Anonymous wrote:I don't think you can get a SFH under $700k near to Tysons - maybe under $800K. There are TH communities under $700K that would work. Most have tons of kids.

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Anonymous wrote:If you can stretch to closer to $800k you'll occasionally see houses pop up in the 22043/22046 parts of Fairfax County (Shrevewood) or over by Stenwood Elementary.

Not anymore unless you want a dump. Townhouses in that area are $700K.

"Dump" is subjective. This is a livable SFH zoned for McLean that went for $735k. https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/7313-Woodley-Pl-Falls-Church-VA-22046/51812131_zpid/

This is a perfectly fine family home that went for $815k (also McLean): https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2639-Mann-Ct-Falls-Church-VA-22046/51812611_zpid/

$810k (Shrevewood/Marshall): https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/7412-Tower-St-Falls-Church-VA-22046/51812219_zpid/

Also $810k (Shrevewood/Marshall): https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2514-Fallsmere-Ct-Falls-Church-VA-22043/51778310_zpid/

So, like I said, stretching to around $800k can get you in a good house in a good neighborhood/district while being accessible to Tyson's. You just have to make peace with the fact that you'll be living in a 1950s/60s build or you'll be close to a highway.

We saw all four of those houses. I would classify them as dumps - they were bought by people who are going to spend $200K to renovate them.

I’m glad you aren’t critiquing my house!

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Anonymous wrote:Oops forgot link https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2820-Andiron-Ln-Vienna-VA-22180/51808842_zpid/

This looks like a great option. Although OP was a little snotty about townhomes in their OP ...

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Anonymous wrote:If you can stretch to closer to $800k you'll occasionally see houses pop up in the 22043/22046 parts of Fairfax County (Shrevewood) or over by Stenwood Elementary.

Not anymore unless you want a dump. Townhouses in that area are $700K.

"Dump" is subjective. This is a livable SFH zoned for McLean that went for $735k. https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/7313-Woodley-Pl-Falls-Church-VA-22046/51812131_zpid/

This is a perfectly fine family home that went for $815k (also McLean): https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2639-Mann-Ct-Falls-Church-VA-22046/51812611_zpid/

$810k (Shrevewood/Marshall): https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/7412-Tower-St-Falls-Church-VA-22046/51812219_zpid/

Also $810k (Shrevewood/Marshall): https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2514-Fallsmere-Ct-Falls-Church-VA-22043/51778310_zpid/

So, like I said, stretching to around $800k can get you in a good house in a good neighborhood/district while being accessible to Tyson's. You just have to make peace with the fact that you'll be living in a 1950s/60s build or you'll be close to a highway.

We saw all four of those houses. I would classify them as dumps - they were bought by people who are going to spend $200K to renovate them.

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Anonymous wrote:I couldn't find a house under 700k near Tysons when I was looking 9 years ago. I think you're looking for a unicorn. I think most sfhs are now over 1m.

I think you should buy a townhouse and save for another 5 years, then move again.

We couldn’t find under 700k near Tysons 19 years ago. Good luck.

Anonymous wrote:Oops forgot link https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2820-Andiron-Ln-Vienna-VA-22180/51808842_zpid/

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Anonymous wrote:If you can stretch to closer to $800k you'll occasionally see houses pop up in the 22043/22046 parts of Fairfax County (Shrevewood) or over by Stenwood Elementary.

Not anymore unless you want a dump. Townhouses in that area are $700K.

"Dump" is subjective. This is a livable SFH zoned for McLean that went for $735k. https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/7313-Woodley-Pl-Falls-Church-VA-22046/51812131_zpid/

This is a perfectly fine family home that went for $815k (also McLean): https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2639-Mann-Ct-Falls-Church-VA-22046/51812611_zpid/

$810k (Shrevewood/Marshall): https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/7412-Tower-St-Falls-Church-VA-22046/51812219_zpid/

Also $810k (Shrevewood/Marshall): https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2514-Fallsmere-Ct-Falls-Church-VA-22043/51778310_zpid/

So, like I said, stretching to around $800k can get you in a good house in a good neighborhood/district while being accessible to Tyson's. You just have to make peace with the fact that you'll be living in a 1950s/60s build or you'll be close to a highway.

We saw all four of those houses. I would classify them as dumps - they were bought by people who are going to spend $200K to renovate them.

But they didn’t have to renovate then the second they moved in. If you bought that split level and spent 200k, you’d have a sfh in McLean for one million. Which is fabulous!

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Anonymous wrote:If you can stretch to closer to $800k you'll occasionally see houses pop up in the 22043/22046 parts of Fairfax County (Shrevewood) or over by Stenwood Elementary.

Not anymore unless you want a dump. Townhouses in that area are $700K.

"Dump" is subjective. This is a livable SFH zoned for McLean that went for $735k. https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/7313-Woodley-Pl-Falls-Church-VA-22046/51812131_zpid/

This is a perfectly fine family home that went for $815k (also McLean): https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2639-Mann-Ct-Falls-Church-VA-22046/51812611_zpid/

$810k (Shrevewood/Marshall): https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/7412-Tower-St-Falls-Church-VA-22046/51812219_zpid/

Also $810k (Shrevewood/Marshall): https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2514-Fallsmere-Ct-Falls-Church-VA-22043/51778310_zpid/

So, like I said, stretching to around $800k can get you in a good house in a good neighborhood/district while being accessible to Tyson's. You just have to make peace with the fact that you'll be living in a 1950s/60s build or you'll be close to a highway.

We saw all four of those houses. I would classify them as dumps - they were bought by people who are going to spend $200K to renovate them.

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Anonymous wrote:If you can stretch to closer to $800k you'll occasionally see houses pop up in the 22043/22046 parts of Fairfax County (Shrevewood) or over by Stenwood Elementary.

Not anymore unless you want a dump. Townhouses in that area are $700K.

"Dump" is subjective. This is a livable SFH zoned for McLean that went for $735k. https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/7313-Woodley-Pl-Falls-Church-VA-22046/51812131_zpid/

This is a perfectly fine family home that went for $815k (also McLean): https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2639-Mann-Ct-Falls-Church-VA-22046/51812611_zpid/

$810k (Shrevewood/Marshall): https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/7412-Tower-St-Falls-Church-VA-22046/51812219_zpid/

Also $810k (Shrevewood/Marshall): https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2514-Fallsmere-Ct-Falls-Church-VA-22043/51778310_zpid/

So, like I said, stretching to around $800k can get you in a good house in a good neighborhood/district while being accessible to Tyson's. You just have to make peace with the fact that you'll be living in a 1950s/60s build or you'll be close to a highway.

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Anonymous wrote:Falls Church is the answer. If you can go a bit above $700k, look at Greenway Downs - this recently sold for $720k (https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2819-Summerfield-Rd-Falls-Church-VA-22042/51813904_zpid/?utm_campaign=iosappmessage&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=txtshare) or this one sold for $620k within the last 6 months (https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2812-Bolling-Rd-Falls-Church-VA-22042/51813955_zpid/?utm_campaign=iosappmessage&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=txtshare). Id also suggest the townhouses near Jefferson Golf Course up Lee Highway - has a community pool, playground, a few in-home daycares, zoned for Shrevewood with tons of young families (https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/7806-Hyson-Park-Ct-Falls-Church-VA-22043/51809733_zpid/?utm_campaign=iosappmessage&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=txtshare). All of these are easy commutes to Tysons.

I would keep an eye on if this neighborhood is going to be rezoned once the new Dunn Loring school is built - that would be finished up right around when OP's kid is ready for K. There's a possibility they'll be rezoned there or even to Timberlane. That said, agree it is a GREAT community for young families.

100%! I live near this neighborhood and frequently walk through. It’s wonderful! I was walking there last evening and it was full of families and guests hanging out outside. I think you’d have to move fast at the $700k price point — and also have realistic expectations in terms of size and updates.