I've lived in Pimmit for the past 5 years and love it for the diversity (socio-economic, political, ethnicity, etc). I understand that some are more comfortable with homogeniety whether race, economic, etc (nothing wrong with that and no judgement from me as different strokes for different folks).

Some commenters are knocking PH because of the tear downs but McLean/Arlington have tear downs and new builds as well. Certainly, not as many, but there are streets in McLean/Arlington are undergoing the same transformation where most of the homes are new builds. Driving around PH, you will see certain streets where 50-75% of all the homes on that street are new builds and some that are less than 25%.

As the OP mentioned, house prices for new builds are lower in PH (more value) compared to McLean and Arlington. In another 10-15 years, I wouldn't be surprised if PH house prices closes the gap on McLean as more as more homes convert to new builds. But with that transformation, we will lose some of our diversity.

All in all, I agree with the previous posters that PH is a great place to live, very walkable neighborhood (don't see as many cyclists), close to transportation thoroughfares, and love that multiple grocery stores and restaurants are close by.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not sure if its adding much

Definitely drive through and check it out.


PROs
-Location can't be beat
-Price for location can't be beat
-People that live there seem happy
- Good parks

CONs
-Living next to the original 1950s homes
-There are some one-off monstrosities that are even worse than the originals
-Fairfax Falls Church - not as strict about building restrictions, homes can end up pretty close to property boundaries, some seem to have really large coverage percentages
-Lots are pretty close together

Building permits for PH are coming of the same county-wide office that handles everywhere else in Ffx county.

PH lots are 1/3 acres on average. This is small for far-out suburbs where big lots are expected. Compared to close-in burbs like Arlington, 1/3 acre is pretty nice.

I think PP was talking about in comparison to the City of Falls Church. I think the City of Falls Church is even more lax about zoning than FFX county. There are a lot of homes in FCC that look like free standing town homes, the way they've crammed in as many lots as possible. https://www.google.com/maps/@38.895706,-77.1832049,3a,75y,179.79h,84.04t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sN6dgJHQmTr2YL-js8aTlZA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

PH lots are closer to 1/4 acres, which is still a decent size for inside the beltway.

Anonymous wrote:Not sure if its adding much

Definitely drive through and check it out.


PROs
-Location can't be beat
-Price for location can't be beat
-People that live there seem happy
- Good parks

CONs
-Living next to the original 1950s homes
-There are some one-off monstrosities that are even worse than the originals
-Fairfax Falls Church - not as strict about building restrictions, homes can end up pretty close to property boundaries, some seem to have really large coverage percentages
-Lots are pretty close together

Building permits for PH are coming of the same county-wide office that handles everywhere else in Ffx county.

PH lots are 1/3 acres on average. This is small for far-out suburbs where big lots are expected. Compared to close-in burbs like Arlington, 1/3 acre is pretty nice.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I started looking for a house back in 2019 and checked out PH. I wasn’t impressed and wanted to stick with Arlington. But a year later I drove by PH again and was amazed by the changes in such a short period of time. So I gave up on old and expensive houses in Arlington eventually. PH has a Wholefoofs, Trader Joe’s and restaurants right outside the community. And it’s super close to the McLean Boro flagship Wholefoods, Wegmans and two metro stations. I have compared PH vs Vienna for new build, and definitely prefer PH. I look forward to joining PH community this fall!

Only Whole Fools would believe this spam.

I don't live in PH, but I agree with the OP. I personally like being close to the businesses/services that I regularly use.

Not sure if its adding much

Definitely drive through and check it out.


PROs
-Location can't be beat
-Price for location can't be beat
-People that live there seem happy
- Good parks

CONs
-Living next to the original 1950s homes
-There are some one-off monstrosities that are even worse than the originals
-Fairfax Falls Church - not as strict about building restrictions, homes can end up pretty close to property boundaries, some seem to have really large coverage percentages
-Lots are pretty close together

immigrants in Mclean = Goooood
Immigrants in Ph = Baaad

LOL

Lots of immigrants and faux rich , they want a new house without the good neighborhood, the indians will place out of aap

Most of the McMansions in Mclean r owned by Iranians and Indians last time I checked.

So much classism (eww blue collar) and racism (oh no ESL kids!) on DCUM. OP-anything that isn't majority white/rich, gets criticized. If you are priced out of McLean, also consider Vienna. I live there and it's a lovely place to raise a family. And yes, we have ESL kids and blue collar folks in our midst.

Anonymous wrote:
I started looking for a house back in 2019 and checked out PH. I wasn’t impressed and wanted to stick with Arlington. But a year later I drove by PH again and was amazed by the changes in such a short period of time. So I gave up on old and expensive houses in Arlington eventually. PH has a Wholefoofs, Trader Joe’s and restaurants right outside the community. And it’s super close to the McLean Boro flagship Wholefoods, Wegmans and two metro stations. I have compared PH vs Vienna for new build, and definitely prefer PH. I look forward to joining PH community this fall!


Only Whole Fools would believe this spam.

What neighborhood do u live in?

Anonymous wrote:Pimmit hills is a blue collar neighborhood. It’s changing over, but do you really want to live with mechanics and plumbers in the meantime?

I don't live in Pimmit Hills but damn...at least she doesn't have to worry about ignorant snobs like you who would not want to associate with plumbers and mechanics...

Anonymous wrote:4th best behind Langley, McLean, Madison, beware of the local elementary it's full of esol. There is a reason why you are losing out to McLean

There are two ES in PH. PP is talking about Westgate. Lemon Road is the one you want.

Lots of immigrants and faux rich , they want a new house without the good neighborhood, the indians will place out of aap

4th best behind Langley, McLean, Madison, beware of the local elementary it's full of esol. There is a reason why you are losing out to McLean

Anonymous wrote:I started looking for a house back in 2019 and checked out PH. I wasn’t impressed and wanted to stick with Arlington. But a year later I drove by PH again and was amazed by the changes in such a short period of time. So I gave up on old and expensive houses in Arlington eventually. PH has a Wholefoofs, Trader Joe’s and restaurants right outside the community. And it’s super close to the McLean Boro flagship Wholefoods, Wegmans and two metro stations. I have compared PH vs Vienna for new build, and definitely prefer PH. I look forward to joining PH community this fall!

Only Whole Fools would believe this spam.

Really drive by. No one wants to live next to a thirty year old rusted chain-link fence with junk stuffed on the front porch and junk in the backyard. Each street can be so different.