How big is your house ?

[waggy]

Originally posted by: Squisher

Originally posted by: waggy

Originally posted by: Naustica

Originally posted by: waggy

Originally posted by: child of wonder
1766 sq ft in Harrisburg, SD. 4 bed, 2 bath, 3 car garage.

Was 952 sq ft when we moved in but we finished the basement.

didn't think basements counted in the sq footage of a house?

Depends on the area MLS rules and if the basement is finished to code with proper door, windows, ventilation, ceiling height, etc.

yeah i thought you had to have a real exit, lighting, outlets etc. wich is really hard unless its a new build.

out here a lot of builders are scooping out the back yard. then putting in a nice sliding door in the basement so they can claim 3k-4ksq/ft house.

They kinda did that with my house with a twist. They put in a long (about a mile) winding pond.

Back of house

View of pond

btw 2400 square feet

thats exactly what i am talking about! the front yard is 10 ft higher then the back. with a huge slope.

ohh a pond. there any fish in it? i wish we had a pond or lake nearby.

 

[Squisher]

Originally posted by: waggy
thats exactly what i am talking about! the front yard is 10 ft higher then the back. with a huge slope.

ohh a pond. there any fish in it? i wish we had a pond or lake nearby.

Yeah, the herons, ducks, etc. seem well fed.

 

[Loop2kil]

3100 sq ft in Social Circle, GA on 4 acres.

Would have been cool to include cost of the house to see what folks are paying around the country...for me $190k (been here for 3 years and it just appraised @ $266k)

 

[RKS]

about 35 Sq Ft or just slightly larger than the fridge that was the first owner.

 

[alimoalem]

live with parents when not at school...~3000 sqft in san jose area. my apartment in davis (school) was ~850sqft. 850 was plenty big for my roommate and i.

 

[konakona]

A room large enough to comfortably store/decorate all my belongings, personal bath/kitchen and a shared kitchen/living room - just enough for me.

While we are on the topic, I wanted to note that I woud prefer smaller house even if money was no object; smaller houses are cozier, and a bigger house for me only reminds me of more space to clean and maintain. The whole status symbol thing is what I despise to begin with, as I like to think of myself being a humble man (flossin' was never my thing)

Am I alone with this thought?

 

[CrimsonChaos]

Originally posted by: konakona
A room large enough to comfortably store/decorate all my belongings, personal bath/kitchen and a shared kitchen/living room - just enough for me.

While we are on the topic, I wanted to note that I woud prefer smaller house even if money was no object; smaller houses are cozier, and a bigger house for me only reminds me of more space to clean and maintain. The whole status symbol thing is what I despise to begin with, as I like to think of myself being a humble man (flossin' was never my thing)

Am I alone with this thought?

I think pre-occupation with size (loving or hating something either too big or too small) is pretty materialistic. As is having any emotions about a material object. To 'despise' a large house, and think people buy them only as a 'status symbol' sounds pretty pretentious on your part. Conversely, the opposite (hating small houses, thinking people who buy them are beneath you) is also pretentious.

I have a decent size house, but I don't know what it's square-footage is. We bought a house that we simply felt was right for us and what we could afford, and I would encourage others to do the same. Don't worry about how you "come across", whether it be trying to 'keep up with the Joneses' or 'see how noble and enlightened I am by buying something small'.

 

[waggy]

Originally posted by: konakona
A room large enough to comfortably store/decorate all my belongings, personal bath/kitchen and a shared kitchen/living room - just enough for me.

While we are on the topic, I wanted to note that I woud prefer smaller house even if money was no object; smaller houses are cozier, and a bigger house for me only reminds me of more space to clean and maintain. The whole status symbol thing is what I despise to begin with, as I like to think of myself being a humble man (flossin' was never my thing)

Am I alone with this thought?

hahahahha


the post screams anything but humble.

 

[konakona]

Originally posted by: waggy

Originally posted by: konakona
A room large enough to comfortably store/decorate all my belongings, personal bath/kitchen and a shared kitchen/living room - just enough for me.

While we are on the topic, I wanted to note that I woud prefer smaller house even if money was no object; smaller houses are cozier, and a bigger house for me only reminds me of more space to clean and maintain. The whole status symbol thing is what I despise to begin with, as I like to think of myself being a humble man (flossin' was never my thing)

Am I alone with this thought?

hahahahha


the post screams anything but humble.

heh, we are all entitled to our opinions I just dont see worth in sinking my earnings in a real estate that I am not going to have much real use for, not that I am knocking others that really do appreciate having more space. A utilitaraian I guess.

looking back at it, not too sure what part of my post you find that humorous. well, whatever floats your boat and :beer: for you hehe.

 

[Descartes]

Originally posted by: konakona
A room large enough to comfortably store/decorate all my belongings, personal bath/kitchen and a shared kitchen/living room - just enough for me.

While we are on the topic, I wanted to note that I woud prefer smaller house even if money was no object; smaller houses are cozier, and a bigger house for me only reminds me of more space to clean and maintain. The whole status symbol thing is what I despise to begin with, as I like to think of myself being a humble man (flossin' was never my thing)

Am I alone with this thought?

What size are you talking about? Some people consider 3000sf a big house. For others, it's more like 10k sf. Five years ago I thought a 2000sf would be perfect for me, but after getting married it was pretty clear more space was needed.

Also, in my experience, you have to go larger to get the nicer qualities in a house. They just don't build 2000sf homes with the interior quality of a much larger home from what I've seen.

 

[waggy]

Originally posted by: Descartes

Originally posted by: konakona
A room large enough to comfortably store/decorate all my belongings, personal bath/kitchen and a shared kitchen/living room - just enough for me.

While we are on the topic, I wanted to note that I woud prefer smaller house even if money was no object; smaller houses are cozier, and a bigger house for me only reminds me of more space to clean and maintain. The whole status symbol thing is what I despise to begin with, as I like to think of myself being a humble man (flossin' was never my thing)

Am I alone with this thought?

What size are you talking about? Some people consider 3000sf a big house. For others, it's more like 10k sf. Five years ago I thought a 2000sf would be perfect for me, but after getting married it was pretty clear more space was needed.

Also, in my experience, you have to go larger to get the nicer qualities in a house. They just don't build 2000sf homes with the interior quality of a much larger home from what I've seen.

not true.

around here the best made house are in a sub division where the houses are 1200-2300sq ft

we also have a subdivision full of 2500-4500 sq ft houses. they are made so bad that the builder has been sued. they were forced to give orginal buyers a long term warentee.

I have seen plenty of high quality smaller houses. Just right now the trent is the 3k+ houses. so you do not see many small ones.

 

[konakona]

What size are you talking about? Some people consider 3000sf a big house. For others, it's more like 10k sf. Five years ago I thought a 2000sf would be perfect for me, but after getting married it was pretty clear more space was needed.

Also, in my experience, you have to go larger to get the nicer qualities in a house. They just don't build 2000sf homes with the interior quality of a much larger home from what I've seen.

Ughh.. The place I live in now is 1156sf and shared between roomates (they occupy one room together, so its almost like having just two people for the apartment). Even 2k sounds somewhat oversized to me, though not too outrageous perhaps. Ideally I would prefer a studio smaller than what we have now, around 800ish I would guess.

See? we are all different Maybe this is partly of my upbringing in a much more densely populated part of the globe. Even over there, some like to have it bigger, others dont...

we also have a subdivision full of 2500-4500 sq ft houses. they are made so bad that the builder has been sued. they were forced to give orginal buyers a long term warentee.

yikes that does sound pretty bad... as long as its nothing crazy like that I would be quite happy. but then again, studios are not exactly cheap either....

 

[Descartes]

Originally posted by: konakona

What size are you talking about? Some people consider 3000sf a big house. For others, it's more like 10k sf. Five years ago I thought a 2000sf would be perfect for me, but after getting married it was pretty clear more space was needed.

Also, in my experience, you have to go larger to get the nicer qualities in a house. They just don't build 2000sf homes with the interior quality of a much larger home from what I've seen.

Ughh.. The place I live in now is 1156sf and shared between roomates (they occupy one room together, so its almost like having just two people for the apartment). Even 2k sounds somewhat oversized to me, though not too outrageous perhaps. Ideally I would prefer a studio smaller than what we have now, around 800ish I would guess.

See? we are all different Maybe this is party of my upbringing in a much more densely populated part of the globe. Even over there, some like to have it bigger, others dont...

But you're single, right? No kids, right? Nothing wrong with being content with what you have now, but my point is that you won't likely hold that opinion for long.

 

[konakona]

Originally posted by: Descartes

Originally posted by: konakona

What size are you talking about? Some people consider 3000sf a big house. For others, it's more like 10k sf. Five years ago I thought a 2000sf would be perfect for me, but after getting married it was pretty clear more space was needed.

Also, in my experience, you have to go larger to get the nicer qualities in a house. They just don't build 2000sf homes with the interior quality of a much larger home from what I've seen.

Ughh.. The place I live in now is 1156sf and shared between roomates (they occupy one room together, so its almost like having just two people for the apartment). Even 2k sounds somewhat oversized to me, though not too outrageous perhaps. Ideally I would prefer a studio smaller than what we have now, around 800ish I would guess.

See? we are all different Maybe this is party of my upbringing in a much more densely populated part of the globe. Even over there, some like to have it bigger, others dont...

But you're single, right? No kids, right? Nothing wrong with being content with what you have now, but my point is that you won't likely hold that opinion for long.

oops, I thought I made it clear in this thread... turns out that was in another thread. I have no plans for marriage short or long term. not strictly against it, but not dying to marry either. in the event I do happen to marry, I strongly oppose the idea of having kids. so there you have it

edit: typo galore sleep deprivation FTL

 

[Muttsta]

5000 sq/ft in Windsor, Ontario, Canada

 

[Descartes]

Originally posted by: waggy

Originally posted by: Descartes

Originally posted by: konakona
A room large enough to comfortably store/decorate all my belongings, personal bath/kitchen and a shared kitchen/living room - just enough for me.

While we are on the topic, I wanted to note that I woud prefer smaller house even if money was no object; smaller houses are cozier, and a bigger house for me only reminds me of more space to clean and maintain. The whole status symbol thing is what I despise to begin with, as I like to think of myself being a humble man (flossin' was never my thing)

Am I alone with this thought?

What size are you talking about? Some people consider 3000sf a big house. For others, it's more like 10k sf. Five years ago I thought a 2000sf would be perfect for me, but after getting married it was pretty clear more space was needed.

Also, in my experience, you have to go larger to get the nicer qualities in a house. They just don't build 2000sf homes with the interior quality of a much larger home from what I've seen.

not true.

That's why I said, 'in my experience."

around here the best made house are in a sub division where the houses are 1200-2300sq ft

You're saying best made, but I'm referring to interior material quality. Obviously structural integrity, etc. are important, but I'm referring to the "upgrades" offered.

we also have a subdivision full of 2500-4500 sq ft houses. they are made so bad that the builder has been sued. they were forced to give orginal buyers a long term warentee.

I've heard that that has happened to quite a few buyers.

I have seen plenty of high quality smaller houses. Just right now the trent is the 3k+ houses. so you do not see many small ones.

Me too. I had a high-quality 1920s bungalow before this place that could have doubled as a bunker, but as you said, the trend is on larger newer houses; as such, I haven't seen the interior upgrades (granites in kitchen and bathrooms, hardwoods throughout, separate tubs, high ceilings, etc.) in the smaller homes.

 

[3NF]

I live in a van down by the river ...

 

[Descartes]

Originally posted by: konakona

Originally posted by: Descartes

Originally posted by: konakona

What size are you talking about? Some people consider 3000sf a big house. For others, it's more like 10k sf. Five years ago I thought a 2000sf would be perfect for me, but after getting married it was pretty clear more space was needed.

Also, in my experience, you have to go larger to get the nicer qualities in a house. They just don't build 2000sf homes with the interior quality of a much larger home from what I've seen.

Ughh.. The place I live in now is 1156sf and shared between roomates (they occupy one room together, so its almost like having just two people for the apartment). Even 2k sounds somewhat oversized to me, though not too outrageous perhaps. Ideally I would prefer a studio smaller than what we have now, around 800ish I would guess.

See? we are all different Maybe this is party of my upbringing in a much more densely populated part of the globe. Even over there, some like to have it bigger, others dont...

But you're single, right? No kids, right? Nothing wrong with being content with what you have now, but my point is that you won't likely hold that opinion for long.

oops, I thought I made it clear in this thread... turns out that was in another thread. I have no plans for marriage short or long term. not strictly against it, but not dying to marry either. in the event I do happen to marry, I strongly oppose the idea of having kids. so there you have it

edit: typo galore sleep deprivation FTL

Yeah, I had no plans for marriage a year or so ago either. I was happy in a ~1000sf studio-style condo with a great view until she moved in. I was happy that she did of course, but no separate areas to do your own thing proved difficult.

Anyway, what's important is being content. Constantly feeling like you have to have more and compete with others is an exercise in futility. So, kudos to you for that.

 

[konakona]

I think pre-occupation with size (loving or hating something either too big or too small) is pretty materialistic. As is having any emotions about a material object. To 'despise' a large house, and think people buy them only as a 'status symbol' sounds pretty pretentious on your part. Conversely, the opposite (hating small houses, thinking people who buy them are beneath you) is also pretentious.

I have a decent size house, but I don't know what it's square-footage is. We bought a house that we simply felt was right for us and what we could afford, and I would encourage others to do the same. Don't worry about how you "come across", whether it be trying to 'keep up with the Joneses' or 'see how noble and enlightened I am by buying something small'.

Always think twice before posting, lesson to be learned. "despise" was a strong word for what I meant to say, and I doubted people could take it so personally. My appologies. I didnt mean to say only idiots buy big houses, nor I tried to imply everyone buys big house just to show off. Plus as Decrates had pointed out, big or small is a subjective term. If you see what you have fits you, thats perfectly fine in my book.

What I was getting at was people that actually buy bigger houses than they actually need primarily for the reasons that I found distasteful. Again, if thats what they value in their lives, more power to them. I just dislike that chain of thought and would personally steer clear away from it - hence the usage of the word "despise". I just dont want to be involved in the whole "whos got more" game, and was careless in expressing my dissaproval for that social trait. If you ask me though, I see that quite a lot around me, and oftentimes they make it obvious in direct and indirect ways. Some even encourage me to spend more to "save my own face".

 

[konakona]

Anyway, what's important is being content. Constantly feeling like you have to have more and compete with others is an exercise in futility. So, kudos to you for that.

thanks, and I am not denying there is a good possiblity I might walk in your footsteps. Actually, I would be happy to if I get lucky enough to find a female to move into my place even then, no kids though.

 

[child of wonder]

Originally posted by: waggy

didn't think basements counted in the sq footage of a house?

Our house is a new construction split foyer. The basement is completely finished with carpet, outlets, Cat6 jacks, coax, HVAC, insulation, a full bathroom, the whole 9 yards. Maybe it's different in other states, but a finished and inspected basement in SD does count towards total square footage.

 

[Cellulose]

Around 1800-2000sf

2 million US dollars

West London, UK

 

[Inspector Jihad]

its as big as a mid-sized rathole. I live in India.

 

[hiromizu]

120sq ft 5th fl walk up studio in Manhattan paying only $1100/month

 

[erub]

Originally posted by: hiromizu
120sq ft 5th fl walk up studio in Manhattan paying only $1100/month

wow, I thought I was going to be one of the smaller ones, but thats insane! My bed alone is 36 sf (king size is 6x6, I think), haha. For me, I live in a 750 sf condo, across the street from where Descartes used to (or still does?) live. Great size, living room is big enough to have a few people over, as I did last night. Perfectly content to stay here for awhile, although all most likely be moving in December (after graduation). $1300/month..