I was trying to post just pics, but I couldn’t get them to attach for some reason, so I went with the Long and Foster link. I don’t care if the address is posted. If you are so motivated to go 3000 miles to stalk me, go ahead. The house is approx 6000 square feet, so about $130/sq. I thought the price was good, would have liked to go a bit lower, but the house was only on the market for 8 days, and the seller wasn’t quite ripe for a lowball. The deal’s not so bad though, the seller’s paying my closing costs. I had to make some concession for the fact that I only had 10 days to find a place to live. (seller didn’t know that of course)
The commute is quite acceptable, about 12.5 miles from Bethesda Naval, and I270 doesn’t get hideous until you’re inside the beltway. In addition, I’m about 5 miles from the Shady Grove Metro, which is a very doable biking distance. I did the rush hour commute both ways a couple of times snd it wasn’t bad at all.
As for the DC housing bubble, sure it’s still there, but as it stands my monthly payment will be $3200. This place would rent for $4500-$5000 in DC, and there are plenty of people to afford it, as Montgomery County MD is one of the wealthiest in the US. I couldn’t even find a rental even close to this place for any price.
The schools are ok, but not great. I’ve got about 4 years left to make the decision for public/private. I have to remind myself that ALL of the schools are better than LA Unified.
As for me, I’m from Philadelphia originally, so I have no adapting to do. In fact I feel like I’m going home. Until we bought this house my wife wasn’t so excited, but things have changed now.
So by all means stop by and visit. We have a geat hot tub and lots of free green (well water also, gotta buy fluoride). Now I get to buy one of those little riding mowers! Haven’t used one of those in years.
