Sunset Beach and Beyond Realty

  • Home
  • Search Carolina Coast
    • Community News
    • Calabash
    • Carolina Shores
    • Holden Beach
    • Myrtle Beach
    • Ocean Isle Beach
    • Southport
    • Sunset Beach
  • Buyer
    • Buyers Articles
    • Homeownership
    • Testimonials
  • Sell Your Home
    • Sellers Articles
    • Listing Agents
  • Our Team
    • Designations
    • Area Lifestyles
  • Market Reports
  • Local News
    • Events
  • CONTACT
Home » Pros and Cons of a Gated Community

Pros and Cons of a Gated Community

January 5, 2021 by Karen Baker Leave a Comment

Gated Communities are often looked at as luxurious neighborhoods with high curb appeal and HOA standards, and while this is true, there are both pros and cons to living in a Gated Community. As with all things it is important to always weight the pros and cons when making any Real Estate purchase and while there are many different pros and cons, a few of the most common or the most talked about reasons are included below.

Related: Should We Buy or Rent?

Pros of a Gated Community

Less Traffic

When living in a Gated Community the amount of traffic is limited drastically. You don’t get as many people driving through the neighborhood aimlessly, helping ensure that vehicles inside the gates are supposed to be there. 

Security

This goes without saying. When living in a Gated Community your security instantly boosts tenfold. Vehicles cannot easily gain access which helps to limit the number of potential break ins and theft.

Related: Short Sale and Foreclosure, What’s the Difference?

Pedestrians

Gated Communities are ideal for those who enjoy walks, bike rides, coloring with Chalk etc. as there is limited traffic making these outdoor activities safer for all, a huge draw for those with families.

Cons of a Gated Community

Prices

There are many pros to Gated Communities, however, one of the main cons that is expected is that you will pay a higher premium for purchasing a home within a Gated Community. This can be reflected in both the purchase price and in the HOA dues if applicable.

Visitors

Visitors may grow frustrated with visiting as they will need to either continuously request access, remember Gate codes, etc. making visits a little more stressful than simply pulling up and parking in a driveway.

Related: What to Know About Brunswick County Schools

Inconveniences

This can be a large range of things from a long line up to exit or enter the community during rush hour, limited parking for visitors/guests, as well as mechanical inconveniences if something breaks within the gate system as this could result in traffic delays.

What may work for some will not work for others and thus it is important to look at all of the pros and cons regarding Gated Communities in order to decide if a Gated Community is something that would be ideal for your specific home wants and desires.  

If you’re currently searching for a new home, whether in a gated or non-gated community, are in need of a qualified seller’s agent to list and market your property, or if you have any questions regarding Carolina Real Estate, please feel free to contact our office at any time.

Schedule a Consultation

Additional Tips for Buyers

  • How to Sell a Beach Home FAST
  • When to do Certain Upgrades
  • This One Thing Might Decrease Your Home’s Value
  • Why Was my Offer Rejected?
  • 10 Tips for Moving Across the Country
  • Is it Still Affordable to Buy Right Now?

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

What our clients say

Ken and Linda Foltz

“Life will lead you to where you belong. Five years ago life led me to meeting Karen Baker at an...
Sunset Beach and Beyond Realty
2015-03-16T20:16:32+00:00
“Life will lead you to where you belong. Five years ago life led me to meeting Karen Baker at an Open House. Our relationship continues as Karen and her husband Frank have been outstanding not only in helping my husband and I find the right retirement relocation home, but we have watched their commitment in helping many others find their homes. She and Frank treat every client as if they are the only ones that exist. They provide thorough research of areas and homes of interest and present you with the options. They are not your typical hard sell, must-buy-now realtors. They are here to help you find your next home?. You won’t go wrong with the Bakers!
https://sunsetbeachandbeyond.com/testimonials/ken-and-linda-foltz/

Steve & Jean DeVito

“The Bakers treated us like family during our whirlwind weekend of looking at houses. Prior to our on-site visit to...
Sunset Beach and Beyond Realty
2015-03-16T20:17:46+00:00
“The Bakers treated us like family during our whirlwind weekend of looking at houses. Prior to our on-site visit to Sunset Beach they created a portal and populated it with properties that met our ever-evolving criteria. By time we arrived we had a good feel for what we could afford and what was available that met our criteria. The Bakers, especially Karen, were able to make sense of what we thought we were looking for and eventually matched us with a house that we ended up purchasing — Karen called it the “This is it” house and she was right. We are loving our 2nd home and appreciate how painless Karen and Frank made the process. All the paperwork was done seamlessly and quickly and the closing went off without a hitch. The Bakers do not believe in the hard sell — they gave us the knowledge we needed and the guidance we needed to make our dream a reality.”
https://sunsetbeachandbeyond.com/testimonials/steve-jean-devito/

Matt & Amy Carver

Amy and I have bought and sold four properties in the past twelve years. Both of you are the best...
Sunset Beach and Beyond Realty
2015-03-16T20:18:22+00:00
Amy and I have bought and sold four properties in the past twelve years. Both of you are the best realtors we have ever dealt with. Amy and I both felt we could trust you to look out for our interest. The level of service you provided was outstanding, from taking the trash out, helping the buyer with inspecting the irrigation system, dealing with our tenants, always being there if we needed to ask a question, providing constant updates on the market and always keeping us informed on the sale of our house. I think your next venture should be training other realtors, because both of you have mastered the art of providing excellent service. I will be sure to recommend the Frank and Karen team to anybody looking for a trust worthy, knowledgeable and top performing realtor. It was a pleasure working with both of you.”
https://sunsetbeachandbeyond.com/testimonials/matt-amy-carver/

Ernie & Carol G.

“Karen & Frank Baker are the best. They are very knowledgeable with the area & showed us many homes. When...
Sunset Beach and Beyond Realty
2015-03-16T20:18:50+00:00
“Karen & Frank Baker are the best. They are very knowledgeable with the area & showed us many homes. When we made up our minds which one we wanted, they got us the best deal on it. We were very satisfided with them. After the purchased was made & we moved in, they were still there to answer any questions or problems that we might of had. Like I said, they are the BEST.”
https://sunsetbeachandbeyond.com/testimonials/ernie-carol-g/

Dave & Rose

“Thanks again for all the time you spent with us, As overwhelming as it was, you two made it fun”
Sunset Beach and Beyond Realty
2015-03-16T20:19:23+00:00
“Thanks again for all the time you spent with us, As overwhelming as it was, you two made it fun”
https://sunsetbeachandbeyond.com/testimonials/dave-rose/
0
Sunset Beach and Beyond Realty

Search

Recent Posts

  • 3 Ways to Research Your New Neighborhood
  • Common Hiccups When Building a New Construction Home
  • Understanding Down Payment Gifts and Where they Come From
  • Easy Ways to Boost Your Curb Appeal and Beat the Competition
  • The Swamp Park, Fun for the Whole Family!

Connect With Us

  • Facebook
  • Google+
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter

Recent Posts

  • 3 Ways to Research Your New Neighborhood
  • Common Hiccups When Building a New Construction Home
  • Understanding Down Payment Gifts and Where they Come From
  • Easy Ways to Boost Your Curb Appeal and Beat the Competition
  • The Swamp Park, Fun for the Whole Family!

Copyright © 2022 · AgentPress Pro Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in