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Old 01-16-2014, 11:11 PM
 
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Folks,

I am moving to NOVA and of all the places I saw, the Woodstone community in Sterling, VA seems to have the most value for the money in terms of rental townhomes. We have a toddler and don't have schooling as a consideration for next 2 years at least. Just want to know any feedback on the area in general? Is it safe?

While I liked the place but I am a bit curious to know why no one recommended that area to me!

Thanks!
Shawn
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Old 01-17-2014, 04:15 AM
 
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I lived there for seven years, and moved away three years ago. I never felt unsafe and walked the dogs at all hours of the day and night. It's a nice, convenient area. I'd move back to the area.
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Old 01-19-2014, 10:37 AM
 
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Thanks spencgr for your vote of approval I liked what I saw as well. People mentioned a certain section of Sterling Blvd. to be something to be wary of... not sure where that comes from! Any feedback there?
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Old 01-19-2014, 11:23 AM
 
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The only area I avoid Is right where the DMV is. And I felt comfortable going there for events at the library and fire station. Might have some petty crime got those considering living there.
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Old 01-20-2014, 10:23 AM
 
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its safe.
I've been shooting pool for years at the poolhall in the burlington coat factory strip mall.
the woodstone community is to the left and right of that mall.

and theres a police substation a couple of blocks away, next to the elementary school.

maybe look up public records of crime in the area?

edit:
here's a map of the supposed 'bad' area in 20164 aka Sterling Park.
Moderator cut: link removed, linking to competitor sites is not allowed

the DMV that caladium is talking about is across the street from Sterling Middle school, near Laser Nation game arcade on the map.

edit2:
here's crime data in past 2 months
http://spotcrime.com/va/loudoun+county

zoom in on sterling blvd

Last edited by Yac; 01-24-2014 at 06:57 AM..
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