If you are looking at building a home, you have many options. Where is the lot located? Is it in a subdivision? Is there land and home package? Building a home is an exciting option, with many of the details available to you to decide.
What about building on a corner block? Once you have found the community that you wish to build in, you will need to purchase a lot. Let us take a closer look at the pros and cons of choosing a corner block.
There are some cons when it comes to those corner blocks. Here are a few of those:
Theft and Crime: Corner lots seem to be more prone to burglary. This could be because if someone is walking past your location, they have twice the amount of time to consider if they will take a chance on trying to break into your home or steal something from this location.
Light pollution: Many streets in your local area have light posts and the corner of two intersecting streets is the general location to add the brightest light posts because there will be an intersection in that area.
Your floorplan should be set out in such a way that the bedrooms do not face this light, or you may not get many restful nights of sleep.
Taxes: A corner lot could have a higher value, and this means that you will pay more taxes on that lot.
More Dog Poop: As people walk their pets past your home, there is ample lawn area for their dogs to do their business, if you have not yet been able to fence your yard.
Higher fencing costs: Yes, you will want to install a fence, and yes, it will be more expensive. There are plenty of affordable fencing options, so you should be sure to explore them to see where you can save some money on fencing.
The main thing is that you will want to install a fence on the two street sides because you certainly do not want people cutting across your lawn if they are too lazy to walk all the way down to the street corner and then turn down the next road which crosses over the front of your home.
Lawn Care: Some homeowners like to take care of their own lawn while others would rather hire someone to take care of the work for them.
A corner block has twice as much lawn area, and this means more hardscaping, gardening, grass, and plants. It also means more lawn maintenance, sprinklers, fencing, and lighting. It can mean a lot more time, work, and expense.
Noise: When you live on a corner block you will experience twice the amount of street noise. This is not always a problem in every community, but if you happen to live on a busy street, it can be more of an issue.
Those are just a few of the cons or negative aspects of owning and building on a corner block. There are plenty of positive aspects to building on a corner block and we are going to go over a few of those as well.
A few of the pros of corner blocks
If you happen to live in an area where there is the natural beauty around you, then living on a corner lot can be a blessing since there is a better opportunity for you to enjoy unobstructed views of your surroundings.
Larger Block: Although you may have more requirements for a larger block such as the fencing, gardening, lawn, and lighting, a larger block offers more outdoor areas to live in and enjoy.
Where your neighbors may only have a small outdoor area, you can have some area in the front, side, and rear of your property to install outdoor living spaces for any mood that strikes you.
You use the back yard area for a pool, the side yard for your garden, and the front yard for a wonderful outdoor living space to share with family and friends.
Ample parking: Since your home is located at the intersection of two streets, you can enjoy the extra parking that those two streets offer to your guests. If you enjoy entertaining family and friends, all that extra parking is going to come in very handy for you.
You do not have to worry about the reservation of parking in the front of your home is just for those neighbors beside you since you are on the corner and have all that is in front of your home and all that is down the side.
The lack of parking spaces is a major problem in many communities, and it is good to know that you will not have a problem finding parking for your guests directly adjacent to or in front of your home.
If you do not have a garage in your home, you can convert one of your extra areas of space into extra parking spaces too.
Different: You can entertain any number of unique floor plans and elevations since your corner lot is larger and offers some extra space that you can use to build a model home with extras.
If you are on a regular-sized lot, you do not have these options and are forced to comply with the smaller-sized lot and the limits placed upon them such as certain floor plans or home designs that will fit within that lot.
Privacy: Since you have no neighbor on one side of your home, you will be able to enjoy more privacy and less noise from that side of your home. In many modern neighborhoods, it can be difficult to carve out a personal space that is private and just for you.
With homes often being built in the proximity of one another, you want to be able to escape that fate and a corner block can offer you more space and freedom.
Better Light and Ventilation: Your corner block home will naturally have more curb appeal and it will also have more natural light if you choose a plan that has more windows.
This is because you will not have another home directly adjacent to you that will block that natural light. Corner block properties do not have homes on all sides of them and this allows more of that natural sunlight to be able to get into your home.
It is imperative to have natural light and good airflow in your home.
Direct sunlight brightens up your home and makes it look more spacious. Good ventilation helps to prevent moisture from forming inside of your home and it can also eliminate any odors and other indoor pollutants.
There are some cons and many pros to choosing a corner block. It comes down to your personal preference.
If you are planning to build a home, then a corner block could be a great option for you if you are looking for extra outdoor spaces and room to entertain as well as parking for those guests.
Most people have not considered that there are both pros and cons to corner blocks, but once you know some of the good and the bad, it can help you to make important decisions around the purchase and development of a corner block.
Building a Home on a Corner Block
You can choose to build a home yourself or hire a builder to help you with the construction of your new home. Some people prefer to be their own contractor and sub out the trades on the project while others do not want the responsibility of having to build their own home.
There are many great builders in the local area that can assist you with your build if that is what you plan to do. There may be some discussion on what type of lot you wish to purchase, and you can decide if that is a regular lot or a corner block.
If you decide to build on a corner block, then you can review the pros and cons listed here as that may help you to decide based on what you consider to be important to you.
Corner blocks are quite rare and can be something special once you decide that you want to proceed with your project.
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The article suggested by Ward Builders Sunshine Coast