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Old 10-15-2009, 09:11 AM
 
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Yes, we love NoDa and Plaza Midwood. But for the size we want it's slim pickins to get something with character in decent shape in a safe place.
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Old 10-15-2009, 09:32 AM
 
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Well, of all the "close in" neighborhoods that are considered safe by most, PM and NoDa would be on the more affordable end. I think Chantilly and Elizabeth would almost certainly be more pricey. Same goes for Dilworth/Myers Park/South Park. Maybe something in South End? Probably not much in South End, either, unfortunately.

That leaves the outer neighborhoods...
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Old 10-15-2009, 03:07 PM
 
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I think you're right, Hooligan. That's why we're looking outside of the city center for a quaint town feeling close to Uptown. Thanks!!
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Old 10-15-2009, 03:56 PM
 
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Would you consider a fixer upper on the fringes of Dilworth, walking distance to the line? I noticed a few TINY houses back behind the Greek church on East Blvd with plenty of land for expanding later. A couple were in the mid to low 200's. It was another option for us because we valued location over almost anything else.
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Old 10-16-2009, 10:37 AM
 
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Yes, GK, we could consider a fixer upper with good bones. As far as location, our biggest concern is finding a safe, progressive community with close proximity to downtown (within 30mins). The progressive and safe combo we're having a problem finding My husband lived in Asheville, and we'd go back in a moment if he could work there.
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Old 10-16-2009, 10:39 AM
 
Location: Up above the world so high!
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Yes, GK, we could consider a fixer upper with good bones. As far as location, our biggest concern is finding a safe, progressive community with close proximity to downtown (within 30mins). The progressive and safe combo we're having a problem finding My husband lived in Asheville, and we'd go back in a moment if he could work there.
Have you looked at Belmont, as some of us suggested? It is historic, walkable, quaint, safe and within an easy 15-20 minute commute to uptown
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Old 10-16-2009, 11:24 AM
 
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Yes, GK, we could consider a fixer upper with good bones. As far as location, our biggest concern is finding a safe, progressive community with close proximity to downtown (within 30mins). The progressive and safe combo we're having a problem finding My husband lived in Asheville, and we'd go back in a moment if he could work there.

605 Magnolia Ave
( Dilworth )$299,000 Beds: 3 Baths: 1.0MLS# 887064 Status: Active
Only .17 acres, definitely smaller than what you wanted and maxes out your budget. But is Dilworth with LOTS of potential.

418 Iverson Way
( Dilworth )$245,990 Beds: 2 Baths: 1.0MLS# 876337 Status: Active

This one has .30 acres!! I little further out of Dilworth and super small but with that land and price you can start the renovation process and wind up with an amazing house.

426 Iverson Way
( Dilworth )$217,500 Beds: 2 Baths: 1.0MLS# 854476 Status: Active
Again on the small side but has .23 acres and a price you can't beat.

There are a couple more on Ideal Way below your $300K mark. If you have the patience and courage to do some major renovations this might be worth considering. It all depends on your comfort zone. HTH
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