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I can't speak to schools since I don't have any children, but you may want to look Oxxford Hunt where I live. There are some very nice houses in your price range, and it's a kid friendly neighborhood with a pool, swim team, walking trails and adjacent to a large park (Bond Park).
Good point....My husband's company is located on the South end of Cary. Specifically, from looking at the map....the building looks to be south of I-440 ("Route 1/CLaude E. Pope Memorial Highway")....near the intersection of Tryon Road.
Wow...I am thanking God that I found this forum. I'm so very grateful for all of you being so willing to help. I promise to pay it forward as and after I go through this process!!
You did not mention housing specifics such as the age of the home or size of lot but you should look into the areas that feed into Reedy Creek Middle School. That school feeds into Athens Drive and Cary High School among others. It truly is a "neighborhood" school and the elementary school shares the same campus next door.
We live in Medfield Estates on the border of Cary and Raleigh. I used to work in the location where your husband's company is moving and the average commute is 10-15 minutes during commuter traffic times. The lots average about an acre or so with homes built in the 70s and 80s. Lots of 4 bedrooms that average about 2000 square feet or more. The community has a pool and tennis courts. The neighborhood is diverse from young families to grandparents.
We love living here due to the awesome location! The hospital is less than 10 minutes up the road, lots of shopping choices and the RBC Center hosts many venues from the Carolina Hurricanes hockey games to concerts, etc. Although all of this is nearby, the area is quiet and private.
The only challenge might be finding a home for sale in this subdivision as the homes sell quickly upon listing. There are several other similar neighborhoods that are close by...look at neighborhoods in the 27513 or 27607 zip codes that feed into Reedy Creek Middle School.
....I should mention the price range for housing that we are looking at....
We currently live in 4 bedroom house, first floor office, finished basement, 4 car garage, which I'm guessing is a little over 2,000 square feet. This is perfect for us, and is something I'd be looking for in NC. We are looking to stay around $250,000.
Seriously? Good luck trying to find that! No 4 car garages and a 3 car garage will cost you plenty.
...we have a two car garage, not 4!! Blame my typo on me being very overwhelmed by the prospect of moving cross country. Sorry!!
I have noticed that basements are not as common. But the trade off is that it looks like we can get more house for the money in general, so perhaps less need for a basement.
I will do my homework on the forum regarding the Wake County school crowding issue.
Any input on surrounding cities to avoid?
Thanks, so far, for all the wonderful input! Looking forward to all the expert advice I can get.
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Seriously? Good luck trying to find that! No 4 car garages and a 3 car garage will cost you plenty.
suzeeq - there's an edit button you might use on the original post in the topic.
sounds like you're husband's job is in Regency. You can get neighborhoods with Raleigh, Cary, and Apex addresses that are a reasonable distance to that location.
I suggest ncreportcards.org for your school research. WCPSS.net, the official school system site has some very in-depth demographic and school data, which would help - but be no guarantee - on school size and ability to gain entry into any particular school.
suzeeq - there's an edit button you might use on the original post in the topic.
sounds like you're husband's job is in Regency. You can get neighborhoods with Raleigh, Cary, and Apex addresses that are a reasonable distance to that location.
I suggest ncreportcards.org for your school research. WCPSS.net, the official school system site has some very in-depth demographic and school data, which would help - but be no guarantee - on school size and ability to gain entry into any particular school.
Thanks...I actually looked but couldn't figure out how to edit my original post . I will check out ncreportcards.org. After some more research, I'm wishing there was a realty site where I could search by subdivision. We actually have one here in our area in IL. Anyone know of one for this area?
Thanks...I actually looked but couldn't figure out how to edit my original post . I will check out ncreportcards.org. After some more research, I'm wishing there was a realty site where I could search by subdivision. We actually have one here in our area in IL. Anyone know of one for this area?
Thanks, everyone!
Search sites with subdivision search fields are a dime a dozen.
Every agent has one, or should have one.
Thanks...I actually looked but couldn't figure out how to edit my original post . I will check out ncreportcards.org. After some more research, I'm wishing there was a realty site where I could search by subdivision. We actually have one here in our area in IL. Anyone know of one for this area?
Thanks, everyone!
I just direct messaged you some information...
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. I will check out ncreportcards.org. After some more research, I'm wishing there was a realty site where I could search by subdivision. We actually have one here in our area in IL. Anyone know of one for this area?
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