Anonymous wrote:OP is the realtor.

I do wonder why that house has been sitting so long at that price point.

Probably because it’s on a very busy road and very close to a major highway. There would be a lot of traffic noise anytime you were outside enjoying the yard, and at least some noise inside.

Doesn’t matter though, it’s under contract.

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Anonymous wrote:It would be astronomical if it needed a lot of work. This house was expanded 5 years ago and the condition is fine.

A poorly done renovation exacerbates underlying problems by making them harder to fix.

We spent the first two years in our old house fixing what the flippers screwed up. Once we were done, it was perfect. In 20 years, I've had no trouble with the structure itself. It was just shitty plumbing "upgrades" (plastic jacuzzi tub, ew) and cheap finishes in bathroom and kitchen. Ripped that crap out and now it's gorgeous.

I wouldn't touch a modern build house, ever. They're build out of cardboard, low-grade plywood, and tyvek. Look for some home inspector accounts on social media-- horrifying what builders will try to put over on buyers.

I agree with this. New houses are built from trash and they feel like trash.

But I’d also assume ~20 grand each year for a while in upkeep and updating if the house hasn’t been recently renovated.

I agree with this! We’ve only lived in old homes that have been maintained lovingly (kind of …at least in good spirit?) so the work needed has been maintenance, and upgrades you’d have with any house after time - it just happens to be all the time instead of getting a 5-10 year grace period

This house is cute and in a great location for being urban but in the kind of suburbs.

I love older homes and I think they usually are better quality than newer homes. I’d have no qualms about getting an redone older homes if we got an inspection (although it’s also true that most inspections aren’t that valuable)

Stone and brick facade, coupled with a ducted HVAC system--but--with mini-splits added in key locations suggests a poorly insulated wall and roof assembly. Everything that matters is hidden behind clean and polished drywall and trim and new roof and siding (what is the condition of the plumbing and electrical systems? What was deteriorated before the upgrades that they covered or glossed over rather than mitigated?)

Anonymous wrote:This is not an older home. This is an ugly starter home. It has potential, but it would require a lot of work. I’d expect a bargain price for the amount of work it needs.

I don’t think it’s ugly. It’s a perfectly fine house, and it is kind of a bargain for the area.

Anonymous wrote:so we are big on walkability and do not care for big homes in the suburbs.

Where are you walking to from this house on a regular basis?

It's walking distance to Ballston and the stuff on Langston

This is not an older home. This is an ugly starter home. It has potential, but it would require a lot of work. I’d expect a bargain price for the amount of work it needs.

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Anonymous wrote:It would be astronomical if it needed a lot of work. This house was expanded 5 years ago and the condition is fine.

A poorly done renovation exacerbates underlying problems by making them harder to fix.

We spent the first two years in our old house fixing what the flippers screwed up. Once we were done, it was perfect. In 20 years, I've had no trouble with the structure itself. It was just shitty plumbing "upgrades" (plastic jacuzzi tub, ew) and cheap finishes in bathroom and kitchen. Ripped that crap out and now it's gorgeous.

I wouldn't touch a modern build house, ever. They're build out of cardboard, low-grade plywood, and tyvek. Look for some home inspector accounts on social media-- horrifying what builders will try to put over on buyers.

I agree with this. New houses are built from trash and they feel like trash.

But I’d also assume ~20 grand each year for a while in upkeep and updating if the house hasn’t been recently renovated.

I would figure out the last time electrical, plumbing, windows, roof, all appliances were replaced. Also, get a GREAT inspector.