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Old 08-08-2022, 06:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Michael 61 View Post
Looking to buy very soon south of 44. I know shopping is limited (for now), but outside of a weekly grocery run, that is usually the extent of my shopping (buy everything else almost exclusively online). I only shop with a purpose, do not enjoying just casual, browsing and window shopping. To me, being near the Big Box stores just creates more traffic and congestion. Are you OK being a bit away from major shopping plazas, as long as you are close to a grocery store?
At Magnolia Plaza you have a Publix and soon a 7 Eleven Gas Station and a CVS. Also a few places to eat. At the intersection of Morse and 44 (next to Rohan Rec Center), you have another Publix, Gas Station and Walgreens plus some places to eat as well. If need/want to just google Walmart and you will see your options in terms of distance but in my opinion is not that far.

By car it takes about 35 min from the Fenney Pool area to US 27 Spanish Springs where a lot of shopping options are available (and yes, lots of traffic and congestion). In between you have 466a and 466 areas where there is quite a few options as well.

For basic needs, I think you are covered. The rest I do not think it's a major issue, based on your post.

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