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Originally Posted by hud 91gt
I’ve heard this a couple times, corner lot=less desirable? What fricken world are you guys living in? Lol. Since when. Especially in the city with neighbours 6 feet away. Unless it’s cornered onto a busy street, the corner lot is way more desirable.
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Seems like I sparked a debate.
During my search last year, my wife and I agreed that we will not consider corner lots for the following reasons:
- people cutting across your lawn. That means fencing is a must.
- more yard work and more snow removal
- less privacy
- more traffic because all neighbours will likely go travel to an intersection.
- house door is weirdly placed because it’s often on the long side.
- close to stop sign, fire hydrant, and/or power box.
My observation from last year’s house search was that corner lots typically take longer to sell and the price is lower. Someone probably compiled that data and research. I didn’t search for this evidence.
Corner lots have these perks:
- bigger yard and free city land
- more parking on the side
- laneway is a true “separate entrance”