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Amatrine · Joined: 01 Nov 2007 Posts: 25

I am looking at a realty site and am interesed in a house. It is on vine street across from wilson college. What is that area like? Or are there frat houses and parting etc around there?

Thanks

Wendy

Coppy · Joined: 28 Oct 2007 Posts: 2663 Location: Chambersburg

Amatrine · Joined: 01 Nov 2007 Posts: 25

Live in Mesa Arizona. We are moving there the end of March.

Saw a house on vine street that is for sale, and very interested it.

Just want to find out about the area there. One more question, this house has off street parking. I am wondering if I would have a problem parking in front of the house, with the college being across the street, or are there laws or something there so people can not take your parking. Probably not, but I thought Id ask,lol

I use to live in Pa but not since the age of nine. 36 now.

Ama

Torgo · Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2007 3:09 am Post subject:

I used to rent a place on East Vine Street, which is a one-way, east-running connector between Philadelphia Avenue and Broad Street, directly across from Henninger Field.

Are we talking about the same street? East Vine is about three blocks south of the Wilson campus.

If so, know that it's an old, cramped neighborhood. Most of the houses are 70 or 80 years old in various states of repair, separated only by walkways. Mine was a dump. The next door neighbor used to keep four huge dogs in a fenced backyard that might have been 200 square feet. Instead of scooping poop, they threw hay down on top of it, which got quite aromatic in August.

Also, someone on the block at the time kept a rooster (I swear I am not making this up) which naturally did it's thing at the break of dawn.

Unless you get a great deal, I'd recommend you look elsewhere. A block north along Philadelphia Avenue, the houses start to grow into mansions compared to those on Vine Street.

Coppy · Joined: 28 Oct 2007 Posts: 2663 Location: Chambersburg

I'd probably stay in Arizona.

But if you're looking for a small town, just move to Shippensburg.

Amatrine · Joined: 01 Nov 2007 Posts: 25

Here is a link to the house. I reasearched it and found that it is in forclosure. The price just dropped 15k. I know it has purple walls, but they can be painted beige:) Its cheap enough that we would be able to afford to update the inside.

I just love that it is all brick and the hard wood floors, and the outdoor nursery.

http://www.jgr.com/property/propertydetail.aspx?property=0e4a697c-2ebd-4b1a-b85d-a5ab48709267

Let me know what you think. I emailed the realtor to get more info on what repairs need to be done.

Wendt[/url]

Torgo · Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2007 8:56 am Post subject:

Apparently, that's a different street, sorry for the false alarm.

I just saw "Vine Street," and even now, eight years later, I heard the ghost of that rooster screeching.

*shudder

Amatrine · Joined: 01 Nov 2007 Posts: 25

LOL. Its not just the small towns. Years ago when I lived in Tempe,
My neighbor had chickens and a rooster running around his yard that gave me a nice morning wakeup, and this is in the middle of an urban neighborhood,lol

Unfortuanlry, I think he poisoned my cat becaue he was worried about his chickens. It was really sad, and I couldnt proove it, ended up moving.

Ama

ZiggyStardust · Joined: 07 Nov 2007 Posts: 62 Location: Chambersburg

Amatrine · Joined: 01 Nov 2007 Posts: 25

LOL.

I think I want to stay in Chambersburg, as I have a heart condition and want to be close by to a hospital in case of emergncy.

I am almost 40, my partying days are over. I just want some quiet, 4 seasons again, and less traffic. Its like LA here in the Phoenix area now.
Even at 3am , I can hear the traffic. This sunmmer was the worst on record. It just now started cooling down in the last week. In fact turned my heat on for the first time last night.

Just looked at a map, I guess this is W. Vine. Looks like it is off of main street. Still waiting to hear from the realtor, but mabey they are off for the Thanksgiving weekend.

I have a strange question. I love the older homes, and I noticed a lot of them that are listed, have thier fireplaces shut down and boarded off. Why is that? Just curiouse.

Coppy · Joined: 28 Oct 2007 Posts: 2663 Location: Chambersburg

Bobo · Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Posts: 173 Location: Chambersburg

If it's the same Vine Street I know - and I think it is, I don't think Torgo was mistaken - that's a pretty crummy neighborhood. You mentioned wanting peace and quiet. You won't find it there. I'd look elsewhere if I were you. There are lots of nice neighborhoods in Chambersburg, but also plenty of bad ones. Keep looking and check in with the board. We won't steer ya wrong.
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Amatrine · Joined: 01 Nov 2007 Posts: 25

Ok I just pulled out google earth. It is not on East vine, but West Vine. West vine is directly accross the street from wilson colege. There are only three homes on the street. Its 2 streets NE of riddle Alley.

Wendy

Curious · Joined: 14 Nov 2007 Posts: 35

Vine St is a few blocks from Wilson. If I'm not mistaken there is no access to Rte 11 from W Vine, you would need to access from the other direction. It may be a nice & quiet back there.

Bobo · Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Posts: 173 Location: Chambersburg

Hey Amatrine,

I work at Wilson College and I can tell you that West Vine Street is not directly across from the college. As others have said, it is several blocks south of the college, toward the center of town. I found it on MapQuest. As Curious said, it may not intersect with U.S. 11. Actually, I think it may be more of an alley, but next time I drive in that way, I'll check.
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The sun, the moon and the stars would have disappeared long ago... had they happened to be within the reach of predatory human hands. ~Havelock Ellis, The Dance of Life, 1923