Bus stop in front of Chaparral home makes property less attractive to prospective buyers
eXp RealtyThis three-bedroom house near a man-made lake in Calgary’s southern outskirts has all the markers of a prized family home, but some buyers felt differently once they saw a bus stop near the front lawn – it was the reason its first offer folded. Two other offers emerged before a final deal was negotiated at $12,500 under the asking price.
“It was a quiet street and the sellers mentioned there were no more than a few people per day, if that, at the bus stop,” said agent Benjamin Archibald. “But … people had a stigma about the bus stop being constantly busy, no matter what the seller said. And you also couldn’t park right in front of the house. We would have sold it in 24 hours if the bus stop wasn’t there.
The kitchen is open to the dining room and there are entertaining spaces on each level, from the basement to the second floor.Annual homeowners’ association fees of $342 go to maintaining waterfront facilities.“It was a beautiful property with a beautiful bonus room upstairs,” Mr. Archibald said.Kid-friendly amenities also fill the area. “The school systems are great, there are a lot of activities, and it’s a very vibrant community,” said Mr. Archibald.
“Chaparral is such a desirable community due to the lake access, a number of new developments there, and you’re close to the horse jumping at Spruce Meadows.”
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