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Build In Harveston or Buy In Woodridge?
Posted on 3/18/14 at 1:13 pm
Posted on 3/18/14 at 1:13 pm
For the past few months the wife and I have been looking to upgrade into a 4BR home as our family is starting to grow. We've been looking in Harveston (new development down Bluebonnet), but very skeptic because we don't feel like we're getting the bang for the buck.
We are trying to stay as close as possible to $400K as possible, and with that in Harveston, we can basically get a 2,300 sqft home with really no yard (but you do have very nice neighborhood amenities). Whereas in Woodridge we could get a home close to 2,800 sqft. with a yard.
What says the OT about these two developments? Will Woolridge retain its value? Will Harveston increase in value after Wampold is done with all of his developments?
We are trying to stay as close as possible to $400K as possible, and with that in Harveston, we can basically get a 2,300 sqft home with really no yard (but you do have very nice neighborhood amenities). Whereas in Woodridge we could get a home close to 2,800 sqft. with a yard.
What says the OT about these two developments? Will Woolridge retain its value? Will Harveston increase in value after Wampold is done with all of his developments?
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Posted on 3/18/14 at 1:21 pm to lsugerberbaby
On swampland and near Gardere
Or not?
Or not?
Posted on 3/18/14 at 1:23 pm to lsugerberbaby
Woodwridge
Posted on 3/18/14 at 9:57 pm to lsugerberbaby
Bump for night crew thoughts...?
Posted on 3/19/14 at 7:11 am to lsugerberbaby
400k can only get you ~2500sqft? Seems like that doesn't compute in BR.
Posted on 3/19/14 at 8:59 am to lsugerberbaby
I live in Fairhill right now and we are looking at Harveston as well. We love the area because you are sort of on the outskirts of town, but at the same time close enough to all the amenities like Perkins Rowe (Fresh Market etc.). When BR traffic has a major breakdown (like when all the interstates closed due to cold weather), you can just take River Road or Nicholson to avoid it. I grew up in the country where we could leave our front doors unlocked, so the thought of living that close to Gardere really bothered me, but it really hasn't been an issue at all. There are plenty of family's walking every day around the neighborhood and its been a great starter home for us.
As for Harveston, I assume you know of all of the amenities (walking trails, gym, farmers market etc.). We talked to the lady in some of the homes that were having open houses and expressed our disappointment in the yard sizes and she told us that the lots in the back are actually bigger and do provide you with a yard. Its just those houses in the front that supposedly have the tiny piece of a yard that is barely large enough for a BBQ. Also, when you were standing in the living room of one home, the second story window of the next home had a clear view of anything you were doing, which is disturbing. On top of that, the open house lady was pretty rude.
As for Harveston, I assume you know of all of the amenities (walking trails, gym, farmers market etc.). We talked to the lady in some of the homes that were having open houses and expressed our disappointment in the yard sizes and she told us that the lots in the back are actually bigger and do provide you with a yard. Its just those houses in the front that supposedly have the tiny piece of a yard that is barely large enough for a BBQ. Also, when you were standing in the living room of one home, the second story window of the next home had a clear view of anything you were doing, which is disturbing. On top of that, the open house lady was pretty rude.
Posted on 3/19/14 at 9:10 am to lsugerberbaby
Drove through last weekend to check it out.
Whatever these fake "trading post" looking parapets are on the front of the houses look awful.
Not to mention the probably leak like crazy.
Completely ruined the look for me. I know, they probably wanted to change it up from all the other TND's, but they look even worse in person than the rendering.
Other than that, the development looks very nice and I'm a fan of them in general; just couldn't get past that architectural element that's on a good bit of the houses.
Whatever these fake "trading post" looking parapets are on the front of the houses look awful.
Not to mention the probably leak like crazy.
Completely ruined the look for me. I know, they probably wanted to change it up from all the other TND's, but they look even worse in person than the rendering.
Other than that, the development looks very nice and I'm a fan of them in general; just couldn't get past that architectural element that's on a good bit of the houses.
This post was edited on 3/19/14 at 9:12 am
Posted on 3/19/14 at 9:25 am to lsugerberbaby
quote:
What says the OT about these two developments? Will Woolridge retain its value? Will Harveston increase in value after Wampold is done with all of his developments?
You're greatest appreciation will be with new construction
in a new neighborhood like Harveston.
Posted on 3/19/14 at 9:29 am to lsugerberbaby
I'd definitely go with Woodridge between the two....but it depends on where you are commuting to every day.
I know a lot of people that live near where that Harveston thing is going up. One of them had some minor crime issues, but it's a convenient area if you work near LSU. They are building a Supercenter pretty close to it though.
An issue with Woodridge is that Pecue lane will have an interchange installed by DOT in a few years. I have no idea what the vacant land next to that subdivision along Pecue is zoned, but it wouldn't shock me if it were a lot of big box retail after the on/off ramps were built.
I know a lot of people that live near where that Harveston thing is going up. One of them had some minor crime issues, but it's a convenient area if you work near LSU. They are building a Supercenter pretty close to it though.
An issue with Woodridge is that Pecue lane will have an interchange installed by DOT in a few years. I have no idea what the vacant land next to that subdivision along Pecue is zoned, but it wouldn't shock me if it were a lot of big box retail after the on/off ramps were built.
This post was edited on 3/19/14 at 9:33 am
Posted on 3/20/14 at 8:03 am to lsugerberbaby
Not sold on Harveston yet. I think eventually the large neighborhoods between it and Burbank will go south.
Woodridge is a starter home neighborhood.
If you're looking in the 400-450k range in that area check out Lakeside, Oak Hills and Lexington.'
I live in those areas and am about to sell a 2900 SF 4 BR/3 BATH home in your price range. There are several... location, location, location....
UClub is another very good option for you.
Woodridge is a starter home neighborhood.
If you're looking in the 400-450k range in that area check out Lakeside, Oak Hills and Lexington.'
I live in those areas and am about to sell a 2900 SF 4 BR/3 BATH home in your price range. There are several... location, location, location....
UClub is another very good option for you.
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