Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why not share a large apartment with someone else by DuPont/ Logan/ U street? She sounds like the cool type that prefers to live in the center of the city.

SOmeone in their 40's is probably not going to want a roommate.

OP here. I think after two decades of living alone a roommate situation would be tough....for both parties....

What about buying a place? With an 80 k income plus 750/month in loan payments, would a 250k mortgage be affordable? Could you find a nice 1 bedroom for under 200k?

Greenbelt is NOT safe, near the metro.

SW Waterfront sounds perfect for her.

Arlington Village and SW are great suggestions. Fairlington, near Shirlington could work, too - there's a frequent bus right to metro. Those condos out by Rockville metro could be worth looking at too.

Arlington Village --- near Pentagon, Pentagon City --- two story one bedrooms available for $1500 a month. lots of similarly-aged single ladies, plus young professional couples and a few retired folks....dog-friendly community with olympic-sized pool in the summer.

close to yoga studio, Giant, fantastic Thai, Greek, Lost Dog pizza and brews, Taqueria Poblano etc

SW/Waterfront could be nice. Metro right there, a couple restaurants, newly rebuilt grocery store, Arena stage. And, although there are somewhat younger families now, it tends to skew a bit older and there's a nice sense of community in some of the buildings.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why not share a large apartment with someone else by DuPont/ Logan/ U street? She sounds like the cool type that prefers to live in the center of the city.

SOmeone in their 40's is probably not going to want a roommate.

If for some insane reason I found myself single in my 40s, I would definitely consider a roommate. The right roommate can be great, no matter your age.

Agreed. Golden Girls, anyone?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Connecticut Avenue between Van Ness and Chevy Chase is relatively safe and expensive within walking distance of neighborhood restaurants, gym, cleaners and grocery shopping.

Sorry, thought you said "expensive". I would still check it out.

I'm pretty sure no one need help finding an expensive place around here.

Anonymous wrote:Connecticut Avenue between Van Ness and Chevy Chase is relatively safe and expensive within walking distance of neighborhood restaurants, gym, cleaners and grocery shopping.

Sorry, thought you said "expensive". I would still check it out.

Connecticut Avenue between Van Ness and Chevy Chase is relatively safe and expensive within walking distance of neighborhood restaurants, gym, cleaners and grocery shopping.

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Anonymous wrote:Downtown Silver Spring for sure if you want MD/DC. Right by the Metro, great commute into downtown DC, really close to bars and restaurants and lots of people.

Not in this price range. Maybe Wheaton?

Disagreed. I lived 2 blocks from the metro & downtown. 1 bdrms started at $1245 to 1450 in the area (East-West Highway in Silver Spring)

Anonymous wrote:Downtown Silver Spring for sure if you want MD/DC. Right by the Metro, great commute into downtown DC, really close to bars and restaurants and lots of people.

Not in this price range. Maybe Wheaton?

Downtown Silver Spring for sure if you want MD/DC. Right by the Metro, great commute into downtown DC, really close to bars and restaurants and lots of people.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why not share a large apartment with someone else by DuPont/ Logan/ U street? She sounds like the cool type that prefers to live in the center of the city.

SOmeone in their 40's is probably not going to want a roommate.

If for some insane reason I found myself single in my 40s, I would definitely consider a roommate. The right roommate can be great, no matter your age.

Alexandria City, around Harris teeter shopping center area, there is a trail, park, library, cvs, all within walkable distance, and bus to pentagon or metro station.