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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We have 2 people in 1,500 SF (plus finished basement) and we definitely don't need all that space.  It's a little tight when my folks come to visit, but felt just fine when we had a renter for awhile.  So maybe 500 SF/person, and if you have a usable finished basement, that could count in your totals?

personally, I like to be closer in and close to work.  If you do too, think really long and hard before buying something way out there just to get SF.[/quote]

This thread is about ideal space for a family of 5. Space requirements do not change whether you are in leesburg or in arlington.

Let's remove pricing from the equation.[/quote]

I disagree inherently.  I live very comfortably in downtown DC in 1000 square feet, but I would need much more space if I lived outside of the city or even of the core of the city.  We rely on community spaces a lot.  If we were outside of the city, we would have to drive to get places and thus we would end up at home much more than we are and therefore we would need more space.  If I were outside of the city, I would need another car, our own space for bikes, a backyard, a place for a grill, and something to replace all of the "at home" time that we spend in the museums within a couple blocks.  Also we would need space to hold all the crap that we would need to entertain ourselves so that we wouldn't die of boredom.[/quote]

lol.  yes, I'm sure you spend hours each week at these local museums.  get over yourself.  I'd die of boredom if I was with you.[/quote]

I agree that PP sounded obnoxious, and I don't think I'd "die of boredom" living in the suburbs. But I live within walking distance of the Mall and we really do go to the museums a lot--sometimes weekly. Ditto the big parks, the zoo, etc. So I think there is something to the theory that you don't need such a big house if there is a lot to do nearby. At least, that's what I'm telling myself and the other 3 members of my family living together in a small row house.[/quote]

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