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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP check 22205. You might be able to find something for 1.2. It's not the best school district though. You could also buy a tear down in 22207 for $550k and then build. I've had neighbors do it and total cost is around $900k for average fixtures.  [/quote]

We live in 22205. Our schools are McKinley/Swanson/Yorktown. PP is off base--these are definitely considered among the best. PP is correct that there are relative bargains in our 'hood. Not much brand new construction but plenty of major renovations that make the house feel more or less brand new. We got one of those for under $1 million, walkable to metro and to the shopping area in Westover. We couldn't be happier.

That said, the schools anywhere in N Arlington are great.  Falls Church City too. Fairfax County schools are all good, but some in the Falls Church and Alexandria areas have larger populations of ESL and free-lunch kids, if that matters to you. As a recent homebuyer in your price range, my advice is to not focus in on one school district. There are many good schools but not many good houses, and it can be very frustrating if you get your heart set on one small neighborhood. [/quote]

We have time on our side. Our oldest is 3 years old. I just want to buy a home by the time he starts kindergarten in 2 years.

I was overwhelmed with the number of choices so I was trying to narrow it down to elementary schools and zip codes. I find it easy to find the good high schools. It's hard to differentiate between the elementary schools.

DH should be making significantly more money in the future. Even if I don't get my dream house now, I'd like to be in the right neighborhood. Then eventually we can upgrade the house and still be in the same neigborhood.

I love architecture and can appreciate the cozy homes in some older neighborhoods. It is just not my preference of home. I grew up in one of those older neighborhoods. My parents have been renovating their home for the past 20 years. They are constantly remodeling and upgrading their old home. [/quote]

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