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Old 10-01-2010, 08:49 AM
 
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My husband and I are possibly moving to Boston area from Louisville, KY. Looking for reasonably priced, safe neighborhoods within 20 minutes of downtown. Apartment, condo or single family home (probably looking to rent now, get acquainted with a neighborhood and buy a home in a year or so) I have 3 dogs so I would like at least a small outdoor space or place to walk them. Would like something spacious enough to be able to accommodate visitors now, kids later. Decent schools important. Our budget is in the $900-1500/mo. Willing to look outside the metro area, but prefer to be near public transportation. Recommendations for a starting point on where to look?
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Old 10-01-2010, 09:48 AM
 
Location: South of Boston
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Let me preface by saying i know nothing of school systems so others can comment.

In the city: West Roxbury, Roslindale Village
South: Quincy, Braintree, Weymouth
West: Dedham, Norwood
North: Not from there, can't comment

Your biggest problem will be price. There are many other towns with great school reputations (Milton, Newton, Hingham,Westwood etc) that most likely are out of your range. Also most rentals do not allow dogs.
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Old 10-01-2010, 09:57 AM
 
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My husband and I are possibly moving to Boston area from Louisville, KY. Looking for reasonably priced, safe neighborhoods within 20 minutes of downtown. Apartment, condo or single family home (probably looking to rent now, get acquainted with a neighborhood and buy a home in a year or so) I have 3 dogs so I would like at least a small outdoor space or place to walk them. Would like something spacious enough to be able to accommodate visitors now, kids later. Decent schools important. Our budget is in the $900-1500/mo. Willing to look outside the metro area, but prefer to be near public transportation. Recommendations for a starting point on where to look?
Start here:

MBTA.com > Complete Public Transportation System Map

On this attached map, concentrate on PDF sections 2, 4, and 8. These are the best closest areas, they are all safe. Costwise you are looking at 1400 to 2000/month for any 2 room apartment.
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