The Pros & Cons of Having a Home on a Corner Lot

Most people look at corner lots as a plus, however even though you might get a bigger sized lot for the same price, it might not be what you want in the long run. Corner lots in Evergreen Highlands have many beautiful corner lots as do many of our other Vancouver neighborhoods. One just needs to make sure you are not on a heavy traffic area.

Pros:

• You could have more parking on a corner lot.
• The lot is much larger.
• You would only have one neighbor on the front side instead of two.
• You would usually have more unobstructed views out your windows.
• Corner lots allow more light to come into the home.

Cons:

• There is more upkeep and maintenance as the total front yard area is usually much bigger.
• There is the problem of people using the sidewalks on either side and then cutting across the yard.
• Traffic noise could be much higher due to having a home basically on two different streets, however if there is stop signs then it might be less.
• Corner lots are not preferred by people who have young children as they usually would rather have larger backyards for the kids to play in.

It really comes down to your own preference and the corner lot and home itself. There are pros and cons and each situation has to be looked at individually. Price of course will play a big part in  the consideration.

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