Anonymous
Post 12/13/2013 10:35     Subject: Bluemont neighborhood of Arlington
Anonymous wrote:Bluemont is a great neighborhood. I've lived here for 15 years - before kids and now with two kids in APS elementary. Love the neighborhood, the location (close to everything - Metro, bike trails, parks, playgrounds, Bon Air rose garden is awesome and has lots of walks in nature and throwing of rocks in 4 mile run).

Ignore the haters. Lots of families in this area. Yes, south of Wilson I'm seeing more teardowns; it can be a little eclectic. But what I see is that people are moving into the neighborhood, investing in the neighborhood and improving the overall look and feel. On my block alone, every single house has done a renovation. I've had people say it's one of their favorite streets to walk down because of the interesting changes done to the houses.

I love that I can walk to a bike trail/park/playground/grocery in 5-10 minutes and never have to get in my car.

It doesn't have the excitement of Lyon Village or the suburb feel of CC Hills, but I don't want or need that. I love the neighborhood as it is and appreciate it for what it is. Family and neighbor friendly, close to everything.


I think I know the street - it does have a nice vibe to it. I agree - a great family neighborhood.
Anonymous
Post 12/13/2013 10:34     Subject: Bluemont neighborhood of Arlington
its amazing to me any of these locations have shitty schools? With the cost to buy here, you would think it would be all high SES families by now. How can the schools still be so lacking? But I have the same question about DC too.
Anonymous
Post 12/13/2013 10:32     Subject: Bluemont neighborhood of Arlington
Anonymous wrote:Very few Lees in Washington and Lee.

Yorktown is the superior school, Washington and Lee is rated low.

http://www.greatschools.org/virginia/arlington/133-Washington-Lee-High-School/

http://www.greatschools.org/virginia/arlington/135-Yorktown-High-School/


Posting while you're waiting for your orthodontist appt? I'm sure those braces will come off soon, kid.
Anonymous
Post 12/13/2013 09:28     Subject: Bluemont neighborhood of Arlington
Very few Lees in Washington and Lee.

Yorktown is the superior school, Washington and Lee is rated low.

http://www.greatschools.org/virginia/arlington/133-Washington-Lee-High-School/

http://www.greatschools.org/virginia/arlington/135-Yorktown-High-School/
Anonymous
Post 12/13/2013 09:04     Subject: Bluemont neighborhood of Arlington
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Washington and lee should be named

Washington and Salvador

You are so clever. Wow how long did it take you to think of that zinger? You really should go back to your Pinterest or Houzz account. Verbal is simply not your forte


I figured the original post was written by a high schooler with nothing better going on in their life.
Anonymous
Post 12/13/2013 09:03     Subject: Bluemont neighborhood of Arlington
Bluemont is a great neighborhood. I've lived here for 15 years - before kids and now with two kids in APS elementary. Love the neighborhood, the location (close to everything - Metro, bike trails, parks, playgrounds, Bon Air rose garden is awesome and has lots of walks in nature and throwing of rocks in 4 mile run).

Ignore the haters. Lots of families in this area. Yes, south of Wilson I'm seeing more teardowns; it can be a little eclectic. But what I see is that people are moving into the neighborhood, investing in the neighborhood and improving the overall look and feel. On my block alone, every single house has done a renovation. I've had people say it's one of their favorite streets to walk down because of the interesting changes done to the houses.

I love that I can walk to a bike trail/park/playground/grocery in 5-10 minutes and never have to get in my car.

It doesn't have the excitement of Lyon Village or the suburb feel of CC Hills, but I don't want or need that. I love the neighborhood as it is and appreciate it for what it is. Family and neighbor friendly, close to everything.
Anonymous
Post 12/13/2013 00:56     Subject: Bluemont neighborhood of Arlington
Anonymous wrote:Washington and lee should be named

Washington and Salvador

You are so clever. Wow how long did it take you to think of that zinger? You really should go back to your Pinterest or Houzz account. Verbal is simply not your forte
Anonymous
Post 12/13/2013 00:49     Subject: Bluemont neighborhood of Arlington
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:We're looking for a house in N. Arlington and have mostly focused in Tara and Lyon Village. But we saw a few reasonably priced listings in Bluemont. We don't know much about this neighborhood. Is it a good place for families?


It's not the best part of Arlington, to put in mildly. It's kind of, well, basic. The housing isn't very nice and the schools aren't the best, either. But it's not dangerous and there are some nice parks.


You sound charming.


I'm being honest. There's a very big difference between Lyon Village and Bluemont in terms of desirability.


Not really. Lyon Village? That's too close to Clarendon for most people's tastes. The most desirable neighborhoods in Arlington are north of Lee Highway.


Right. That's why you can't get into Lyon Village for $1 million, and $1 million will buy you the best house in Bluemont.
Anonymous
Post 12/12/2013 23:30     Subject: Re:Bluemont neighborhood of Arlington
Bluemont north of Wilson (ie Lacey Park area) is different than Bluemont South of Wilson (i.e. BonAir).

It's all called Bluemont and both areas are part of Bluemont Association but they sort of feel like two different places and feed into different schools (McKinley and Swanson are the schools for north of Wilson)
Anonymous
Post 12/12/2013 22:31     Subject: Re:Bluemont neighborhood of Arlington
We recently bought in Arlington and our agent said that some people don't like Bluemont because it feeds into Kenmore for middle school. Our kids aren't in APS yet (too young) so I have no idea why people feel that way or if it is valid. We ended up near Westover but I would have been okay with Bluemont too. I think W-L and Yorktown are on par with each other. One of our neighbors (in Yorktown district) sends her daughter to W-L because they apparently have some sort of specialized international studies program.
Anonymous
Post 12/12/2013 22:04     Subject: Bluemont neighborhood of Arlington
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Washington and lee should be named

Washington and Salvador


I'm so glad you are happy at Yorktown. We don't want your kind at W&L.

Question for the Yorktown boosters: have any of you actually had children at W&L? or are you just talking out your asses?


I'm pretty sure it's just some dorky Yorktown student with nothing better to do on a Thursday. Didn't your mom sign up for enough Kumon classes?
Anonymous
Post 12/12/2013 18:37     Subject: Bluemont neighborhood of Arlington
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:oh! I'm in Bluemont north of I-66. It's a great neighborhood. The neighbors are super-nice! Great bike trail right here! We walk to Ballston metro on the bike trail.

We are renting but I have to mention, now that I'm living here…if I were to buy, if not here, I'd look at Westover area. That little block has EVERYTHING so you can walk and get everything. Doesn't look like it at first but it's true. Library, restaurants, dry cleaners, bank, Rite-Aid, grocery, beer garden(!), 7-11, manicure place. The hardware store has all sorts of things.
The only thing it doesn't have is a gas station and if you need gas, you're in your car anyways so that doesn't matter.


7-11 is going away and it will be replaced by Italian Store. Even better!!!


We heard next month!
Anonymous
Post 12/12/2013 18:05     Subject: Bluemont neighborhood of Arlington
Anonymous wrote:Washington and lee should be named

Washington and Salvador


I'm so glad you are happy at Yorktown. We don't want your kind at W&L.

Question for the Yorktown boosters: have any of you actually had children at W&L? or are you just talking out your asses?
Anonymous
Post 12/12/2013 14:53     Subject: Bluemont neighborhood of Arlington
Washington and lee should be named

Washington and Salvador
Anonymous
Post 12/12/2013 13:12     Subject: Bluemont neighborhood of Arlington
Don't you people get tired of trying to put down other schools/neighborhoods? You sound like ignorant assholes. Every.single.time you post the same old nonsense. There are a variety of nice neighborhoods with different amenities (parks, trails, metro, restaurants, large lots, etc) and price points. Everyone has different interests/priorities. There is no one "best" location for everyone. And same goes for schools. You really just sound ignorant when you say that some are terrible because they clearly are not. All we learn from your posts is that you are a dope.