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Old 05-30-2008, 05:52 AM
 
Location: Pennsylvania
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I've been looking at several burbs on the SW corridor -- Media, Wallingford, West Chester further out, etc. -- but while I really like these areas, the only places in my price range ($200-$240k) seem to be major fixer-uppers or townhomes (not my preference).

What other towns right around there offer good schools and a neighborhood where my and my young family (20-month old) will be safe and happy?
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Old 05-30-2008, 01:50 PM
 
Location: Raleigh, NC
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If you go a little further out on the Rte 1 corridor (past Kennett Square), prices start to drop pretty sharply. Meaning - your dollar goes quite a bit further. Southern Chester county has quite a bit.

It does add on to your commute, but that's a trade-off you will need to evaluate.
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Old 05-30-2008, 09:29 PM
 
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Try Springfield, Broomall and Havertown, you should be to find a small single or twin in one of those areas.
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Old 05-31-2008, 07:30 AM
 
Location: Pennsylvania
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Try Springfield, Broomall and Havertown, you should be to find a small single or twin in one of those areas.
how are the schools in these areas?
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Old 05-31-2008, 09:21 AM
 
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Haverford is the best of the 3 - Ranked 52 out of 500 school districts in PA
Then Marple Newtown (Broomall/Newtown Square) 62 out of 500
Then Springfield - 89 out of 500


All within the top 20%...so I would say pretty darn good...the next higher in Delco is Rose Tree Media at 21...
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Old 06-02-2008, 09:56 AM
 
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The schools in all those areas will be fine, esp. for a motivated child with supportive parents!
Good luck in your search.
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