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I know it's in Southeast Raleigh, & that there's a stigma about that area. But I also read that not *all* the neighborhoods in the area are bad. Does anyone have information on this particular street?
I did a home inspection & the inspector couldn't find anything wrong with the house. And as we were walking out, he happened to mention that it was a nice neighborhood. I mean...it's obviously not upscale-nice, but it seemed fairly decent.
If anyone has opinions on this street, please let me know. Thanks.
I grew up three blocks from the fire station on N. King Charles Rd., my parents still live in the same house. Nothing wrong with the houses or neighborhood. It's mixed with some rentals. I would avoid living right on top of Raleigh North Apartments (public housing caddy corner from Fire station), or the apartments just down the street from the Fire station. There's a bus line that runs down most of N. King Charles that will take you all the way into downtown.
Grew up just a few blocks from there. Have friends that recently moved there. Like another poster said, it is a mixed neighborhood, and mostly a quiet one. I would not hesitate to move there.............
I live a few blocks from King Charles and I love that street! Tree-lined streets with big lots, sidewalks, and nice homes. In the Longview/Lockwood neighborhoods north of New Bern Avenue we are beginning to see where some homeowners are increasing the size of their homes which is always a great sign as it shows that property values have increased enough to support those additions. New Bern Avenue from Raleigh Boulevard to Tarborro Street is still rough, but it is always improving and I believe it is only a few years (and a few teardowns) away from turning the corner.
there are a few houses on King Charles I would totally buy if I could afford them! The one that just sold on the corner of New Bern is gorgeous!
My only issue would be that it's somewhat surrounded by questionable neighborhoods. I'm not sure how much the gentrification will continue there, or whether the urban decay will spread from the less desirable neighborhoods?
I drive there with frequency (son's school is nearby). The homes and lots have a ton of potential.
Sorry it took me so long to respond to my own thread!
The inspector is actually my dad's father-in-law...not my grandfather, but he cares about my dad & I don't think he'd steer his son-in-law's daughter in the wrong direction. The man has decades of experience in house inspecting. I don't remember the details, but all I remember is that no concerns were raised during the inspection. He said that it was in great shape. The house was built in 1960. The few things that were wrong (cracked doorstep, cracked tile in kitchen) are going to be repaired by the seller.
I saw the apartments nearby and they did concern me. The house isn't extremely close to them, but it's not extremely far either. I honestly can't remember exactly where they were in relation to this house. Are those apartments full of crime?
Basically...would you be comfortable with taking young children to this neighborhood? Do you think I'd have trouble reselling in a few years? The house is a decent size but I still think of it as a starter house.
I really appreciate all the posts so far. Thanks for any advice you can give!
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Question on North King Charles Rd.
