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I think what you're looking for is a "villa" type house. It's typically 1 story (but not always) and might be attached by one wall to the structure next door. There's usually a back deck and/or very small yard type area and you can sometimes opt to have an enclosed back deck. In this area "townhouse" usually means 2 or 3 story homes attached to a group of 3 to 5 other 2 to 3 story homes. They'll have at least 1 deck, sometimes more, but no private yard per se.
That might work if the OP wants a 55+ Active Adult community.
If so, that opens up Creekside at Bethpage, Carolina Arbors, and several more.
I thought it was an old people community but with the refined requirements yet wanting a townhouse with some spaciousness it seems like the villa concept fits
The problem is, the Cheswick Townhome community doesn't offer large decks. It appears that the builder offers the option of a small backyard space OR an attached garage (not both). I created this thread to express my opinion(s) about Raleigh builders overlooking the needs of prospective townhome buyers at the 400K price point. Most prospective buyers at this price-point prefer to have an attached garage AND outdoor space.
If MOST buyers wanted it, these would not sell and builders would try another tactic (reduced prices, etc).
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Just because townhomes without yards sell quickly that does not mean that there is no market for something a little different. IF a builder were to offer towns with small yards there would be a bunch of people who might want them IF they knew about them. The situation is simply that if the developer is going to have to give up impervious surface to decks, walkways, and patios he will not be maxing out his potential profit.
The problem is, the Cheswick Townhome community doesn't offer large decks. It appears that the builder offers the option of a small backyard space OR an attached garage (not both). I created this thread to express my opinion(s) about Raleigh builders overlooking the needs of prospective townhome buyers at the 400K price point. Most prospective buyers at this price-point prefer to have an attached garage AND outdoor space.
Listen, my in-laws think the same way as you - they expect everything at a 400k price point for a townhouse. They are coming from a rural NJ town that has no growth and probably negative GDP and think 400k should get you a huge townhouse with a big yard and definitely a 2 car garage. They just don't understand that this area is high growth and there's tons of competition.
If you want those specific things, you need to look into a single family home where you have more control over yard space and garage space. Are you coming from the northeast? Do you know how this market is? You aren't moving to some sleepy place where you have a lot of control on what you want.
Just because townhomes without yards sell quickly that does not mean that there is no market for something a little different. IF a builder were to offer towns with small yards there would be a bunch of people who might want them IF they knew about them. The situation is simply that if the developer is going to have to give up impervious surface to decks, walkways, and patios he will not be maxing out his potential profit.
Why would a builder cut profits to offer something to a niche market?
Charity?
There are plenty of charitable opportunities for businesses that work hard to max their profits.
The poster said "most."
I think that begs for proof.
Just because townhomes without yards sell quickly that does not mean that there is no market for something a little different. IF a builder were to offer towns with small yards there would be a bunch of people who might want them IF they knew about them. The situation is simply that if the developer is going to have to give up impervious surface to decks, walkways, and patios he will not be maxing out his potential profit.
And, since they sell fine with the builder taking max profit, what is the incentive to change? I mean, plenty of buyers would love a half acre lot with a 5 bedroom/4.5 bath house with a high-level trim package, an outdoor spa and kitchen for outdoor enjoyment and a 4-car garage with workshop for 300k over in Five Points, but that ain’t happening either.
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Townhouses were not very popular for years here because the owners are stuck with maintenance and are in a glorified apartment with many of the issues of multi-family living.
Now, people are coming who either are used to townhouse living or are looking for a lower price than an SFH.
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