For those of you just graduating or in your early to late 20's, this place is perfect.
Right inside the beltline--great neighborhood.
Young enough to be interesting but mature enough to be quiet and private.
The pool in the summer is unbelievable.
map http://tinyurl.com/create.php
asking $195000--make me an offer
pics in the link
Ben 919 201 3616
http://raleigh.craigslist.org/reo/998031259.html

[Edited on January 18, 2009 at 6:46 PM. Reason : fixed it for you]

1/18/2009 5:21:32 PM

you posted the edit link you idiot

your post has already been changed by someone else...

1/18/2009 5:47:47 PM

i realize that...
wanna buy a townhome?

1/18/2009 5:52:48 PM

you should have edited your post....PM the mod for this section to do so and post the correct link

then fix your craigslist post before it gets deleted

1/18/2009 5:53:56 PM

i have already edited and i am waiting for it to refresh...will email mod. thx!

1/18/2009 5:55:31 PM

$100k

1/18/2009 6:55:14 PM

pics look nice. I'd argue about 'perfect location' though.

1/18/2009 7:50:08 PM

of course that is all relative....it is just extremely convenient to so many things, while still being in a nice quiet environment.
1 min to the beltline
5 min to downtown
12 min to the airport
5 min to RBC

1/18/2009 9:57:23 PM

I think your townhome looks very nice. I wish we could purchase one but that will be next year. Bttt.

1/19/2009 10:52:19 AM

it's takes more than a minute just to walk to your car those numbers are wrong

1/19/2009 11:25:26 AM

^^ lease to own?

^ estimated drive times include walk to car. handicap estimates available on request

1/19/2009 1:00:37 PM

bttt

1/20/2009 9:28:13 AM

good location, nice home, but worth $195k?? ummm i dont think so.

its amazing what a zip code can do. u slap a 27610 zip on on that house and the price would be 140k at best.

[Edited on January 20, 2009 at 12:23 PM. Reason : typo]

1/20/2009 12:23:18 PM

only 1.5ba and no garage with limited parking - are the comps really that high or more like 10k+ less? was bought for 162k just 3 years ago on a place that's 40 years old - i highly doubt that neighborhood has seen those kind of gains in price but maybe i guess

you still have messed up links for the maps in the craigslist posting as well....

1/20/2009 12:39:46 PM

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"PRICE TOO HIGH"

1/20/2009 2:56:26 PM

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"you still have messed up links for the maps in the craigslist posting as well.... "

yup, that shit drives me nuts. just put the fucking address, don't put all the intersection bullshit.

and

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"PRICE TOO F'IN HIGH"

1/20/2009 3:00:11 PM

here is the google map http://tinyurl.com/3725-Jamestown-Circle

there has been considerable appreciation in the neighborhood. The development of the Lassiter and the overall reputation of the neighborhood has being a sweet place to live, have all added to the value. Add on the fact that my specific unit is the absolute pick of the litter, and you get a $195 asking price. My place is tucked away in a court and I have the end unit. Once you pull in the parking lot for my row, you have no idea the beltline and six forks are hundreds of yards away. I had no idea about the fact that these places even existed and I grew up in Raleigh.

This neighborhood must be seen in person. When we bought this place, it was by word of mouth, we were the first ones to see it and we made an offer immediately. The demand was such that the only way to get one was to know someone who was selling one--they NEVER got listed. Now, obviously, thankd to the economy, times have changed, so more effort is involved finding a buyer. Also, if you look at the ones that are listed, they are all on Browning, which is a considerably busy street surrounded by businesses. Mine is tucked away in a whole different world. Once again, you have to see this neigborhood to understand.

As far as the asking price, believe it or not, despite my earlier postings, i was actually smart enough to try to ask for a higher price than I actually thought I would get for it, therefore giving me some room to manuever. Take away the fees associated with listing and buyer's agents and I figure a deal could be easily struck that will make both parties walk away very happy.

I would invite anyone to come and see what its like over here and check the place out. I am closing on a house 2/2 and the closing is not contingent on the sale of this place but I am certainly motivated to make it happen.

come check it out anytime...Ben 919 201 3616

1/20/2009 9:17:18 PM

BTT for trailerina

1/27/2009 2:27:37 PM

i'd still say that the price of the house is way too high. I understand pricing it higher than you expect to get, but one must remain reasonable. In the current state of things I'm going to say you'll get 174900 - 179900 for it.

Please post once its sold, and if not we'll just look it up online.
*****

actually i take that back, you'll get around 185 - 190. I assumed the square footage was smaller than it was.


[Edited on January 27, 2009 at 3:17 PM. Reason : sqft]

1/27/2009 3:09:50 PM

you people do know how real estate works right? you set the price a little higher than you hope to get, and work down from there.

she's not trying to sell a 1GHz laptop for $1800, give her a break.

1/27/2009 4:19:16 PM

you price houses according to the value other houses around yours are going for... cost of per square footage...

not what you think its worth, and im willing to bet that houses around yours are going for much less ( correct me if im wrong ).

1/27/2009 9:33:51 PM

He will get close to his price

1/28/2009 3:41:53 PM

it's a reasonable price, but not a value by any stretch

1/28/2009 4:21:04 PM

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"and im willing to bet that houses around yours are going for much less ( correct me if im wrong "

hey guyz i'm talking out of my ass ( correct me if im wrong)

1/28/2009 7:52:11 PM

^ this be true

1/28/2009 8:34:26 PM

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"3 BR 1.5 Bath 1428 Sq Ft—Beautiful Hardwoods Totally Updated, Immaculate Condition New Tile in Downstairs Bathroom New hardware in Kitchen and Upstairs Bathroom Custom Mirror and lighting built for upstairs Bathroom Built In Bookshelves in Living Room Homeowner’s dues ($200)"

yikes

[Edited on January 29, 2009 at 12:05 AM. Reason : /]

1/29/2009 12:05:11 AM

That is nothing for HOA dues. Both of my houses are in neighborhoods that are more than 250. My brothers are 1500 a year.

1/29/2009 12:33:45 AM

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"I understand pricing it higher than you expect to get,"

That is a horrible strategy in todays market. The best thing to do is price as competitively as possible, take your money, then beat the hell out of whoever you buy your next place from.
You have a good advantage on the buyer side right now but if you are listing its gonna be competitive.

1/29/2009 2:23:11 AM

^^ you realize that's PER MONTH, right?

that's $2400 a year

even for a townhome neighborhood that's high.

1/29/2009 7:12:41 AM

Unfortunately the older townhome communities a lot of time have higher dues than newer ones because more maintenance has to be done (new roofs, painting, etc...)

1/29/2009 9:38:49 AM

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"its amazing what a zip code can do. u slap a 27610 zip on on that house and the price would be 140k at best."

It is amazing what not living in a suburban ghetto can do for a home's value, isn't it.

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"i'd still say that the price of the house is way too high. I understand pricing it higher than you expect to get, but one must remain reasonable. In the current state of things I'm going to say you'll get 174900 - 179900 for it."

Then $195k is probably a good starting point. If it doesn't sell in 30 days they'll probably drop it to $190k. It wouldn't be offensive for a buyer to offer $175k-$180k on a $190k house.

I can't speak for this particular neighborhood, but the surrounding neighborhoods have been some of the best growth in Raleigh. It's right in the middle between Hayes Barton and North Hills. Hayes Barton has always done well, but in recent years it has been the place to buy if you want to spend $600k on a house just to tear it down and build a McMansion on the lot. North Hills has done very well as a result of cleaning up the mall area and putting in some nice stores. If I remember correctly that little strip on that side of Six Forks is more industrial than residential, but I'm not 100% sure.

But alas, I'd never pay that much for a townhome anyway when I could be in a house for the same price and use the $200/month homeowners dues for maintenance/repairs/upgrades. Either way, someone will buy it eventually. Just gotta find the right price at the right time.

1/29/2009 11:21:52 AM

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" Then $195k is probably a good starting point. If it doesn't sell in 30 days they'll probably drop it to $190k. It wouldn't be offensive for a buyer to offer $175k-$180k on a $190k house."

exactly

1/29/2009 1:56:06 PM

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"But alas, I'd never pay that much for a townhome anyway when I could be in a house for the same price"

1/29/2009 2:08:45 PM

well yeah, thats my idea too. but there are people who like living in condos/townhomes, and theres always location, location, location and North Hills is very desirable. appreciation around there has been through the roof over the last few years...it's been at least 10% in the neighborhoods I was looking in, and most of them were farther up Six Forks not right by North Hills.

1/29/2009 2:22:13 PM