Anonymous wrote:We’re new to building a home...can someone provide insight on what costs above base price to expect? Is there a ballpark for lot price, structural upgrades, design center etc? Base is 1.1M...should I anticipate 1.2-1.3 final or is that way off? Will we know the upgrade prices prior to the development opening? Thanks

Full disclosure - we went down the path of building our home on a "on your lot" program via one of the area builders. We eventually changed our minds and pulled out but expect at least 100k in additional costs over base. You certainly keep things simple and stick with base but that means your facade choice is bear bones. So, elevation and facade along can easily be $10-30k. Add onto that if you want to finish your basement, put in a fireplace, etc. It adds up quickly. Conservatively, I think if you're picking 100k over, that's a good ballpark for modest options. Now, if you want to go hardwood all over, an outdoor space, etc, you can get close to $200k.

Anonymous wrote:Do you guys know if there will be parking spots/small parking lots here and there? Also, will there be sidewalks. The development does not seem that Kid friendly; where a bunch of kids can play and bike around...

Check out some of the plans online. It's supposed to be family friendly. There's going to be a dog park, lots of green space, ponds, playground, etc. Not sure about sidewalks - good question.

Do you guys know if there will be parking spots/small parking lots here and there? Also, will there be sidewalks. The development does not seem that Kid friendly; where a bunch of kids can play and bike around...

We’re new to building a home...can someone provide insight on what costs above base price to expect? Is there a ballpark for lot price, structural upgrades, design center etc? Base is 1.1M...should I anticipate 1.2-1.3 final or is that way off? Will we know the upgrade prices prior to the development opening? Thanks

Thanks.. I just noticed them now.

Anonymous wrote:Floor plans are on the webpage.

They've been there for months.

Floor plans are on the webpage.

Anonymous wrote:The low end model looks really weird. It is narrow in the front but wide ... the other two look good ..

Agree. It has an odd layout inside and when I went by it, I couldn't figure out what was the front of the house! lol

As for the windmill one (the big one), that thing is like a Frankenstein house - enormous but I found myself asking "what the heck is this for"? a few times. I also saw 4 total AC compressors outside of that house since it's so wide.

The first house, I believe, is the Orchard model. And, as an aside, none of the models has a walk out basement - they're all walk ups. Will be interesting to see what kind of incentives they roll out with this fall.

Anonymous wrote:The low end model looks really weird. It is narrow in the front but wide ... the other two look good ..

I like the decor they have inside. Can't wait to see the houses.

The low end model looks really weird. It is narrow in the front but wide ... the other two look good ..

Anonymous wrote:Thanks for the update!! I wonder if these homes are going to be spaced out? or will they be tightly packed like Clarksburg area?

It's all relative, right? Not sure what the Clarksburg development looks like - which one are you referring to?

IIRC, the Mt Prospect lots range from 0.33/0.5 to 1 acre. It's on the site plan online.

Thanks for the update!! I wonder if these homes are going to be spaced out? or will they be tightly packed like Clarksburg area?

Anonymous wrote:Is there any update on when the model homes will be ready? When will the houses be available? Thanks

Drove by this weekend to sneak a peak. Walked around and peaked inside the 3 model homes. They are mostly done (even decorated) outside of putting the finishing touches in the outdoor living spaces and landscaping. They look to be about a month away from opening up.

Still no word which is odd. That development is gonna be interesting.

Is there any update on when the model homes will be ready? When will the houses be available? Thanks

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Anonymous wrote:Does no one care about the power lines?

The development is set back quite a bit from the power lines. I'm one of those weirdos that bought an EMF readers to assess power lines. IME, these developments that are set back from the power lines on the road are a non-issue.

Nope, that is a dealbreaker. Among many with respect to this particular development.

My wife says the same thing...I don’t believe it’s a big deal, but she is worried because we have children. Will see I guess!

What’s the issue?
Travilah elem is closer than these homes. It’s not new so any issues should be apparent by now.

Anonymous wrote:Calm down everyone, The power lines are pretty far away, it’s a nonissue.

Power lines are a non issue.
School rezoning would be a big issue if it happens.