Moving to Raleigh-Durham. Seeking Convenience and Safety. (transplants, rent)

[DC Man]

Hi
My wife and I will be moving from DC to the Raleigh-Durham area in about 4 years. We are in our late fifties,
and looking to purchase a house in a neighborhood that is: 1) serviced by public transportation 2) Safe
3) able to find a house in the neighborhood for no more than $250K for a 4 br 2 ba. 3) not too far from amenities--grocery store, gas station, coffee shop, restaurants, community center, gym.

Any neighborhood recommendations?

Thanks

DC Man

[BoBromhal]

are you trying to buy now, and rent it out until you move in 4 years?

[CapitalBlvd]

Public transit is nothing like DC Metro and, with the anti-transit attitude here, probably will never be that good.

Crime is increasing but not to DC levels.

Four years is quite a bit away, so a lot may change with the overloading from transplants, etc.

[jaiho]

With that budget and desire for public transportation, 4br, proximity to restaurants, coffee shops, etc. I am honestly not sure if there is anything in the Triangle area including ones that are old. Maybe something that is a fixer upper in a not so good part of Durham or Raleigh.

[Atowwn]

You should look at the Hedingham neighborhood. It's has most if not all of what you're looking for. You will even be able to find a nice home in your price range.

In 4-5 years never mind!

[TarHeelNick]

Are we being punked?

[Eolector]

Misconceptions about the Triangle are common Up North. People are looking for Mayberry.