Thinking of moving to Jax (Jacksonville, Daytona Beach: best city, spring break, sex offenders)

[riveree]

Originally Posted by pumbaa

I currently live in Charlotte NC. I am looking to move around the May time frame. I was wondering how the culinary jobs are there as everything in Charlotte is chains and even though Johnson and Wales is here it has not done much for the culinary oferings. I am looking into various cities such as Wilmington De, Portland Maine, and Denver CO. Also I was wondering where good areas to move to are? I would be looking to spend around $110,000 for a small house or condo. Thanks for any input.

Just for reference I was born in Ft. Lauderdale and lived there until 16 years old, moved to Destin FL until 2001, moved to Charleston SC, then to Asheville NC, and now in Charlotte.

You can add to your list the zip codes 32207 (San Marco) and 32217 (San Jose). There are small homes for sale in your price range. These are well established, safe zip codes with plenty of independent restaurants.

[fsu813]

Not going to be in his 110k price range, those areas are much more expensive

[riveree]

Originally Posted by fsu813

Not going to be in his 110k price range, those areas are much more expensive

32207 actually has a lot of small bungalows. There are homes that are only 2 bedroom, 1 bath and usually around 700-1000 sq ft. For $110k you won't be on San Marco Square and you won't have granite countertops, but you can find a fixer-upper for around $110k right now. I live in 32207 and I keep a pretty close eye on what's available. In 32217, the homes are usually a bit larger (built later), so when they start to reach 1300 or 1400sq ft you can start to get priced out of the low $100's but sometimes you luck upon something.

[pumbaa]

Originally Posted by riveree

32207 actually has a lot of small bungalows. There are homes that are only 2 bedroom, 1 bath and usually around 700-1000 sq ft. For $110k you won't be on San Marco Square and you won't have granite countertops, but you can find a fixer-upper for around $110k right now. I live in 32207 and I keep a pretty close eye on what's available. In 32217, the homes are usually a bit larger (built later), so when they start to reach 1300 or 1400sq ft you can start to get priced out of the low $100's but sometimes you luck upon something.

I searched on realtor.com and you are correct there are some nicer homes in those area codes that are in my range.

[riveree]

Originally Posted by pumbaa

I searched on realtor.com and you are correct there are some nicer homes in those area codes that are in my range.

It's a fairly recent occurrence that the homes are in this range again. For a few years there, it was tough to find even a fixer-upper for less than $200k.

Good luck with whatever you choose to do .

[ilovethemountains2]

I am from Charlotte, NC - born and raised. I also lived about an hour from Jville in Hastings for about 5 years. And I will tell you this -

Jville is extremely congested and crowded. I just don't think you will like it. I didn't.

It is horribly congested. Not at all a family atmosphere.

[fsquid]

Jville is extremely congested and crowded.

I find it no different trying to get from downtown to the suburbs in either city. Both have few arteries from getting from the middle of town to the edges.

[LoveBoating]

Well, Jax isn't some small town out in the middle of Wyoming or Montana! "Extremely congested and crowded"........have you ever been to Los Angeles?? Traffic here is a brezze compared to L.A. and even Charlotte! I've drove in 5PM weekday traffic in Charlotte on the I77 and 485 and it was an absolute zoo of cars!! "Not a family atmosphere".........wife/I has seen a lot of families at Dave & Busters and on boats here! Guess it just depends on what people like/don't like and want/don't want.

Originally Posted by ilovethemountains2

I am from Charlotte, NC - born and raised. I also lived about an hour from Jville in Hastings for about 5 years. And I will tell you this -

Jville is extremely congested and crowded. I just don't think you will like it. I didn't.

It is horribly congested. Not at all a family atmosphere.

[fsu813]

Jacksonville is, if not anything, a family-friendly city.

That guy has no idea what he's talking about.....

[fsquid]

The poster is horrible.