Best Santa Rosa Neighborhoods--for families

[BeachSiO2]

I'm kind of surprised the Point Washington backers haven't spoken up yet. There are some people here who really, really love that area.


They typically try and scare new people away

 

[Miss Kitty]

I'm kind of surprised the Point Washington backers haven't spoken up yet. There are some people here who really, really love that area.


They typically try and scare new people away

...their welcome wagon has no wheels!!!

 

[Jdarg]

I'm kind of surprised the Point Washington backers haven't spoken up yet. There are some people here who really, really love that area.


They typically try and scare new people away

Well, you know, crowding and all....moved here for the solitude... But now that Skunk and Punz have left the 'hood, things should really quiet down a bit.

I do like our new next door neighbor.;-)

 

[BeachSiO2]

Well, you know, crowding and all....moved here for the solitude... But now that Skunk and Punz have left the 'hood, things should really quiet down a bit.

I do like our new next door neighbor.;-)

Good thing those other people sold! ;-)

 

[BambooBay]

Definitely check the neighborhoods right around Butler Elementary, and in Pt Washington near Bay Elementary. Also in the Mack Bayou area. Also, there are some neat little houses and neighborhoods starting to go up along 393, Chat Holly, Nursery Rd, etc.

If you're a Buyer, there hasn't been a better time to buy in the last decade!

 

[dunelover]

Definitely check the neighborhoods right around Butler Elementary, and in Pt Washington near Bay Elementary. Also in the Mack Bayou area. Also, there are some neat little houses and neighborhoods starting to go up along 393, Chat Holly, Nursery Rd, etc.

If you're a Buyer, there hasn't been a better time to buy in the last decade!

I agree, and both the locations you mentioned sound great.....Do you have any neighborhood names I could google?

2Bohemians, Thanks for your tip as well. There seems to be a wide range of properties in that area. I will keep it on the radar. Thanks.

 

[2bohemians]

Our pleasure dunelover
If you have any questions about the neighborhood, we would be more than happy to help get you answers.
Have a safe & Happy 4th !!

 

[barefootguy]

I think everyone has a different idea of what a good family neighborhood is. If I were to compare it to the Chicago suburbs, I'd say there are no neighborhoods around here geared towards families. The inner Driftwood Estates is pretty nice though. Yards are decent size, there are sidewalks, and the county is adding a 10 acre park with playground, walking trail, bathrooms, etc.

I don't know how serious the drainage issue is. I've been here for a year and we've had a few good rains with no sign of flooding. Actually our ponds could really use some water. I think the main issue is that there is only one way in and one way out. If the state can get Sandestin to open up the other road to us, I think we'd hear less about the drainage issues. It could get pretty ugly if we all needed to evacuate quickly, or if the road was blocked for a period of time. But I doubt it would take long before someone drove their hummer through the Sandestin fence/wall, so I'm not too concerned.

I know it would never happen, but ...

They should stop the development of The Trails at Driftwood Estates (117 acres) and develop a forest preserve like you find in the Chicago suburbs. Lots of trees and a little something for us too. Hiking/biking trails, ponds for fishing, picnic areas, and some open green areas for playing, running, flying kites or whatever. It's just a dream though. They don't do that here. Our 9 red wolf/coyotes, 2 bobcats, great horned owls, box turtles, racoons, deer, squirrels, birds, etc. will have to move out.

 

[Rudyjohn]

Which burbs in Chicago? We live near Busse Woods.

 

[Jdarg]

Good thing those other people sold! ;-)

They are nice like that, but I wish they were staying.