Front garage vs back garage

[stan4]

Originally Posted by UnfairPark

I was at Gleneagles Golf Course this evening and realized that rear loading garages aren't even an option for homes backing to golf course, green belt, creek, lake etc. Only thing a house with rare garage can back to is a narrow alley.

Yup.

Given that the golf course view can command $100k more for the house, why on earth would you try to put a garage there?

The whole point of building the home there was the view and course access.

[mikestrong]

Originally Posted by stephwin

We were house hunting back in 2009 in the $350k price range and the vast majority of houses had rear-entry garages. I'm not sure if trends have changed, but I also see that most new houses have garages in the front. It could also be because they are typically on smaller lots now and if someone wants a pool, having a garage in the back takes up even more yard space.

But my comment on the price point was that even nice neighborhoods can look cluttered and somewhat...ugly, I guess, when there are tons of cars on the street and driveway.

This. I have worked for builders for 15 years. Lots have gotten smaller, and smaller every year. If we did rear entry now, in the mid price range(300-400) where the average lot these day is maybe 50 x 120 if you are lucky, their would be very little back yard left.

[sanz7887]

front always looks good . can see your neighbours