Nice places to live in Savannah (Forsyth: real estate, rentals, condo)

[vicsec_angel]

My husband and I are looking at moving to Savannah in the next cpl of weeks due to a job near Hunter Army Airfield (a little east of that actually). We are looking to rent initially and purchase a home in a year or so after we get more acclimated to the area.

We would like:

1) A safe area within 20 mins or so of the job.
2) We would like to have a home, condo or townhouse preferably.
3) We would like to be close to the fun and exciting nightlife. We have a car, so if we have to drive a little for some amenities, that is okay. If we can not find a home close to the nightlife, maybe a home close to the water or with a nice view possibly.
4) We would like a home that is maybe 1200sqft or larger and trying to spend less than $1500/mo, if at all possible.


Are there areas that are safer and sound similar to what we are looking for? What areas should we be looking for rentals in? Which should we stay away from and why? I appreciate all of your opinions and advice. Thank you all in advance for your help.

[william_wallace]

Good morning. I was given these websites and I was told these realtors are good.

Judge Realty
Cora Bett Thomas Realty
Capstone Property Management
Tri County real estate

We are also in the process of moving and looking. Good luck.

[confusedasusual]

Cora Bett Thomas realty is a local legend. I think they mainly focus on downtown, but I could be wrong.

I would recommend looking in Ardsely Park. Its an adorable neighborhood, not inthe thick of the entertainment, but close enough to get their easily. Houses are usually bungalows built in the 1930s but 1200 square feet shouldn't be hard to do. Parking is a good deal easier than being on one of the squares.

[vicsec_angel]

@ William _Wallace - Thanks for the realty company names. I will look them up. Maybe they can help or at least guide me in the right direction.


@ Confusedasusual - Ardsley Park sounds nice. I would like to be able to walk to downtown if I wanted not have to use my car. I would like to be close enough to downtown to see and attend all of the festivals, see the historic things there and enjoy all it has to offer. I would prefer to use my car to go to and from work, but walk to most of my entertainment, except of course the beaches on occasion.

Thank you both for your advice. Have a wonderful day.

Susan

[confusedasusual]

Savannah is small-- I highly suggest getting a bike. Its flat being close to the coast and the weather is generally pretty darn warm. I used to live near Forsyth Park and had a good friend that lived in Ardsely. I certainly walked it many times, but it may be long if you aren't used to it. A bike made it about a 5-10 minute journey.

The houses in Ardsely aren't as flashy as those in the Victorian or Historic districts, but being 20th century builds they are less expensive to maintain. The neighborhood is really charming. Do some google street views to get an idea. If I would have stayed in Savannah, it would have been my first choice of a place to purchase a home.

[Padgett2]

Originally Posted by confusedasusual

Savannah is small-- I highly suggest getting a bike.

Small by the great big city standards, but it's large enough to have many very nice places to live. I am sure you can do better than Ardsley Park. It's nice, but there are areas that are just too close to "bad" sections and the hoodlums don't seem to care whose house they break into. So, if you look at that area, also look for a few blocks north to see what it looks like there.

A bike is always a good idea. It's a fun thing to have. Just don't plan to ride it to work. The humidity here during most of the year will make you dripping wet after just a short distance. If you can shower and change clothes before punching the old time clock.....go for it! Your co-workers will thank you!

[vicsec_angel]

I have contacted and looked at the 4 realtors listed above, to include Cora Bett Thomas' company. I have also spent time looking at their websites I hope they will be able to assist me in my home search.

I have no problems walking 1/2 - 1 miles for restaurants, shopping, grocery, festivals, and the nightlife in the evening or on weekends. I guess if needed, I may purchase a bike. I would use it for my free time and not work, as I plan to work near the Army Airfield and would drive to work. Thanks for the added input.

[vicsec_angel]

I will be coming into Savannah on Sunday to spend one night. I know, I wish it was longer, but can only stay one night this trip. I hope to look around a cpl of neighborhoods then.

Still hoping I can find a home in Historic Savannah or a home with a water view (nearer the rivers and such) meeting my criteria and price range.

[RageX]

Stay Away or Get Away, please.

For those who are away, Stay Away.

For those who are here and not stuck (poor, or military), Get Away.

Run Fast. Run Far.

I don't know any of you. The same way I would pull someone I didn't know out of a wreck, or call 911 if there was a gap in the road just past a crest, I would not wish this place on anybody. Even in this day and age, the authorities Savannah and its outlying areas are especially corrupt, lazy and incompetent.

Since you're moving here due to employment, and jobs are hard to come by, that puts you in the "stuck" category... but at the very least don't purchase a home here.

[ellie]

Rage on. LOL

Honestly, are you off your meds again?