My four friends and I are roommates in Northern California. We're tired of the intense heat and extremely high cost of living. I've always been drawn toward the Pacific Northwest, and I have lots of family in the Seattle area. We'd like to move to the Seattle area within the next 18 months. But we have no idea where, specifically, we should move. We'd like to be no more than 35 mins from the beach and downtown Seattle, on the eastern part of the Sound, so we don't have to take a ferry, where we could get a nice, 4 bedroom house in a low-crime area for less than $1650 a month. We don't know which neighborhoods are nice, and which aren't. We'd also like to be in an area that doesn't have an obscene commute to most jobs. Does anyone have any advice? Thanks!
2007-08-09 08:15:02 · 7 answers · asked by Markarian 2 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Seattle
You have gotten some good answers. It is possible to find a house in that price range. I however, would stay away from the eastside. (Kirkland, Redmond, Bellevue) as they are on the eastside of Lake Washington and the commute is tough into Seattle. The bus service is decent and if you live in Seattle it should be easy to get around. West Seattle is a good idea. I would also suggest North Seattle, (Shoreline) or Ballard. Renton, which is just south of the city is okay, and it may be easier to find a house that suits you. Good luck
2007-08-10 01:37:50 · answer #1 · answered by coopersmima 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best option would be to live within the city limits of Seattle. If your job happens to be in Downtown Seattle it's not likely your commute would be much more than about 30min. Sounds like the ideal area is West Seattle for you, since it had a beach (Alki) and very close to downtown. Another option is around Ballard/Crown Hill which are near the water and not too far from downtown either.
2007-08-09 08:23:37 · answer #2 · answered by joeluw1977 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a map and find a few towns within the distance you are talking about and call a Realtor in that area. Talk to a few of them, then go on line and check out some of the areas if you can.
Talk to your relatives.
Finally make a preliminary trip and check things out personally.
Maybe you should sign a month to month apt...until you are certain where you want to settle down.
Sounds like fun. I wish I were able to get out of Southern CA. myself !
2007-08-09 08:23:43 · answer #3 · answered by Tilly 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ballard is a great area. My husband was born there and returned to the area when he is in middle school. We were recently at the Shilshole Beach Club there for a wedding reception and my husband has said that is has turned into a DINK area (Dual Income, No Kids). There are great houses and I saw many for rent there.
2007-08-10 19:37:52 · answer #4 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-11 21:06:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i think that renton or redmond are your best bets.
do not move to tacoma... tons of crime.
if you move to everett (south everett) it is cheaper than seattle, still close, less crime, and i prefer it alot more.
mill creek is a little more expensive- you might be able to get a house for 1650 a month, you would have to get the best rates...
here is who got me my house http://www.washingtonmetromtg.com/everett/jwright_bio.html
but no matter what anyone else says, it is not as expensive as california, and it doesnt rain all of the time... it rains often- little bits at a time
but like today i dont think that it rained at all.=]
2007-08-09 15:32:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if every one keeps on moving to the Pacific Northwest its going to be just like California aahh this area is getting to much population its driving me nuts. sorry not to be a be
b****.oh and $1650 or more is what you will get in Seattle there is no less its very expensive in Seattle
2007-08-09 14:33:50 · answer #7 · answered by Jane is not my name! 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋