Help: infos about Rodeo palms, Southwyck etc... (League City, Friendswood: short sales, foreclosures)

[franed1]

hi we're thinking of buying a house in Rodeo Palms. Please tell me more about the community.

What about Southwyck? I've read that place here in the forums. Does it have a good elementary school? What's the price range of the houses?

and also is I would like to know how's the commute to Deer Park TX from Rodeo Palms or Southwyck? Work will be at Deer Park.

Buying a house is such a big decision, want to consider everything.

Any other communities that I should look into?

Thanks for the help.

[westres1]

Friendswood,Clear lake, League City would be a better alternative as far as commute. The Belt8/288 interchange is brutal

[cheryjohns]

Southwyck was built in the 90's - decent construction - prices average $160K - some are larger and more - some are smaller and less. I would pick it over Rodeo Palms - some foreclosures and short sales are driving values there down a little, and new construction still in progress. If you plan on being there for a long time, it really won't matter. You will get more house for the money in Southwyck - and in ten years, neither subdivision will be new.

[franed1]

thanks for the info.

Just wondering why Southwyck over Rodeo Palms? what are the pros and cons?

Originally Posted by cheryjohns

Southwyck was built in the 90's - decent construction - prices average $160K - some are larger and more - some are smaller and less. I would pick it over Rodeo Palms - some foreclosures and short sales are driving values there down a little, and new construction still in progress. If you plan on being there for a long time, it really won't matter. You will get more house for the money in Southwyck - and in ten years, neither subdivision will be new.

[franed1]

what about the sam houston tollway from 288? is it also bad?

Google Map is showing 288 then to golfcrest -225.

thanks for the info.

Originally Posted by westres1

Friendswood,Clear lake, League City would be a better alternative as far as commute. The Belt8/288 interchange is brutal

[cheryjohns]

Southwyck construction seems more solid - and, again, more house space for the money. They are very close in location. I know a lot of people are hung up on "new". They will buy a smaller house with cheaper finishes and cheaper construction because it is new. In ten years' time that new house isn't new anymore - but it still has that ratty linoleum and cheap quality carpet. That 10 year old house is now 20 - but construction is more solid, and finishes might have included more durable tile and hardwoods. I have seen people bypass a house with granite for a newer one with formica. What is resale going to be in 10 years? If a house is smaller, on a smaller lot, with building construction issues and cheap finishes that need replaced - not very good.

[franed1]

thanks so much... this is very helpful

southwyck still goes to Don Jeter Elementary school?

Originally Posted by cheryjohns

Southwyck construction seems more solid - and, again, more house space for the money. They are very close in location. I know a lot of people are hung up on "new". They will buy a smaller house with cheaper finishes and cheaper construction because it is new. In ten years' time that new house isn't new anymore - but it still has that ratty linoleum and cheap quality carpet. That 10 year old house is now 20 - but construction is more solid, and finishes might have included more durable tile and hardwoods. I have seen people bypass a house with granite for a newer one with formica. What is resale going to be in 10 years? If a house is smaller, on a smaller lot, with building construction issues and cheap finishes that need replaced - not very good.

[cheryjohns]

Silverlake Elementary