š„ Farmington Home Alert! š„
If youāve been searching for a Cape Cod-style gem that doesnāt completely obliterate your bank account, look no further than 12 Lake Garda Dr. Now going for the cool price of $324,900 (down from its original $349,900 š¤Æ), this 3-bed, 2-bath retreat is ready to steal your heart and potentially a few hours of your sleep as you dream of lakefront living.
This beauty comes with lake rights to Lake Garda, so whether youāre into kayaking, fishing, or just dramatically staring into the water contemplating lifeās choices, this house has you covered. š¶ š
Hereās whatās inside:
- š Bedrooms: 3 (including a first-floor bedroomāno more post-wine stair climbs š·)
- š Bathrooms: 2 fully updated beauties
- š Square Footage: 1,152 sqft (compact, but plenty of room for your IKEA furniture)
- š³ Lot Size: 9,147 sqft (enough for a garden, or just a well-trained doggo š)
- š„ Fireplace Count: 1 (perfect for staring blankly into during winter months while you question your life choices)
- š§± Built: 1950 (a house with historyāand probably less asbestos)
Whatās the Deal with the Price?
This property started its journey at a bold $349,900 back in August 2024, but the real estate gods have since smiled upon you with a $5,000 price cut. So yes, itās now going for $324,900 (a total steal in this market where even a shed can go for half a mil š³). Plus, with taxes at $4,434 annually, you wonāt lose your shirt to the taxman. Hereās the price history:
Date | Event | Price |
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9/14/2024 | Price cut | $324,900 (-$5,000) |
8/27/2024 | Price cut | $329,900 (-$10,000) |
8/19/2024 | Price cut | $339,000 (-$10,900) |
8/9/2024 | Listed | $349,900 (+$143,900 from 2013) |
2/21/2013 | Sold | $206,000 |
Why Buy This Home?
Letās get real: this house has hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, and a fenced backyard perfect for summer BBQs or wildly inaccurate attempts at cornhole. Plus, the 1-car carport means your car gets a roof (because hey, it deserves one too).
Imagine cozy nights by the fireplace, Sunday brunches in the bright living room with its bay window, andābest partāyouāre just minutes away from Lake Garda. Thatās right, lake access with the flick of your HOA card. š¤
Not sure if you can afford it? Who knows in this economy! But at least you can daydream about it while being wooed by its charm.
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Author: Jack Beckett
Senior Writer, Coffee Addict, and Home Listing Enthusiast ā
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