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One Level Living - Not Just for 55+

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Home Stager with Rooms With Style

Yes it is in demand! From the 55+ market to young families, more and more people are looking to one level living for ease.

It's not for everyone. In our area many of the one level living homes have one bedroom on the main level plus will have a full lower level with one to three bedrooms. This may not work for a family with infants or young children as parents will want the kiddo's bedrooms on the same floor theirs.

Many one level living homes however have at least two bedrooms on the main level if not three.

I recently staged a model home that is one level living with one common wall. A townhome so to speak. These are higher end and due to the townhome setting are more likely to appeal to the 55+ who wants the one level living but not give up the space or luxury. These would also appeal to young professionals who want the luxury but not the hassle of maintaining a yard.

Most of the 55+ townhomes will have a wonderful open concept that is great for just you or for gatherings of friends.

 

 

 

 

The entrance to the Master will be convenient off the main living area.

 

 

 

 

 

You will many times find a second bedroom on that main living level that is wonderful to use as an office if that fits your lifestyle better.

 

 

If you are lucky it may even have a wonderful sun porch!

 

 

Although two story homes are still being built everywhere, more and more you are seeing one level living Townhomes and  Ramblers being built and in demand.  If that is the lifestyle that appeals to you, take the time to see what is available.

 

 

 

 

 

William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

1 lewvel living is hard to find.  My area has  a igh water table so many home have to be splits.

Oct 19, 2018 09:47 AM
Shar Sitter

Oh wow.....that is interesting William Feela . Down here in the Cities you find so many. Both the old rambles from the 50s being renovated to new developements.

Oct 19, 2018 01:34 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I remember in the 1970s and 1980s, it seemed everyone wanted the two story home.  However, the trend toward single story seems to be most popular now.

Oct 19, 2018 11:17 AM
Shar Sitter

It really is Myrl Jeffcoat . The old ones from the 50s and 60s around here are getting renovated and selling quickly.

Oct 19, 2018 01:35 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Two story for builders take less ground Shar Sitter and more profit . I am seeing higher stories sometimes even 3 stories  in homes with high ceilings for that open airy look .  

Oct 19, 2018 01:33 PM
Shar Sitter

Yes one level living/ramblers are more expensive to build thus more expensive for the buyer Hannah Williams . But in our metro area people are opting for smaller homes to have that. Of course, there are many 10,000+ square foot ramblers in our area as well with 15-20' ceilings since we have many extreme high end areas.  And the older buyer doesn't want stairs.


 

Oct 19, 2018 01:39 PM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Those would sell quickly in our market. One-level homes are popular with many, not just the baby boomer set. They also sell for a higher price per square foot. 

Oct 20, 2018 07:08 AM
Shar Sitter

They go quickly here too Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD . Thanks for stopping by!

Nov 06, 2018 09:41 AM