Quote Originally Posted by ChunkyMonkey View Post
A quick non scientific observation. By using the small poll on this thread, 20% already say no. You can assume that there will be 20% less folks in the market that will consider buying the house from you.

Same goes with bi level houses, houses next to the major streets/highway etc etc etc. Lesser potential buyers - less value.
I did the same non scientific poll at work before a meeting recently, and did get a 20% absolute "NO". So i guess, by comparing both samples and knowing some of the demographics of both group, I can estimate that 15-20% of all buyers won't be interested in looking at this house when I put it back on the market in 10 years. I can live with that.

In the other hand, if the trend continues and the south side of Denver metro (Littleton, GV, Centennial) will still appreciate in value, a house next to an "Open Space" (see my spin here?), with an unobstructed mountain view, should bring a really good return on investment.

The current trend in the nearby neighborhoods is to buy the houses for the lot (large and with mature landscaping), blow the "ugly" ranch styles / tri level home and build a monstrous mac mansion instead.

This house is currently off market and i am the only party on it.