Looking for a new home!
Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 8:46 pm
Howdy All,
I’m looking for comments on quality of life from anyone living on, or just west of, FM 1464 just south of the Westpark Tollway and north of Hwy 90. It’s time to leave the neighborhood in which I’ve lived my entire life. But I’m curious to know if the new developments west of 1464 suffer from all the same issues that plague Mission Bend.
The reason for the request is the wife unit spotted a home that she REALLY likes and I’m must admit I like it too. The price is right but, we both suspected there had to be a catch. It is new construction, completed in May, and priced well below market because the original buyer backed out at the last minute. Everything seemed perfect until we took a drive around the neighborhood.
While we didn’t see obvious evidence of “street pharmacists,� unnecessary loitering, tagging or other criminal mischief, we still just didn’t feel right about the area. To make matters worse, I learned of two robberies that occurred the very evening we visited the area. Both victims were accosted while leaving a party being held at a recreation center/clubhouse around the corner from the prospective house. We also felt like there were way too many cars parked at a number of homes and too many cars parked on the streets.
So, the bottom line is we are leery of the area. Having grown up in neighborhoods that seemed eerily similar, we worry it’s only a matter of time before this area becomes just as bad as the place we’re leaving. We are considering other areas that are probably a little nicer but, its hard to pass on what seems like the perfect house at the perfect price. I’m just trying to find out if I’m judging the area too harshly or even being paranoid.
Thanks,
GM
I’m looking for comments on quality of life from anyone living on, or just west of, FM 1464 just south of the Westpark Tollway and north of Hwy 90. It’s time to leave the neighborhood in which I’ve lived my entire life. But I’m curious to know if the new developments west of 1464 suffer from all the same issues that plague Mission Bend.
The reason for the request is the wife unit spotted a home that she REALLY likes and I’m must admit I like it too. The price is right but, we both suspected there had to be a catch. It is new construction, completed in May, and priced well below market because the original buyer backed out at the last minute. Everything seemed perfect until we took a drive around the neighborhood.
While we didn’t see obvious evidence of “street pharmacists,� unnecessary loitering, tagging or other criminal mischief, we still just didn’t feel right about the area. To make matters worse, I learned of two robberies that occurred the very evening we visited the area. Both victims were accosted while leaving a party being held at a recreation center/clubhouse around the corner from the prospective house. We also felt like there were way too many cars parked at a number of homes and too many cars parked on the streets.
So, the bottom line is we are leery of the area. Having grown up in neighborhoods that seemed eerily similar, we worry it’s only a matter of time before this area becomes just as bad as the place we’re leaving. We are considering other areas that are probably a little nicer but, its hard to pass on what seems like the perfect house at the perfect price. I’m just trying to find out if I’m judging the area too harshly or even being paranoid.
Thanks,
GM
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