Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Perhaps Westmoreland Hills and those neighborhoods that abut the canal or something near the Capitol Crescent Trail?

If schools aren't a factor, and nature is a priority, why would someone with a 1.4 M budget pick those? The Capital Crescent trail isn't naturey at all, it's a crowded walkway that crosses busy roads, and you certainly aren't going to get a nice sized yard for 1.4 M in any of those areas.

Kensington, Forest Glen, maybe Glenallen if the commute is tolerable are all great suggestions.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Kensington is a good recommendation, though I think 30 minutes is a bit aspirational for a commute time from Kensington even during off hours (unless off hours means 10 PM to 6 AM). Google maps puts the range for most of the day at 20-40 minutes.

but would be a very easy 20 min metro ride from Grosvenor/Strathmore to Van Ness-UDC, and parking is easy at Grosvenor. Kensington is great and you can get a nice house for $1.4!

Meant to add- houses in my North Kensington/Rock Creek Palisades neighborhood are only around $650-800K. 1950's style homes. You don't need schools, and people here will say they're "bad" but our neighborhood is very safe and friendly and well-maintained.

Anonymous wrote:Kensington is a good recommendation, though I think 30 minutes is a bit aspirational for a commute time from Kensington even during off hours (unless off hours means 10 PM to 6 AM). Google maps puts the range for most of the day at 20-40 minutes.

but would be a very easy 20 min metro ride from Grosvenor/Strathmore to Van Ness-UDC, and parking is easy at Grosvenor. Kensington is great and you can get a nice house for $1.4!

Takoma Park, Maryland or DC sides

I'd look at Crestwood DC - lots of SFH and basically adjacent to Rock Creek Park. Prices for what you want will be at the very top of your range and there's not a ton of inventory. But what there is has been sitting a bit because of the overall market slowdown in DC.

DC isn't great for "nature." The little nature that does exist tends to be close to major roadways or very crowded with other people, so isn't all that pleasant or relaxing. You may just want to focus on quiet neighborhoods with little traffic.

But if you really want a true nature setting, Shepherd Park in DC is close to some decent parts of Rock Creek Park and should be an OK commute. Inventory tends to be tight though.

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My dear, you're going to have to find more money, extend your commute, or downsize your housing expectations.

This, this and this.

My dear, you're going to have to find more money, extend your commute, or downsize your housing expectations.

Anonymous wrote:Perhaps Westmoreland Hills and those neighborhoods that abut the canal or something near the Capitol Crescent Trail?

If schools aren't a factor, and nature is a priority, why would someone with a 1.4 M budget pick those? The Capital Crescent trail isn't naturey at all, it's a crowded walkway that crosses busy roads, and you certainly aren't going to get a nice sized yard for 1.4 M in any of those areas.

Kensington, Forest Glen, maybe Glenallen if the commute is tolerable are all great suggestions.

Perhaps Westmoreland Hills and those neighborhoods that abut the canal or something near the Capitol Crescent Trail?