INSANELY overpriced listing in Loudoun

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What's happening in pic 83...?

Good question.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think it’s funny every time a listing like this comes up, the DCUM crew who think they’re so wealthy and privileged hyperventilate about why someone would pay to live “SO FAR!!”.

The entire market of western loudoun and adjacent areas is filled with large houses on large pieces of land and owned by people who have lots of money and don’t have to work in the same way DC-centric office drones need to, if they have to work at all.

But to all the inside the beltway drones, these people can’t possibly be spending much on real estate because where does their money come from if they don’t work in a building in DC upstairs from a Chopt?

Wait till you learn there are properties that cost 10x this much.

The real money in the region lives in western Loudoun and they don’t care if you think they live far away and they’re unconcerned with what your commute would be if you lived where they do. To them, the people who are tied to their offices have the lowest quality of life and they can’t understand why anyone would pay millions to be on a 2000sf lot.

My DH and I both work fully remote and we still chose to be inside the beltway in a walkable neighborhood close to metro. Lots of my neighbors are the same. There’s plenty of money close-in and we’re not tied to some office building in DC (hence the dwindling commercial real estate market).

I can’t understand why anyone would pay to live in a McMansion on a plot of land in exurban sprawl (I am someone who needs mature trees and a good coffee shop to walk to).

To each their own, tell all the people in $3M+ homes in Arlington, McLean, Georgetown, CC, Bethesda etc. that the “real money” is practically out in WV.

We get that you "don't understand it." It's clear you don't understand a lot of things. But it's amusing you think your opinion is valid. This is often the case with people who are usually wrong but rarely in doubt, however. Stands to reason.

BTW, the house posted isn't a "McMansion." That's an actual mansion. A lot of the properties out here are.

This is where the old money is. People here aren't wage slaves. We also have mature trees and ... shhhhh ... cawfee. We also have wineries, breweries, mountains, axe throwing venues, charming towns with old fashioned main streets. We have ethnic restaurants and professional sports. All the things. And many things you cannot find closer in.

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NP There may be a ton of money in louden but that house is def a suburban style mcmansion. And the landscaping is pretty basic or whatever you would call several notches below basic. It definitely makes me sad.

[Anonymous]

This is likely an agent posting. There's a typical pattern on here where the agent will post, but ask whether the price is too high or point out some flaw, as a way to make it seem like an agent is not posting. But the goal is accomplished -- more clicks on the listing and bringing it to the attention of more people who might not necessarily have otherwise considered it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think it’s funny every time a listing like this comes up, the DCUM crew who think they’re so wealthy and privileged hyperventilate about why someone would pay to live “SO FAR!!”.

The entire market of western loudoun and adjacent areas is filled with large houses on large pieces of land and owned by people who have lots of money and don’t have to work in the same way DC-centric office drones need to, if they have to work at all.

But to all the inside the beltway drones, these people can’t possibly be spending much on real estate because where does their money come from if they don’t work in a building in DC upstairs from a Chopt?

Wait till you learn there are properties that cost 10x this much.

The real money in the region lives in western Loudoun and they don’t care if you think they live far away and they’re unconcerned with what your commute would be if you lived where they do. To them, the people who are tied to their offices have the lowest quality of life and they can’t understand why anyone would pay millions to be on a 2000sf lot.

My DH and I both work fully remote and we still chose to be inside the beltway in a walkable neighborhood close to metro. Lots of my neighbors are the same. There’s plenty of money close-in and we’re not tied to some office building in DC (hence the dwindling commercial real estate market).

I can’t understand why anyone would pay to live in a McMansion on a plot of land in exurban sprawl (I am someone who needs mature trees and a good coffee shop to walk to).

To each their own, tell all the people in $3M+ homes in Arlington, McLean, Georgetown, CC, Bethesda etc. that the “real money” is practically out in WV.

We get that you "don't understand it." It's clear you don't understand a lot of things. But it's amusing you think your opinion is valid. This is often the case with people who are usually wrong but rarely in doubt, however. Stands to reason.

BTW, the house posted isn't a "McMansion." That's an actual mansion. A lot of the properties out here are.

This is where the old money is. People here aren't wage slaves. We also have mature trees and ... shhhhh ... cawfee. We also have wineries, breweries, mountains, axe throwing venues, charming towns with old fashioned main streets. We have ethnic restaurants and professional sports. All the things. And many things you cannot find closer in.

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NP There may be a ton of money in louden but that house is def a suburban style mcmansion. And the landscaping is pretty basic or whatever you would call several notches below basic. It definitely makes me sad.

And it's not an "old money" house either. It's screamingly brand new money. Everything in the house was bought and is new and shiny. Old money, insofar as they exist in DC, are in the district or Chevy Chase or in serious horse country.

I don't dislike the house, it's a huge amount of wasted space but it is light and airy and I can see why people would like it it. I'd politely call it a very big suburban colonial rather than a McMansion as it's not badly designed and is harmonious to the eye compared to the real horros that are McMansions

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What's happening in pic 83...?

Good question.

That’s my favorite part of the house… thinking someone’s got anger management and takes it out on those mannequins. 🤣

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think it’s funny every time a listing like this comes up, the DCUM crew who think they’re so wealthy and privileged hyperventilate about why someone would pay to live “SO FAR!!”.

The entire market of western loudoun and adjacent areas is filled with large houses on large pieces of land and owned by people who have lots of money and don’t have to work in the same way DC-centric office drones need to, if they have to work at all.

But to all the inside the beltway drones, these people can’t possibly be spending much on real estate because where does their money come from if they don’t work in a building in DC upstairs from a Chopt?

Wait till you learn there are properties that cost 10x this much.

The real money in the region lives in western Loudoun and they don’t care if you think they live far away and they’re unconcerned with what your commute would be if you lived where they do. To them, the people who are tied to their offices have the lowest quality of life and they can’t understand why anyone would pay millions to be on a 2000sf lot.

My DH and I both work fully remote and we still chose to be inside the beltway in a walkable neighborhood close to metro. Lots of my neighbors are the same. There’s plenty of money close-in and we’re not tied to some office building in DC (hence the dwindling commercial real estate market).

I can’t understand why anyone would pay to live in a McMansion on a plot of land in exurban sprawl (I am someone who needs mature trees and a good coffee shop to walk to).

To each their own, tell all the people in $3M+ homes in Arlington, McLean, Georgetown, CC, Bethesda etc. that the “real money” is practically out in WV.

We get that you "don't understand it." It's clear you don't understand a lot of things. But it's amusing you think your opinion is valid. This is often the case with people who are usually wrong but rarely in doubt, however. Stands to reason.

BTW, the house posted isn't a "McMansion." That's an actual mansion. A lot of the properties out here are.

This is where the old money is. People here aren't wage slaves. We also have mature trees and ... shhhhh ... cawfee. We also have wineries, breweries, mountains, axe throwing venues, charming towns with old fashioned main streets. We have ethnic restaurants and professional sports. All the things. And many things you cannot find closer in.

.

NP There may be a ton of money in louden but that house is def a suburban style mcmansion. And the landscaping is pretty basic or whatever you would call several notches below basic. It definitely makes me sad.

And it's not an "old money" house either. It's screamingly brand new money. Everything in the house was bought and is new and shiny. Old money, insofar as they exist in DC, are in the district or Chevy Chase or in serious horse country.

I don't dislike the house, it's a huge amount of wasted space but it is light and airy and I can see why people would like it it. I'd politely call it a very big suburban colonial rather than a McMansion as it's not badly designed and is harmonious to the eye compared to the real horros that are McMansions

Western Loudoun is serious horse country. But this same house on even a small legit farm would be 5+ million in this location (or really probably that price anywhere in the greater “hunt country” region).

[Anonymous]

I would not buy it at any price.

I see 3 major flaws:
House sitting on flood plane
Well water
Septic tank

See for yourself on Redfin.
https://www.redfin.com/VA/Leesburg/39548-Whispering-Brook-Pl-20175/home/56518792" target="_new" rel="nofollow"> https://www.redfin.com/VA/Leesburg/39548-Whispering-Brook-Pl-20175/home/56518792

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would not buy it at any price.

I see 3 major flaws:
House sitting on flood plane
Well water
Septic tank

See for yourself on Redfin.
https://www.redfin.com/VA/Leesburg/39548-Whispering-Brook-Pl-20175/home/56518792" target="_new" rel="nofollow"> https://www.redfin.com/VA/Leesburg/39548-Whispering-Brook-Pl-20175/home/56518792

I looked the property up on FEMAs map, it’s zone X, so nothing to worry about.

And septics and wells are just part of life when you live in the country. It’s a stupid ass reason not to buy a house.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Beautiful property but the price is bonkers. I don't who would be in the market to buy a house like that.

I'm gonna sound dumb here, but I had no idea Loudoun had properties like that. I still don't think it's worth that much though. I'd argue it's worth $1.8 mil max and if it had a pool it would be more reasonable.

Western Loudoun is almost entirely properties like that. The price point isn't wildly off.

Lots of people in the market for properties like that. No one wants to live in or close to DC anymore unless you actually have to go there for work.

Leesburg is close enough to other jobs centers including Tysons, Dulles area, etc.

False

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'd turn most of that giant lawn into a no mow meadow. I can't imagine what it must cost to mow that space. Then again, I can't afford a 2 million dollar house, either.

Actually, in Loudoun, since the property is more than 5 acres, a portion of the land can be used for agricultural purposes (there’s a long list of possibilities — many people rent out to farmers for hay production or livestock grazing) which then gets you a nice property tax break.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is likely an agent posting. There's a typical pattern on here where the agent will post, but ask whether the price is too high or point out some flaw, as a way to make it seem like an agent is not posting. But the goal is accomplished -- more clicks on the listing and bringing it to the attention of more people who might not necessarily have otherwise considered it.

I think you're imagining things. Agents don't bother with sites like this. There's no upside.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would not buy it at any price.

I see 3 major flaws:
House sitting on flood plane
Well water
Septic tank

See for yourself on Redfin.
https://www.redfin.com/VA/Leesburg/39548-Whispering-Brook-Pl-20175/home/56518792" target="_new" rel="nofollow"> https://www.redfin.com/VA/Leesburg/39548-Whispering-Brook-Pl-20175/home/56518792

I looked the property up on FEMAs map, it’s zone X, so nothing to worry about.

And septics and wells are just part of life when you live in the country. It’s a stupid ass reason not to buy a house.

People like PP are just fragile and scared of anything that might be construed as self-sufficiency.

Oh, no! Septics systems! Oh, no! Wells!

Go on then, live in Arlington with the rat-infested sewers and DC water... Enjoy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think it’s funny every time a listing like this comes up, the DCUM crew who think they’re so wealthy and privileged hyperventilate about why someone would pay to live “SO FAR!!”.

The entire market of western loudoun and adjacent areas is filled with large houses on large pieces of land and owned by people who have lots of money and don’t have to work in the same way DC-centric office drones need to, if they have to work at all.

But to all the inside the beltway drones, these people can’t possibly be spending much on real estate because where does their money come from if they don’t work in a building in DC upstairs from a Chopt?

Wait till you learn there are properties that cost 10x this much.

The real money in the region lives in western Loudoun and they don’t care if you think they live far away and they’re unconcerned with what your commute would be if you lived where they do. To them, the people who are tied to their offices have the lowest quality of life and they can’t understand why anyone would pay millions to be on a 2000sf lot.

My DH and I both work fully remote and we still chose to be inside the beltway in a walkable neighborhood close to metro. Lots of my neighbors are the same. There’s plenty of money close-in and we’re not tied to some office building in DC (hence the dwindling commercial real estate market).

I can’t understand why anyone would pay to live in a McMansion on a plot of land in exurban sprawl (I am someone who needs mature trees and a good coffee shop to walk to).

To each their own, tell all the people in $3M+ homes in Arlington, McLean, Georgetown, CC, Bethesda etc. that the “real money” is practically out in WV.

We get that you "don't understand it." It's clear you don't understand a lot of things. But it's amusing you think your opinion is valid. This is often the case with people who are usually wrong but rarely in doubt, however. Stands to reason.

BTW, the house posted isn't a "McMansion." That's an actual mansion. A lot of the properties out here are.

This is where the old money is. People here aren't wage slaves. We also have mature trees and ... shhhhh ... cawfee. We also have wineries, breweries, mountains, axe throwing venues, charming towns with old fashioned main streets. We have ethnic restaurants and professional sports. All the things. And many things you cannot find closer in.

.

NP There may be a ton of money in louden but that house is def a suburban style mcmansion. And the landscaping is pretty basic or whatever you would call several notches below basic. It definitely makes me sad.

Learn to spell and use correct punctuation and grammar if you're going to put on airs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would not buy it at any price.

I see 3 major flaws:
House sitting on flood plane
Well water
Septic tank

See for yourself on Redfin.
https://www.redfin.com/VA/Leesburg/39548-Whispering-Brook-Pl-20175/home/56518792" target="_new" rel="nofollow"> https://www.redfin.com/VA/Leesburg/39548-Whispering-Brook-Pl-20175/home/56518792

I looked the property up on FEMAs map, it’s zone X, so nothing to worry about.

And septics and wells are just part of life when you live in the country. It’s a stupid ass reason not to buy a house.

Not really. It's a legitimate extra expense and inconvenience for sure. We were so happy to move and leave the well, septic, water softener, generator and oil behind. Even two of those factors (well and septic) can be too much.

And we moved not further back in, still "out" just within a city limit that offered services. Such a relief. Don't pretend to know people's stupid ass reasons for avoiding a house! That and the easement, maintenance of roads for this house are huge turnoffs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would not buy it at any price.

I see 3 major flaws:
House sitting on flood plane
Well water
Septic tank

See for yourself on Redfin.
https://www.redfin.com/VA/Leesburg/39548-Whispering-Brook-Pl-20175/home/56518792" target="_new" rel="nofollow"> https://www.redfin.com/VA/Leesburg/39548-Whispering-Brook-Pl-20175/home/56518792

I looked the property up on FEMAs map, it’s zone X, so nothing to worry about.

And septics and wells are just part of life when you live in the country. It’s a stupid ass reason not to buy a house.

Not really. It's a legitimate extra expense and inconvenience for sure. We were so happy to move and leave the well, septic, water softener, generator and oil behind. Even two of those factors (well and septic) can be too much.

And we moved not further back in, still "out" just within a city limit that offered services. Such a relief. Don't pretend to know people's stupid ass reasons for avoiding a house! That and the easement, maintenance of roads for this house are huge turnoffs.

So many misinformed takes on here about well and septic. They add no additional costs (because you’re not paying a water utility - which more than makes up for electricity running a well pump and septic pump out) and the “inconvenience” is a once every 5 year visit from the septic pump out.

The “inconvenience” with a generator is that some models you have to run periodically to keep the battery charged.

The idea that these would determine your house buying is laughable.