HousingJun 18, 2019
Amazonquantico

Working at Sunnyvale, no car, where to live

Hey, just got a job at big G in Sunnyvale. TC is 310. Moving from Irvine but previously was in seattle, so I have no idea of the south bay. No kids, so I dont care about good schools. Looking for the following: Walkable to gym, groceries (I can just get them delivered if needed I guess though), preferably cool area with some restaurants shops etc around Not an awful commute via walking, bus, gbus, vta, or cheap uber (30 min or less ideal) Pretty high budget (willing to pay $3500) because I want something nice (dont know anyone so gonna be in my place a fair bit) I don't and can't drive (low vision issue) so walkability is critical Any advice?? I had looked at near Murphy st in Sunnyvale and Castro in MTV but the nice apts around there dont seem to have any availability. Thanks!

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Walmart.com Jun 18, 2019

Check the ones on Evelyn...close to elcamino for groceries and restaurants.

Amazon quantico OP Jun 18, 2019

Is that in Menlo park then? Hows that commute?

Walmart.com Jun 18, 2019

No... Sv

Google əๅɓoo⅁ Jun 18, 2019

Villa del Sol near Murphy st. It is near caltrain, shopping and Google SVL office. 2b/1b is 3795. I suppose it is as walkable as it gets in SVL...

Amazon quantico OP Jun 18, 2019

Yeah I was hoping to stay under that (and dont need 2b or 1k sqft). Good option though for sure.

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Amazon quantico OP Jun 18, 2019

Because your reading comprehension is about as good as my vision

Amazon BabiJesus Jun 18, 2019

Ouchie..

Citrix Systems peda Jun 18, 2019

Hey boy where your yoe.

Amazon quantico OP Jun 18, 2019

7

LinkedIn boringdude Jun 18, 2019

Is your vision not correctible with glasses? If I may ask what’s the reason for low vision? As someone with high myopia, one if my biggest fears is ending up with poor vision that will restrict my activity. Sunnyvale downtown, Mathilda, Castro, Cupertino downtown, Palo Alto downtown

Amazon quantico OP Jun 18, 2019

It's just degeneration over time. I'm on some trial stuff so it isnt getting worse for now. Doctors recommended not driving and I havent since high school anyway

Reliable Software :)(: Jun 18, 2019

What's your age op? Just curious you don't have to say if you don't want to

LinkedIn boringdude Jun 18, 2019

7 yoe, late 20s probably

Amazon quantico OP Jun 18, 2019

Yeah about to turn 30

Google yellowshit Jun 18, 2019

With your TC, I'd buy new eyes. Why are being such a cheapo. 😋

Apple TrimCrook Jun 18, 2019

Check out Avalon at Alameda in San Jose. Not a highly upscale apt but rents would be lower as well. You can walk to WholeFoods and SJ diridon station in 10-15 mins. Bus stop right outside the apt. And VTA bus 22 runs all night on El Camino. It can take you to Downtown SJ in no time. The other option could be the Apts in Santana Row near the Valley Fair Mall. Those are quite upscale and pricey but you would be right in the midst of everything.

Amazon quantico OP Jun 18, 2019

How brutal is the commute? Hour each way?

Google əๅɓoo⅁ Jun 18, 2019

About an hour on a shuttle from Santana Row. Not sure if Alameda has good connections to G. Caltrain and light rail will both take > 1 hour with some transfers.

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Google Methane Jun 18, 2019

Encasa is beyond pretentious and outside op range.

LinkedIn rTxv02 Jun 18, 2019

You should consider leaving this state at some point, if possible. California doesn’t have walkable cities and the Bay’s public transit is mediocre at best compared to other parts of the country. For a young, high earner that wants a high quality of life without living through traffic in a mundane, beige suburb, DC and NY are the places to be.

Google HoneyBoBo Jun 19, 2019

Dc is honestly the best for young professionals. Not sure about sustainability though. Most people don’t stay there more than 5+ years so your friend group changes pretty regularly. Still my favorite city though.