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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is the OP. Yup, that's the house in Hyattsville. You can sort of tell from pictures how it just doesn't really seem integrated into the block. I'm not sure if that's just because it's brand new and that could be fixed with some trees and mature bushes or if it would always seem that way.

We're not set on a new build and actually really like some historic homes that are more Victorian and Tudor style. We're more focused on if the space and layout works for us than any particular style, when it was built, etc. The only style we don't particularly care for is ranch/rambler.

I think our opinion of UP was shaped by the feeling that it trends older with lots of UMD professors. We actually saw my husband's old boss leave the open house we went to! I'd love to hear what it's like from some younger couples and families.[/quote]

We moved to UP about 8 years ago, as a young couple without children. We didn't feel super connected to the neighborhood because we didn't have children for the first 4 years, so we mostly kept to ourselves, enjoyed walking/running through the quiet neighborhood, and appreciated the proximity to Metro/bike trails/etc. But things changed quite significantly 4 years ago, with the birth of our first child and new development (e.g., Riverdale Park Station, Safeway, PG Plaza mall revamp). I definitely came to appreciate the neighborhood more, especially with stores/restaurants/new playgrounds within walking distance (and I can't wait for the new library to open). In good weather, you'll see tons of young families outside.

Since your husband works in College Park and you work off the green line, I would seriously consider UP/Calvert Hills. It ticks most of your boxes and would likely be under/within your budget. My husband also works nearby and I work downtown, so it's really really great to have one person close to home, especially once you have kids in a nearby daycare. Of course, public school is always the caveat but we haven't gotten there yet, so I cannot say anything with confidence![/quote]

Similar timeline and we used to just go out downtown when we were childless. We have two kids at the elementary school now - love the school, playgrounds and leafy walks.

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