Mt Prospect in North Potomac

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
Who would spend $3M here when you could buy in Bethesda or Potomac?

People who don’t want to live in Bethesda or Potomac.

People who like the area including: nature, hiking trails, close to shopping and restaurants at Kentlands/Downtown Crown/Rio/Rockville.

People who want a new modern home.

People who want to live in a true neighborhood and have sense of community.

People

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
Who would spend $3M here when you could buy in Bethesda or Potomac?

People who don’t want to live in Bethesda or Potomac.

People who like the area including: nature, hiking trails, close to shopping and restaurants at Kentlands/Downtown Crown/Rio/Rockville.

People who want a new modern home.

People who want to live in a true neighborhood and have sense of community.

People

“True neighborhood”? That place is just a giant McMansion farm LOL.

[Anonymous]

Agreed. I'm ending up going the custom route and getting much more for my money. My builder told me he could construct something similar to what Toll Brothers does for about 2/3 the cost. They must have pretty good profit margins or putting that extra money to things outside construction.

Anonymous wrote:I was trying to buy a home here, but I am not sure anymore.

My contract itself is going to be over 2.9 million for the Kalorama (2 million base, 125k+ lot premium, 500k structural options, 300k design options). After I move in, I would finish the media room, and gym and do built-ins in the study, loft, etc. + moldings along with the backyard like the model and a pool. That's 400k right there (3.3 million total) + furnishing the home.

Idk, I think that is quite expensive for a modern yet very nice McMansion (I am buying this house so I have the right to call it what it is lol) just for the community (which is my main motive for purchasing here).

I have recently toured 3+ million dollar homes, and they are generally far prettier in Mclean, Great Falls, Bethesda, and Potomac.

These houses in mp with the backyard, built-ins, molding, model home finishes, etc, at 2.7 makes sense. But a 500-600k premium? Idk if it is worth it anymore. The value, regardless, will drop (so if I buy it at 3.3, maybe in 10-15+ years, I will be able to sell at 3ish), and if it is rezoned, maybe 2.8ish. That seems like a bad investment compared to other homes I see on Zillow or building my own home with another builder on a lot I buy.

I don't care about the price that much, but I feel I can get better value elsewhere.

I am not saying it was always a bad investment, as people who bought early on did not spend more than 2.5-2.7 on the home itself (all palatines where under that number and had the floating stairs and more outdoor living, stuff the kalorama lacks). Even the Parkhurst is probably fine as the house wont cost THAT much as they never upped the price and those lot premiums tend to be less.

Maybe the issue is I am wanting something like the model house after paying so much. Maybe people are only taking 50-250k in the design center or not taking the grand multigen and 4 car garage and other upgrades to keep the cost down.

And there is still bidding on all the homesites, which I think is wild. Maybe the reviews of toll brothers are right haha

[Anonymous]

If you don’t want to buy MP, buy somewhere else. Thanks for letting everyone know about your decision.

[Anonymous]

I will not anymore since I read this random post from a random person. Thank you so much for sharing.

quote=Anonymous]Who bought lot 1? i know it didnt show up on the website but apparently sold. I work for the in the medical field and i can assure you most likely you will get cancer from living too close to the power lines. The government and other companies are trying to cover up the impact of living near strong electromagnetic and electric fields by only pushing studies focusing on short term effects (vs long term = various medical problems and cancer). Good luck to you! I personally would steer clear from all lots within 1300 feet of the power lines

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Who bought lot 1? i know it didnt show up on the website but apparently sold. I work for the in the medical field and i can assure you most likely you will get cancer from living too close to the power lines. The government and other companies are trying to cover up the impact of living near strong electromagnetic and electric fields by only pushing studies focusing on short term effects (vs long term = various medical problems and cancer). Good luck to you! I personally would steer clear from all lots within 1300 feet of the power lines

What about Travilah Elementary? It's close to the power lines as well. There are many schools out there in the country built around power lines.

OP here. I think the location of the school is sickening. I would personally NEVER send my kids here. As someone else said above, that's why they sent their kids to private schools. Do a lot more research here before you buy something near a power line or plan to send your kids to Travilah (as that alone could cause cancer and other horrible effects. Also, do not trust sales on this topic. We are talking about serious medical concerns. I would also be weary if I was buying lot 6 or the Kalorama model house.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4931365/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUXi4UiAkAE

My question is why some people are risking it and so desperate to bid these lots UP in price.

Wow there are some unintelligent people who think they are intelligent.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The power lines don’t go through the community. Only a few houses are within 1000 feet of the lines. This conversation is nuts.

I agree that the power lines are not a health problem. However, they spook away a lot of buyers especially when they see the power lines and cell towers near the elementary school. It’s something to be aware of for future resale.

Who cares if some people are spooked.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The community is almost sold out.

Obviously, the current buyers weren’t spooked. This idea that it’s going to hurt resale is silly. It didn’t hurt any sales. It’s a non-issue.

They will be sorely disappointed when the SJWs redraw the school attendance zones and then the houses lose 20% of their value.

They will live in their houses and not care since they aren’t selling.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I was trying to buy a home here, but I am not sure anymore.

My contract itself is going to be over 2.9 million for the Kalorama (2 million base, 125k+ lot premium, 500k structural options, 300k design options). After I move in, I would finish the media room, and gym and do built-ins in the study, loft, etc. + moldings along with the backyard like the model and a pool. That's 400k right there (3.3 million total) + furnishing the home.

Idk, I think that is quite expensive for a modern yet very nice McMansion (I am buying this house so I have the right to call it what it is lol) just for the community (which is my main motive for purchasing here).

I have recently toured 3+ million dollar homes, and they are generally far prettier in Mclean, Great Falls, Bethesda, and Potomac.

These houses in mp with the backyard, built-ins, molding, model home finishes, etc, at 2.7 makes sense. But a 500-600k premium? Idk if it is worth it anymore. The value, regardless, will drop (so if I buy it at 3.3, maybe in 10-15+ years, I will be able to sell at 3ish), and if it is rezoned, maybe 2.8ish. That seems like a bad investment compared to other homes I see on Zillow or building my own home with another builder on a lot I buy.

I don't care about the price that much, but I feel I can get better value elsewhere.

I am not saying it was always a bad investment, as people who bought early on did not spend more than 2.5-2.7 on the home itself (all palatines where under that number and had the floating stairs and more outdoor living, stuff the kalorama lacks). Even the Parkhurst is probably fine as the house wont cost THAT much as they never upped the price and those lot premiums tend to be less.

Maybe the issue is I am wanting something like the model house after paying so much. Maybe people are only taking 50-250k in the design center or not taking the grand multigen and 4 car garage and other upgrades to keep the cost down.

And there is still bidding on all the homesites, which I think is wild. Maybe the reviews of toll brothers are right haha

Who would spend $3M here when you could buy in Bethesda or Potomac?

Who would be so narrow minded that they cant see any other perspective than their own

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The community is almost sold out.

Obviously, the current buyers weren’t spooked. This idea that it’s going to hurt resale is silly. It didn’t hurt any sales. It’s a non-issue.

They will be sorely disappointed when the SJWs redraw the school attendance zones and then the houses lose 20% of their value.

it will happen just wait and see
And you will be sorely disappointed when that doesn’t happen.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Agreed. I'm ending up going the custom route and getting much more for my money. My builder told me he could construct something similar to what Toll Brothers does for about 2/3 the cost. They must have pretty good profit margins or putting that extra money to things outside construction.

What builder are you going with? just curious

Anonymous wrote:I was trying to buy a home here, but I am not sure anymore.

My contract itself is going to be over 2.9 million for the Kalorama (2 million base, 125k+ lot premium, 500k structural options, 300k design options). After I move in, I would finish the media room, and gym and do built-ins in the study, loft, etc. + moldings along with the backyard like the model and a pool. That's 400k right there (3.3 million total) + furnishing the home.

Idk, I think that is quite expensive for a modern yet very nice McMansion (I am buying this house so I have the right to call it what it is lol) just for the community (which is my main motive for purchasing here).

I have recently toured 3+ million dollar homes, and they are generally far prettier in Mclean, Great Falls, Bethesda, and Potomac.

These houses in mp with the backyard, built-ins, molding, model home finishes, etc, at 2.7 makes sense. But a 500-600k premium? Idk if it is worth it anymore. The value, regardless, will drop (so if I buy it at 3.3, maybe in 10-15+ years, I will be able to sell at 3ish), and if it is rezoned, maybe 2.8ish. That seems like a bad investment compared to other homes I see on Zillow or building my own home with another builder on a lot I buy.

I don't care about the price that much, but I feel I can get better value elsewhere.

I am not saying it was always a bad investment, as people who bought early on did not spend more than 2.5-2.7 on the home itself (all palatines where under that number and had the floating stairs and more outdoor living, stuff the kalorama lacks). Even the Parkhurst is probably fine as the house wont cost THAT much as they never upped the price and those lot premiums tend to be less.

Maybe the issue is I am wanting something like the model house after paying so much. Maybe people are only taking 50-250k in the design center or not taking the grand multigen and 4 car garage and other upgrades to keep the cost down.

And there is still bidding on all the homesites, which I think is wild. Maybe the reviews of toll brothers are right haha

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
Who would spend $3M here when you could buy in Bethesda or Potomac?

People who don’t want to live in Bethesda or Potomac.

People who like the area including: nature, hiking trails, close to shopping and restaurants at Kentlands/Downtown Crown/Rio/Rockville.

Why would you not want to live in bethesda or potomac? You are closer to literally everything and actually good restaurants, better schools like churchill (wootton kinda sucks), better neighbors and better networking opportunities, more safe than living right near gaithersburg (a lot of places w nice homes in potomac have security), you still have the hiking trails and nature in potomac you have no idea what you are talking about.

At 3 million be smart with your money.

Also the homes arent modern, the base finishes suck, all the homes are mcmansions (if you have ever watched wanda vision this community gives off that vibe), the build quality sucks, the homes are too close together and i could go on and on…

People who want a new modern home.

People who want to live in a true neighborhood and have sense of community.

People

“True neighborhood”? That place is just a giant McMansion farm LOL.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I was trying to buy a home here, but I am not sure anymore.

My contract itself is going to be over 2.9 million for the Kalorama (2 million base, 125k+ lot premium, 500k structural options, 300k design options). After I move in, I would finish the media room, and gym and do built-ins in the study, loft, etc. + moldings along with the backyard like the model and a pool. That's 400k right there (3.3 million total) + furnishing the home.

Idk, I think that is quite expensive for a modern yet very nice McMansion (I am buying this house so I have the right to call it what it is lol) just for the community (which is my main motive for purchasing here).

I have recently toured 3+ million dollar homes, and they are generally far prettier in Mclean, Great Falls, Bethesda, and Potomac.

These houses in mp with the backyard, built-ins, molding, model home finishes, etc, at 2.7 makes sense. But a 500-600k premium? Idk if it is worth it anymore. The value, regardless, will drop (so if I buy it at 3.3, maybe in 10-15+ years, I will be able to sell at 3ish), and if it is rezoned, maybe 2.8ish. That seems like a bad investment compared to other homes I see on Zillow or building my own home with another builder on a lot I buy.

I don't care about the price that much, but I feel I can get better value elsewhere.

I am not saying it was always a bad investment, as people who bought early on did not spend more than 2.5-2.7 on the home itself (all palatines where under that number and had the floating stairs and more outdoor living, stuff the kalorama lacks). Even the Parkhurst is probably fine as the house wont cost THAT much as they never upped the price and those lot premiums tend to be less.

Maybe the issue is I am wanting something like the model house after paying so much. Maybe people are only taking 50-250k in the design center or not taking the grand multigen and 4 car garage and other upgrades to keep the cost down.

And there is still bidding on all the homesites, which I think is wild. Maybe the reviews of toll brothers are right haha

Who would spend $3M here when you could buy in Bethesda or Potomac?

Who would be so narrow minded that they cant see any other perspective than their own

The perspective of fools and their money?

[Anonymous]

You should be able to find a builder than can do "Arden level" type of construction and finishes in the low 200s/sq foot.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Agreed. I'm ending up going the custom route and getting much more for my money. My builder told me he could construct something similar to what Toll Brothers does for about 2/3 the cost. They must have pretty good profit margins or putting that extra money to things outside construction.

What builder are you going with? just curious

Anonymous wrote:I was trying to buy a home here, but I am not sure anymore.

My contract itself is going to be over 2.9 million for the Kalorama (2 million base, 125k+ lot premium, 500k structural options, 300k design options). After I move in, I would finish the media room, and gym and do built-ins in the study, loft, etc. + moldings along with the backyard like the model and a pool. That's 400k right there (3.3 million total) + furnishing the home.

Idk, I think that is quite expensive for a modern yet very nice McMansion (I am buying this house so I have the right to call it what it is lol) just for the community (which is my main motive for purchasing here).

I have recently toured 3+ million dollar homes, and they are generally far prettier in Mclean, Great Falls, Bethesda, and Potomac.

These houses in mp with the backyard, built-ins, molding, model home finishes, etc, at 2.7 makes sense. But a 500-600k premium? Idk if it is worth it anymore. The value, regardless, will drop (so if I buy it at 3.3, maybe in 10-15+ years, I will be able to sell at 3ish), and if it is rezoned, maybe 2.8ish. That seems like a bad investment compared to other homes I see on Zillow or building my own home with another builder on a lot I buy.

I don't care about the price that much, but I feel I can get better value elsewhere.

I am not saying it was always a bad investment, as people who bought early on did not spend more than 2.5-2.7 on the home itself (all palatines where under that number and had the floating stairs and more outdoor living, stuff the kalorama lacks). Even the Parkhurst is probably fine as the house wont cost THAT much as they never upped the price and those lot premiums tend to be less.

Maybe the issue is I am wanting something like the model house after paying so much. Maybe people are only taking 50-250k in the design center or not taking the grand multigen and 4 car garage and other upgrades to keep the cost down.

And there is still bidding on all the homesites, which I think is wild. Maybe the reviews of toll brothers are right haha

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I was trying to buy a home here, but I am not sure anymore.

My contract itself is going to be over 2.9 million for the Kalorama (2 million base, 125k+ lot premium, 500k structural options, 300k design options). After I move in, I would finish the media room, and gym and do built-ins in the study, loft, etc. + moldings along with the backyard like the model and a pool. That's 400k right there (3.3 million total) + furnishing the home.

Idk, I think that is quite expensive for a modern yet very nice McMansion (I am buying this house so I have the right to call it what it is lol) just for the community (which is my main motive for purchasing here).

I have recently toured 3+ million dollar homes, and they are generally far prettier in Mclean, Great Falls, Bethesda, and Potomac.

These houses in mp with the backyard, built-ins, molding, model home finishes, etc, at 2.7 makes sense. But a 500-600k premium? Idk if it is worth it anymore. The value, regardless, will drop (so if I buy it at 3.3, maybe in 10-15+ years, I will be able to sell at 3ish), and if it is rezoned, maybe 2.8ish. That seems like a bad investment compared to other homes I see on Zillow or building my own home with another builder on a lot I buy.

I don't care about the price that much, but I feel I can get better value elsewhere.

I am not saying it was always a bad investment, as people who bought early on did not spend more than 2.5-2.7 on the home itself (all palatines where under that number and had the floating stairs and more outdoor living, stuff the kalorama lacks). Even the Parkhurst is probably fine as the house wont cost THAT much as they never upped the price and those lot premiums tend to be less.

Maybe the issue is I am wanting something like the model house after paying so much. Maybe people are only taking 50-250k in the design center or not taking the grand multigen and 4 car garage and other upgrades to keep the cost down.

And there is still bidding on all the homesites, which I think is wild. Maybe the reviews of toll brothers are right haha

Who would spend $3M here when you could buy in Bethesda or Potomac?

Who would be so narrow minded that they cant see any other perspective than their own

The perspective of fools and their money?

They can afford 3 million dollar houses with or without you worrying about their money