Old Forge Crossing is one of my favourite developments in the Devon, PA area. Whilst it is now beginning to age and homes need to be updated many unbits that you show still have original bathrooms and kitchens. Painting kitchen cabinets is not updating. Some owners have updated and this year whislt showing homes I have been pleasantly surpirsed to find some lovely kitchens and bathrooms in several units. These have all sold quickly and for better prices than normal.
This having been said number of homes sold dropped to eighteen in 2008, which is down from the twenty-four last year which was significantly down on the fifty the previous year. Prices have also drifted lower over the last two years with single bedroom units selling in the mid to high 150,000's unless they have been updated or have the additional den these selling in the high 160,000's to low 170,000's. Two bedroom homes have also seen prices drop to the low 200,000's although these tend to be on the market for less time.
A quirk I don't like at Old Forge, water has to be turned off to a whole block, there are no individual shut off valves for a home that I know about, if having work done in a unit I would suggest installing individual shut off valves. Another issue whilst location is great where a home is in the development may cause you to suffer from excessive road noise.
But why do I like Old Forge Crossing over other developments in the area. Firstly each unit has plenty of storage, many customers who move from Old Forge are disappointed with storage in homes they purchase, each home in Old Forge has plenty of storage. Each home has it's own private outside entrance and a laundry in the unit, no having to trek over to a central location to do your washing. The condo fee includes so much, including your pool membership, tennis, gas for your dryer, cooking and hot water, trash, snow removal, common areas and exterior maintenance. Every time I come to Old Forge I find the development looks well cared for and something is being done to improve the development. also the fee is reasonable and although there is a capital fund contribution required at settlement this is now common at developments in the area. The grounds are delightful with a duck pond, walking trails and over 40 acres in the development. Location is great for acces to major routes and shopping, restaurants and Valley Forge Park.
Finally price, these homes frankly are great value. They appeal to many buyers with different needs bring a great mix of owners. With a little updating, new a/c and heating units, new kitchens, bathrooms and windows these units will be a great place to live for a long time to come.
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