupont Circle and my child is in DC public schools at Ross Elementary and we've been very happy.  I love my neighborhood and will hate having to leave in a few years (have to for more space and for middle schools eventually, I think).  I love being walkable to restaurants and parks and if I were in your situation, I'd pick something near the Dupont Circle, Cleveland Park, or Woodley Park metros.  There are lots of condos/ apartments in all three neighborhoods that you can afford on your budget and you'd have good elementary schools in most of them (but check the dcps sites in your zones before you pick).  I also love Capitol Hill and there are TONS of families there.  And there are a few good DCPS elementary schools for your kids but you'd want to make sure to rent in one of those zones.  Not sure about condo buildings on the Hill, though - you'd probably be able to find a nice rowhouse to rent for that budget, though.

Good luck![/quote]

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