Sprinkled throughout Locust Grove, Culpeper, and Spotsylvania are townhouses. These homes can be appealing to home buyers for lots of reasons. Like any property there can also be some drawbacks, so it’s important to really think about your home must haves to decide if a townhouse for sale is something you are interested in purchasing. What is a townhouse?
What are townhouses?
Townhouses, usually built in rows, are residences that are attached to other residences. The living space inside is divided into multiple levels. Instead of having your living space sprawled horizontally, like a ranch home, the living space is vertical. One level may be a kitchen and dining, the next a living space, then a bedroom level.
You typically own the land that your townhouse sits on along with a smaller front and backyard. You are responsible for maintaining the interior and exterior of the home.
Some townhouses have an HOA. The HOA may have regulations that you have to follow. They may also provide garbage disposal services, cut the grass in everyone’s yard, or offer amenities like a pool. Since every HOA is different, you will have to find out specifics.
What are the cons of living in a townhouse?
Townhouses have a shared wall, so they are not always as private as a single family home. The footprint of the home is narrower and there are lots of stairs inside. Sometimes parking can be limited.
What are the pros of living in a townhouse?
The maintenance and upkeep on a townhouse can be simpler than a single family home making it appealing for busy commuters. Replacing a roof can be less expensive since the area is smaller. Although townhouses may not have as many square feet on each individual level of the home, the total square footage can rival that of single family homes.
Purchasing a townhouse can be a great way for first time buyers to get into the housing market. Unlike renting an apartment, you are building equity into your home.
Feel like a townhouse is the right home for you? Contact Sean at 540-360-5166 to get a customized search of townhomes. I can also help you learn about the specifics for each townhouse division.
