We paid $820K for a rambler in 2008. It has a lot of space --by far more space than most of the homes we looked at -- but half of it is in the basement (part of the basement is walkout) which is nearly all finished. So, the square footage in the MLS might not explain how much space the house has, especially hangout/play space. Of course, it is quite ugly.

what's behind door #3? I'll pass on #1 and #2.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:http://www.redfin.com/MD/Glenn-Dale/7709-Mystic-River-Ter-20769/home/11159748
Now THAT is a house that has 5 large bedrooms and 4.5 REAL bathrooms.

I couldn't get past the fugly exterior photo but i'm sure there's lots to love inside.

Someone please explain to me how this:


is uglier than this:


Neither are going to win any architecture awards, but come on people.

Ok. All of the Arlington lovers agree that $900 thousand is a reasonable price to pay for a one level characterless box on a street of similar blandness. Good for you. Hope that you are happy when you pay your huge mortgages every month. But objectively speaking as a recent buyer who found my dream house in another neighborhood slightly further outside of DC, I think you are insane. There is MUCH better value to be had in this area, without going to Ashburn

Anonymous wrote:Funny, I couldn't get past the concrete jungle that is Arlington. I've never seen so many ugly condo buildings next to colonial crappy townhouses next to old ramblers that have visual access to a major interstate- in my life.

I moved to Arlington straight out of college and moved out as soon as I could.

Great, then when you're done feeling so amused we can agree that I should stay and that you made the wise decision to move out. Excellent outcome for both of us. And by the way, you must not be familiar with much of Arlington if that's all you remember.

Yikes!

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Anonymous wrote:Funny, I couldn't get past the concrete jungle that is Arlington. I've never seen so many ugly condo buildings next to colonial crappy townhouses next to old ramblers that have visual access to a major interstate- in my life.

I moved to Arlington straight out of college and moved out as soon as I could.

The house discussed here, is pretty far from the concrete jungle and the visuals of a highway, have you looked at the map?

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Newsflash: you are paying for the LAND - giving "LOCATION" a whole new meaning in this area.

You are not paying for the crappy old house, that is for sure!

I think the concept that LAND can cost differently in different areas is very hard for some people to grasp.

Anonymous wrote:http://www.redfin.com/MD/Glenn-Dale/7709-Mystic-River-Ter-20769/home/11159748
Now THAT is a house that has 5 large bedrooms and 4.5 REAL bathrooms.

It's about as enticing as a 3 day old moldy pizza pie. The house itself, the bare featureless treeless fugly lot and the location.

Funny, I couldn't get past the concrete jungle that is Arlington. I've never seen so many ugly condo buildings next to colonial crappy townhouses next to old ramblers that have visual access to a major interstate- in my life.

I moved to Arlington straight out of college and moved out as soon as I could.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Am I the only one who caught that it says "Manners" in the subdivision name?

All I can think is "Thank goodness I don't need to live in Arlington"

My house (about the same size and half the price) was being used as a 5 BR when we saw it - because they had turned the den/family room into a bedroom for one of their 4 adult children who had been living at home.

Yeah, I don't see how these prices are sustainable, really. But someone will pay it ...

What is the alternative for this area? An older brick colonial in that price range and similar or slightly more sq.ft would cost over a million easily. New construction starts at 1.5 mil. Ramblers are not bad, at least most living sleeping places are on one floor, less stairs and some people prefer it this way.

Meant to say a colonial in similar size (not price range) would go for over a mil. And new construction probably starts at 1.7 mil more so than 1.5 mil. it's crazy prices for all types of home, no bargains there.

The alternative is to move to another area. Really, Arlington is not worth it, no matter how much you hate commuting.

Says who? You just sound bitter. Yes, we've sacrificed space so that my husband could get that extra 45min every single evening with us. But then again, a mansion was never what we were after. We wanted proximity, good schools, and a reasonable house to call our own. Love how small a county Arlington is. Love how progressive it is. Love its proximity to everything. Love how diverse it is. Love love love. And yes, given the demand, I'd say most people agree with me.

Newsflash: you are paying for the LAND - giving "LOCATION" a whole new meaning in this area.

You are not paying for the crappy old house, that is for sure!

Anonymous wrote:http://www.redfin.com/MD/Glenn-Dale/7709-Mystic-River-Ter-20769/home/11159748
Now THAT is a house that has 5 large bedrooms and 4.5 REAL bathrooms.

I couldn't get past the fugly exterior photo but i'm sure there's lots to love inside.

Could everyone please just remember her GOLF CLUB MANNERS? Thanks!

http://www.redfin.com/MD/Glenn-Dale/7709-Mystic-River-Ter-20769/home/11159748
Now THAT is a house that has 5 large bedrooms and 4.5 REAL bathrooms.