Michelle,
I think Ellen and Doc were pretty much on the mark with the "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" remark. Something like where the lot is in terms of the neighborhood park and pool is could be positives for some and negatives for others.
In terms of resale, I would look at the builder, the houses around the lot (are they the cheapest models), and if at all possible look for green areas/trees at the back of the home or at least not having (if possible) a two story overlooking a one story (if you were to build a one story). Those are the most common things I hear my clients talk about in terms of positioning of a lot.
I recently sold a home/lot (new build) to a couple and we almost bought a lot right across the street from the amenity center, but in the end the builder wanted way too much for the lot premium. The builders consider these lots to be prized, but it definitely comes down to who buys your house in the future.
You also want to think about the direction of the neighborhood. If you're the first to build and build next to the pool, but the builder runs into financial hardship down the line and downsizes the homes (and the prices of them) as they continue to build, that home may not be worth what it could be, had they continued in the direction they started.
I would consider what you would feel about a noisy community pool - think of it in the worst terms you could (screaming, yelling - basically kids having tons of fun in the summertime) - if you can handle it in your worst thoughts, then you can handle it in real life. And if you like the lot - it's the one for you as long as it's not overpriced (if you are going to do a new build, please find yourself a real estate agent - have someone looking out for your best interest - don't let the builder "represent" you, because they have allegiance to their bottom line and nothing more).
Hope that helps!
Matt Stigliano, Realtor®
RE/MAX Access
(210) 646-HOME
http://www.RErockstar.com
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- Yesterday, 07:47
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