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Hey everyone! My wife and I are early 30s with a small child and seriously considering a move to Overbook. We love the location but don't know anyone who currently lives there. Any information you have on the neighborhood would be great (Is it safe place, demographics, good place to walk/run, etc.). Trying to figure out why homes here are so much cheaper and whether they will stay way long term. Also, since we have a small child how is East North Street Academy and how easy is it to use school choice? THANKS!!!
Hey everyone! My wife and I are early 30s with a small child and seriously considering a move to Overbook. We love the location but don't know anyone who currently lives there. Any information you have on the neighborhood would be great (Is it safe place, demographics, good place to walk/run, etc.). Trying to figure out why homes here are so much cheaper and whether they will stay way long term. Also, since we have a small child how is East North Street Academy and how easy is it to use school choice? THANKS!!!
I actually looked at this area as well. I don't know much about it than it is in a good location. I've driven through a couple times and it looks decent. From what I see, most of the homes are small. I see investors buying houses there and flipping them. Honestly, I think in the future, it will go up in value and will be a good place near downtown to live. I think it will be a good investment as well. It's nice because you can buy a home now for a reasonable price. I'm curious to see what others have to say.
I wouldn't buy a house just because it will be a good investment. Is it some place I want to live? Does it meet most of my needs and wants?
I'd live in Overbrook as an almost 30 year old pretty quickly. East North St is a good school and school choice is as easy as entering a lottery and driving your kid to the school outside their zone.
There was a residential burglary reported over there last month. It's a really old area. The homes are small by modern standards. I also think they are pretty close to each other with small yards. If your neighbor is loud or messy, it will be a nuisance you won't be able to ignore. I don't think upkeep is consistent over there and it certainly doesn't bring to mind the sort of historical preservation or classic restorations in the "Augusta Road" or "North Main" areas. You won't turn that around by yourself. But there is an outside chance you could enjoy living there.
One thing I like about it is it would be close to Cleveland Park which accesses the Swamp Rabbit Trail for biking and running. Some downsides include poorer neighborhoods within walking distance and its really near LEC, the local jail.
My Aunt moved into that area 30 years ago when it wasn't the best neighborhood (and that is being nice). Anyhow, in the last 5-10 years, a lot of the houses around her have been renovated. As another mentioned, many of the homes in that area are smaller so it will never be an upscale location. That said, I do think the area has seen significant improvement and will likely continue to improve in the future. It is relatively close to downtown, and as the downtown area grows, the "Augusta Road" and "North Main" neighborhoods become increasingly pricey and unable to meet the demand. I wouldn't rule the neighborhood out if I found a house there that met what I was looking for in a home.
I have lived in Overbrook for over 15 years!!! I love the neighborhood...my neighbors are great although I have seen many come and go but in my opinion it is a wonderful neighborhood. Many houses have been built or renovated making the neighborhood even more beautiful.
My children have gone/go to East North Street Academy now my children are not on the free/reduced program but does that really matter
I hope it is the right neighborhood for you like it has been for my family
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