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I have lived in the Charleston area most of my life (38 years). I grew up in the Alum Creek area - which is going in the direction of Lincoln Country past the Southridge shopping area that you have read mentioned here. It's a little too "out there" for me and can be a little redneckish. I would say the same for Sissonville. It just depends on what you like.
For 9 years I lived in Cross Lanes and I would not recommend it. There is not that much there other than Walmart and related stores and the traffic on Interstate 64 is horrible. They have been adding lanes and also widening a bridge that was a source of major traffic backup during rush hour, but still, it is not a convenient place to live unless you do not mind driving.
For six years I have lived on Charleston's East End in the Historic District. Buying in this area is very expensive, but there are several apartments and houses that are rental units. However, you have to be very careful. I lived in an apartment for 5 years and loved it. Location, no worries of upkeep, just nice. I then decided to move to a smaller building one street over so I could have my own washer and dryer. It was a mistake because the neighbors that have since moved in are horrible. I am moving out later this week.
South Hills (overlooks Charleston) - It is a nice area, but honestly, it is very overpriced. I believe you can find places as nice with a more pleasant price tag.
I decided to rent a townhouse in South Charleston. I am the type of person that does not want to have to drive ages to get things done. My Mom lived in South Charleston for years on Central Avenue at the bottom of the hill near Kanawha Turnpike. It was quiet, family friendly, pet friendly (unless your dogs will bark all the time outside - which might be a neighbor issue) and kid friendly indeed. It is close to stores and centrally located to Southridge and Charleston Town Center. It is very close to both CAMC hospitals. Ten minutes at best.
Schools... Any of the schools for Charleston or South Charleston are decent. For daycare I would suggest two places several of my friends use - Bream Memorial Presbyterian on the West Side of Charleston or Fort Hill Development in South Hills.
I realize I'm many months behind. I've been offered a position in Charleston and will be moving from Hickory NC. I have 2 preschool children and my office will be downtown. Which neighborhoods should I be looking at, and preschools too?
As I suggest to everyone, Pinch---- about 10 mins north of downtown---- Elk Valley Christain School preschool
there is some new town houses that are pretty nice, plus lots of avalible property and houses.
Pinch has a good Elementry school
no traffic, and the area has some services such as Kmart, Krogers, Foodfair, and more
also fast food, but not many locally owned dinning options--- but Charleston is full of them
The next place I'd recommend would be Kanawha City!
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