New Albany Area (Jeffersonville, Clarksville, Charlestown: apartments, rental, houses)

[charmedone.1]

We are considering a move to the New Albany area in late winter/early spring. We are looking for a 2-3 bedroom place with a minimum of 1200sq ft of space to rent. Most of the apartment websites show places that are considerably smaller than that. Any recommendations for larger apartments or reasonable houses to rent in New Albany, Clarksville or Jeffersonville?

Also- if you are from that area- what do you like most about the area and what do you like least? How are the roads in the area during the winter? This is our first Indiana winter and my other half will be traveling up 65 to work if we make this move.

Thanks in advance.

[Roguewave]

Hi there,

I grew up in New Albany, and had an amazing childhood experience. Its a great and cheap place to buy a house and raise a family. The winters are pretty mild compared to say Chicago. It gets icy or snowy every once and awhile, but its not that bad at all. The only problems are when winter weather hits and you live up in the hilly areas.

Look at this for living: http://louisville.craigslist.org/sea...=max&bedrooms=


craigslist.org rules for apartment hunting; I just did a search in the housing portion of the louisville page for "new albany"

Things I like the most about the area:

Laid back friendly people

Slowish pace of life

Traffic is not that bad, but getting worse.

The knobs or hills create a surprisingly interesting topography.

The fall is absolutely gorgeous, also spring and early summer are really beautiful.

Louisville is only 10 mintues away from downtown New Albany, if culture and a culinary scene is what you desire.

"Sportstime and Rich O's" basically the same kitchen for two bar rooms is a small brewery *** beer pub with an amazing selection. Oh, yea the pizza is incredible too. It can be pretty rowdy there on the weekend nights, due to people like me, but it is a family place 90% of the time.


The downtown is actually enjoying, what seems to be, the commencement of a renaissance. All the old 19th century architecture is beautiful and a few people, some of whom I know personally, are trying very hard to polish things up a bit in the downtown area. There are new classier restaurants and pubs going in old wonderful buildings. On that note, Louisville in general is leading this trend, which is really nice to see.

There are many more things I like, but these are the most salient.

What I don't like:

There are like 3 or 4 "projects" bordering on otherwise quiet and nice neighborhoods which causes some problems.

People are pretty closed minded and provincial, which has always bothered me, mostly in a naive good hearted way though.

Zoning laws, city planning, planning properly for growth, public transportation...."Whats That?"

If I am going out to eat, its pretty much a given that I'm going to Louisville, but, as I mentioned earlier, that is changing. See "La Rosita," "Sportstime," "Speakeasy."

I hate to sound elitist but i don't know how else to say it. White trash and the trash neighborhoods are an eye soar. You'll easily be able to tell where those places are when you get there.

So, that pretty much sums it up. If you are ready to settle down have a house etc. Its perfect small town America with an easy cost of living and a fairly big city close by. The hick factor sucks for someone who is used to a little refinement, but go bellow the surface and you'll find some very astute individuals trying to better their community through food, art, and music.

I would be glad to help you if you have any more questions.
Good luck,

RT

[charmedone.1]

Thanks for so much insider information. We have been looking at rental houses as well as some of the Apartments in the area. It is a cute town- but boy am I having a time getting used to the way the streets run and interconnect when I am house hunting-lol! I hope to find something within the next two weeks so that we can move March 1st.

I have to say- we love the proximity to Clarksville, Jeffersonville and Louisville.

Does anyone have any input as to what areas to stay away from and what to gravitate toward? We do not want to buy at this time- but are looking for a long term rental so we would prefer quiet neighborhoods. We don't have children at home- but do plan on getting a pup so we would prefer neighborhoods that are pet-friendly in terms of walking areas or parks.

Also- can anyone recommend a good vet in the area?

[stx12499]

Originally Posted by charmedone.1

Thanks for so much insider information. We have been looking at rental houses as well as some of the Apartments in the area. It is a cute town- but boy am I having a time getting used to the way the streets run and interconnect when I am house hunting-lol! I hope to find something within the next two weeks so that we can move March 1st.

I have to say- we love the proximity to Clarksville, Jeffersonville and Louisville.

Does anyone have any input as to what areas to stay away from and what to gravitate toward? We do not want to buy at this time- but are looking for a long term rental so we would prefer quiet neighborhoods. We don't have children at home- but do plan on getting a pup so we would prefer neighborhoods that are pet-friendly in terms of walking areas or parks.

Also- can anyone recommend a good vet in the area?

Hmm, first off, please realize that Louisville is the core city here and New Albany functions as a suburb, albeit a self contained one. There are some steals on historic homes in the city. I love the Silver Street area and simply despise some of the new cookie cutter developments on Charlestown Road and I-265 but many people like that stuff. I would look at the historic areas east and northeast of downtown New Albany around Silver Street.


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