Question about another area of Spokane (home, rental, lease)

[Brit123]

I am looking at a rental on Magnolia and Broad. Is this a good area? Bad? Any input would be great. Of course the landlords tell you its a wonderful area but you really never know until you've lived there a few months.

I saw that it's somewhat close to the Hillyard area, not sure how far away?

Thanks in advance!!

[kena]

It really depends on what you consider a good area and a bad area. I would definately use Google's streetview feature to take a virtual 'drive' around the neighborhood. In my personal opinion I would be cautious about renting in that area. I don't know the area in enough detail to say one way or another for sure (neighborhoods can really change in the span of a few blocks) but I wouldn't blindly sign a lease. Good luck.

[Brit123]

Thanks Kena!

I noticed the Google's streetview pictures are no longer working. Has anyone else noticed this?

[kena]

It seemed to work for me yesterday (and today). I looked at that intersection/block and it actually didn't look bad. Of course, I didn't spend too much time looking but I had to satisfy my curiosity.

[chiaroscuro]

I'm renting a home in shadle area for 900, if your hillyard rental doesn't pan out. Just fyi

[Brit123]

Thanks!

Ok just figured out the Google thing. Before it would bring up the street when you clicked on it but now you have to go to streetview..

Ya I passed on that rental, it smelled of smoke and I didn't care for the area. Shadle is a nicer area.