what are the drawbacks of a corner lot?
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Anonymous
| A corner lot on 1/3 of an acre is probably not a big deal (which seems to be the house you like). We were the corner lot on a 6,300 square foot property in Arlington and did end up moving. We wanted to bump our house out, but the set back rules made it impossible based on where the original house sat on the lot. We had no place to expand it without hitting a zoning restriction. And yes, shoveling snow was a PITA, especially the double-blizzard winter of 2010! |
Anonymous
Nice example. Not all corner lots would get lots of traffic. OP it really depends. |
Anonymous
| As a kid, we had the job of picking up litter that blew in from two streets. Also, it was full of dog crap. |
Anonymous
| I don't like side yards. It lacks privacy from commuters. |
Anonymous
| Nice house OP. That doesn't look like a big commuting street. As long as there is a back door leading to the yard. It's hard enough to find a house. This isn't really a major factor. I am on a corner. |
Anonymous
| I'm on a corner lot and I see it as a bonus. My yard appears bigger and there are no sidewalks so shoveling isn't an issue. Neither of the streets are busy and its a 4 way stop b |
Anonymous
| We are on a corner lot but also have a good sized backyard. Our side yards are small. Maybe because our house faces a street and not a corner. We don't have siudewalks so don't have to worry about snow removal. We have a fence so still have privacy. |
Anonymous
+1 The corner lot does not have to be on a "main" street - as inevitably, traffic will pass (unless it is a dead end, at two ends of the perpendicular, which is not likely). Sometimes, the property next door "cuts into" the corner lot - so watch for that! Corner lots are not for people who like their privacy, is what PPs are trying to relay. In some jurisdictions, the tall privacy hedge would not be allowed on the front of a corner lot, as it could be seen (depending on the amount of free time your neighbors have) as "blocking" (not really) the intersection. Having two front yards could potentially pose an issue, if people have time on their hands to make it one. However, in upscale Chevy Chase neighborhoods, we have friends who own huge houses with delightful hedges (and professional landscape architects on staff); and neighbors too important (really) to mind others' business, so it looks quite lush and beautiful (not barren and depressed). |
Anonymous
| We LOVE our corner lot, but it is sort of unique in that again, it is on 1/3 of an acre, and there is access to a big, private backyard from a back alley. It's also up slightly on a hill, so the lights/privacy issue is really reduced. I think the right corner lot is far better and more private than many mid-street lots. |
Anonymous
| PP here - menat to add, depends where! |
Anonymous
| We are on a corner lot but it actually is on the end of a cul de sac (court). So we don't have the added traffic and actually have more privacy then those who are on the street. So it really depends. For us, the downsides are a smaller back yard and large front yard and the ridiculous amount of sidewalk to shovel. |
Anonymous
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I love my corner lot (one side leads to a cul de sec)
- Only next to two neighbors - Bigger side load garage - Basketball hoop backs to a spacious side yard - More sunny area for better growing flowers - No sidewalk on one side - Better view out front to a winding neighborhood street |
Anonymous
| My dog always poops on corner lots. I do feel bad and scoop. |
Anonymous
Most don't scoop! |
Anonymous
Relatively speaking it is still pretty exposed as compared to the neighbors, 3 doors north in particular. Sure, compared to a home in the middle of Old Town Alexandria, this is practically a Hermit house, but if you are looking in Reston, not exactly the more private for an older SFH. |