Uh, no!
What is this odd but neat style of subdivision house called exactly.
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Uh, no!
It is a gazebo and after driving through, I was shocked how small the lots are. It's a beautiful, but tiny, neighborhood though and the yards are tiny. So tiny, my first thought was 'it ain't worth buying a lawn mower'. I'm 100% certain no one has one or uses one either as every single yard was cut perfectly and even, so they no doubt have a lawn service taking care of them. I'm not a fan of HOAs, but I've no doubt there's one in place here and in this situation, I can see the benefit. Everything is immaculate.
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In retirement areas they are called Cottage Homes, some are quite nice and upscale though they might look a little better from the air with a curve in the road here or there.
Think of it this way. Some retires dont want to live in a condo or duplex, these are individual and (only speaking in retirement areas) are care free with included front and rear lawn maintenance etc. Some are quite costly but I suspect your photo is not the same as I describe.
Others have other homes as well and this maybe a second home with carefree maintenance>
Think of it this way. Some retires dont want to live in a condo or duplex, these are individual and (only speaking in retirement areas) are care free with included front and rear lawn maintenance etc. Some are quite costly but I suspect your photo is not the same as I describe.
Others have other homes as well and this maybe a second home with carefree maintenance>
That is called hell.
I'll likely downsize to something smaller simple and lower cost and maintenance like this in the future but it's just an idea at the moment. Having a huge front and back yard with 5 large trees and gardens front and back is an annoyance and I'm over it.
Can't say it's for me but it does get more people per acre, perhaps closer to work.
If everyone moved to the country there'd be no country left. Not after everyone takes their what, 5 acres? I see varying numbers but there is about 2 billion acres in the USA? 330 million persons? That's 6 acres a person. As such, I don't like to make fun of these places, if the people living there like it, I'm all for it. I like my 5 acres that has a number of unpopulated acres of woods behind it.
If everyone moved to the country there'd be no country left. Not after everyone takes their what, 5 acres? I see varying numbers but there is about 2 billion acres in the USA? 330 million persons? That's 6 acres a person. As such, I don't like to make fun of these places, if the people living there like it, I'm all for it. I like my 5 acres that has a number of unpopulated acres of woods behind it.
I have a house near the beach(bay side) that is in the same setup. Yes, they are literally on top of each other. Nice if you have the right demographic. Tennis courts,pool, pavilions, gazebo's playgrounds for the grandkids. Close to Virginia beach. Most garages are detached behind the house and you have a small courtyard. The alleys are the access to the garages and also that is where the mailboxes are(HOA rule) and parking on the street if you have visitors and such. Low maintenance as the HOA takes care of everything--front lawn if you have one, tanbark etc,even the streetlights are owned by the HOA. Can walk to stores and restaurants. Usually stay there during summer to early fall-closer to kids
Zero lot line and townhouse, multiplex, etc. are not the same. Look it up.
The widespread use of bricks mostly relates to the fact that they're made here and are very inexpensive here. It does make for a pretty durable exterior, though. You are exactly right about the proliferation of tract houses in DFW. Zero lot line has gone from a rarity to a mainstay. They don't seem to cost less due to smaller lot size, either.
That looks like a pretty typical, city neighborhood to me. They will vary with the house and lot sizes, of course, but that's common to me.
This is the neighborhood I grew up in (@earlyre probably knows it a little)
And we lived here years ago (very similar layout to what I grew up in, but the houses were even closer together and the lot were smaller)
It would not be my first choice but I don't see anything HORIFFICALLY bad with it. I would rather live there than a larger home in an inner city, for example. For all those who scoff, what's so wrong with consumer choice? No one is going to force anyone to live there, and people are apparently choosing to live in these communities. More options available benefit the American consumers, IMO.
No, not at all. All forums have knee jerk negative reactions to almost everything someone posts. I like to think about whatever subject I read, and consider all perspectives.
Different strokes for different folks. Many nowadays don't do much outside and don't want the maintenance either. These may be a better alternative than a condo where it feels like you're living in an apartment with neighbors on the other side of 3 walls plus above and/or below you, instead of some air between you.
I hear people complain about urban sprawl with huge McMansions and giant lots, then they complain about places like this.
I hear people complain about urban sprawl with huge McMansions and giant lots, then they complain about places like this.
Obviously there can be no in-between!
I live in a "Chicago-style brick bungalow", built in 1927 and one of many in a gorgeous neighborhood. Sturdy and full of big rooms, with a full basement that never leaks. Lots of mature trees mean I only rarely rarely need the air conditioner. Sure the lots are narrow but since the garage is in the back I have a long driveway to park cars on. I live alone and have better things to do than maintaining a 5-acre lot. Those huge lots and McMansions are probably better for the families with kids.
Of course there's all kinds of in betweens, in every color, shape, and size. Different strokes and all. Then there's what they call Tiny Houses that are even smaller.
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