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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 wrote:Yes MFR is for climbers. Read the derogatories on Yelp. And this review:

4.0 star rating 3/10/2012
What, you came here for the food? I'm sorry for the misunderstanding. This is not the reason one comes to MFR.

There's nothing wrong with the food, don't get me wrong--it is solid diner faire, usually quite good if you like comfort food.

**No, the reason to come to MFR is to see, be seen, ** and have your children adored by the gentle older folks who seem to make up the majority of the clientele. Yes, you heard it here first--MFR is the Land of Endless Grandparents! Arrive with small children, and your troupe will be feted, admired and celebrated. Feel free to let them wander...anyone who is bothered by a child sitting down at a stranger's table unannounced, and perhaps helping herself to bread, is a poor sport and should go elsewhere.

MFR is the real deal--un-fancy, never pretentious, mostly nice but sometimes guilty of a bad day, and a unique venue that has outlasted all comers through the decades.

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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 wrote:This is my main criticism of McLean -- there isn't really a downtown. Compare it to its "rival" (Bethesda) and there's a big difference in that regard.

Anonymous wrote:So...McLean grad ends up in PH/Marshall territory and is obsessed that others will think he's a case study in downward mobility.

It all makes sense now. So glad my kids will to Yorktown.

Anonymous wrote:Keep it klassy MHS grad.

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Most people do covet walkability, which is why Arlington near the metro is more expensive than Arlington far from the metro. Mclean is cheaper because it is further out and there is no metro.

Some parts of Arlington are only more expensive than McLean on a per square foot basis. But McLean properties are bigger than Arlington properties, so there are many more expensive properties, and fewer less expensive ones, in McLean than North Arlington. It's reflected in the considerably higher number of real estate sales over $1.0 million in McLean than in Arlington. And, with more upper-income residents, it's no surprise that Langley and McLean have higher test scores than Yorktown and Marshall (in nearby West Falls Church, but also attended by McLean students) has higher test scores than Washington-Lee.

The West Falls Church station is a short drive from much of McLean, the Tysons/McLean station will open early next year, and the McLean/Falls Church area is convenient to many major roads.

Actually Marshall has better scores than McLean in everything but English. Langley has the highest in the area except for tj.

Oh, who cares.

I care because Marshall and sol scores were brought up so I am starting a fact that Marshall has slightly higher sol. It is also true that Marshall has lower sat scores by a small amount.

You were the one who brought up SOLs, but carry on. Does this mean we'll be seeing some new Pimmit Hills threads soon?

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Most people do covet walkability, which is why Arlington near the metro is more expensive than Arlington far from the metro. Mclean is cheaper because it is further out and there is no metro.

Some parts of Arlington are only more expensive than McLean on a per square foot basis. But McLean properties are bigger than Arlington properties, so there are many more expensive properties, and fewer less expensive ones, in McLean than North Arlington. It's reflected in the considerably higher number of real estate sales over $1.0 million in McLean than in Arlington. And, with more upper-income residents, it's no surprise that Langley and McLean have higher test scores than Yorktown and Marshall (in nearby West Falls Church, but also attended by McLean students) has higher test scores than Washington-Lee.

The West Falls Church station is a short drive from much of McLean, the Tysons/McLean station will open early next year, and the McLean/Falls Church area is convenient to many major roads.

Actually Marshall has better scores than McLean in everything but English. Langley has the highest in the area except for tj.

Oh, who cares.

I care because Marshall and sol scores were brought up so I am starting a fact that Marshall has slightly higher sol. It is also true that Marshall has lower sat scores by a small amount.

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Most people do covet walkability, which is why Arlington near the metro is more expensive than Arlington far from the metro. Mclean is cheaper because it is further out and there is no metro.

Some parts of Arlington are only more expensive than McLean on a per square foot basis. But McLean properties are bigger than Arlington properties, so there are many more expensive properties, and fewer less expensive ones, in McLean than North Arlington. It's reflected in the considerably higher number of real estate sales over $1.0 million in McLean than in Arlington. And, with more upper-income residents, it's no surprise that Langley and McLean have higher test scores than Yorktown and Marshall (in nearby West Falls Church, but also attended by McLean students) has higher test scores than Washington-Lee.

The West Falls Church station is a short drive from much of McLean, the Tysons/McLean station will open early next year, and the McLean/Falls Church area is convenient to many major roads.

Actually Marshall has better scores than McLean in everything but English. Langley has the highest in the area except for tj.

Oh, who cares.

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Most people do covet walkability, which is why Arlington near the metro is more expensive than Arlington far from the metro. Mclean is cheaper because it is further out and there is no metro.

Some parts of Arlington are only more expensive than McLean on a per square foot basis. But McLean properties are bigger than Arlington properties, so there are many more expensive properties, and fewer less expensive ones, in McLean than North Arlington. It's reflected in the considerably higher number of real estate sales over $1.0 million in McLean than in Arlington. And, with more upper-income residents, it's no surprise that Langley and McLean have higher test scores than Yorktown and Marshall (in nearby West Falls Church, but also attended by McLean students) has higher test scores than Washington-Lee.

The West Falls Church station is a short drive from much of McLean, the Tysons/McLean station will open early next year, and the McLean/Falls Church area is convenient to many major roads.

Actually Marshall has better scores than McLean in everything but English. Langley has the highest in the area except for tj.

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Most people do covet walkability, which is why Arlington near the metro is more expensive than Arlington far from the metro. Mclean is cheaper because it is further out and there is no metro.

Some parts of Arlington are only more expensive than McLean on a per square foot basis. But McLean properties are bigger than Arlington properties, so there are many more expensive properties, and fewer less expensive ones, in McLean than North Arlington. It's reflected in the considerably higher number of real estate sales over $1.0 million in McLean than in Arlington. And, with more upper-income residents, it's no surprise that Langley and McLean have higher test scores than Yorktown and Marshall (in nearby West Falls Church, but also attended by McLean students) has higher test scores than Washington-Lee.

The West Falls Church station is a short drive from much of McLean, the Tysons/McLean station will open early next year, and the McLean/Falls Church area is convenient to many major roads.

Actually Marshall has better scores than McLean in everything but English. Langley has the highest in the area except for tj.