[请求] Ask comments on two houses of same list price

[rockyhye]

For the 1st house, it's built in 2000, lot Size: 30.02 x 106.63.

For the 2nd house, it's built in 1994, lot Size: 35.53 x 106.96.


1. http://www.grapevine.on.ca/cgi-bin/listing.cgi?id=12665
909 Nesting Way, Orleans
$284,900
(613) 837-8831 or (613) 913-2841
**Agents Welcome**

IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY AVAILABLE! 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom 2 storey single family home with open concept living room and dining room. Convenient main floor laundry room, alarm system, central vac, storage shed, hardwood flooring and central air. Double car garage with automatic door opener. Basement is fully finished. Nicely landscaped with brick interlock side walkway and entrance. Situated on a quiet crescent, backing on future nature trail. Move in condition - quick occupancy is available.

Main Level:
Living room: 10.00 x 13.00
Dining room: 10.00 x 11.00
Kitchen: 10.00 x 11.60
Eating area: 8.00 x 8.90
Family room: 12.60 x 11.00
Powder room: 2 piece
Laundry room

Upper Level:
Master bedroom: 15.70 x 14.00
Bedroom 2: 10.60 x 13.50
Bedroom 3: 10.00 x 13.40
Main bath: 4 piece
Ensuite bath: 4 piece

Lower Level:
Finished rec room

Highlights:
• Double insulated garage
• Backing on future nature trail
• Extensive interlock landscaping

Inclusions:
Dishwasher, window blinds, fridge, stove.

Lot Size: 30.02 x 106.63
Taxes: $3,145 (year 2005)
Closing Date: Flexible (Immediate Occupancy Available)
Year Built: 2000
Rental Equipment: Hot water tank

2. http://www.grapevine.on.ca/cgi-bin/listing.cgi?id=12449
Extremely well decorated and ready to move into! Spacious 3 bedroom single home loaded with fantastic features. Fantastic 2nd level living room with cathedral ceiling overlooks both the foyer and the dining and family room, open concept dining/family rooms, fireplace in family room with ceramic tile hearth, hardwood throughout main floor new in 2006, new kitchen floor, main floor laundry room, must-see custom-built rec room (2005) with bar nook and lighted steps, 3 bedrooms, walk-in closet and ensuite in master bedrooms. Main floor mud room with door to garage, ceramic in all bathrooms, patio door from eating area to rear deck in fenced yard.

Main Level:
Living room: 16.10 x 12
Family room: 15 x 13.4
Dining room: 10 x 12
Kitchen: 11.2 x 9
Eating area: 11.2 x 8
Bathroom: 2 piece

Upper Level:
Master bedroom: 14.10 x 11.4
Ensuite: 4 piece
Bedroom 2: 10 x 11.4
Bedroom 3: 10.0 x 11.4
Bathroom: 4 piece

Lower Level:
Rec room: 23 x 20 irreg.
Storage: 6 x 9.6
Utility: 9 x 11

Notes:
• Central air and furnace are on a yearly maintenance fee
• Pot lights in rec room
• Recent paint
• Double linen closet on 2nd floor
• Oak bannister

Highlights:
Open concept main floor; fully finished basement; main floor laundry; air conditioner; central vacuum; air cleaner; double garage

Inclusions:
Electronic air cleaner, fridge, stove, microwave, dishwasher; built-in central vacuum; auto garage opener, all light fixtures; all window blinds and rods, basement fridge

Negotiable:
Washer, dryer, chest freezer, bar stools, bar

Lot Size: 35.53 x 106.96
Taxes: $3190 (2006)
Closing Date: Mid July, 2007
Year Built: 1994
Rental Equipment: Hot Water Tank

 

[rockyhye]

Timothy, can you give me some comments? Which one is better? Are they overpriced? Thank you so much!

 

[Timothy's]

Thanks for asking!

Two houses have their own pro and cons. The 2000 house is newer but has smaller lot and standard layout. 1994 house is older, a more useful layout and lager lot. I am not familiar with the area but by look at the property tax they pay. The estimate price is about 260000 at Jan 2005. So if there is 4% increase each year. 280000 are about the right price, so the asking price is not outrages. They are about equal and since they are every close to each other. The choice is basically down to personal preference.

You will be more comfortable at 1994 house since there is more space in family room and dining room where you will spend most of your time. The 1.5 floor living room is not standard but functional. It more likes a great room design house. The problem is other people will like it or not. I don’t have the answer for that. On the opposite side, 2000 house has a very standard layout, nothing to worry about. But it is smaller than 1994 one. I found it little tight.

Another question is only you can answer is “How long do you plan to stay in this house?” Starting around 18 years house starts to need some replacements. Like roof. I don’t mind to replace them if I will stay in the house for 20 to 30 years. They are needed to be replaced at least once even I buy a new house. If you plan to move to another house in 5 years, you will be better stay in 2000 house. 1994 house is 13 years after 5 years it is 18 years. I will not buy a 18 years old house without a new roof. But I will accept a 13 years house with original roof. So you will lose money for that in a 1994 house.

 

[zyx]

思路值得借鉴.

但是, 计算的好象不对, "The estimate price is about 260000 at Jan 2005"
2005 property tax rate 是 1.32% 而不是 1.19%
so, 应该是 237,000 而不是 260,000
不知道对不对.

 

[Timothy's]

最初由 zyx 发布
思路值得借鉴.

但是, 计算的好象不对, "The estimate price is about 260000 at Jan 2005"
2005 property tax rate 是 1.32% 而不是 1.19%
so, 应该是 237,000 而不是 260,000
不知道对不对.

2006 tax is based on property value at Jan 1,2005.

2005 tax is based on property value at end of 2003.

 

[zyx]

第1个 house 的开价高了 10,000
第2个 house 的开价更合理

有兴趣,楼主可以计算一下, 多谢 Timothy's 的指点.