Neighborhoods, you remember the one you grew up in, the one you raise your family in and the one you will retire in.
Per Wikipedia, the definition of a neighborhood is "a geographically localized community within a large city, town, suburb or rural area. Neighborhoods are often social communities with considerable face-to-face interaction among members."
A good neighborhood has a positive impact on a house. It helps a house maintain it's value and makes it easy to sell when you are ready to move on to the next chapter of your life.
So, what constitute the qualities of the "right" neighborhood when looking for a new home? Below are positive indicators that you've found the right place.
When looking at a new neighborhood, does it meet your specifications? Does it have the amenities you're looking for like a community pool or events? Are people friendly? Are there places for people to walk, children to play? These can be signs of how socially interactive a neighborhood will be.
Do you like what you see and hear? Home improvements like new paint, well kept lawns & landscaping show that people care about how their property looks and are interested in keeping the home values high. Is there traffic noise? Are there dogs barking? Don't be afraid to ask residents who already live in the neighborhood about the pros and cons you will encounter if you move there.
Can you get a latte? I know this is a funny one BUT having a Starbucks or any other high end coffee chain is a sign of affluence and also indicates a well-established neighborhood as coffee houses pick areas that they know will be able to sustain the business.
Does the neighborhood have a neighborhood watch group or an HOA that holds monthly or quarterly meetings? These are signs of a tight-knit community where residents tend to be more attached to the neighborhood if they know that others are watching out for their and essentially your family's well-being.
Are schools close and of high educational ranking? This will be a major selling point for parents with school age children. Close proximity to a fire/police station, city services and a good commute to work and activities are also favorable draws to the vicinity.
Get a realistic picture of the neighborhood by making several visits at different times of the day and on the weekends. You can't base on what will be, at minimum, a 5-7 year decision on a one time weekday visit.
A well educated home buyer will be a happy home buyer because they will have done their research and will have found their perfect neighborhood for years to come. Be sure to check back frequently as we will be covering each of the most desirable subdivisions of Prescott Valley, starting with Granville.
I am Jason Maneely and I am here to help you with all of your real estate needs. "As a 3rd generation Prescottonian, I have a wealth of knowledge about the many desirable subdivisions of Prescott Valley. Call me today at (928) 925-6050 to set up a tour of the different options available to you.
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