Anonymous
Post 08/24/2013 22:22     Subject: Re:McLean "Town Center"- Where is it?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:If OP is looking for a house in the $850-950K range in McLean, most of her options will be in the McLean HS district in neighborhoods like Potomac Hills, Salona Village or El Nido. There would be far less to choose from in the Langley HS district. So even if she disregards the chatter about Langley being "too rich," she'll more likely find opportunities in the McLean HS district (or in the Marshall HS district, if she looks in Falls Church/22043 as well).


That's not actually true, just look it up yourself. There are teardowns (which OP wants) in that price range in the Langley district. And she wants to live in McLean, not Falls Church--there's a big difference between the two.

http://www.trulia.com/for_sale/0-900000_price/SINGLE-FAMILY_HOME_type/22101_zip/x_map/


What's the difference between the part of Falls Church 22043 that feeds into McLean Schools and sports and areas with a McLean zip code south of 123? The housing stock looks the same.


There are some areas that are very similar, but there are also some parts of McLean/22101 that feed into McLean HS that are more expensive than anything in 22043. It's rare to come across properties in 22043 over $1.5 million, but there are quite a few properties between $1.5-3.0 million in the part of McLean/22101 that feeds into McLean.
Anonymous
Post 08/24/2013 22:02     Subject: Re:McLean "Town Center"- Where is it?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:If OP is looking for a house in the $850-950K range in McLean, most of her options will be in the McLean HS district in neighborhoods like Potomac Hills, Salona Village or El Nido. There would be far less to choose from in the Langley HS district. So even if she disregards the chatter about Langley being "too rich," she'll more likely find opportunities in the McLean HS district (or in the Marshall HS district, if she looks in Falls Church/22043 as well).


That's not actually true, just look it up yourself. There are teardowns (which OP wants) in that price range in the Langley district. And she wants to live in McLean, not Falls Church--there's a big difference between the two.

http://www.trulia.com/for_sale/0-900000_price/SINGLE-FAMILY_HOME_type/22101_zip/x_map/


What's the difference between the part of Falls Church 22043 that feeds into McLean Schools and sports and areas with a McLean zip code south of 123? The housing stock looks the same.


The word McLean as the city other wise nothing much more.
Anonymous
Post 08/24/2013 21:57     Subject: Re:McLean "Town Center"- Where is it?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:If OP is looking for a house in the $850-950K range in McLean, most of her options will be in the McLean HS district in neighborhoods like Potomac Hills, Salona Village or El Nido. There would be far less to choose from in the Langley HS district. So even if she disregards the chatter about Langley being "too rich," she'll more likely find opportunities in the McLean HS district (or in the Marshall HS district, if she looks in Falls Church/22043 as well).


That's not actually true, just look it up yourself. There are teardowns (which OP wants) in that price range in the Langley district. And she wants to live in McLean, not Falls Church--there's a big difference between the two.

http://www.trulia.com/for_sale/0-900000_price/SINGLE-FAMILY_HOME_type/22101_zip/x_map/


What's the difference between the part of Falls Church 22043 that feeds into McLean Schools and sports and areas with a McLean zip code south of 123? The housing stock looks the same.
Anonymous
Post 08/24/2013 16:41     Subject: McLean "Town Center"- Where is it?
The areas really are alike!

Builders buy up the tear downs for cash. And the neighbors in tear down neighborhoods want to ensure their investment by having more tear downs. Not someone who sits on their old property. There really is no contest, unless you happen to have $1M in your pocket, OP.



Anonymous
Post 08/24/2013 13:30     Subject: Re:McLean "Town Center"- Where is it?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:If OP is looking for a house in the $850-950K range in McLean, most of her options will be in the McLean HS district in neighborhoods like Potomac Hills, Salona Village or El Nido. There would be far less to choose from in the Langley HS district. So even if she disregards the chatter about Langley being "too rich," she'll more likely find opportunities in the McLean HS district (or in the Marshall HS district, if she looks in Falls Church/22043 as well).


That's not actually true, just look it up yourself. There are teardowns (which OP wants) in that price range in the Langley district. And she wants to live in McLean, not Falls Church--there's a big difference between the two.

http://www.trulia.com/for_sale/0-900000_price/SINGLE-FAMILY_HOME_type/22101_zip/x_map/


The map you posted supports what I said. South of 123 is McLean HS territory, where most of these listings are found. There are some north of 123, but far fewer.

I know she asked about McLean. I mentioned Falls Church/22043 because it is nearby and a lot of it feels similar (I live in McLean). Some people don't know the areas are so much alike.
Anonymous
Post 08/24/2013 13:19     Subject: Re:McLean "Town Center"- Where is it?
Anonymous wrote:If OP is looking for a house in the $850-950K range in McLean, most of her options will be in the McLean HS district in neighborhoods like Potomac Hills, Salona Village or El Nido. There would be far less to choose from in the Langley HS district. So even if she disregards the chatter about Langley being "too rich," she'll more likely find opportunities in the McLean HS district (or in the Marshall HS district, if she looks in Falls Church/22043 as well).


That's not actually true, just look it up yourself. There are teardowns (which OP wants) in that price range in the Langley district. And she wants to live in McLean, not Falls Church--there's a big difference between the two.

http://www.trulia.com/for_sale/0-900000_price/SINGLE-FAMILY_HOME_type/22101_zip/x_map/
Anonymous
Post 08/24/2013 13:08     Subject: Re:McLean "Town Center"- Where is it?
If OP is looking for a house in the $850-950K range in McLean, most of her options will be in the McLean HS district in neighborhoods like Potomac Hills, Salona Village or El Nido. There would be far less to choose from in the Langley HS district. So even if she disregards the chatter about Langley being "too rich," she'll more likely find opportunities in the McLean HS district (or in the Marshall HS district, if she looks in Falls Church/22043 as well).
Anonymous
Post 08/24/2013 09:07     Subject: McLean "Town Center"- Where is it?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Wait, my choices are trailer-like add ons or an HOA? Sign me up!

16:47 - you need to educate yourself before you spout on about something you know nothing about. There are too many know it alls that know absolutely nothing.

PP here. Do you really think you are going to be told why there is no downtown?

BTW, if you are interested in anything resembling walkability, do not think to try to cross 123 at any point. Closer to the other side of Chain Bridge is slightly more safe.

But frankly, I would LOVE to know to where you intend to walk. Would you REALLY drag your weekly groceries home from Giant? That does not sound realistic. Though it looks great on paper, I am sure.

What neighborhood are you interested in OP? We would certainly need your price point and goals to direct you better.

The idea of "aging in place" may appeal to some, but have you SEEN the looks on the faces of those there? Yikes!




We're open to neighborhoods given our very narrow preference- a house backing to trees (so my claustrophobia can go away after 12 years) in the McLean cluster. I was told to avoid Langley HS by several people for a number of reasons. We'd like to renovate ourselves (crappy work is obvious to my contractor savvy DH and irks the hell out of him), so we'd like a tear down in the $850 to $950 range.



OP--16:09 again. I have no idea why you'd want to avoid Langly, it's an excellent school. Please tell me it wasn't that usua nonsense about rich kids, blah blah. By the way, I have no real skin in this game as my kids don't go there for reasons that have nothing to di with Langley itself. There are houses in your price rage with trees that are walkable, that are possible tear downs. I posted one earlier. Good luck, I hope you enjoy it here.


By the way, for the Ne ENgland loving crowd. I came here from New England, too. Love it there. Every area has its charms. Now this is home, and I love it here.
Anonymous
Post 08/23/2013 23:52     Subject: McLean "Town Center"- Where is it?


Is this post about McLean or Boston? Is it too much to stick with the topic at hand, or is this Boston Area Urban Moms?

Is it that difficult?
Anonymous
Post 08/23/2013 23:00     Subject: McLean "Town Center"- Where is it?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:"Town Center" -- bwah-ha-ha-ha-ha! Welcome to the bedroom suburbs!


No, that would be "Towne Center."

In New England, where real towns exist, the term has some meaning.


ughh


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Anonymous
Post 08/23/2013 22:53     Subject: McLean "Town Center"- Where is it?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:"Town Center" -- bwah-ha-ha-ha-ha! Welcome to the bedroom suburbs!


No, that would be "Towne Center."

In New England, where real towns exist, the term has some meaning.


ughh
Anonymous
Post 08/23/2013 22:04     Subject: McLean "Town Center"- Where is it?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:"Town Center" -- bwah-ha-ha-ha-ha! Welcome to the bedroom suburbs!


No, that would be "Towne Center."

In New England, where real towns exist, the term has some meaning.


Yes, dear.

All the DC-area haters planning to move to Boston already have another thread.
Anonymous
Post 08/23/2013 21:53     Subject: McLean "Town Center"- Where is it?
Anonymous wrote:"Town Center" -- bwah-ha-ha-ha-ha! Welcome to the bedroom suburbs!


No, that would be "Towne Center."

In New England, where real towns exist, the term has some meaning.
Anonymous
Post 08/23/2013 21:10     Subject: McLean "Town Center"- Where is it?
Anonymous wrote:I would consider west falls church 22043 , both mclean high and Marshall because it is slated to be one of the closest single family house areas to the McLean Metro development.


Good fallback if OP doesn't find what they are looking for in McLean/22101. It's not necessarily closer to the new Tysons/ McLean station, but of course it's close to the existing WFC station, which is in 22043.
Anonymous
Post 08/23/2013 21:06     Subject: McLean "Town Center"- Where is it?
I would consider west falls church 22043 , both mclean high and Marshall because it is slated to be one of the closest single family house areas to the McLean Metro development.