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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The issue is not just Avenel but frankly the entire area.  When you have a region that is rooted in gov't, the houses are going reflect that.  So any SFH before 1970 is (by today's standards) a small-ish 1800-2400 sq ft house, often brick with 8ft ceilings, relatively small lot size - the result of both being affordable on a gov't salary from 40-50 years ago.  The needs/priorities were different then.  No one swore by mudrooms with cubbies, farmhouse sinks and higher ceilings - nor any Instagram envy.

Simply put, the housing stock is very dated, decent build but not 100-year-old houses like some parts of Europe, but lacks features today's buyers want - higher ceilings, more light, mudrooms with cubbies, spa bathrooms and a different look than brick (hence McCraftsmans).  Clearly, with people spending 2 million or more for new homes like this, those with the means are setting direction for the market.  And it already is working its way down as you now see similar houses at 1 million but with fewer amenities.  They are choosing to tear down and build closer in at the detriment to neighborhoods like Avenel.

To the OP, there is technically nothing wrong with Avenel.  If you brought someone to Avenel who was making 30k a year in some other place, they would think they were in a special place. The homes are nice, common areas and pool/tennis/golf are all right there.

The issue is really does it fit your lifestyle, budget, location, and [b]yes, some plane noise (this is everywhere in DC folks).[/b]

Not all over Potomac--but Avenel is close to the river, where plane noise is concentrated.
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