Anonymous
Post 07/06/2025 11:28     Subject: Re:Best DC nabes for young family with excellent public elementary school
Nabes??
Anonymous
Post 07/06/2025 11:27     Subject: Best DC nabes for young family with excellent public elementary school
Anonymous wrote:Takoma Park but you're gonna have to stop saying "nabe."


This person will dislike Takoma Park. Definitely does not match their vibes.
Anonymous
Post 07/06/2025 11:26     Subject: Best DC nabes for young family with excellent public elementary school
Anonymous wrote:Hi! We’re a family with two young toddlers seeking to move into DC or to a nearby burb (within 2 miles of DC).

Looking for a neighborhood with:

- an excellent public elementary school
- many young families
- a community with a dedicated social commitee / active civic association
- a neighborhood in which most families send their children to public school, at least for elementary

We would be grateful for any advice, good and bad.


https://redf.in/Aphy25
Does a house like this work? It’s a 15 minute drive to DC and it’s on a quiet residential neighborhood road (with no through traffic). It’s in country club hills, if you want to join the country club that could provide some community involvement.
Anonymous
Post 07/06/2025 11:19     Subject: Best DC nabes for young family with excellent public elementary school
Anonymous wrote:Nabes?


Quite possibly the dumbest thing I've seen on here - and that takes a lot
Anonymous
Post 07/06/2025 11:17     Subject: Best DC nabes for young family with excellent public elementary school
Takoma Park but you're gonna have to stop saying "nabe."
Anonymous
Post 07/06/2025 11:14     Subject: Best DC nabes for young family with excellent public elementary school
Nabe? What is that?
Anonymous
Post 07/06/2025 11:14     Subject: Best DC nabes for young family with excellent public elementary school
Anonymous wrote:Maryland - Westbrook, Wood Acres, Somerset, Chevy Chase
DC - AU Park, Palisades, Spring Valley, Glover Park


This is probably correct but assumes an unlimited budget, which matches the vibes of the OP
Anonymous
Post 07/06/2025 11:13     Subject: Best DC nabes for young family with excellent public elementary school
Commutes? Budget?
Anonymous
Post 07/06/2025 11:12     Subject: Best DC nabes for young family with excellent public elementary school
Nabes?
Anonymous
Post 07/06/2025 09:12     Subject: Best DC nabes for young family with excellent public elementary school
Maryland - Westbrook, Wood Acres, Somerset, Chevy Chase
DC - AU Park, Palisades, Spring Valley, Glover Park
Anonymous
Post 07/06/2025 09:11     Subject: Best DC nabes for young family with excellent public elementary school
Anonymous wrote:- a community with a dedicated social commitee / active civic association

OP where are you coming from so we can better understand this item on your list? Also +1 what are your commutes and budget?
Anonymous
Post 07/06/2025 09:08     Subject: Best DC nabes for young family with excellent public elementary school
Somerset is a great community neighborhood with local elementary
Anonymous
Post 07/06/2025 08:39     Subject: Best DC nabes for young family with excellent public elementary school
A social committee?
Anonymous
Post 07/06/2025 08:36     Subject: Best DC nabes for young family with excellent public elementary school
Impossible to answer without knowing your budget and housing requirements.
Anonymous
Post 07/06/2025 08:01     Subject: Best DC nabes for young family with excellent public elementary school
Hi! We’re a family with two young toddlers seeking to move into DC or to a nearby burb (within 2 miles of DC).

Looking for a neighborhood with:

- an excellent public elementary school
- many young families
- a community with a dedicated social commitee / active civic association
- a neighborhood in which most families send their children to public school, at least for elementary

We would be grateful for any advice, good and bad.