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Old 01-22-2007, 11:49 AM
 
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We will be relocating due to my husband's transfer to the Baltimore area. After much research, we have settled on living in Bel Air. We have 3 kids under the age of 4, and are looking for a place that has solid schools, sense of community (parades, etc) and young families. Are we right to assume Bel Air is the right place? To throw a wrench into the plans, we found out his transfer may be to DC instead. Is this still a possible commute? Would we be better off looking in VA? Any help would be invaluable-as we are in the Boston area currently.
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Old 01-22-2007, 02:08 PM
 
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I'm not very familar with Bel Air as far as the schools and "sense of community" but I can tell you that Bel Air to DC would be a monster commute. You gotta get all the way through or around Balt. before you even begin to deal with DC traffic. I have not done it, but it's got to be at least a couple of hours if your hubsand has to travel during rush times. Not pretty. Only sensible option, in my opinion, would be to take the train, but I'm not familar with train service in Bel Air--maybe somebody else here is.

If his work is defintely in DC, then you would be better off in Northern VA. But, if his work ends up in Balt., you don't want to be in VA because you have the same horrible commute in reverse. I lived in VA for a few years and had to make that drive a few times. Also not pretty.

You say you've settled on Bel Air but, given your situation, have you considered towns that are commutable to both Balt. and DC? I live in Crofton and its a nice family area.
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Old 01-22-2007, 06:55 PM
 
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I'm moving from the Bel Air area soon due to a job transfer. Bel Air schools have an excellent reputation. The area has grown exponentially in recent years and they are constructing a new high school as a result. The earlier responder is correct that the commute to DC would be horrendous. It's 30 miles to the heart of Baltimore and another 40 miles to DC from there. Traffic is bad. Commuting to Baltimore is no problem, but DC is going to be bad no matter what. I've been caught in the traffic both ways. Also, it is much more expensive to live in the DC area. I would hope that the job is in Baltimore. BTW, I have a nice 3 bedroom home for sale in a great family oriented neighborhood in the Bel Air school district....
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Old 01-23-2007, 11:28 AM
 
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Thanks for the responses. I think we've settled on Bel Air if the job is in Baltimore, and the Ashburn/Leesburg area if the job is in DC.
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Old 01-25-2007, 06:06 PM
 
Location: Sometimes Maryland, sometimes NoVA. Depends on the day of the week
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I just moved up to Harford county from Fairfaix county. That is NOT a commute I would be doing. Its almost 90 miles! The Marc train does run from up here into DC, but you would have to commute from Bel Air down to the train station (along route 40), then endure almost 90 mins into Union Station, and probably transfer to Metro after that. So yeah, I think you are thinking correctly to go for Bel Air for Baltimore and Ashburn for DC. You might also want to consider Elicott City or Columbia - those are good areas with good reputations that might work for either DC or Baltimore.
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Old 01-28-2007, 05:51 PM
 
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Smile Moving to Bel Air....commuting to DC

Leesburg is a great area in VA that isn't as blown out of porportion as say Fairfax is. I got married at the historic courthouse there we liked it so much. Good luck with the move!

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Thanks for the responses. I think we've settled on Bel Air if the job is in Baltimore, and the Ashburn/Leesburg area if the job is in DC.
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Old 01-29-2007, 06:39 PM
 
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Default Moving to Bel Air

I'm not sure if you have located a home in Bel Air but I am renting out my new home with an option to buy in Havre de Grace, which is 10 minutes north of Bel Air. Our home is located in the Bulle Rock Community and the Marc Commuter Train is 3 minutes down the road. The train will take you directly into DC where you can take the metro to any location in DC. Please email me (mshoya95@yahoo.com) if you are interested in receiving more information about the home.
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Old 01-30-2007, 05:54 AM
 
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Thanks again, for all of your information! Any more info about Leesburg would be great (teleblazer) or even the ashburn area. Thanks for the info about your home (mlewis73)-we will keep it in mind if the job is in Baltimore. We find out very soon.....
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Old 02-01-2007, 09:04 AM
 
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Default Living in Bel Air

We live in Bel Air now and a lot of people commute to the DC area from here. There is a Marc train that some take, or just drive..

The schools are very nice. There are lots of preschools around as well. The average cost is $124/month for them.

We just had a Ravens town parade a few weeks ago (before they blew it) and that was neat. Forest Hill, Fallston, Jarettsville, Bel Air are all very nice areas. Stay away from Edgewood and Belcamp (anything by Rt. 40).
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Old 02-10-2007, 01:11 PM
 
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Thumbs up Bel Air Commute to DC -

Bel Air is a bedroom community outside of Baltimore with prices averaging less than the DC area. Stay away from the southern side of Harford County. Bel Air is a great area. You can commute by Marc train to DC. Many of the employers in DC will pay a portion of the cost. Good Luck
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