Buy This or That? (Denver, Wheat Ridge: townhome, good schools, square footage)

[2bindenver]

Both are $325,000:

3 Bed 1 Bath Denver 1008 Sq Ft2937 N Glencoe Street, Denver, CO 80207 | MLS 8860724 | Listing Information

or
3 Bed 4 Bath townhome 2859 sq ft3240 Zephyr Court, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 | MLS 6904990 | Listing Information


*I am not the listing broker. Just thought we could have some fun.

[skins_fan82]

"This," because it's in Denver proper.

[emm74]

Even putting aside location (which I wouldn't put aside), I wouldn't buy House 2 even if in my preferred location. It's hideous and needs a ridiculous amount of work and it still wouldn't be my style.

But aside from that, yeah, location. I chose to stay in Denver, have a 15 minute commute to my job, be near to family and friends. Plus good schools are must for me and my kid goes to one of the top rated schools in the state and House 1 is in the same enrollment zone so he still would be going where he goes now.

PS - love the thread, look forward to more This or That!

[headingtoDenver]

Crazy what 325 asking will get you now. The first one is only 1000- sq/ft. I do wonder if that includes what looks like a converted garage. The second one has a good amount of space, but wow is it dated. Saloon doors!!!! Also, check out that microwave. It looks like it should be on the space station.


If I was forced to choose between these two, I would choose option 2 because of it's location. The location of option 1 screams that you should have your local police on speed dial. I've learned over the years that when houses across the street have bars on their windows, the bars are there for a reason. Also, I've learned never to live on or near an MLK Blvd.

[philberf]

also, depending on your family size (or planned size), the difference in square footage is a significant consideration.

[jamesdenver]

ugh house 2: My eyes hurt.

[SkyDog77]

Originally Posted by headingtoDenver

Also, I've learned never to live on or near an MLK Blvd.

There are a lot of Stapleton residents who might take exception to that statement.

[emm74]

Originally Posted by headingtoDenver

Crazy what 325 asking will get you now. The first one is only 1000- sq/ft. I do wonder if that includes what looks like a converted garage. The second one has a good amount of space, but wow is it dated. Saloon doors!!!! Also, check out that microwave. It looks like it should be on the space station.


If I was forced to choose between these two, I would choose option 2 because of it's location. The location of option 1 screams that you should have your local police on speed dial. I've learned over the years that when houses across the street have bars on their windows, the bars are there for a reason. Also, I've learned never to live on or near an MLK Blvd.

yeah, North Park Hill isn't an ideal location.

Just a little more money gets you something a bit larger and in a generally nicer area, although this specific house is a bit close to Colfax.

1532 Olive Street, Denver, CO 80220 | MLS 3187906 | Listing Information

But I think that's the reason for the price, go up another block, north of 16th St. and it would be more. This is just a couple of blocks over - significantly larger of course, but still, quite a jump in price!

1607 Newport Street, Denver, CO 80220 | MLS 8991978 | Listing Information

[emm74]

Originally Posted by SkyDog77

There are a lot of Stapleton residents who might take exception to that statement.

That's certainly true, but it's sadly the case that in many cities. there is an MLK named street that isn't going to be terribly desirable. And Stapleton and North Park Hill aren't quite the same....

[Count David]

House 1.