Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Also, keep in mind that there are no bad school pyramids in Fairfax County, where the schools are all at least good. Some high schools send more kids to more competitive colleges and universities, but a motivated and talented individual with engaged and supportive parents can do well from any County high school.

This is what i was wondering because that is not the case in most MD counties it's hit or miss.

Sure. This is precisely why Lee-Lewis is perpetually under
-enrolled.

Using this logic, OP should find a condo in the Justice or Edison or Lewis or Falls Church HS pyramids.

Self fulfilling downward spiral. People tell people looking for good schools not to buy in a certain area so things get worse at the avoided schools. There is nothing inherently wrong with the schools you mentioned, but they do have disadvantaged students.

https://www.redfin.com/VA/Burke/5610-Summer-Oak-Way-22015/home/9729169

https://www.redfin.com/VA/Fairfax/10737-Viognier-Ter-22030/home/146105181

https://www.redfin.com/VA/Fairfax/3917-Egan-Dr-22030/home/12026374

https://www.redfin.com/VA/Fairfax/4101-Woodland-Dr-22030/home/12026574

https://www.redfin.com/VA/Burke/5910-Roberts-Common-Ct-22015/home/9732808

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/8102-Wingfield-Pl-Alexandria-VA-22308/51982138_zpid/

$580k in Waynewood district

Adorable house, great neighborhood, love what they did with the attic. Way too small for a mom with kids. Amazing for a singleton, DINKs, or a single parent with a child who visits.

Disagree. Not everyone needs 1000 sqf/person. That house is plenty big for a couple with 2 or 3 children.

Anonymous wrote:I am.considering moving to Fairfax. I have elementary aged kids. Are there decent school pyramids with 3-4 bedrooms under 600k. What school districts or neighborhoods would you recommend.

If you’re open to a townhouse and some light reno (new carpeting, etc) this seems like a good buy - Shrevewood, Kilmer, Marshall schools. Community comes with a pool as part of HOA dues. Priced a bit above $600k but has been sitting.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2853-Coors-Park-Ct-Falls-Church-VA-22043/51809724_zpid/

Burke has some nice townhouse neighborhoods. This sold in September but is in your price range - https://www.redfin.com/VA/Fairfax/5428-Helm-Ct-22032/home/9728181

Robinson and Lake Braddock pyramids are both very good (although the secondary schools are huge).

Anonymous wrote:Ha ha ha. We wanted this 20 years ago and couldn’t find it! Get with the times!

Complete and total lie.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Also, keep in mind that there are no bad school pyramids in Fairfax County, where the schools are all at least good. Some high schools send more kids to more competitive colleges and universities, but a motivated and talented individual with engaged and supportive parents can do well from any County high school.

This is what i was wondering because that is not the case in most MD counties it's hit or miss.

Sure. This is precisely why Lee-Lewis is perpetually under
-enrolled.

Using this logic, OP should find a condo in the Justice or Edison or Lewis or Falls Church HS pyramids.

This property in Hayfield sending area is smaller -3 bed, 1.5 baths but went under contract much quicker than larger and renovated properties with more baths zoned for some other schools. Possibly no dishwasher, and old knotty pine cabinets. 1/2 bath only n main level which has 1 of the 3 bedrooms.

https://www.redfin.com/VA/Alexandria/6556-Windham-Ave-22315/home/9785070

It's doubtful anyone *needs* 4 bedrooms. Double the kids up. Goodness, now many kids do you have? We have a dining room. No reason we couldn't put a bed in there instead of a dining set and it becomes a bedroom. Think creatively. Use the basement. Op, likely your best bet will be a townhouse in the HS pyramid of: West Springfield .. then maybe Robinson, Lake Braddock, Fairfax City, Woodson. Commute via the VRE.

SFH is doable if you're willing to do some renovations: https://www.redfin.com/VA/Fairfax/4504-Andes-Dr-22030/home/9614314

Is waynewood really worth it for “the schools?” Seems like a great elementary school but a middling middle and high school?

Anonymous wrote:https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/8102-Wingfield-Pl-Alexandria-VA-22308/51982138_zpid/

$580k in Waynewood district

Op wants Three OR FOUR bedrooms! Not two!

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/8102-Wingfield-Pl-Alexandria-VA-22308/51982138_zpid/

$580k in Waynewood district

Adorable house, great neighborhood, love what they did with the attic. Way too small for a mom with kids. Amazing for a singleton, DINKs, or a single parent with a child who visits.

That's what sub 600k gets you in a good ES district in Fairfax. The neighborhood is full of families living in those homes

West Springfield (not Springfield Mall area) or Burke townhouses unless you want a real rough fixer upper. Stay away from Annandale, Alexandria and Fairfax.

Anonymous wrote:https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/8102-Wingfield-Pl-Alexandria-VA-22308/51982138_zpid/

$580k in Waynewood district

For a 1,200 SF 2 bed 1 bath, op might be better off just buying a newer condo rather than a fixer upper

Anonymous wrote:https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/8102-Wingfield-Pl-Alexandria-VA-22308/51982138_zpid/

$580k in Waynewood district

Adorable house, great neighborhood, love what they did with the attic. Way too small for a mom with kids. Amazing for a singleton, DINKs, or a single parent with a child who visits.