HomeOwner Wrote:
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> The better areas of the county (with excellent
> schools) are expensive and for $500K, you can only
> get a townhouse. Are you set on getting a single
> family home for $500K? If not, you should consider
> Reston (any zip code), Herndon/Oak Hill (only
> 20171), Fairfax (22030, 22031, 22032, 22033) and
> Centreville (20120). You may be able to get a very
> old SF home in these areas for $500K.
>
> As others have stated, the traffic situation is
> going from bad to worse. You should consider
> proximity to major roads. Some of the above areas
> will not only give you good accessibility but are
> also slated to get new metro stations in the next
> couple of years. See
http://www.dullesmetro.com/
>
> Research Fairfax county schools:
>
http://boundary.fcps.edu/boundary/
> Search Homes:
http://www.homesdatabase.com/
> Fairfax county assessments:
>
http://icare.fairfaxcounty.gov/Search/GenericSearc
> h.aspx?mode=ADDRESS
>
> DON'T go to Loudon county. It is an upcoming
> areas. Infrastructure is not yet set up. Schools
> mediocre. Traffic is a nightmare.
Fair Oaks Estates. Good neighborhood in your price range. Good schools. Close to major commute options and shopping.