Anonymous
Post 10/16/2013 16:26     Subject: Which neighborhood do I want to live in?
Anonymous wrote:If money is no object, I'm guessing OP does NOT want to be near Metro?! is that accurate, OP?


What? Why? I would assume the reverse.
Anonymous
Post 10/16/2013 15:35     Subject: Which neighborhood do I want to live in?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Capitol Hill--either in-bounds for Brent or Maury.

<<drops mike>>


That's the right answer in the real world but you know DCUM hates the Hill! Don't even bother.


NP here: I had the same thoughts, both that Capitol Hill is perfect and that I shouldn't bother recommending it. But I also figured that if the OP had schools first on her list, she was not thinking of the Hill. Great schools, but it takes more thought than some other neighborhoods. And middle school is still a question mark.
Anonymous
Post 10/16/2013 14:47     Subject: Which neighborhood do I want to live in?
Anonymous wrote:Capitol Hill--either in-bounds for Brent or Maury.

<<drops mike>>


That's the right answer in the real world but you know DCUM hates the Hill! Don't even bother.
Anonymous
Post 10/16/2013 14:23     Subject: Which neighborhood do I want to live in?
Anonymous wrote:Capitol Hill--either in-bounds for Brent or Maury.

<<drops mike>>


Because you were mugged?
Anonymous
Post 10/16/2013 14:07     Subject: Which neighborhood do I want to live in?
Capitol Hill--either in-bounds for Brent or Maury.

<<drops mike>>
Anonymous
Post 10/16/2013 14:05     Subject: Which neighborhood do I want to live in?
Anonymous wrote:Previous posters: I am pretty sure OP is going to visit these neighborhoods before she purchases a home there. She is not going to buy it based solely on its walk score and the advise of anomymous board members. Yeesh.


Of course, OP is *probably* not going to visit EVERY SINGLE FUCKING NEIGHBORHOOD IN THE GREATER METROPOLITAN DC AREA.

Christ.
Anonymous
Post 10/16/2013 14:03     Subject: Re:Which neighborhood do I want to live in?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Old Town Alexandria has it all. Jefferson-Houston or Lyles-Crouch are both good elementary schools - Jefferson-Houston is much smaller and Lyles-Crouch is much whiter.


What?!?!?!?!?!?


The OP stated the she would prefer public schools but did not rule out private. So if she doesn't want to mix with poor kids, I would still recommend Old Town and go private. It really is one of the best neighborhoods in the area and hits all the marks on OP's list.


I agree with you. I live in Old Town. But let's be real - J-H is not a good ES. I am house shopping for this very reason!


Ok, let's be real. J-H kids are overwhelmingly poor and black. That's why you (and your neighbors) won't send your kids there. That's what you mean by "bad" school. Or do you really think the teachers and staff are sub-par? Maybe they're not dedicated enough (even though they work longer days, Saturdays, and summer days to help the kids)?

But to get back to the OP, Old Town is a wonderful neighborhood.
Anonymous
Post 10/16/2013 14:02     Subject: Which neighborhood do I want to live in?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Friendship Heights, AU park, CCMD/DC


dc schools are bad


Herp a derp.
Anonymous
Post 10/16/2013 13:45     Subject: Re:Which neighborhood do I want to live in?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Old Town Alexandria has it all. Jefferson-Houston or Lyles-Crouch are both good elementary schools - Jefferson-Houston is much smaller and Lyles-Crouch is much whiter.


What?!?!?!?!?!?


The OP stated the she would prefer public schools but did not rule out private. So if she doesn't want to mix with poor kids, I would still recommend Old Town and go private. It really is one of the best neighborhoods in the area and hits all the marks on OP's list.


I agree with you. I live in Old Town. But let's be real - J-H is not a good ES. I am house shopping for this very reason!
Anonymous
Post 10/16/2013 13:31     Subject: Re:Which neighborhood do I want to live in?
I'm really interested in this too. NOVA for in-laws with a budget in the 8's or 9's. master on main, good resale and easily accessible to NW DC for childcare help. Would love some walkability and maybe a pool or backyard space for kids and us to hang out over there on weekends.
Anonymous
Post 10/16/2013 13:27     Subject: Re:Which neighborhood do I want to live in?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Old Town Alexandria has it all. Jefferson-Houston or Lyles-Crouch are both good elementary schools - Jefferson-Houston is much smaller and Lyles-Crouch is much whiter.


What?!?!?!?!?!?


The OP stated the she would prefer public schools but did not rule out private. So if she doesn't want to mix with poor kids, I would still recommend Old Town and go private. It really is one of the best neighborhoods in the area and hits all the marks on OP's list.
Anonymous
Post 10/16/2013 13:21     Subject: Re:Which neighborhood do I want to live in?
Anonymous wrote:Old Town Alexandria has it all. Jefferson-Houston or Lyles-Crouch are both good elementary schools - Jefferson-Houston is much smaller and Lyles-Crouch is much whiter.


What?!?!?!?!?!?
Anonymous
Post 10/16/2013 13:14     Subject: Which neighborhood do I want to live in?
Anonymous wrote:If money is no object, I'm guessing OP does NOT want to be near Metro?! is that accurate, OP?


She wants walkable, though. Generally, folks who want walkable also want Metro.
Anonymous
Post 10/16/2013 13:03     Subject: Which neighborhood do I want to live in?
If money is no object, I'm guessing OP does NOT want to be near Metro?! is that accurate, OP?
Anonymous
Post 10/16/2013 13:02     Subject: Which neighborhood do I want to live in?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Cleveland Park/Glover Park.


Public schools?


Yup--they're great. Eaton, Stoddert. Eaton (for now) feeds Deal. I'd choose CP (Eaton) over GP because of metro access.