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Older couple looking for a home with limited commute to RTP (say 15-20 min), modest home (1800-2000 sf), could have small lot but with mature trees. Would like to stay in the 175-225 K range. No kids so schools less important except for resale. Prefer quieter neighborhoods but reasonable access to groceries and other services (within 3 miles or so). Any suggestions would be welcome!
Older couple looking for a home with limited commute to RTP (say 15-20 min), modest home (1800-2000 sf), could have small lot but with mature trees. Would like to stay in the 175-225 K range. No kids so schools less important except for resale. Prefer quieter neighborhoods but reasonable access to groceries and other services (within 3 miles or so). Any suggestions would be welcome!
we live in North Raleigh (Strickland/Six Forks area).
Lots of homes in that area fit that description if you don't mind a fairly suburban setting.
I was going to suggest just south of Southpoint mall, where we live, but the houses there are closer to $250K and up. I commute to RTP every day from there and it takes me 10 minutes. I guess you could also try to find one of the older homes (built in the 90's) in the area, they might be a bit cheaper.
S Durham
Parkwood and other neighborhoods off Grandale Rd.
Might find something in the Meadows of Pagehurst. Trees are hit and miss, but good location.
Ashley Forest off Lumley Rd.
+...... ( i dunno, i can't count) for Woodcroft. it definitely has that old growth you want. of course, this assumes you want a subdivision. there is a HOA, but it's a pretty lax one from my experience.
there's a wide variety of housing in Woodcroft, everything from 5+ bedroom single family in the $350K+ range to condos. lots are generally decent size (especially by new homes standards). there are countless grocery stores in a 3 mile radius as well as lots of good shopping. schools are OK (from what i've read).
south durham seems like it would be best for your situation.
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