Too bad the floorplan is not a match for us, unfinished new construction home in Douglas, AZ

[GON]

I like to share homes I find for time to time on BITOG. My Wife and I have moved about every two years over the past 20+ years, and we are in search of our retirement home. Lots of information suggest Douglas may not match well for retired people, but I still track Douglas along with about a dozen other areas west of the Mississippi.

Here is a new construction home on 36 acres in Douglas. The floorplan appears to be very hip/ modern. The floorplan is simply not a match for our more traditional likes. I do like the lot, the fact the well and septic appear installed, and especially like the radiant heating pipes were run through the concrete floor. If the floorplan was a 3 bed/ 2+bath, and a design for drywall walls, I would be on a plane to look. Also, I really like Milgard windows and their lifetime warranty.


https://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sa...X1-SSd61snk4qjctb1000000000_4zsrp"}&3col=true

This home in Douglas I also liked, my Wife didn't. It went under contract a few days ago.
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/3206-N-Duffy-Pl_Douglas_AZ_85607_M96627-97573

 

[tbm5690]

I'd say that's odd, not hip/modern lol

 

[GON]

I'd say that's odd, not hip/modern lol

My Wife FULLY AGREES with you. I used the hip/modern description simply because of the way the architect labeled/ named the living spaces.

I am amazed Zillow provides a "Zestimate" on a home of this nature, I know it is just a garbage automated computer estimate. I assume Zestimate really only works for subdivision type homes. I know Zillow has no way of estimating what this, or any home like it anywhere is worth.

 

[dishdude]

It's unique for sure.

 

[eljefino]

Once you furnish that place it will lose all of its personality. The random stone wall will feel like dorm or prison cinderblocks.

 

[GON]

Once you furnish that place it will lose all of its personality. The random stone wall will feel like dorm or prison cinderblocks.

Yes, and I also think the home will be very dark inside, even with the nice Milgard windows.

 

[JMJNet]

Wow. Looks like a blank shell and you need to do your own design.
Real definition of "unfinished".

Interesting.

 

[BeerCan]

Wow that house is terrible

That lot though . . . very nice

 

[earlyre]

Definitely needs finish work...
some Plaster on the walls, a skylight or 2. maybe some insulation up top (speaking as a man of a certain age, More insulation up top is more better)
and i'm fairly sure I'd want a lighter colored Roof in AZ. or covered in Solar panels. (maybe just me)

 

[2dogs]

The stone work in the house leaves me cold. Don't like it at all.

 

[simple_gifts]

The second house screams 1977 regardless of what the build date is.

 

[GON]

The second house screams 1977 regardless of what the build date is.

My Wife concurs with you. She especially had a issue with the round top windows. I like that the home was a ranch and ceilings were above eight feet. Thought to gut the inside and would be a nice home on 40 acres.

 

[Malo83]

Coyotes and Rattlesnakes.

 

[ecotourist]

I like the second one. You get a lot for your money there. The terrain is completely different, but assuming it was here and on a 1 acre lot, the price would be well over $1 million US, maybe $1.5 million US. It's a nice house.

The first one is quirky in the extreme. It could be hard to sell. I realized some time ago that you whatever your age and stage in life, you always have to think about "would I be able to sell this property" when you're buying. Things change, priorities change, health problems may intervene, etc and you have to (or really want to) sell.

 

[slo town]

The issue I see with both houses is their remoteness. If you're retired and move to a place like that it going to be difficult to meet people and make friends.

Scott

 

[IndyIan]

I think the first one could do well as a remote retreat rental if there's some interesting parks or natural features in the area? Not a great retirement home though! There's water coming through the back wall, so it may have a few hidden issues. Some light colored plaster over the cinderblocks inside would look nice.