anyone know this area: 5525 E. Thomas Rd at 56th St (condos, homes)

[MaxPower123]

Originally Posted by KarmaPhx

I used to live at Orange Tree apartments on 52nd St and Thomas (5333 E Thomas)

The area is very ghetto, not horrible, but run down, lots of mexicans, and lots of traffic.

I'm Mexican but I don't see why living near me would cause a problem.


Anyways, that area is far from ghetto. I don't live too far from there (44th St and Indian School) and I love it, I especially love being close to everything.

[observer53]

Originally Posted by pursiankitty

Thank you all so much for your insight. It is so hard moving to a new area and not knowing anything about it. I am also looking at a sublet in camden san paloma in scottsdale which looks like a 25 min commute to St Joes down 51. Also waiting for a reply on a sublet near south mountain. I am feeling a little leary of the one on E. Thomas as the landlord is very pushy and wants me to send 1st mth right away...wire it to his account...and I haven't even filled out the information form he sent to me. He says the form is just for him and he will transfer info to a lease.??? i don't think that sounds quite right. Why not just send me the lease and what is the big rush with $$, getting it to him today. HMMM any thoughts?

I'm more put off by the manager/landlord's behavior than the location. The Camden place is fine, but it's further out for really no reason. You ought to be able to find something closer just as nice.

[pbenjamin]

I don't live in an apartment but there are apartments nearby along Central Ave. Roosevelt Square looks interesting but I haven't been in it. There are people here who are more knowledgeable about apartments who might help. I was just thinking that if I worked at St Joe's I would be looking over here rather than setting up a commute for myself. Anyplace along Central would put you where you could either walk or use the light rail (there is a light rail station at Thomas and Central which hospiltal employees use).

[omle]

I looked at a "retirement community" for a relative in this general area. It's not great. Not horrible. Just not great. I noticed that anything 5 or so blocks west of Scottsdale Rd, north of McDowell up to around Indian Schools was not great. Just my 2 cents.

You can do way better for $800. Don't give the pushy guy your business! It's a renters market.

Where by South Mountain? It's another area I'd not rush into, although there are some very nice areas.

Have you looked around the Camelback corridor? It's central phoenix on Camelback Road from Central Ave to 44th, approx. There are zillions of apts there, lots cater to business people.

Also, there are many nice apartments near old town Scottsdale. I like the area west of Scottsdale Road around and north of Indian School. Just an idea, but check it out if you have a chance.

If someone is bullying you to send a check: Don't.

Edit: Just reread your orig post. The furnished part...I don't know much about. Have you tried Craigslist? So many business people have had to move out of 1 bed room condos to find work elsewhere lately. I bet you could get a smokin 1 br furnished for under $800. 3 months rent, guaranteed is still 3 months rent to somebody paying a mortgage. Check it out. Good luck.

JMHO.

[krock1dk]

Oh my gosh! I used to live there. The area is very decent. There are a lot of retirees in the area and some families. Old Town Scottsdale is less than 10-minutes by car. However, the area just south on 56th street is very shabby, especially at night. Just B4 I left a few weeks ago, several people had their cars broken into. The police said gangbangers from close by were scouting the complex for stuff. The apartments are actually nice, but very plain.

[KarmaPhx]

Originally Posted by MaxPower123

I'm Mexican but I don't see why living near me would cause a problem.


Anyways, that area is far from ghetto. I don't live too far from there (44th St and Indian School) and I love it, I especially love being close to everything.

I drive by the area often, not much as changed since I moved. The area is pretty ghetto, not as bad as some areas, but it is definetly low-income housing and lots of illegals, half of my neighbors were mexicans.

[observer53]

Originally Posted by KarmaPhx

but it is definetly low-income housing and lots of illegals, half of my neighbors were mexicans.

So you are assuming that all your "Mexican" neighbors were illegals?? You should get a job with Sheriff Joe-- you know all about profiling.

I don't mean to hijack the thread, but since you keep bringing up this point, it merited a response.

Back to topic.

[Robert A]

Originally Posted by KarmaPhx

I drive by the area often, not much as changed since I moved. The area is pretty ghetto, not as bad as some areas, but it is definetly low-income housing and lots of illegals, half of my neighbors were mexicans.

I don't really know about the condos/apartments over there, but most of the listed homes are $300k+ in the immediate area (say, 48th to 64th St, Indian School to Oak). If that's low income, then I must be living in poverty.

[LocoAZnative]

Originally Posted by observer53

So you are assuming that all your "Mexican" neighbors were illegals?? You should get a job with Sheriff Joe-- you know all about profiling.

I don't mean to hijack the thread, but since you keep bringing up this point, it merited a response.

Back to topic.

No offense it is pretty easy to tell an illegal from an American with Mexican heritage, that area is over run by illegals.

[omle]

Originally Posted by AZnative4Life

No offense it is pretty easy to tell an illegal from an American with Mexican heritage, that area is over run by illegals.

I mentioned this in an up thread. The area west of Scottsdale Rd. between McDowell up to near Indian School has some issues. There are lots of illegals living here. I'm not a racist. I am aware.