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/

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

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

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.

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.

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

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 wrote:Omg they are both heinous McMansions.

No one asked enjoy your shack

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

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.

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

Omg they are both heinous McMansions.

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

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

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