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Old 09-26-2011, 01:53 PM
 
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Hi everybody - a few people have suggested that I repost here.

Just to be clear: I'm not really trying to move to Sacramento. That would be fine, but I'm really interested in neighboring cities.

My wife, 2 year old son, and I own a home in Michigan. I've got job opportunities in Sacramento. As of this moment, my options are to fly in for work (which is a drag because I have to leave my family for 2-3 weeks at a time) or move to California.

Well, since there are so many helpful people chiming in on other posts - I thought I'd ask those of you who have great experience and advice.

My best guess, at the moment, is that I've got about $150K - $200K to play with. That means selling my house and stuff to try and make the move work.

I'm more than happy to live in a small, friendly community. I have no desire to live in a big city. I'd be happy to visit. We do enjoy green trees and nature. Hot, desert towns aren't really our thing.

Little hippy towns are good with me! Weather isn't an issue since I've lived in Michigan all of my life and, believe me, nothing is more depressing than Detroit in February.

My main concerns are purchasing a 3 bedroom house, on a budget, and crime. I don't even want to be near a place where I'd have to worry about my family's safety.

So - for around $150K, is this even a remote possibility? Or am I dreaming?

We're sort of the eco friendly, hybrid driving, metaphysical, book worm, naturalist, sweet natured type. We're much happier looking out of our bedroom window at green trees than concrete buildings. Where do we start?

Can you guys help me keep it real?

Much appreciated! Thanks in advance!!!

- John
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Old 09-26-2011, 02:01 PM
 
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I'd say take a look at Sacramento proper before ruling it out. I live a mile from the heart of downtown Sacramento in a neighborhood of green trees and two-story historic homes, within walking distance of pleasant bookstores and cafes, and a short bike ride from two beautiful rivers. Sacramento is primarily a city of neighborhoods--many of them are almost like "small towns" in and of themselves, in many cases because they WERE small towns before being annexed to the city.

The entire region is hot, but not a desert. The trees are all in the cities and towns, because they were planted to help deal with the summer heat, while the spaces between the cities are farmland, open fields, and foothills--those that are left, anyhow.
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Old 09-26-2011, 02:09 PM
 
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Wow. Really cool reply. Thanks a lot! I'm full of hope and positivity right now - so I'm really focusing on this. Thank you.
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Old 09-26-2011, 04:34 PM
 
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Hi there. Yes there is a possibility. How far from Sac proper can you be max? Where is your work?
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Old 09-26-2011, 06:24 PM
 
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The job's right in downtown Sacramento. Driving a couple/few hours isn't a big deal. Thanks!
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Old 09-26-2011, 07:14 PM
 
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A few hours? Every day?

$150K is a stretch for a 3br house in a good neighborhood. This is still California, after all. Otherwise I'[d suggest one of the nicer close-in neighborhoods like Land Park or East Sacramento. The Southport area of West Sacramento might be an option--it's a relatively new suburb, fairly close to downtown, and relatively inexpensive.

There really aren't any "little hippy towns" in the Sacramento Valley, except maybe the college town of Davis, which is definitely out of your price range.
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Old 09-26-2011, 08:03 PM
 
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I'm seeing some really crazy stuff based on suggestions here - what's with these joints? Why so cheap? I mean, I thought $150,000.00 wouldn't buy much anywhere in CA. You couldn't come close to this anywhere near Detroit (without getting mugged). And our state's REALLY poor! What am I missing here? Do people get eaten by bears, or something, and nobody wants to buy these places? What's the deal?

6878 Onyx Trl, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 | MLS# 11060070

3289 Hazel St, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 | MLS# 11066119
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Old 09-26-2011, 08:05 PM
 
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easier links:

6878 Onyx Trl, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 | MLS# 11060070

3289 Hazel St, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 | MLS# 11066119
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Old 09-26-2011, 08:10 PM
 
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trying to get these links to post

3289 Hazel St, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 | MLS# 11066119

6878 Onyx Trl, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 | MLS# 11060070
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Old 09-26-2011, 08:11 PM
 
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Darn! Sorry folks. Ok. Got it.

http://www.redfin.com/CA/Pollock-Pines/3289-Hazel-St-95726/home/22299904

http://www.redfin.com/CA/Pollock-Pines/6878-Onyx-Trl-95726/home/22380848
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