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Wondering if anyone can suggest some great neighborhoods/areas to check out for a small, young family. We currently own in DC proper (Petworth), and with our second child on the way, we are trying to decide between moving somewhere more spacious/affordable in the metro area, or ultimately relocating to a more affordable city altogether. We like our home pretty well, but we'd really like a yard and a little more space, and we're already priced out of upgrading in our neighborhood.
In terms of what we're seeking: a 3 or 4 BR house in the 400-650K range. Access to good schools is important--whether that's great public schools or nearby private/Montessori or charter schools. Ideally we want a place with a nice yard and a neighborhood where kids can play somewhat independently. We are liberal-minded, and value diversity and walkability; also, my husband and I both work in downtown DC and want to keep our commute below the 45 minute mark.
As far as style, we really want to be an area with some character--we really like the charm of DC neighborhoods and somewhere like Takoma Park would be our dream locale (and we haven't ruled it out) but it's gotten pretty pricey and we're curious what else is out there that is a little further off the beaten path. We really don't know the area terribly well once you pass over the DC border and it seems like it could take ages to explore/narrow it down on our own.
If you like Takoma Park, you'd also like Silver Spring. I think there are some older homes in the area near downtown that would fall in that price range (although I admit I don't know for certain, as I'm not in the market.)
Depending on where your offices are, the commute might be bumping up on your desired maximum, but you'd have Metro, and the buses on 16th and Georgia are frequent and reliable by DC standards.
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