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Move-in ready, 2000's built with gas heat and central a/c on decent size lot (under 1l2 acre) for kids to play. Town water, depending which town could be septic or town sewer. 2300 sqft.
$500k-650K
Taxes.....$9000+ in the better school district.
Or.....
you could buy a 55 year old high ranch on 10,000 sqft lot oil heat, no air, needs updating for $325K. Taxes around $4800.
600K+, 1800-2100sq ft. baths and kitchen will need updating. 70s split level or older (back to 1880s). Northern NJ (suburbs of NYC). 14K property taxes. Excellent schools.
Why will baths and kitchens need updating? Basic cabinet physics haven't changed in nearly forever. Sinks, faucets, countertops, toilets, etc. all should be perfectly functional in a non-abused house. Colors and textures come and go, but if you are looking for a base level house in a safe neighborhood, which is what this thread is about, why would they matter?
basic starter home <2000 sq ft in a good area with average schools. small lot. violent crime is low so most places can be considered "safe", but obviously each neighborhood is different. Modest neighborhoods tend to have more property crime, aggravated assault, stuff like that. $200k
basic starter home <2000 sq ft in a great area with above average to great schools. small lot. newer construction $250-275k
move up home, 2000-2500 sq ft in a great area with above average to great schools. small lot. $300s. newer construction.
$400k and up, can run the gamut. Our home is 3700 sq ft, zoned to overall good-great schools, estate sized lot. Our house is 30 years old however. At 400k, you may or may not get an updated house.
As long as Austin remains sizzling hot, prices will only go up and the home will only get smaller.
House, all brick, 2,500 sq feet, large two car garage, three bedrooms, 2.5 bath. Good, to wealthy neighborhood, ten years old.
Dothan 225,000
Birmingham 300,000
Northern Alabama, rural 200,000
Huntsville area 275,000
Rural Georgia 200,000
Atlanta 350,000
St. Louis County 400,000 and highest property taxes.
Tampa area around 400,000 for a nice area and the highest insurance.
Why will baths and kitchens need updating? Basic cabinet physics haven't changed in nearly forever. Sinks, faucets, countertops, toilets, etc. all should be perfectly functional in a non-abused house. Colors and textures come and go, but if you are looking for a base level house in a safe neighborhood, which is what this thread is about, why would they matter?
I agree! Older functional baths and kitchens can be beautiful and as long as they are functional, they don't "need" updating.
In my area - a cute starter house, 3 bedrooms 1.5 baths, cape, ranch or craftsman style home, CAC, fireplace, 1/2 acre in a pleasant area $ 55 - 75,000. 1500 square ft.
I just saw one with an attached 1 car garage, new kitchen, 2 new baths, and a newly finished basement.
Upgrade - 4 or 5 bedroom 2 or 3 baths, fireplace, hardwood floors, family room, laundry room, most likely upgraded kitchen and bath. Formal dining and living room, sun rooms are typical, as are first floor laundry rooms. May have finished basement.
Style - Colonial, Tudor, Mid Century Modern Ranch, large Craftsman.# 77 - 170,000. Built in the 1900s - 1970s. Most in the 20s through 50s. 1800 sq ft to 2300
There are trade ups that start at around 200,000 - 300,000. Newer houses. Don't do much for me.
San Jose, CA: $1.6M for a 50 year old 2500 sq ft tract home.
San Jose is where people with modest housing budgets live. Same house in Palo Alto is at least $3M. Anything under $1200/sq ft there is a tear down.
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