They've broken ground on the aforementioned homes. Must be in a hurry considering how crappy the working conditions are.
Permits pulled for 5792, 5794, 5796, and 5798. They've broken ground.
single family, 2,200 sf with basement. I hope they're the variety with the roof peak facing the street.
Here's the listing
http://www.cbgundaker.com/property/deta ... Sold=False
Here's the listing
http://www.cbgundaker.com/property/deta ... Sold=False
Is it really so difficult to design an exterior that doesn't look like it belongs in Wentzville? The columns are tiny (and the massing of porch elements is pretty weak all around), the third floor window aligns to...nothing, there is no decoration in the brickwork pattern, not enough overhang, no kneebraces or other rafter decoration, the windows look like cheap vinyl with frames that are too thin, the vinyl section has no decoration bordering it in the eave or at the top of the brick. Attic vent detail is completely MIA. And for the love of God, there are colors besides white that do a vastly better job complementing brick. I mean, for *****'s sake, can these developers at least put forth some effort? This is just sad and pathetic.
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I don't find them to be particularly attractive either but still it's great for the neighborhood.
Exactly! There are some good design examples around town that more developers need to adopt. Some of the Gas Light Square houses managed to execute a conservative contemporary design rather nicely. And these newer homes on the Hill turned out well:onecity wrote:Is it really so difficult to design an exterior that doesn't look like it belongs in Wentzville?
No doubt; for $320,000, I'd expect something better.onecity wrote:Is it really so difficult to design an exterior that doesn't look like it belongs in Wentzville? This is just sad and pathetic.
I can't imagine they're actually expecting to get 320k for those.. maybe just a way too high asking price scenario?
This nice looking 1916 house with more sq ft, albeit a pretty retro interior, sold for 100k less: http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/5923- ... 5972_zpid/
Real close by, this rehabbed 1911 with only 1900 sq ft sold for 250k: http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/5774- ... 6304_zpid/ so if they're looking for people who want something brand new (and also gross looking, but hey different strokes)... maybe it's in the ballpark.
Also anyone got/know if there's any pics of the neighborhood before all the infill and rehabbing? Must've looked pretty grim a couple decades ago.
This nice looking 1916 house with more sq ft, albeit a pretty retro interior, sold for 100k less: http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/5923- ... 5972_zpid/
Real close by, this rehabbed 1911 with only 1900 sq ft sold for 250k: http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/5774- ... 6304_zpid/ so if they're looking for people who want something brand new (and also gross looking, but hey different strokes)... maybe it's in the ballpark.
Also anyone got/know if there's any pics of the neighborhood before all the infill and rehabbing? Must've looked pretty grim a couple decades ago.
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sides...wabash wrote:. And these newer homes on the Hill turned out well:
What separates those two houses from the new construction is they both appear to have had an architect spend more than 30 seconds on the design phase.This nice looking 1916 house with more sq ft, albeit a pretty retro interior, sold for 100k less: http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/5923- ... 5972_zpid/
Real close by, this rehabbed 1911 with only 1900 sq ft sold for 250k: http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/5774- ... 6304_zpid/ so if they're looking for people who want something brand new (and also gross looking, but hey different strokes)... maybe it's in the ballpark.
And, What re the lack of side windows. Does the developer not think a buyer will pay an additional $10k for decent light and side decor?
Someone paid $344,500 for one on the other side of the street in July and $351,500 in Aug. Probably had some upgrades.
Some buyers want the location, but want new. I guess they're more concerned with inside features than the exterior.
These have windows on the sides in case there's some confusion.
Some buyers want the location, but want new. I guess they're more concerned with inside features than the exterior.
These have windows on the sides in case there's some confusion.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/ ... 68256607e8
Look at this urban infill how good it looks. The 3 houses are going up in old north they will be not low income but some but little below market rate. Unlike the rendering they are going to build right up to the side walk. We can get great new housing if developers try,
Look at this urban infill how good it looks. The 3 houses are going up in old north they will be not low income but some but little below market rate. Unlike the rendering they are going to build right up to the side walk. We can get great new housing if developers try,
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These will sell for full asking price. It's the location. The Parkview neighborhood to the west is a lot more expensive. And the next single family homes to the east are million dollar private streets. There is demand for these.
I wish the developer would hire an architect. The product would be much better.
I wish the developer would hire an architect. The product would be much better.
Undoubtedly the product of being surrounded by Wash U., Forest Park, The Loop, and Metrolink Stations.Presbyterian wrote:These will sell for full asking price. It's the location.
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Its decent infill though I'm glad the city is adding new homes to the neighborhood
Take a ride down Delmar to see hideous infill. Or 3900 W. Belle - not so much ugly rather on lots too wide that should have many houses or a multi-million dollar house. .
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Westmoreland homes are the most expensive homes in the city not terribly far from Delmar
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This infill home in U. City is much, much worse:
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http://www.cbgundaker.com/property/deta ... Sold=False
http://www.cbgundaker.com/property/deta ... Sold=False
Wow. A certain architect and/or builder has obviously never seen a bungalow. If I were their neighbor, I'd be kind of pissed.
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These new UCity infill homes aint bad tho....Although the they're probably 5x the price.
https://www.google.com/maps/@38.6481655 ... 5PsIBg!2e0
https://www.google.com/maps/@38.6481655 ... 5PsIBg!2e0