Possible move to Northern VA - Help! :)

[stpickrell]

If you want a larger, newer home with 3000 square feet, then welcome to Winchester VA, Charles Town WV, or (maybe) Frederick MD.

If a smaller 60s/70s SFH meets your needs then consider Leesburg around the historic town center.

Ashburn is very doable if you get a TH but that is the "rows upon rows of townhouses" -- but the best schools in Loudoun County.

As for Frederick only do that if (1) you want a bigger and newer SFH/fall in love with downtown Frederick and (2) your husband can work 7-3 or the such. That way you avoid paying the Australians (taking the Dulle$ Greenway) or getting stuck for 3 miles on Route 15 north of White's Ferry. If looking in Frederick City, keep your budget under 400k to compensate for the higher taxes, but that gets you a SFH in a nice area like Whittier, Dearbought, etc.

[lilybell4]

This information is so helpful! Thank you everyone!

How is the noise in Ashburn? Do you hear traffic all the time? Forgive me if that's a dumb question...I haven't visited the area yet, so with traffic as bad as I hear, I envision it as always loud. Aside from that, if we can find something within our budget there, it makes sense to live where you work!

I just checked out Winchester online....that looks like a definite possibility.

Charles Town is also on our radar, though I've heard internet and cell reception is very spotty. I will be working from home and relying on technology, so that concerns me a little. Any Charles Town residents here? Or should I head to the WV forum for that?

Thanks again! I appreciate all the advice!

[dkf747]

Ashburn is not noisy, but don't take it from me. I'm Hard-of-hearing. Living in Ashburn makes the most sense for you if I read your desires right.

[LynchburgLover]

Originally Posted by lilybell4

This information is so helpful! Thank you everyone!

How is the noise in Ashburn? Do you hear traffic all the time? Forgive me if that's a dumb question...I haven't visited the area yet, so with traffic as bad as I hear, I envision it as always loud. Aside from that, if we can find something within our budget there, it makes sense to live where you work!

I just checked out Winchester online....that looks like a definite possibility.

Charles Town is also on our radar, though I've heard internet and cell reception is very spotty. I will be working from home and relying on technology, so that concerns me a little. Any Charles Town residents here? Or should I head to the WV forum for that?

Thanks again! I appreciate all the advice!

Winchester is a great little city but commuting on Route 7 looks easier than it is. What looks like a big hill can turn into a snowy, icy, foggy mess in a heartbeat. When there is an accident, there are very, very few alternative routes and they take you miles and miles around.

[OvysMissingTooth]

Ok, here is the story. I live in Ashburn, and would not live anywhere else. I have been here since 1996, and love it. The "town" of Ashburn consists of four major planned communities: Ashburn Village, Ashburn Farm, Broadlands and Brambleton, and a dozen other smaller subdivisions that make up the 20147 and 20146 zip codes. Ashburn's population is around 70,000. The Loudoun County Public School system is fantastic. I live in Ashburn Farm, and my daughters attended Sanders Corner Elementary and Stone Bridge High School. Unlike some other NOVA communities, we do not have a gang problem, and the streets are safe. No reason for your husband to commute because Ashburn is perfect. Go west on Route 7 towards Leesburg and get off at Claiborne Parkway. A drive along Claiborne will give you a feel for Ashburn.