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[the_tooth_]

hello guys, my first post here ...

i got accepted to a post grad course at the university of louisville school of dentistry. i will be spending 3 years here from July. i am a foreign student from England. i have only been to louisville when i was doing my interviews so i didn't have a great feel of the vibe here, and it would be amazing if i can get some info from you guys here on where to stay and live . i am 28 and single and all my family are back in England

-Where you are working:-
i will be studying at the dental school downtown

-How much you are willing to spend on housing
mmm i am quite flexible , i would say up to 2000 dollars a month on renting , and if things goes ok and i like the place i might consider buying a flat or house maybe ..my budget for that would be up to 200,000 maybe ( 2/1 beds to 2/1 bath)

-How long of a commute you're willing to tolerate
am planning on getting a care hopefully , so i would say up to 20 to 30 minutes drive MAX

-If you have kids: Private school or public school?
No kids

-What type of neighborhood environment you are looking for: small town feeling? small city excitement? suburbia delight?
Safe , Safe , Safe, Safe .. this is a priority then of course it would be ideal if i can find a place where there lots of to do locally like shops and restaurants and obviously people my age maybe


-Community amenities important to you

yes, I think so ideally

-Pie or cake?
haha i don't know whats that about but i will go with cake :P

thank you guys for reading in advance

[nccatim]

Originally Posted by Peter1948

Yes, drive around and look for signs. Stick to the Highlands of Louisville, close to Eastern Parkway and Bardstown Rd. If you do this, you can take Eastern Parkway down to I-65 and be on the freeway in 5 minutes. From that exit, it is only 40 minutes to Ft Knox, and maybe even less if you are a speeder

Here is a quick overview of Louisville's cool (and up and coming i.e. Portland not quite ready yet) neighborhoods.

It also depends on your budget. Here is the max you can ever expect to spend in Louisville, as this place rocks:

2BR / 2BA beautifully renovated condo in Highlands

(not sure I would pay that in Louisville though)

Here is a cool kitchy place:

2BR Home in Germantown

This one is ok. A great location:

Nice 2 BR Highlands Apartment w/W&D in Unit & Central AC/Heat

This one is a great deal for the square footage in such a nice area:

Highlands House for Rent

Don't be fooled by the corporate owned sites. The coolest rentals in Louisville are on side streets off places like Cherokee Rd behind Bardstown and Baxter.


Oh, I love this one!

40205 - The Highlands - Douglass Loop - LUXURY LOFT

A bit pricey but you are paying for such high end finishes and literally living above great coffee shops and restaurants.

That's just a few in the Highlands, just one neighborhood you should look at. Let me know if I can help

Should you prefer more of the "complex type" in the next 2 years some really awesome urban complexes are opening up:

Monday Business Briefing: Multi-unit developers go urban as a big piece of Chase exits downtown | Insider Louisville

Here is a complex, near Butchertown on the waterfront, that gives you an isolated feel while being close to interstates and dt

WaterSide at RiverPark Place

We have driven all over Cherokee and the Highlands looking for a great place and it has been difficult. our max we want to spend a month is $1200 with dishwasher and washer dryer hookups in unit. Finding this price range isn't too bad but one that allows dogs is what kills us. We found THE ONE place we loved but the day my husband had to go to work is the day it was taken. Go figure. If you have any more suggestions as to where else to look I'd appreciate it. We definitely want to live in the Highlands.

[cflame1]

Originally Posted by Peter1948

(note that I borrowed this thread from the VA forum, as we here are also getting bombarded with vague questions)

READ if you are asking about where to live in KY


There's been many threads recently from people requesting information on where to live in Louisville and suburbs. If you are about to post one of these information request threads, please include the following:

-Where you are working
-How much you are willing to spend on housing
-How long of a commute you're willing to tolerate
-If you have kids: Private school or public school?
-What type of neighborhood environment you are looking for: small town feeling? small city excitement? suburbia delight?
-Community amenities important to you
-Pie or cake?

We on the Louisville forum would appreciate it if you included the above information in your initial post so you can get the information you want as quickly as possible and we would not have to repost the same questions for every thread. Thank you.

1.) Downtown - have unofficial offer on job with Humana
2.) <1500 with garage
3.) short as possible, really tired of 20-30 min commutes or more
4.) 16 year old, will be doing school online
5.) safe and quiet
6.) walkable or bike rideable for the 16 year old
7.) apple pie

Coming from suburbia in Chicago area, but have lived in big cities and downtown and small towns.

[Peter1948]

Originally Posted by cflame1

1.) Downtown - have unofficial offer on job with Humana
2.) <1500 with garage
3.) short as possible, really tired of 20-30 min commutes or more
4.) 16 year old, will be doing school online
5.) safe and quiet
6.) walkable or bike rideable for the 16 year old
7.) apple pie

Coming from suburbia in Chicago area, but have lived in big cities and downtown and small towns.

Highlands. Highlands. Highlands. Highlands.


I would also look at Crescent Hill and Clifton.

These areas are like toned down Lincoln Park, Bucktown, Wicker Park, and even Andersonville vibes. You want to be as close to cherokee rd/park as possible. The best rentals rent by "word of mouth" or for sale signs in yards....you must drive around and call them. Look at craigslist. There are very few "apartment complexes" in this area. Coming from Chicago, the analogy is like renting part of a 3 flat, only many of the rentals are actually detached single family homes (much nicer, bigger, and more private) all with city amenities!

[Thufir]

young (mid 20s) professional couple looking to move to Louisville from Birmingham and work at UofL hospital.

Requirements:
- Rent or buy a house (2 bed/2ba minimum, dog friendly, with fenced backyard preferred)
- Thinking ~$1500/mo max but might be willing to go higher
- Prefer within 10 min driving of UofL Hospital (max 20 min).
- No kids
- Would prefer nearby parks/wooded areas
- Love me some apple pie!

Thanks in advance!

[Peter1948]

Originally Posted by Thufir

young (mid 20s) professional couple looking to move to Louisville from Birmingham and work at UofL hospital.

Requirements:
- Rent or buy a house (2 bed/2ba minimum, dog friendly, with fenced backyard preferred)
- Thinking ~$1500/mo max but might be willing to go higher
- Prefer within 10 min driving of UofL Hospital (max 20 min).
- No kids
- Would prefer nearby parks/wooded areas
- Love me some apple pie!

Thanks in advance!

For you.... Butchertown. More specifically, I can see you in the Waterside at RiverPark. It is IN an amazing park, yet 10 mins to UL hospital, downtown, and all the cool areas like Bardstown rd and frankfort ave.

[Thufir]

Originally Posted by Peter1948

For you.... Butchertown. More specifically, I can see you in the Waterside at RiverPark. It is IN an amazing park, yet 10 mins to UL hospital, downtown, and all the cool areas like Bardstown rd and frankfort ave.

Thanks, Peter, but we are pretty much looking for a traditional house with no shared walls and a small backyard. Those apartments and condos look beautiful, though!

[Peter1948]

Originally Posted by Thufir

Thanks, Peter, but we are pretty much looking for a traditional house with no shared walls and a small backyard. Those apartments and condos look beautiful, though!

That said, the original Highlands, Clifton, and Butchertown will be your best friends. You may also peruse Old Louisville and Germantown. These two areas vary block by block. Areas may look "run down" but are actually great streets. This is a VERY old city so that is why. PM me with specific locales and I will let you know if ok.

[-Rin-]

Hi there, My friend and I are moving from west Kentucky to Louisville at the beginning of next year and I'm just trying to see what neighborhood would be the best fit. I'd prefer living outside the city, but still a reasonable distance, but still very open to living in the city as well. We're in our young 20s and looking for an area with more life and openmindness than where we are now.

-Where you are working - Self employed
-How much you are willing to spend on housing -100k-150k
-How long of a commute you're willing to tolerate: Any length really as long as it's nearby louisville
-If you have kids: none
-What type of neighborhood environment you are looking for: small town feeling? small city excitement? suburbia delight? We want something LGBT friendly and dog friendly. I'm not big on houses crammed next to each other and looking for areas with homes with yards for the dogs because I foster frequently on top of having my own.
-Community amenities important to you: within a reasonable drive to good restaurants and more trendy areas.
-Pie or cake? pie all day

[Peter1948]

Originally Posted by -Rin-

Hi there, My friend and I are moving from west Kentucky to Louisville at the beginning of next year and I'm just trying to see what neighborhood would be the best fit. I'd prefer living outside the city, but still a reasonable distance, but still very open to living in the city as well. We're in our young 20s and looking for an area with more life and openmindness than where we are now.

-Where you are working - Self employed
-How much you are willing to spend on housing -100k-150k
-How long of a commute you're willing to tolerate: Any length really as long as it's nearby louisville
-If you have kids: none
-What type of neighborhood environment you are looking for: small town feeling? small city excitement? suburbia delight? We want something LGBT friendly and dog friendly. I'm not big on houses crammed next to each other and looking for areas with homes with yards for the dogs because I foster frequently on top of having my own.
-Community amenities important to you: within a reasonable drive to good restaurants and more trendy areas.
-Pie or cake? pie all day

Even though houses that are close and urban may be shocking at first for you, I would still focus on the Highlands and Crescent Hill.