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03-31-2013, 01:55 AM | #1 |
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Southbridge?
I'm looking at a house in Southbridge but I don't know the area very well. Any of you from there or familiar with the area? I've found some less than stellar things written about it online, but the reviews seem to be coming from rich and/or sheltered people in smaller towns.
The house is on a dead end street that seems pretty quiet... Thanks!
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03-31-2013, 09:22 AM | #2 |
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Not really the best city lol. Many much nicer towns in that area
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03-31-2013, 10:01 AM | #3 |
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I grew up in Sturbridge and my dad works in southbridge. It has a few nice neighborhoods but for the most part it's pretty much a slum. It looks like a nice city if you just drive through Main Street but if you spend any time there you'll see it doesn't have much going for it. Lots if low income triple decker housing and all the drugs/pregnant teenagers that comes with it. If you can avoid these neighborhoods it wouldn't be a bad place to live, there are some nice bars and restaurants around.
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03-31-2013, 10:10 AM | #4 |
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Thanks for the input. I really liked the house but the reviews online definitely have me apprehensive. That said, the house is at the end of a dead end, seemingly quiet road. Part of what I liked was how private the house seemed as it's up on a hill and half surrounded by woods.
Is the crime isolated? I've lived in both New Haven and many parts of Boston which both have somewhat bad reps. I found however though that the bad areas were kind of separate. |
03-31-2013, 11:41 AM | #5 |
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Horrorbiz: I do a lot of work in Southbridge and although its far from the worst city, it's prob not a place I'd but a house in. Although where we live (Uxbridge/Millville) there's plenty of slummy areas too. I'd say if its off the beaten path (away from Main Street) I'd say its def worth pursuing if the price is right.
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03-31-2013, 12:00 PM | #6 | |
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03-31-2013, 03:27 PM | #7 |
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I'd never buy a house there, but I'd consider it if the price was right. I'm talking 40k sq ft house with pool at LEAST!!! Otherwise.................RUN!!!!!!
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03-31-2013, 03:35 PM | #8 |
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I went back today and drove around some more. I'm passing on this one.
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03-31-2013, 04:28 PM | #9 |
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Not just directed at the OP, but I've never really understood why anyone would choose to live in a crappy location. There are so many great places to live in every state. Why settle for a life you're not thrilled with? I'm being serious. You only get one life. Might as well enjoy it to the fullest.
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03-31-2013, 04:37 PM | #10 | |
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03-31-2013, 06:36 PM | #12 |
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03-31-2013, 07:41 PM | #13 |
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IF...IF I had to pick...I'd go Leicester.
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03-31-2013, 08:46 PM | #14 |
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I think that's a good call skipping it. My son took his road test in Southbridge (because our wonderful state has layed off most road test officers and reasonably close locations had 3 month waits) and we went out for him to practice. I looked for pawn shops the entire time we were driving around. Downtown has that kind of vibe.
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03-31-2013, 08:48 PM | #15 |
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Stay away! Place is a dirt hole.
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04-01-2013, 12:12 PM | #17 |
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04-01-2013, 08:21 PM | #18 |
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Semi-Defense of Southbridge
Southbridge has some small city amenities and problems. There are good restaurants, and shops right in town. Houses are cheap but you will have a hard time selling it when you are ready to leave. Unfortunately the schools are not very good so I would be reluctant to raise a family there.
If you are single, MUST be in this part of MA, and willing to rent; I would choose Southbridge. If you have a family moving with you or must own; choose Charlton, Sturbridge, or, Auburn. |
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