Does South St. Pete deserve such a bad rep?

[mph101]

Originally Posted by gypsychic

Maybe your particular neighborhood is fine - but I got the impression that the OP was talking about Midtown where the homes are relatively cheap (and for good reason) and I could never recommend buying in that area; it is most definitely NOT safe, especially for an older person living alone. The OP mentioned a tight budget and the nicer neighborhoods that Kyle mentioned are really expensive now, it's crazy!

Well I can agree with that is a rough area and I wouldn't choose to live there. I think it was mentioned the area bound by 4th & 49th (east-west) & 1st Ave S & 22 Ave S (north-south) including midtown are rough, but you know that area also includes Roser Park and the gentrification of Bartlett Park, also borders Gulfport for example.

[mph101]

It should also be noted that this area is the highest ground in St Pete and there are a lot of cool old homes and big trees. I can see this area change as it is on the edges south of Kenwood first.

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[Eeko156]

Originally Posted by gypsychic

Maybe your particular neighborhood is fine - but I got the impression that the OP was talking about Midtown where the homes are relatively cheap (and for good reason) and I could never recommend buying in that area; it is most definitely NOT safe, especially for an older person living alone. The OP mentioned a tight budget and the nicer neighborhoods that Kyle mentioned are really expensive now, it's crazy!

I don't know the names of the neighborhoods, but the houses I was looking at were in the $ 100K - $ 120K range.

[gypsychic]

Originally Posted by Eeko156

I don't know the names of the neighborhoods, but the houses I was looking at were in the $ 100K - $ 120K range.

If they were that cheap that is basically Midtown which is a dangerous ghetto. Please do yourself a favor and DO NOT buy there. As I said, when real estate is cheap, there is a good reason.

Instead, why don't you try Disston Heights? Homes will cost a little more there but it is a MUCH better neighborhood and close to town. You have to act fast, though, anything under $200,000 will be gone in a matter of days. You can google to see the boundaries. Good luck!