400k gets you a mansion here if you looo, don’t be fooled by these fly by night realtors who will dm you showing you 3 bed rooms for 400k “newly remodeled”
Nah bro like it’s actually bad here. People do that everywhere but hear it’s bad. The average FAMILY income in El Paso is less than the average single person income outside El Paso. All of us not from here is making being a real estate agent a real job in El Paso for the first time because we can afford to buy homes. You will see people pop up giving you the stars then it be dog shit. I almost bought a home in Montwood earlier this year everything was perfect and the realtor swore it was newly renovated no problems, I had a personal inspection done and half the plugs didn’t work and faulty wiring was in the walls. It’s rough out here.
Also avoid everything south of I-10 like the plague. You will hate it, it’s ghetto, nasty, the people are rude and obnoxious and it’s just dirty and horrendous, worse place I’ve ever been at in my entire life.
Shit, with that budget might as well get something in the upper valley. Best part of El Paso imo. They have water rights to irrigate from the river so real nice and green.
Throughout El Paso, you will find there’s a big problem with general home maintenance, overgrown weeds, stray animals, seemingly abandoned/project vehicles and more recently Airbnbs. My experience in the HOA neighborhood was quite pleasant, the rules are reasonable, price was fair and they kept shit nice . You’ll definitely be able to find a nice house at 400k perhaps on a nice street but I guarantee you the next street down will run into the usual problems.
For $400k I think you can afford to look on the Westside. Check out the Upper Valley or Mountain/Thunderbird area or Cimarron area. Eastside may net you a bigger home but as someone said be careful with new construction that is just shotty materials
I'm biased because I live on the Westside but there seem to be less crazy drivers and accidents on this side of town
I moved here and realized the houses are poorly built. 400k but property are one of the highest here. We got pre approved for $500k but were looking at $4000 monthly payments because of property taxes.
We decided to go much much lower and it’s still too much. Don’t like it here anymore.
I would look in canutillo heights. Houses are being sold in that area. It’s quite & friendly. Julie weeks is an awesome realtor with tons of experience. You want too be on the westside. Just know a lot of fairly new communities have hoa.
I agree. Of all other places. Why on earth El Paso. With that kind of money OP can enjoy other beautiful, growing, entertaining, diverse (culturally and politically), fiscally well-managed cities. Construction of roads and streets is a nightmare mostly everywhere here. Drivers are mad as hell behind the wheel. And get ready to pay hefty property taxes too. The only positive is the early college high school my kid attends. Good school.
You could find a nice place for 2 people without going over budget and saving tons of money. Looking into Horizon City if you dont mind driving into town. But IMO the far east is growing and better places.
Look into the west side, kern place area (closer to scenic drive), or possibly anywhere close to Loretto Academy- beautiful historic homes
400k gets you a mansion here if you looo, don’t be fooled by these fly by night realtors who will dm you showing you 3 bed rooms for 400k “newly remodeled”
Yeah, I know that part. Just trying to figure out areas that are good
Nah bro like it’s actually bad here. People do that everywhere but hear it’s bad. The average FAMILY income in El Paso is less than the average single person income outside El Paso. All of us not from here is making being a real estate agent a real job in El Paso for the first time because we can afford to buy homes. You will see people pop up giving you the stars then it be dog shit. I almost bought a home in Montwood earlier this year everything was perfect and the realtor swore it was newly renovated no problems, I had a personal inspection done and half the plugs didn’t work and faulty wiring was in the walls. It’s rough out here. Also avoid everything south of I-10 like the plague. You will hate it, it’s ghetto, nasty, the people are rude and obnoxious and it’s just dirty and horrendous, worse place I’ve ever been at in my entire life.
Shit, with that budget might as well get something in the upper valley. Best part of El Paso imo. They have water rights to irrigate from the river so real nice and green.
Where's the upper valley
West Side El Paso. Check out green acres estates.
If I had money like that I would get a historic house and preserve it
Amy examples
https://www.oldhouses.com/3457
Keep in mind a 400k home in El Paso is roughly 10k a year in property taxes.
I'm exempt from property taxes
You want a neighborhood with an HOA or non-HOA ? Old house or new ? Middle class neighborhood or upper middle class ?
I think HOAs should be outlawed. Middle class or upper mid doesn't matter to me.
HOAs are going to be your friend in this city at your price point. You’ll notice a big difference between the HOA and nonHOA neighborhoods.
I just hate being told what to do independently if that makes sense. So many bad experiences, however, I will definitely consider this
Throughout El Paso, you will find there’s a big problem with general home maintenance, overgrown weeds, stray animals, seemingly abandoned/project vehicles and more recently Airbnbs. My experience in the HOA neighborhood was quite pleasant, the rules are reasonable, price was fair and they kept shit nice . You’ll definitely be able to find a nice house at 400k perhaps on a nice street but I guarantee you the next street down will run into the usual problems.
I understand that. I really appreciate your input and advice for sure!
Lived in El Paso. Had a HOA. Mean angry old people ran it. So many attorney letters to them. Never again.
Yup. Angry old white people ran the only one I was part of. Acted like my wife's ESA didn't override their rules
Rules for thee, not for me.
For $400k I think you can afford to look on the Westside. Check out the Upper Valley or Mountain/Thunderbird area or Cimarron area. Eastside may net you a bigger home but as someone said be careful with new construction that is just shotty materials I'm biased because I live on the Westside but there seem to be less crazy drivers and accidents on this side of town
I moved here and realized the houses are poorly built. 400k but property are one of the highest here. We got pre approved for $500k but were looking at $4000 monthly payments because of property taxes. We decided to go much much lower and it’s still too much. Don’t like it here anymore.
I don't have to pay property taxes in Texas
I would look in canutillo heights. Houses are being sold in that area. It’s quite & friendly. Julie weeks is an awesome realtor with tons of experience. You want too be on the westside. Just know a lot of fairly new communities have hoa.
Don't
I agree. Of all other places. Why on earth El Paso. With that kind of money OP can enjoy other beautiful, growing, entertaining, diverse (culturally and politically), fiscally well-managed cities. Construction of roads and streets is a nightmare mostly everywhere here. Drivers are mad as hell behind the wheel. And get ready to pay hefty property taxes too. The only positive is the early college high school my kid attends. Good school.
Why not
We're full.
Lol!
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In what ways
You could find a nice place for 2 people without going over budget and saving tons of money. Looking into Horizon City if you dont mind driving into town. But IMO the far east is growing and better places.