Advantages
- Your kids can walk to school- a lot of parents dread the drive-through crunch when dropping off and picking their kids from school.
- Access to the playground- public parks can at times be located a distance away. When you live near a school, your kids can access the playground when school is ou for the day.
- Safety- most schools have daily police patrols and tight security measures to keep the school secure. This can be an added benefit for home buyers looking for a safe community.
- Resale value- homes near schools can have good resale value due to their demand from buyers looking for neighborhoods with good school districts.
Disadvantages
- Heavy traffic- living near a school means dealing with heavy traffic including idling cars and busses shuttling kids to and from school.
- Lack of parking enforcement- from inconsiderate parents parking in, or blocking neighborhood driveways, this is one of the biggest gripes that you'll have to deal with when you live near a school.
- Heightened noise level- when you think about living near a school, the first thing that comes to mind is the noise. From kids cheering at a game to band practice, living near a school can bring all kinds of noises.
- Lack of privacy- with so many kids walking all over the neighborhood, a homeowner has to contend with trespassing and lack of privacy.
Properties in Arlington County
$1,799,000: 1881 N Nash St #702
Beds: 2 / Baths: 2 full, 1 half baths / Living Area: 2,227 sqft
Experience five-star living in the iconic Turnberry Tower, perched above the Potomac River and...
$495,000: 4500 S Four Mile Run Dr #1001
Beds: 3 / Baths: 2 full baths / Living Area: 1,448 sqft
RARELY available for sale, one of only 12 units in the entire complex of 408 units boasting 1448...
Beds: 3 / Baths: 3 full, 1 half baths / Living Area: 1,390 sqft
Total rebuild of the original one story house built in 1939 to a Two story spectacular...
Beds: 7 / Baths: 7 full, 2 half baths / Living Area: 6,309 sqft
Experience unrivaled luxury in Arlington, VA with this exceptional 3-car garage modern home...
$184,900: 4600 S Four Mile Run Dr #1009
Beds: 0 / Baths: 1 full baths / Living Area: 568 sqft
Ideal location....condo fee includes utilities...beautiful wide plank flooring...updated kitchen...
$619,900: 1016 S Wayne St #403
Beds: 2 / Baths: 2 full baths / Living Area: 1,555 sqft
Location, Location, Location! Welcome to this light, bright and spacious end-unit condo with...
Beds: 3 / Baths: 2 full, 1 half baths / Living Area: 1,299 sqft
Specially constructed in 1920, this charming home exudes personality, character and is within...
$519,900: 1021 N Garfield #612
Beds: 1 / Baths: 1 full baths / Living Area: 745 sqft
Now available in one of Clarendon’s most sought after buildings! An updated 1-bedroom unit on...
$625,000: 1029 N Stuart St #712
Beds: 2 / Baths: 2 full baths / Living Area: 1,004 sqft
Prepared to be WOWED by this lovely, top floor, 2-level Penthouse loft in the heart of...
$1,599,900: 4421 11th Street N
Beds: 4 / Baths: 4 full, 1 half baths / Living Area: 2,268 sqft
Model Now Open! Arlington's newest luxury townhome community located in a quiet enclave in the...
Beds: 5 / Baths: 3 full, 1 half baths / Living Area: 3,610 sqft
No expense spared in this incredible custom renovated Arlington Cape Cod! Designed by Moser...
Beds: 3 / Baths: 2 full baths / Living Area: 1,113 sqft
Rarely available! Don't wait to view this charming semi-detached brick colonial accommodating 3...
$265,000: 250 N Thomas St #250-2
Beds: 1 / Baths: 1 full baths / Living Area: 666 sqft
This top floor unit on a tranquil side street boasts the convenience of a WASHER & DRYER IN...
Beds: 6 / Baths: 6 full, 1 half baths / Living Area: 0 sqft
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 4/14 : Stop the sales model located at 5700 Tanglewood Drive Bethesda. Meet...
Beds: 4 / Baths: 3 full, 1 half baths / Living Area: 2,600 sqft
This home has everything you need. This spacious 2,700sf, 4 bed/3.5 bath home is just waiting...
