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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DH and I currently live in Petworth in DC with a toddler, and another one on the way. 600k HHI, no debt besides the mortgage on our current place (300k in equity). We are looking for a bigger house - need at minimum 2000 sq ft, 4 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms. Here are our priorities, in order:

1. Public schools that are not nearly all (talking over 85%) white 
2. Good quality of education at said public schools (through high school)
3. Relatively easy and relatively short (under 45 mins) commute via public transit to Farragut Sq area
4. Walkable neighborhood

Ideas of where to look?[/quote]

Do you want to stay in DC, or move out to the suburbs?  As in, how would you feel about being zoned for Wilson?  To get actual door-to-door in &lt; 45 min, you'd have to either stay in the city or very close-in.  We live IB for Wilson and total commute door-to-door to Farragut N. is around 45 min and sometimes a bit more, due to some walking on both ends.[/quote]

Thank you.  It's annoying when people say they live in Upper NW and claim they have a "15 minute" commute.  They're only counting the time they're actually on the metro (not walking on both ends, waiting for a train, etc).  [/quote]

PP here.  I could drive to the nearest metro station and could reduce my commute to 40-45 minutes, but I like a little extra walking.

If you’re open to staying in DC, this house in my neighborhood might work--listed at 1.8 but I think it should go for less:

https://www.redfin.com/DC/Washington/1400-Iris-St-NW-20012/home/10019471?utm_source=ios_share&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=copy_link&utm_nooverride=1&utm_content=link

Also, this one was just listed and comes in under your budget:
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https://www.redfin.com/DC/Washington/7537-12th-St-NW-20012/home/10036956?utm_source=ios_share&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=copy_link&utm_nooverride=1&utm_content=link
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In addition to commute, Shepherd Park/Colonial Village checks some of your other boxes: Super diverse neighborhood and decent schools: Shepherd, Deal, Wilson.  Not that walkable right now, but that will get better with Walter Reed and other development in the area. [/quote]

Love this one! - NP[/quote]

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