Another blog about where to live. Rode my bike around much of Montrose, CO yesterday. Like just every other town, there is a sign pointing to "Historic Downtown"; is there any downtown in America that isn't historic:) Typical shops one would find downtown - real estate offices, ice cream shop, bakeries (2), restaurants, tourist stores, etc. There is a farmers market every Saturday; bought fresh whole wheat flax bread and a muffin - yum!
The town builds out along Highways 550 to the south and Highway 50 to the east and west. Rural areas still exist close to town so theoretically, one could have a house on several irrigated acres on the outskirts of town - my ideal. Did see a couple of places like this for sale but nothing for rent. Neighborhoods are a mix of old and new; as with many towns, not much zoning in the older neighborhoods. Saw a number of houses for sale as well as for rent. Prices are less compared to the Paonia area; including properties with irrigation water.
I like Montrose and will keep looking. One idea is to rent for awhile to get a better feel for which neighborhoods are best and to wait for the right opportunity to present itself. I'm not in a hurry.
No comments:
Post a Comment