AW - I think I found a place!

[bliss]

I'm going to look at a few more tomorrow after my event but I think I've found the place.

It's a one bedroom, 550 sq ft, w/d in unit, new carpet, paint, appliances, quiet building, closer to bars, 2 blocks from 2 different malls, 2 blocks from public transit, gas station next door, fitness center. And it's the same building the girl I carpool with lives.

The cons, it's a little more north and west than I'd like. No grocery store within walking distance. Not sure how I like taking the bus to grocery shop.

It's $700 with a $500 deposit but I asked the guy if I signed a year lease if he'd be okay with a $250 deposit. He is. ;D

I'm not making any decisions until later this week. But I'm getting more excited about having my own place again. ;D

[Kore]

Sounds promising. Do you have any grocery delivery options in SLC? Might make that part a little more bearable.

[bliss]

I don't think we have any grocery delivery options. I'm googling it now and it doesn't look promising. SLC is behind the curve. LOL.

Eh, well with the expenses of moving my car purchase is being delayed. I'm not quite sure how long yet. Instead of getting one this month like I planned, it will likely be the end of September. Which really, really sucks.

[Awkward]

Yay! That sounds like a good one. Does it have laundry? I think you mentioned wanting that. Any pics you can pip?

eta: nvm, i see it does!

[rubytue]

Sounds great! And bonus that your carpool is in the same building. That will make the commute easy. Good luck!

[Deleted]

we take the bus/train to grocery shop - it's really nbd!

[bliss]

No. I didn't take pictures. I should have. It's in an old historic building, over 100 years old. Still has the original molding and these adorable stainless glass cupboard things. 7 giant windows that let in a lot of light. It's gorgeous. And exactly the type of building I've always wanted to live in.

The only problem I have is the location. But that's me being picky about stupid shit.

[bliss]

Aug 21, 2012 19:42:00 GMT -5 tacom said:

we take the bus/train to grocery shop - it's really nbd!

Chicago and SLC are 2 very very different cities.

Riding the bus here is like Wal-Mart on Wheels. It's fucking awful.

[bliss]

Aug 21, 2012 19:42:01 GMT -5 @peggyolson said:

Sounds good! Check out amazon delivery for big or heavy items like laundry detergent, etc. so you dont have to carry them in the bus.

Oh that's smart. I forgot those items are available on Amazon.

[bliss]

WAIT!! I lied. There's a grocery store about 4 blocks away. It just opened this spring.

[Deleted]

Sounds great!

[SusanBAnthony]

Now you just need a grandma cart to haul you groceries to and fro!

[SusanBAnthony]

(my Great grandma really had her own, she didn't lift it from Walmart, she bought herself her own cart since she didn't drive).

[StJess80]

Good luck!

But I have to admit, my eyes about popped out of my head at those numbers. My apartment is 1100 sq ft, 2 bed, 2 bath, walk in closet, w/d in unit and I pay $740 a month. In a really good part of town. Not walkable, but I don't really live in a walkable area.

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Aug 21, 2012 20:36:22 GMT -5 StJess80 said:

Good luck!

But I have to admit, my eyes about popped out of my head at those numbers. My apartment is 1100 sq ft, 2 bed, 2 bath, walk in closet, w/d in unit and I pay $740 a month. In a really good part of town. Not walkable, but I don't really live in a walkable area.

:-( You live in LCOL! That's isn't even possible in my part of Iowa. At least not if you don't want to live in the ghetto.

Sounds good to me Bliss! I say take it!

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Aug 21, 2012 20:36:22 GMT -5 StJess80 said:

Good luck!

But I have to admit, my eyes about popped out of my head at those numbers. My apartment is 1100 sq ft, 2 bed, 2 bath, walk in closet, w/d in unit and I pay $740 a month. In a really good part of town. Not walkable, but I don't really live in a walkable area.

This is like me saying wow, that's cheap, I paid $1350 for a 550 sq foot apartment in Brooklyn. The two aren't really comparable.

[niemand88f]

Aug 21, 2012 20:36:22 GMT -5 StJess80 said:

Good luck!

But I have to admit, my eyes about popped out of my head at those numbers. My apartment is 1100 sq ft, 2 bed, 2 bath, walk in closet, w/d in unit and I pay $740 a month. In a really good part of town. Not walkable, but I don't really live in a walkable area.

She's actually got a really good price for that location and a w/d included.

Sounds like a great option to me!

[dexteroni]

That sounds like a good place with good amenities at a good price, and although the location isn't your first choice, it will be super helpful until you get a car. I wouldn't wait. What if someone else takes it?