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Originally Posted by Michael 61
Agree - for CV or PV, you want a two-car garage. Those that have 1.5 I’ve talked to regret it.
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Yes, the garages in the older CYV are small, the driveways are curved, and hard to maneuver the cars. Also, some have the washer and dryers located in the garage. I have owned/rented quite a few. For me, the garage has been the only setback.
The upside of an older CYV is that the yards are bigger and most have concrete sidewalks on the sides of the home as well as a large concrete pad for grilling or lounging. Also, makes it easier to put in a birdcage which most past homeowners have already done. Pools or hot tubs can be added as there is lots of space. The bonds are tens of thousands less (most have been paid in full by previous homeowners) and the property taxes are the lowest since you do not have to pay the Wildwood or Leesburg city taxes. Additional cost for Landscaping is not necessary since most yards are maintenance-free. The location is great! Everything you need is nearby. No need to waste time traveling to stores, restaurants, golf courses, doctors, etc. If you are interested in a view some will take your breath away.
Will you have to fix up an older CYV? Depends. Some owners keep their homes pristine and have remodeled them beautifully. Others, not so much. But if you find one with a glass-enclosed lanai, birdcage, and a low-maintenance yard the cost for flooring, counters, and paint is mute. In the newer models, you will have to put in the concrete, birdcage, landscaping, gutters, and glass-enclosed lanai. And, don't forget, when all is said and done your property tax bill will be thousands more in a newly constructed home. An added yearly expense that never goes away. And, one that will increase year after year. Location makes a big difference. Is an extra two feet in a garage worth the added yearly expense? Only you can be the judge.