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Old 01-05-2015, 04:41 AM
 
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South Jamaica, Queens. Also has decent highway and MTA access.
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Old 01-05-2015, 04:59 AM
 
Location: Between the Bays
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South Jamaica, Queens. Also has decent highway and MTA access.
But not sure that would be considered a safe neighborhood.
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Old 01-05-2015, 07:00 AM
 
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But not sure that would be considered a safe neighborhood.
South Jamaica is ghetto. Jamaica Estates would be considered safe.
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Old 01-05-2015, 07:45 AM
 
Location: Manhattan
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Easton, PA.
That's right at the 1 hour mark...maybe 10 minutes more. (70 miles)

Boonies of Western NJ closer if VERY rural.
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Old 01-05-2015, 08:16 AM
 
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This is a single family house that is somehow also a coop (strange concept) but you can't really beat $145K for your own house in the Bronx. I am guessing it's a safe neighborhood but don't really know. Throggs Neck Edgewater Park. 22 1/2 A Edgewater Park, Bronx NY For Sale | Trulia.com

Here's another for $189K. Seems a little too close to the water, though. 51-C Edgewater Park, Bronx NY For Sale | Trulia.com
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Old 01-05-2015, 10:32 AM
 
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Westchester property taxes are very high. There are nice houses in Marble Hill and Kingsbridge in the NW Bronx for under half a million. Perfectly safe neighborhoods.
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Old 01-05-2015, 10:36 AM
 
Location: Staten Island, NY
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What's considered cheap to you? What is the budget?
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Old 01-05-2015, 11:54 AM
 
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East Stroudsburg, PA
More than an hour drive time most days and property taxes can be costly in certain areas. Plus transportation costs. Busing it in is about $600 for the month. Or comparable gas/tolls if commuting daily.
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Old 01-05-2015, 12:13 PM
 
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This is a single family house that is somehow also a coop (strange concept) but you can't really beat $145K for your own house in the Bronx. I am guessing it's a safe neighborhood but don't really know. Throggs Neck Edgewater Park. 22 1/2 A Edgewater Park, Bronx NY For Sale | Trulia.com
I thought about this and realized there must be coop maintenance charges on the house, and maybe that's why it's so cheap. But this site lists the house as well and says the monthly charge is only $240. The taxes are $900.

22 1/2 A Edgewater Park, Bronx, NY 10465 | MLS 2715689 | Listing Information | MLSLI.com - Long Island Real Estate
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Old 01-05-2015, 12:20 PM
 
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I thought about this and realized there must be coop maintenance charges on the house, and maybe that's why it's so cheap. But this site lists the house as well and says the monthly charge is only $240. The taxes are $900.

22 1/2 A Edgewater Park, Bronx, NY 10465 | MLS 2715689 | Listing Information | MLSLI.com - Long Island Real Estate
Edgewater Park is a homeowners coop. There are numerous hoops to jump through to get passed their board. The main one is you must have 3 references from current park residents. Also, they''re currently being sued for discrimination so that should you a clue as to the demographics and attitudes.

ETA: I am familiar with that house. the 1/2 on the address signifies it shares a lot with another house. Edgewater houses are already one on top of the other. 1/2 lots you can open the window and hold hands with your neighbor.
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