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Partner and I, early 40's, are looking to possibly relocate from Northern VA to Washington, DC. Initially considered Baltimore but it is just too small of a city. Then visited Philadelphia and although we liked the area of Central City, after talking with many there, they asked why aren't we looking in DC. LOL It may seem like we are already there, but we currently live in the suburbs and are tired of having to drive EVERYWHERE.
Looking for true urban living and would appreciate feedback on areas to consider. In terms of housing, we are looking for a 2 bedroom, around 1,100-1,400 sq feet, in the mid to upper 300's. We have some flexibility on price range, but would prefer to keep it in that range. As for parking, would prefer something with at least one assigned parking space/garage. Turn key ready.
It sounds like you have some pretty specific specifications that a realtor could probably best help you with. However, this folks in this forum can certainly give you advice on neighborhoods and various logistical issues that you might be wondering about.
To start, are you looking to live in a very safe established neighborhood (which will be exceptionally challenging with your budget), or are you willing to consider a more up-and-coming neighborhood where you can get more for your money, but will have to deal with the sometimes bumpy road of gentrification? Are you set on a single family home, or will you be fine with a condo or townhouse? Do you want to be walking distance to the metro?
At this point, we are still brainstorming the idea so all the mentioned information is subject to change; just our initial thoughts.
Definitely not interested in a home and we have been there, seen it, and done it when it comes to home maintenance. Obviously would prefer a safe and established area.
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Originally Posted by Curbed Enthusiasm
It sounds like you have some pretty specific specifications that a realtor could probably best help you with. However, this folks in this forum can certainly give you advice on neighborhoods and various logistical issues that you might be wondering about.
To start, are you looking to live in a very safe established neighborhood (which will be exceptionally challenging with your budget), or are you willing to consider a more up-and-coming neighborhood where you can get more for your money, but will have to deal with the sometimes bumpy road of gentrification? Are you set on a single family home, or will you be fine with a condo or townhouse? Do you want to be walking distance to the metro?
Not interested in the Navy Yard area. Would a price range of upper 300's to $400,000 then be more realistic?
Why are you making us guess? Give us an area and we can give you are a range. I bet you are thinking of areas that are $550-800k, as your stretch is barely into Navy Yard. Also, have you considered condo fees? Why do you need so much space and parking? I think you need to do some driving around with red fin and figure out how you want to compromise.
It's not really "obvious" at all that you would want a safe and established area. There are tons of people who are looking to buy in the more "up-and-coming" parts of DC because they know their money can go farther there. If you want the "safe and established" neighborhoods you have to be willing to pay the big bucks, and your budget does not reflect that.
I'm not sure you can get a turnkey 1,100 - 1,400 sqft + parking in the upper 300's/lower 400's in the central up and coming areas quite frankly. The only thing I'm seeing is the outer edges of some neighborhoods like CH, a few in SW. You don't start hitting critical masses of properties with those criteria until you're in neighborhoods like trinidad, capitol east, 16th street heights etc. At that point you're getting further away from the urban core and are still car dependent or you're in a somewhat dicey neighborhood.
We are flexible on possibly have to have some work done. At this point we are trying to get a better idea of where to consider that would be urban core. If are price range needs to be assigned or not having it turn key ready or the amount of square footage, that we can work with; its more importantly on the areas to look at.
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Originally Posted by KStreetQB
I'm not sure you can get a turnkey 1,100 - 1,400 sqft + parking in the upper 300's/lower 400's in the central up and coming areas quite frankly. The only thing I'm seeing is the outer edges of some neighborhoods like CH, a few in SW. You don't start hitting critical masses of properties with those criteria until you're in neighborhoods like trinidad, capitol east, 16th street heights etc. At that point you're getting further away from the urban core and are still car dependent or you're in a somewhat dicey neighborhood.
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