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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The Wilton Woods, Waynewood and Fort Hunt areas are the nicest ones you mentioned. I’d avoid the Groveton area or anything zoned for Mount Vernon HS.[/quote]

I disagree.  Mount Vernon has some of the most beautiful neighborhoods in the county - especially the ones that border the Potomac River.  Because of the reputation of the schools, the homes in Mt Vernon are very reasonably priced.  Many of the neighborhoods are not "cut throughs."  No, the homes don't appreciate as fast as other homes in the 22308 zip code.  But in 22308, if you want something in Waynewood, you're buying a 1950's or 1960's split level, with a carport (if you're lucky) and paying upwards of $700,000.  In 22309, you can get a 3000 square foot home with two or three garages that is less than 30 years old for under $800,000.  If you want a 1960's split, you'll pay $500,000.[/quote]

Thanks for your input. What do you mean by "Many of the neighborhoods are not [b]"cut throughs?' [/b]

We're definitely looking for character but not a 1950's or 1960's split level and preferably with a garage instead of a carport. [/quote]

In Mt Vernon, there are many neighborhoods that border the river (or one of the creeks.)  When you enter the neighborhood, you can't drive into another neighborhood.  Over in Ft Hunt (and some areas of Mt Vernon) there are numerous neighborhoods where you can drive from one neighborhood to another without driving on one of the main roads.  So there are roads that become "cut through" roads within the neighborhood to get to another neighborhood (or to bypass a bigger road.)  For example, I know how to cut through several neighborhoods in Ft Hunt to avoid Rt 1 and Ft Hunt Road and still get from Wal Mart to Target.

Its just a personal preference of mine to live in a neighborhood where you can't drive through it to get somewhere else.[/quote]

Thanks for the explanation. I think I can see advantages to both types of neighborhoods. It’s nice to be able to avoid high traffic roads but if everyone is doing that I imagine the side roads would also be pretty busy at rush hour.[/quote]

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