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New to area...where to buy a house
Hello. I just moved to the Philadelphia area last month (from DC) after my husband got a new job in Malvern. We got a 6 month apartment rental and are now starting to think about buying a house somewhere in the suburbs. We are both 31 and do not yet have children, but plan to in the near future. So we hope to find a place to live with plenty of other young couples/families. I'm just curious if anyone can offer suggestions of great suburbs outside Philly. We're hoping to stay within about 20 miles of Malvern, PA to keep my husband's commute around 30 min or less. Any advice or suggestions would be helpful, as I know very few people in this area! Thanks!
Re: New to area...where to buy a house
A little more info. Do you work? Most school systems in the area are good, with a some being oustanding. What's your price point?
I am partial to Malvern, it is where my husband and I currently reside. Both of us are from this general area (Paoli and Bryn Mawr is where we each grew up).
I love it here! It is a nice town, super safe, it has things going on throughout the year for everyone (farmers market every Sat, parades, Victorian Christmas etc), and the taxes are low thanks to the Great Valley Corporate Center. The school district is great if you are planning a family. They are building up King Street, which should be good (fingers crossed). The new turnpike exit is close by, Wegmans, Target etc....
There are plenty of other good areas in the local proximity. Price will be key, and what you are looking for. Traffic sucks no matter where you are in this area though! So, the closer you can get to your job(s)....the happier you may be! We work in West Chester and Chester Springs to give you an idea.
Ask questions! We are here to help, and welcome to the area!
http://www.everyhome.com/Homes_For_Sale/Pennsylvania/Chester_County/Tredyffrin_Township/Thumbnail2401.htm
You could also look in East Whiteland Township (part of Great Valley SD) and covered by post office names of Malvern, Exton, Frazer.
http://www.everyhome.com/Homes_For_Sale/Pennsylvania/Chester_County/East_Whiteland_Township/Thumbnail2401.htm
I would limit your search to municipalities located in Chester County, as Montgomery County may be just a bit too far for your desired commute time/mileage.
I agree with everything erbur said. You will be able to get a nice house in the area for that price! Plus, this is still a buyer's market! One thing to be cautious of, we found a lot of the newer developments (for single family homes) have association fees. I found this to be odd, and an added cost.
One note about Wayne, some parts are Upper Merion school district. Not bad at all, but other districts may be considered more "superior." We looked at a few homes there, because we plan to go the Catholic school route and lower taxes too.
Good luck, and ask anything else you may think of!