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I am reading some scary reviews of Strawberry Hill in terms of having cockroaches and high crime.....is this correct?
THanks
Craig
I PM'd you. I also saw these reviews while searching for info to send you.
First of all, I never had a bug problem there and they came around and sprayed for bugs regularly.
Secondly, even the nicest homes here in Charlotte can have a bug problem. The roaches are referred to here as Palmetto bugs, LOL. If you have lived in FL, then I am sure you are aware that bugs can be anywhere. We had several Palmetto bugs show up in our home after we moved in (probably hitched a ride in the moving boxes!) and all it took was spraying once. We have not had a problem since.
If others are candid, they will tell you they have had to address bug issues in their new homes here. I think the hysteria over insects is waaaaaay over stated.
If you check out the Marsh properties link . . . you can see the layout of Strawberry Hill and the businesses nearby. Very very convenient, plus play area for kids. Dry cleaner, restaurants, grocery store and bank w/n feet, literally, of your front door. It was very convenient for us. Great location. Yes, there is traffic - that is South Charlotte during rush hours.
Check out other links I sent you . . . see what you feel comfortable w/ as far as location and rent. Listen to what others tell you who are posting on this forum - the anonymous "reviews" on apartment links may be from people who have a bad attitude.
Ctribucher is there right now - I would trust their opinion.
Look for apartment in Ballantyne area. You will only be about 15-20 minutes away in traffic. That is a very built up safe area. Quite congested. Multiply Wendover Ave near I-40 about 2-3 times or so and you have Ballantyne traffic.
I-485 is a parking lot in the morning headed your way (towards I-77) and a parking lot that crawls from about 4-7pm going toward Ballantyne.
Lots of conveniences though. Great area!
Your challenge is gonna be with the $1,000 a month rent. That is gonna be almost impossible to do for a 3 bedroom. You might find a 2 bedroom in that price range.
Strawberry Hill is nice, but quite a ways from that address on South Blvd.
GOOD LUCK!
Last edited by the 7 oh 4; 01-16-2008 at 09:07 AM..
High crime in Strawberry Hill? Hmm... I wonder what that means? I've lived in the complex since 10/15 and it seems like a very quiet, family-oriented place. Lots of people out in the evenings, walking dogs and playing with their kids in the playground (weather permitting). I am a woman and I don't feel uncomfortable walking around with my dog after dark.
I will be honest with you. When we first moved in, I noticed two roaches in our apartment. Believe me, I am so disgusted by roaches that I pitched a fit (husband still teases me about that -- it was not my finest moment). We called the apartment office and they sprayed immediately. That, and we bought these things that you plug into the wall that emit high frequency noises (we can't hear them, and our dog hasn't been bothered by it) that roaches hear that supposedly drive them away. Since the spraying and the outlet things (can't remember what they're called), I've not seen a single roach since then.
The bummer about the apartment ratings sites is that, in my opinion, people are more likely to complain about their bad experiences. And, in many cases, if a place gets very high reviews, it could be that their own staff is posting ratings on the sites to get people in the door. I think you're doing well by posting your questions here and listening to the advice of folks who are living in these places. Of course, you'll need to visit and make the decision that works best for you and your family.
I think the 7 oh 4 brings up a good point about the location. Your job is pretty far down on South Boulevard. For me, I take Fairview Road (turns into Tyvola Road) west in the morning. It takes me about 20-25 minutes to get to where Tyvola crosses South Boulevard in the morning (around the 5600 block), and to get to your location, you'd need to head even further down on South. So, you might want to look into someplace closer to your job.
Best advice I can give you is to make a list of places that you are interesting in seeing, and then come to Charlotte and visit them! It's definitely doable from Greensboro in a day or a weekend. We did our apartment hunting trip from Raleigh in one day (granted, it was a very long day... but still doable!).
So Ballantyne would be closer? And I can afford $12-$1300 per month, but don't want to , as my family will not be joining me until MAy(when the kids are done with school in Fla.)
Thanks
So Ballantyne would be closer? And I can afford $12-$1300 per month, but don't want to , as my family will not be joining me until MAy(when the kids are done with school in Fla.)
Thanks
Ballantyne would most likely be a faster commute. In CLT, you can't measure commute by miles, but rather, by minutes, LOL. What looks like a good route on a map may be slow b/c of bottlenecks, long wait at lights, etc. Plus, Ballantyne is just a very nice area, expanding, lots of retail, nice YMCA, and other conveniences, wh/ would make it very easy to be there w/ kids once your family joins you.
So Ballantyne would be closer? And I can afford $12-$1300 per month, but don't want to , as my family will not be joining me until MAy(when the kids are done with school in Fla.)
Thanks
That would most likely get you into a 3 bedroom. Charlotte is not cheap, especially if you go into a "nice, safe area".
Where are you moving to Charlotte from?
It is a GREAT city that really offers alot.
You can't go wrong with Ballantyne area since you will be working right at I-485 & South Blvd. A short distance but you will have traffic. You could make it there in rush hour in at least 20 minutes. Not bad for Charlotte standards.
I am reading some scary reviews of Strawberry Hill in terms of having cockroaches and high crime.....is this correct?
THanks
Craig
Wow really? That would surprise me, as I have not heard a thing about this kind of stuff happening there at all.
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