[bike42]

Sent you a PM.

[raynitsche]

We tried buying two different houses that backed up to a major street and one was at an intersection. We were outbid on both. It will sell as they all seem to.

[indianavette]

Sorry for the question, but how do I look at the property. Newbe here...

[NIPAS K-9]

Originally Posted by geri317

My home, which is for sale, backs up to Odell. The house has been on the market almost three months. Everyone who sees it loves it as it is a beautiful home with so many features. The one drawback for buyers is that it backs up to a street. We chose a street because we didn't want someone's lanai in our backyard. We landscaped the back and cannot see the street from our glassed enclosed lanai. I never dreamed we would have a problem selling it. Hopefully someone will come along who would prefer a street to a VERY close neighbor!

WHATS THE ADDRESS OR HOSE NUMBER , LOCATION OR WHERE IS IT LISTED SO I CAN LOOK AT IT. iM LOOKING FOR ONE THAT BACKS UP TO A STREET.

[Serenoa]

here's a direct link to the listing:

Properties of The Villages

[wendyquat]

Originally Posted by geri317

Want to move to a courtyard villa. We have two little dogs so the villa would be wonderful for them. We do love our home!

I hope you've found a CYV with a 2-car garage. We bought CYV for the dog but sure feel cramped with the small garage! Dog won't hear of moving though!

[NIPAS K-9]

Originally Posted by geri317

My home, which is for sale, backs up to Odell. The house has been on the market almost three months. Everyone who sees it loves it as it is a beautiful home with so many features. The one drawback for buyers is that it backs up to a street. We chose a street because we didn't want someone's lanai in our backyard. We landscaped the back and cannot see the street from our glassed enclosed lanai. I never dreamed we would have a problem selling it. Hopefully someone will come along who would prefer a street to a VERY close neighbor!

What a beautiful house and priced right. The problem i see is not the road, but the sewer plant is in the area, alot of people complained about the smell in that area and the word has gotten around. Location is everything in real estate............I wish you the best of luck.

[geri317]

Never heard about any sewer plant near Odell Recreation Center, which we live very near. No smell in our neighborhood!!!! Can't imagine where that story came from.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by geri317

Never heard about any sewer plant near Odell Recreation Center, which we live very near. No smell in our neighborhood!!!! Can't imagine where that story came from.

I lived near Odell. There was NO odor at all! There is no sewer plant near this house!

Unfair and incorrect information. I am sure you meant well Nipas but your information is incorrect

[skyguy79]

Originally Posted by geri317

Never heard about any sewer plant near Odell Recreation Center, which we live very near. No smell in our neighborhood!!!! Can't imagine where that story came from.

It's no where near Odell Rec Center.

Correction: Whoops, I thought it was in the upper segment of Odell to the left of Morse. I must have been thinking of another property I was looking at. Anyway, I know of no sewer plant near the Rec Center and have never detected any bad smells when scooting by their either!

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by skyguy79

It's no where near Odell Rec Center.

The house is near Odell. The sewer plant isn't near Odell or this house.

I knew What you meant, Sky...I just didn't want anyone to misunderstand..

[buzzy]

Well, this is a surprise, since we also paid a premium for a street behind us. It is Pennecamp drive. Fortunately, the traffic is light since all the streets beyond our home are dead end or loops.

[skyguy79]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

The house is near Odell. The sewer plant isn't near Odell or this house.

I knew What you meant, Sky...I just didn't want anyone to misunderstand..

Thanks Gracie, but I did recognize the error and was a minute from posting my correction when you posted this one. Now, maybe we could (just for fun) put a sewer plant near the Odell rec. You thing we could get Jackel to help us?

[Phanatic Luvr]

You did say you listed with The Villages. And I am sure you are well aware that no outside "realtor" can show your home, only Village real estate agents. Could it be they are building so many spec homes right now, that those looking may be influenced by a new home vs. pre-owned. Just a thought.
I would insist that your agent hold as many open houses as you can deal with. There are a lot of snowbirds here right now and I am sure many looking to buy. Good luck!

[Indydealmaker]

Originally Posted by geri317

My home, which is for sale, backs up to Odell. The house has been on the market almost three months. Everyone who sees it loves it as it is a beautiful home with so many features. The one drawback for buyers is that it backs up to a street. We chose a street because we didn't want someone's lanai in our backyard. We landscaped the back and cannot see the street from our glassed enclosed lanai. I never dreamed we would have a problem selling it. Hopefully someone will come along who would prefer a street to a VERY close neighbor!

You have a wonderful opportunity to turn a potential negative feature into a positive. Privacy/no cigar smoke/beautiful landscaping/no barechested old fart running around right outside your lanai.

However, don't count on your realtor being able to do this properly. Stay home and do it yourself. Most real estate agents cannot transform an objection into positive feature.