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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Not too shabby for Nauck

http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/2205-S-Monroe-St_Arlington_VA_22206_M59614-92963?row=2[/quote]

Someone nice and awesome should move here and be my neighbor :) [/quote]

7 Bedrooms? Looks like an addition with zero planning[/quote]

That was my initial reaction but if you look closer, it's actually 4. No idea why it says 7. This block is near a playground we go to from time to time and also right next to the elementary school. My house is similar to this, also a new build, but I think I might trade for this one if I could. Alas.[/quote]

You really would at the current $709k price tag? What about schools or retail amenities? How about music or other classes for your kids nearby? What price did you get the new build (to see appreciation or not) per sq ft? [/quote]

Sure, I would consider it. Obviously I haven't seen more than the pictures, and a PP said no yard, which would be a big drawback. One of the less than ideal things about our current house is the small yard and small porch. The pics appeared to show a bigger yard and a wrap-around porch, which I love. PP is right, it's a trade-off for house size and yard size. Our house is big (5 beds) but small yard, and I would take a smaller house for a bigger yard. Our street is also a tad busy, and I might like a quieter one.

I think your bigger point is value and the neighborhood. I'm one of the PPs who posted about really enjoying living in Nauck. The kids takes classes at Barcroft and Walter Reed community center, which is walking distance. Barcroft would be from the listed house. We also walk up to the Pike for retail from where we are and can walk to Shirlington if we feel like taking the time. It'll be interesting to see what happens in S. Arl, but they're listing the Pike townhouses starting at $800. This is a SFH for $100k less, albeit in a lesser school district. I don't think the price is crazy. The only thing to get really worked up about is the schools, IMO, and how people feel about that is really going to vary.[/quote]

Fellow Nauck resident. Those are THs not SFHs. Also, now I am wondering if we have every run into each other at the park or walking around.

I don't think the price is crazy. The other THs which are just up 22nd a bit, just sold for just under 700K and they are 3 bedroom (2600 sq feet). They also have no real back yard, but I think enough to grill. So I can see these ones going for around the same price (between 670-690K). Another newer build house (2012) on 22nd a few houses away from this one just sold for  over 900K (65K more than it sold for in 2012). Granted it is bigger (5K square feet) and a SFH. A lot of smaller homes are being sold too. Another one 22nd is currently under contract and I assume will be torn down (900 square foot house, 7K lot size). It is amazing how many new builds are going in or will be going in. Hopefully that lot on Nelson (where the fire was) will turn into a new build too eventually. [/quote]

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