You may be looking at homes for sale in a Cul-de-Sac neighborhood. You’ve probably seen all the gorgeous houses that look great, have great looking yards, and fit together like a hand in glove. Let’s look at some other considerations to make as a prospective home buyer in a Cul-De-Sac area.
Definition of a Cul-de-Sac
Some people relate a Cul-de-Sac to meaning, the Suburbs, or a fancy neighborhood, or a private community. You can have all those things and more if you want, however, for informing, and educating, here is the true definition simple and plain as it relates to houses. It simply means a street which is closed at one end. There is one way in to the neighborhood, and one way out. The Cul-de-Sac can be built in a variety of different designs.
Cul-De-Sac Design
A Cul-de-Sac can be built in a variety of different ways. Here are the main designs that are commonly seen:
- The Grid Design: Used on homes built in the beginning of the twentieth century. Straight streets throughout the neighborhood looking like blocks when viewed from above.
- The Curve Loop Design: Used on homes built around the 1930s – 1940s. Most of the time this design has a main street for entering and exiting with branched streets off the main road, like a tree branch.
- The Conventional: Used on homes built from the 1950s. This has less congestion of branched of streets than the Curve Loop idea and is more pleasing to the eye and often considered more functional.
Pros and Cons of Cul-De-Sac Living
Next let’s get into some of the advantages and disadvantages of this type of property, and some of the things to be aware of when considering a Cul-de-Sac home.
Cons
- Some neighborhoods can be overbuilt to the point of forcing the homeowner to walk or drive longer distances to reach their destination. If you have to commute to work daily, make sure you find out how long it will take you and what the traffic is like in the area.
- Similar street names often occur in a Cul-De-Sac neighborhood and can occasionally cause mixed up mail deliveries. Giving directions can also become more confusing, even when using a GPS. Taking a look at the surrounding streets in a Cul-De-Sac can show you if this will be a problem to consider or not.
Pros
- Cul-De-Sac neighborhoods can be a great place to enjoy taking outdoor walks, jogging, or exercising a pet. These types of neighborhoods often give residences a sense of security because of their separation from main roads.
- Another benefit of these areas is that kids can play without having to worry about a lot of through traffic.
- Cul-De-Sac neighborhoods are often more tight-knit that other open areas. You will most likely only encounter people in your neighborhood who live there or are acquainted the people that do.
There are both upsides and potential downsides to living in a Cul-de-Sac. If you are looking for homes for sale in such an area, the it is a good idea, to do a little research ahead of time. For more information about real estate in San Marcos, TX contact The Damron Group REALTORS, a professional real estate agency serving the surrounding areas.
