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Old 01-29-2007, 05:19 AM
 
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I am in southern NJ person contemplating a job in DC. What would be some recommended neighborhoods to relocate to in MD? I am looking for a suburb that has a reasonable commute (5-15 mins) to a metro stop (I believe there are some metro stations in MD), and a community for young families. I would be looking for a home in the $300K range, to give you an idea of the home price I would be looking for. Plus, something that is considered a "safe" community. I know, a tall order, but any suggestions or ideas would be nice.
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Old 01-29-2007, 07:43 PM
 
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I think there may have to be some compromises made with your criteria unfortunately, either in terms of distance, cost or safety. Are you looking for a single-family home or will a townhome do? I don't think a single-family home is really doable in a safe part of the DC area for under 300K. Nearby access to Metro is another sticky issue. Obviously, the cost of housing decreases the further away from DC you go, so areas outside of Metro's range, maybe a 25 minute commute, safe areas, will greatly increase your options cost-wise. All things considered though, I think that your best bet would be to look around Greenbelt or Largo in Prince George's County, both the last stops on Metro's Green and Blue lines (the further from the station generally will be safer and cheaper). There's a decent number of townhomes under 300K. Prince George's County has quite a few bad areas (many of which have been covered on this site) and conditions can change fairly rapidly and there's a general opinion that the county is going downhill. For that reason, I recommend taking a visit to the area prior to committing to anything, to take a look at the surroundings and gauge your own comfort with things. New Jersey is only a few hours away.
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