[Lancer]

Originally Posted by asianthree

So true less noise of neighbors, more lawn to mow, and yes you are the local dog park, half will not pick up unless you are standing right there

I live on a corner lot and have two dogs. I don’t see any dog poop except from my dogs. My there are a lot of dog haters out there.

[JMintzer]

Only on ToTV could a thread like this turn into a "dog poop" thread...

[kkingston57]

Originally Posted by kp11364

Hi all,

Can any folks give a (very) ballpark estimate as to the difference in property taxes between a home with houses on either end vs. one on a corner or at the end of cul-de-sac?

Same thing with lawn maintenance, pest control, irrigation, etc.

Or are there definite benefits of a corner/cul-de-sac (over and above less neighbors and/or noise?)

Thanks!

Taxes are based on property value(mostly market value and size of home) Lawn pest etc should be the same. Main reason why cul de sac is good is: less vehicles.

[Sandy and Ed]

Originally Posted by kendi

We have had a CV corner oversized lot for 3.5 yrs. Never have a problem with poop in the yard. Never had a problem with anyone running over the curb. $30 extra per month when we have them mow the back. But when we’re there we mow the back. Very easy with the cobalt battery operated mower. Always have our guy mow the front and edge the front and back. Love that we only have a neighbor on one side. Other 3 sides are quiet streets. Keep the landscaping simple for easy maintenance. As far as comparing taxes I’d do as suggested previously, check the public records.

We also live in a CYV. My suggestion for the OP?

Get the largest model end unit CYV on an “inside” corner backing up to a golf course. No corner property to maintain. Make sure it has a golf cart garage. Also that it has a straight driveway. They are out there. Find one with a bond paid and pay their asking price. Then sit back and enjoy. Wish I had done that (sigh).

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by kp11364

Hi all,

Can any folks give a (very) ballpark estimate as to the difference in property taxes between a home with houses on either end vs. one on a corner or at the end of cul-de-sac?

Same thing with lawn maintenance, pest control, irrigation, etc.

Or are there definite benefits of a corner/cul-de-sac (over and above less neighbors and/or noise?)

Thanks!

You can have fewer neighbors also by living on a lake or golf course. But, fish don't hit your windows with golf balls.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by VApeople

Corner lots are better because you have more dog crap to pick up, and that keeps you in better shape.

Also cheap fertilizer for your grass. Most people never walk on their own grass (or even cut it). So why they care what dogs do, I never understood. And their sense of smell from inside a home with A/C can't be that sensitive. The humans must have an over-developed sense of territoriality. (big word, I just made up)
......I tell my neighbors walking their dogs to not bother picking it up - it does NOT bother me and good fertilizer.

[Papa_lecki]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

Only on ToTV could a thread like this turn into a "dog poop" thread...

Haven’t had one in a while. It’s time

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by ColtsFan

We have a corner lot on a cul-de-sac and love it. Nice only having one house next to us. We have enough lawn between our house and street to not really bother us. The only thing we sometimes notice is some cars driving too fast.

Cars are driving TOO fast in every Village on every street or road, especially the lawn care people. I guess that the Villages needs ROBOTIC Police because apparently, human ones cost too much taxpayer money. And the Community Service people are too busy doing........Oh, remind me what DO they do? Yes, right, they drive around.

[Bunny1]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

Also cheap fertilizer for your grass. Most people never walk on their own grass (or even cut it). So why they care what dogs do, I never understood. And their sense of smell from inside a home with A/C can't be that sensitive. The humans must have an over-developed sense of territoriality. (big word, I just made up)
......I tell my neighbors walking their dogs to not bother picking it up - it does NOT bother me and good fertilizer.

We are always walking on our grass to prune our bushes and check for weeds and water our flowers.
. If you ever tracked dog poop into your house - you should smell it! Can you give me your address so we can direct our dog walkers who do not pick up to your house and that would solve our territoriality issues? Thanks!

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by lawgolfer

When we were shopping for a house "between the 6's", two different realtors told us to plan on a corner lot adding $25K to the price, and, no more than $100/yr to the property taxes.

As to the complaints of others who have responded to your post, I guess we are fortunate. Our mowing, pest, and lawn services charge us the same amount as they do our neighbors. As with all neighborhoods in TV, we have lots of dog walkers; however, we have no problem with them picking up after their dogs. Such problems often arise from being anonymous. Invariably, dog walkers follow the same path. Take a moment to walk out to the street, introduce yourself, and it is likely you will not have a problem.

The best advice when considering any house or lot in TV is to avoid a street with a double yellow line as they are the "through" streets with a high-volume of traffic with people who are not your neighbors. Save yourself some time when looking at listings on The Villages >homefinder or the MLS, and watch out for double yellow streets.

I would prefer to be on a cul-de-sac because I have an overly keen sense of hearing and smell. On the high-traffic streets, the older Golf carts (especially the ones with jacked up governors) are both LOUD and REEK of unburned gasoline.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Lancer

I live on a corner lot and have two dogs. I don’t see any dog poop except from my dogs. My there are a lot of dog haters out there.

Most people are dog lovers when they meet a dog and its owner on neutral territory like at a softball game or at a park. But when their OWN yard is involved, the territory response takes over.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Bunny1

We are always walking on our grass to prune our bushes and check for weeds and water our flowers.
. If you ever tracked dog poop into your house - you should smell it! Can you give me your address so we can direct our dog walkers who do not pick up to your house and that would solve our territoriality issues? Thanks!

I am outside often in the front yard. If the dog poop is fresh I can smell it and avoid it. After one or two days it hardens and loses its smell. People worry that the dog poop will destroy a small part of the grass, but the sprinklers, for most people, come on once per day and will flush the Do Do away into the soil. I see it as beneficial fertilizer. I don't remember ever stepping on any poop in my yard, let alone bringing it inside. I have stepped on that stuff at a square, park, or softball field once or twice, however.
........Funny thing, I have stepped in geese do-do as they fly over often here, but it was pretty dry by then. (when stepped on)
.......Dogs are capable of doing a lot of positive things. They will protect their owners. Some are capable of barking and warning anyone in an area of a danger such as a fire, an alligator walking down a street, and even a beginning earthquake. They bark and chase away burglars. Burglars avoid neighborhoods with lots of dogs. Dogs have saved drowning children and grandchildren.
.......So, I conclude that because dogs are man's best friend - they can spread some fertilizer on my yard whenever they want.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

Also cheap fertilizer for your grass. Most people never walk on their own grass (or even cut it). So why they care what dogs do, I never understood. And their sense of smell from inside a home with A/C can't be that sensitive. The humans must have an over-developed sense of territoriality. (big word, I just made up)
......I tell my neighbors walking their dogs to not bother picking it up - it does NOT bother me and good fertilizer.

Says the guy who can smell a gas golf cart a mile away...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

Cars are driving TOO fast in every Village on every street or road, especially the lawn care people. I guess that the Villages needs ROBOTIC Police because apparently, human ones cost too much taxpayer money. And the Community Service people are too busy doing........Oh, remind me what DO they do? Yes, right, they drive around.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Bunny1

We are always walking on our grass to prune our bushes and check for weeds and water our flowers.
. If you ever tracked dog poop into your house - you should smell it! Can you give me your address so we can direct our dog walkers who do not pick up to your house and that would solve our territoriality issues? Thanks!

You actually have dogs walking up to your bushes and flower beds to poop? I can honestly say I have never seen that happen...