Should you buy a "townhome" or a single family home?

Below are some photos of a townhome for sale in Rivertrail, Redmond WA 

For many, choosing townhome over single family home offers many advantages.  The interior finishes are generally much newer and upscale than one could possible get at the same price and location in a single family home.  The asking price of this townhome is $464,500.  A single family home at the same price would likely be an older rambler from the 60s of 1,300 square feet or so.

This townhome is 1,544 square feet with a two car garage and gated patio area.

Not all townhomes are created equal.  This one has new bamboo hardwood floors on the main level.  another added feature not often found in townhomes at this price is the crown molding up at the top of the wall at the ceiling, upgraded baseboards, and a built in window seat for extra storage.

Freshly painted in currently popular colors is an added plus, when considering one townhome over another.

The Kitchen is at least as large, if not larger, than many single family homes that cost $200,000 more in lesser locations.

Five rooms on the main level include a living room with gas fireplace, a 1/2 bath off the slate entryway, a formal dining room, family room and kitchen.  The family room shown above can also be used for expanded kitchen eating area.  This owner uses it as a playroom for her two small children.

Vaulted ceilings in the master bedroom and a five piece master bath with double sinks, a soaking tub and a pocket door to the toilet and stall shower area.  Clearly these amenities do not come in a single family home at this price. 

The gated patio is perfect for small children at play or pets.  There are few, if any, restrictions regarding pets at Rivertrail.  Basically they are the same as City of Redmond restrictions regarding dogs on leash, etc.

An attached two car garage with alley access. 

Rivetrail in Redmond backs up to the Burke-Gilman Trail and is in walking distance to Bella Botega.  Of course it's proximity to Microsoft and Downtown Redmond and Redmond Towne Center make it a just about perfect place to live.

Townhome Living can give you much more than a single family home and at a more affordable price.