Help us pinpoint location to look - Avoid long commute

[leemaa30]

Originally Posted by adriver

Traffic on I-10 coming in from the west is the worst traffic in the area in the morning second is I17. from about 6 am to almost 9 am, and the reverse from about 3pm to 7pm. If you wont be commuting those times, then you don't have to worry about it. If you will, then 10 miles will take on average about 30 minutes.

If it was me, with that budget, I would be looking around Central Ave & Camelback. Its just a few miles north of the area, and surface streets are just as quick during rush hour. There's a lot going on in that area, That's either Encanto, or I think Camelback Corridor. There are mostly older historic homes in general (but its a well kept up historic neighborhood), or there are a few nicer newer (still 20-30 yr old) established communities. Not sure if that's what you are looking for though since your other ones mentioned are NEW communities.

Is there anything else you are looking to live near or considerations?

Would like a nice neighborhood feel. Not on a busy street. Swimming pool and some activities. Hopefully grocery stores, etc. won't be too far away. We really aren't that tough to please. Good schools, nice community feel.

[leemaa30]

Originally Posted by kell490

My suggestion is the central Phoenix homes there older but many are remodeled, and represent early 1900's Phoenix. This area runs from about Thomas to Bethany home 7th street to 7th avenue. This would allow a very short drive to work, and no freeway's to worry about. Check the 85013 zip code on zillow as an example homes can run 250-800k or more depends on what you get. The west valley such as Goodyear, buckeye are homes that mostly look the same red tile roofs, and wood stick built with tan stucco. I would avoid commutes on I-10 or I-17 as others said traffic driving to home which is close to I-10 west of I-17 is terrible. If you google search MLS #: 5466254 you can see a nice home it might be out of your price range it's an example of the area. I would fly out for a week and drive around pick out an area and then work on buying a home in that area. I live north central phoenix Moon Valley area and my commute is 10 minutes no freeways about 7 miles.

Wow, this is a huge help. Thanks for giving me specifics of MLS # and zip code. I appreciate it so much!