The Top 7 Benefits of Townhouse Living
1 – Maintenance Free Living
Maintenance free living is perhaps the top benefit to living in a townhome. Who wants to spend the weekend mowing the lawn pulling weeds or trimming hedges? I know I don’t. Townhouse communities have a Home Owners’ Association (HOA), which takes care of things like landscaping. This way you can weekends with friends and family, or watching NFL games (unless you’re a Jets fan, then maybe you’d rather be pulling weeds). Sometimes HOA fees can be high, which may turn people away from certain communities. This is not always the case, however. For instance the newest townhome development in Westchester County, Hidden Meadow Somers, has an HOA fee of just $195 a month.
2 – Great Locations
Everyone has heard the phrase, “location, location, location”, when it comes to the most important aspects of real estate. Townhouse developments are more often than not located in great locations. This is not a coincidence. Townhouse developments involve the construction of many units. As a result, the companies who build townhomes need to be very careful about where they choose to build these communities. Otherwise, they run the risk of inability to sell a large number of homes. Take Hidden Meadow for example. The developers, Kearney Realty Group, said finding the perfect location was priority number 1, before commencing the project. The parcel which Hidden Meadow is built on, has three adjacent properties. Park land owned by the Town of Somers, woods which are part of the watershed and therefore cannot be developed, and a $100 Million Equestrian Horse Farm, owned by one of the co-founders of Kalvin Klein. This makes Hidden Meadow and intimate and private community, even though Hidden Meadow is less than ½ a mile from downtown shopping and dining options, and under 3 miles to the Taconic State Parkway allowing for easy access into New York City.
3 – Sense of Community
When you buy a home, you’re not just picking the place you’re going to eat and sleep. You are also picking the community which you are going to grow to be apart of. Townhouse communities have a sense of community and camaraderie that single-detached house neighborhoods don’t always have. This is a major draw for home buyers. After all, 4 walls and a roof is what makes a house a house. The neighborhood and people you share the house with, is what makes it a home.
4 – Safety and Security
As previously mentioned, townhouse developments have this wonderful sense of community. With this sense of community comes added safety and security. Not only are townhouse developments often well lit, but you have the added security of many neighbors. This means you don’t have to worry about taking a walk after dark or leaving your home unattended while on vacation. Peace and mind is something you can’t put a price on.
5 – Amenities
Townhomes are little communities inside of the bigger community where the development is located. Not just because of the sense of camaraderie between neighbors, but also because many townhouse complexes have everything you could want or need right inside. No need to drive to the dog park to let your 4-legged member of the family run around. Looking to exercise? Don’t drive to the overpacked gym. Instead take a stroll in private walking trails or play your favorite neighbor in tennis. Amenities like this are a major pull for Townhomes.
6 – Great Value
Townhomes provide great value for money and are often more affordable than their single-family detached counterparts. In layman’s terms, you get the same amount (or more) square footage and similar quality (or better) for a lower purchase price. Additionally, the smaller lot size means residents pay lower property taxes than those in conventional homes.
7 – Perfect for Seniors or Downsizers
Townhomes are a popular option for retirees or those looking to downsize. You can maintain the freedom of living in and owning your own home, without having to worry about maintenance. Additionally, the sense of community created by townhouse developments is a great benefit to retirees or those downsizing after their children have moved out.
Want to learn more about the benefits of townhouse living? Contact an expert at Hidden Meadow Somers.
