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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If you can do private then Annapolis is fine.  The privates are much less expensive but in the major privates, drugs are rampant.

If you are going to commute into DC for work, then do not move east of the Severn River Bridge, too much traffic and it will take too long.

If you still want services (book stores, variety in restaurants, shopping, etc.), then don't move to Davidsonville or anywhere that Rt. 214 is going to be your normal/main thoroughfare.

You could consider, Annapolis proper (just know where the public housing units are located and know that many streets in Eastport experience a lot of petty crime), or the close in suburbs.  There are some nice communities, off of 178 towards Crownsville and off of 450 and into Crofton.  Also, if you want to go a little north, then Severna Park and Millersville area.

Depending on where you work in DC, you could do the commuter bus or MARC from Bowie or Odenton station.

I lived in Annapolis for the last 12 years, although we recently moved to Crofton for better public middle and high schools.  Other than traffic, it was fine and hope to go back after kids finish school.  You just have to know what communities to look at and know what you really want in a home and its surrounding environment.  Pick a good realtor, drive around and keep your eyes open, go at different times to figure out traffic, get out and talk to folks, go to some open houses or just tour the privates (most are not locked into acceptance dates, like DC privates are, meaning even in late summer they will work with you).  Look at Key, Severn, St. Anne's, St. Mary's and Annapolis Area Christian to start and then look at the others (St. Andrews, St. Martins, Indian Creek, the Montessori one, etc.) to get a feel for the school communities and what neighborhoods strongly feed into them.[/quote]

This is incredibly helpful--thank you.

We're looking at some "water access" communities:  Davidsonville communities on the South River (Harbor Hills, Eagles Passages) as well as some homes off of Solomon's Island Rd (on Annapolis side, not Edgewater side).  These seem to give access to Annapolis Town Center area shopping and dining, but would keep commute to DC reasonable.

Any insight on these areas?

Thanks![/quote]

The area off of Solomon's Island would be good. or even the neighborhoods off of Riva.  Have you looked near Bay Ridge and the two right before you get there.  Can't think of the names but they offer water access and pools.  Traffic going that far down can be problematic but they are strong solid neighborhoods with lots of kids, many DC transplants.  Annapolis Roads right before Arundel on the Bay Rd. is another neighborhood that might appeal to you.

I'm not a fan of Davidsonville but it is a nice area.[/quote]

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