Shrinking lot sizes
 

It looks like housing lots are getting smaller as the new construction moves south. The new homes don't appear to have much of a front or backyard. It looks like there is no room for landscaping in the front yards. Is that the new trend in the TV? Are new homebuyers turned off by that?

Probably.


No, selling like hotcakes.

The lots aren't shrinking, the developer is designing them that way. Just kidding. Some people want a small lot and others don't. The developer is always going to build what people are willing to pay for. I would ask for the survey plat so you can see the exact size and shape of the lot you are buying.

What is the size of an average new lot nowadays ? My lot is 60' x 150'.

Many people over here in new areas are building on as much of the lot as they can, lots of people including myself have more interest in the home itself then the grounds around it , you still have choices , you can see how some houses on the loop where food trucks are have built on-pretty much the whole lot, for many of us the grass isn’t always greener

I think the developer tries to build so many houses per acre. With there being so much unbuildable land down south due to wetlands, preserves and woodlands they have to make the lots smaller to meet that density.

Many of the lots have the homes pushed forward a bit to create a larger back yard. This, of course, results in a smaller front yard. A Villages sales agent pointed this out to me when I asked about the smaller front yards. Apparently one of the motivations is to potentially provide more room if people want a pool.

smaller lot sizes goes along with not including appliances, blinds, fans, etc. anything to reduce the cost a buck

I would guess if one neighborhood has smaller yards the next one would be larger. Depends on how large a parcel is to start.

Also, no driveways or shingles. And , you have to paint it yourself.

Yes. This has been talked about before.

The "kissing lanais" are done away with. Another improvement with the new formula south of 44.

after being a slave to an enormous yard with multiple flower gardens, fruit trees, grape arbors, vegetable gardens, herb gardens and berry patches...and cold frames in the winter and a lawn that required a ride around....I'm actually fine with being on a postage size lot
and drinking a beer while watching someone cut the lawn :):):)

Our home included all of that plus color paint, solar barrier, upgraded light fixtures, stretched garage, etc. and it was a spec home not custom built. We also own a new Villa that came with everything you mentioned plus a washer and dryer and the kitchen appliances are all stainless. If anything they are adding more features to the new homes including better windows than in the past.

There are a still large lots with new homes. They are building more and more homes with 4-car garages and the Veranda models have decent sized back yards but you get what you what to pay for. Also the more homes per acre the lower the bond per unit.

In 10 we didn’t get blinds, fans, or garage door opener

Looks like pre-owned are getting more and more attractive. One should add the benefit of additions especially landscaping (this is very expensive for you novices) and the remainder of a bond vs. what ? my water heater will last 5 more years on a new house Vs. used.

Lots to think about, not only a water heater but roof age, heat/AC, windows, appliances, irrigation, lack of warranties, all have to be taken into consideration. These new homes today have everything you need to move in and with a warranty no unexpected expenses to worry about. Landscape is minimal but it is okay.

Our new lot in Bradford is at least 3 times larger than our yard was in St. James.

Our lot in the Historic Section is modest sized, but we have an extra long driveway and therefore a bigger front yard. No kissing lanais here. The lot is 5700 square feet. No idea if that's big or small but it fits an "extended double-wide," carport, shed and attached golf cart garage, with indoor space of 1250 SF, a front lanai, and a front yard that's a postage stamp compared to where we moved from up north.

Not sure that is totally correct.....with the building of the new design center in Brownwood I believe you get to pick and choose the level of appliances, blinds, fans etc. Moving to some customization ability.

I think folks are talking about standard lot sizes. There will always be oversized lots available for a premium.

My home is 2 years old and just like all the other homes I bought here in villages it came with blinds, fans and a washer and dryer . I actually wouldn’t care if they did not , because the first thing I do is replace fans , blinds and sliders and flooring and paint before I even move in , but I can give the things away to charity so it’s okay

Several generational improvements to homes south of SR44 with corresponding price increases. We are in our third home in TV in last 11 years and each increment in amenities has been worth it for us. Of course your mileage may vary.

Now during a build you have to pay for blinds, fans and a washer & dryer. Different paint colors are extra. You can opt out of fans, lighting and appliances and supply your own when moving in. They do offer a credit.

Wait few years see if you have same opinion:icon_wink: