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What size home, in square feet, would you feel comfortable in, that you could manage to take care of it without hiring people to help you?

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What size home, in square feet, would you feel comfortable in, that you could manage to take care of it without hiring people to help you?

I'm trying to make plans to downsize, and I'm wondering how small I could comfortably downsize to. I'm seeing these 1950-1960's homes on Zillow and noticed that they are not only smaller, but the plans are missing stuff that I'm used to and I'm trying to weigh whether I'm comfortable doing that. At the same time, the ares I'm looking in is more costly per square foot, so I have to be really careful about not going overboard. I'm self-employed and work from home, so I probably need a little more space than most people. But I would like to cut my expenses down and have a little less maintenance.
 
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I've lived in less than 300 square feet comfortably enough for 30 years.

But if I had won a billion dollars last night, I wouldn't get a huge place (too much to keep clean), but I sure would like a washer and dryer and a separate, tile-floored alcove for the cat litter box.

I'd probably want a bigger courtyard than the indoor living space. And I would fill it with flowering plants.
 
Hi. I've been looking at this same math as I plan my escape from Alabama.

I currently have a 3300 sq. ft. home with a pool and two acres, mostly wooded. Probably mow an acre or more.

In browsing MANY homes online, I'm considering the same thing you describe, and I expect to stay in the new home when I retire.

Being single, I don't consider the inside of the home to be relevant, as I'm only one person, so going to only use the same rooms no matter how big the home is. Off bedrooms and storage will be just that. But, I like to entertain, and like to host guests and family, so want more space. I am being watchful to ensure a master suite is on the main floor so I won't have to take stairs if I come to have mobility limitations.

The grounds are the big question. I'm addicted to mature trees, which causes a lot more work in many ways, but I'm prepared to hire help for that if I cannot manage with a riding mower and bagger.

So, I'm looking at square footage between 1800 and 3600. Lotta help, huh? :rotflmao:
 
NotHardUp1 said:
Hi. I've been looking at this same math as I plan my escape from Alabama.

I currently have a 3300 sq. ft. home with a pool and two acres, mostly wooded. Probably mow an acre or more.

In browsing MANY homes online, I'm considering the same thing you describe, and I expect to stay in the new home when I retire.

Being single, I don't consider the inside of the home to be relevant, as I'm only one person, so going to only use the same rooms no matter how big the home is. Off bedrooms and storage will be just that. But, I like to entertain, and like to host guests and family, so want more space. I am being watchful to ensure a master suite is on the main floor so I won't have to take stairs if I come to have mobility limitations.

The grounds are the big question. I'm addicted to mature trees, which causes a lot more work in many ways, but I'm prepared to hire help for that if I cannot manage with a riding mower and bagger.

So, I'm looking at square footage between 1800 and 3600. Lotta help, huh? :rotflmao:
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Actually, I can relate quite a bit. I don't have a big yard, but my home is around the same size, and it is a lot to keep up. I'm wondering how difficult it will be to take care as I get older. Homes are so expensive right now. I was looking at older homes, and it surprised me how small the rooms were. I would have hoped for at least as big as my childhood bedroom. The longer I look, the more expensive they get, even though they have not been updated. I want to go from a 2 story to a 1-story home. And I plan on it being my last home as well. It is a more expensive area than where I am now, but the weather does not get as hot in the summer. So that is worth it to me.

2,000 would be comfortable for me, size wise, but I'm really trying to find a home that is way under a million and all the homes that size seem to be over that right now. So I'm probably going to have to get smaller than that unless the market drops big.
 
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Actually, I can relate quite a bit. I don't have a big yard, but my home is around the same size, and it is a lot to keep up. I'm wondering how difficult it will be to take care as I get older. Homes are so expensive right now. I was looking at older homes, and it surprised me how small the rooms were. I would have hoped for at least as big as my childhood bedroom. The longer I look, the more expensive they get, even though they have not been updated. I want to go from a 2 story to a 1-story home. And I plan on it being my last home as well. It is a more expensive area than where I am now, but the weather does not get as hot in the summer. So that is worth it to me.

2,000 would be comfortable for me, size wise, but I'm really trying to find a home that is way under a million and all the homes that size seem to be over that right now. So I'm probably going to have to get smaller than that unless the market drops big.
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I remember a house I saw a year ago. The market was really tight then, even in Little Rock. It was a small lot, less than half an acre. The house was small, too, only about 1700 sq. ft. Compared to your market, it was a real bargain, but was only fair market in Little Rock at about $160 per sq. ft.

The kitchen was much smaller than I would want, but nice, and the bedrooms were all upstairs, a deal-breaker for me. But, the library paneling6 in the den was really something. I learned that the quality matters, and that I will be willing to sacrifice a good number of square footage in exchange for great design and quality finishes. I've become a hard sell on just any old style, and I always have been to some degree.

When I moved to Albuquerque back in 2006, I remember hating the shitty tract homes with a huge garage door jutting out in front of the house because the developers were so niggardly that they wouldn't allow a decent width lot to move the garage back in line with the facade.

I don't know where you live, but I'm sure it has exactly that pattern due to greed. You can find really older homes, like a century old, but none of them will have even a garage unless they are in a gentrified area, and will indeed be million dollar babies.

I'm thankful to be looking in a weaker market area, even if still overpriced.
 
NotHardUp1 said:
I remember a house I saw a year ago. The market was really tight then, even in Little Rock. It was a small lot, less than half an acre. The house was small, too, only about 1700 sq. ft. Compared to your market, it was a real bargain, but was only fair market in Little Rock at about $160 per sq. ft.

The kitchen was much smaller than I would want, but nice, and the bedrooms were all upstairs, a deal-breaker for me. But, the library paneling6 in the den was really something. I learned that the quality matters, and that I will be willing to sacrifice a good number of square footage in exchange for great design and quality finishes. I've become a hard sell on just any old style, and I always have been to some degree.

When I moved to Albuquerque back in 2006, I remember hating the shitty tract homes with a huge garage door jutting out in front of the house because the developers were so niggardly that they wouldn't allow a decent width lot to move the garage back in line with the facade.

I don't know where you live, but I'm sure it has exactly that pattern due to greed. You can find really older homes, like a century old, but none of them will have even a garage unless they are in a gentrified area, and will indeed be million dollar babies.

I'm thankful to be looking in a weaker market area, even if still overpriced.
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The area I'm looking, the oldest homes are from the 50's. Weird how so many homes are in the 1300-1400 square foot range. It is an older area but I like that I could bike/walk to the trader joes, the gym and other stores. And the hottest it normally gets in the summer is low 80's. Good weather all year long. But not inexpensive to buy in. Last year I saw homes in that range were in the $600k's. This year they are mostly in the $800k's. At some point, it needs to stabilize or go down. At least, I hope so. If it has not been fixed up, I would prefer a fixer upper that would be priced as a fixer upper so that I can change it to meet my needs. For the weather I'm looking for it is cheaper than other areas with similar weather. Other areas have just gotten ridiculous and I couldn't afford it. Tiny homes for over $2 million.
 
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Not sure, but for full comfort one should have the room mentioned in this video. (Video probably NSFW.)


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More seriously...

I have to admit that when I was younger I had the fantasies of having a mansion. Although I suppose those fantasies also involved servants to help care for said mansion. But I'm now thinking a small cottage is probably more my style--less $ to get, less $ and energy to maintain, etc.

I live alone, and I don't need much space.

One thing that appeals to me now as I get older is the idea of finding ways of making efficient use of space. I could imagine if I could own a house wanting a formal dining area of some sort. I was well programmed growing up that that was what one did. But I'd want that area usable for other purposes now, not just elegant Hyacinth Bucket style candlelight suppers.
 
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