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Old 09-20-2012, 03:50 PM
 
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yes i'm moving to Phoenix next month
Please tell me what to sta awa from and what areas are good.
I have two small toddlers and want to be in nice safe areas
I'm planning on renting so an recommendations for propert managemet companies are welcomed.
Please Help.
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Old 09-20-2012, 04:08 PM
 
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Can you tell us what your budget is, what size/type of place you're looking for, and where you'll be working? Phoenix is very spread out and a huge amount of land so we'll want to give you suggestions that will be convenient to a job.
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Old 09-20-2012, 04:16 PM
 
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I am looking for a 3 bedroom 2bath house I would say anywhere from 1100-1500 more or less...just depends on the neighborhood. I honestly want to be on a good safe side of town with decent shopping areas/parks/ family friendly. Any suggestions of streets to stay away from and bad neighborhoods please let me know thanks.
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Old 09-20-2012, 04:20 PM
 
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Where will you be working? You need to understand that Phoenix is HUGE. Over 4.5 million in the metro area spread out over a few thousand square miles. There are hundreds if not thousands of neighborhoods, and it's not like some cities where there is one "bad" area to avoid. There are many good and bad areas and they are scattered around, so knowing where you'll be working would narrow it down a lot.
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Old 09-20-2012, 04:42 PM
 
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I am looking for a 3 bedroom 2bath house I would say anywhere from 1100-1500 more or less...just depends on the neighborhood. I honestly want to be on a good safe side of town with decent shopping areas/parks/ family friendly. Any suggestions of streets to stay away from and bad neighborhoods please let me know thanks.
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Old 09-20-2012, 04:44 PM
 
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oh I see, well my hubby will be working in downtown Phoenix and doesnt mind a little drive if we have to.
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Old 09-20-2012, 05:40 PM
 
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Personally I wouldn't live anywhere west of Central ave and south of McDowell rd. Those are the bad areas IMO.
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Old 09-20-2012, 06:45 PM
 
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Ahwatukee, Central Phoenix (7th ave to 20th st, camelback to northern), Arcadia (26th st east to Scottsdale, stay north of Indian School), western Chandler. Also look at Moon Valley, PV Mall area (85028, 85254, 85032) are all nice area too, just stay east of the 51 freeway.

These are very general areas and there's still pockets that aren't so great in each but that will be very obvious to you. There are A LOT more areas that fulfill your requirements but these might be the easiest neighborhoods to start. None of these should be more than 30 minutes to downtown except maybe Chandler/Ahwatukee. Chandler and Ahwatukee are the most family friendly places in this list however, in my opinion.

Keep in mind Arcadia and Phoenix were built out longer ago than the other areas so homes will be older but it it doesn't necessarily mean the neighborhoods are worse.
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Old 09-20-2012, 09:06 PM
 
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Older neighborhoods have more character and diversity. Newer neighborhoods have smaller lots, mostly look the same, and aren't built as well (mostly speaking).
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Old 09-21-2012, 10:59 PM
 
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Thanks all this information is very helpful for me.
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