Which one do you prefer, $3.2M for 2017 house, $2.7M for 2023 house?

[Anonymous]

Both houses are in McLean and under contract, but I am curious - how is a 7-year-old house priced half a million more than a new build?


https://www.redfin.com/VA/Mc-Lean/1611-Simmons-Dr-22101/home/9404450

PENDING ON NOV 17, 2024
1611 Simmons Dr,
Mclean, VA 22101
$3,195,000
Built in 2017


https://www.redfin.com/VA/Mc-Lean/1422-Mayflower-Dr-22101/home/9388912

ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT
1422 Mayflower Dr,
Mclean, VA 22101
$2,699,900
Built in 2023

[Anonymous]

1611 is nicer, better quieter area, not a redo of a brick box.

[Anonymous]

First one location is much much better. Both are nice.

[Anonymous]

Omg they are both heinous McMansions.

[Anonymous]

The new build backs up to a highway. that stretch of Dolly Madison is a huge short cut when 95 backed up and often six lanes of bumper to bumper traffic

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The new build backs up to a highway. that stretch of Dolly Madison is a huge short cut when 95 backed up and often six lanes of bumper to bumper traffic

I see, I thought the people are willing to spend more for all brick, crown molding, traditional style, etc.

[Anonymous]

The second one location backs to a very busy noisy main road that's why it's cheap

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Omg they are both heinous McMansions.

No one asked enjoy your shack

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The new build backs up to a highway. that stretch of Dolly Madison is a huge short cut when 95 backed up and often six lanes of bumper to bumper traffic

We looked at a rental a few houses down from the Mayflower new build 15 years ago and there was a tremendous amount of traffic and a lot of road noise and it was a dealbreaker even as a rental. No question the other location is far better.

[Anonymous]

Most seven year old houses aren't that much different than a spec new build in 2024 in terms of design and finishes.

[Anonymous]

They are pretty similar in finishes, the Simmons one has a little more character though. And the Mayflower one seems to be on a small lot - you see the neighboring houses (which look kind of dumpy, but maybe it's nice) from all the windows/decks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The new build backs up to a highway. that stretch of Dolly Madison is a huge short cut when 95 backed up and often six lanes of bumper to bumper traffic

We looked at a rental a few houses down from the Mayflower new build 15 years ago and there was a tremendous amount of traffic and a lot of road noise and it was a dealbreaker even as a rental. No question the other location is far better.

I know location is important, but didn't realize that it can make a difference of half a million.

[Anonymous]

If anything, I've seen the quality of the average spec house go down post covid

[Anonymous]

Simmons also has over 1500 square feet more than Mayflower.

Per the county website:

Above-grade is 5,771 vs 4,727
Basement is 2,763 vs 2,254

[Anonymous]

Neither? If I had that kind of money and was looking in McLean, I'd buy this one:

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1934-Massachusetts-Ave-Mc-Lean-VA-22101/51784891_zpid/