{"id":68717,"date":"2022-04-22T11:25:30","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T11:25:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/are-townhomes-a-good-investment-in-seattle\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T11:25:30","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T11:25:30","slug":"are-townhomes-a-good-investment-in-seattle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/are-townhomes-a-good-investment-in-seattle\/","title":{"rendered":"Are townhomes a good investment in Seattle?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662b6a503b61d\"><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" 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href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/are-townhomes-a-good-investment-in-seattle\/#Are_townhomes_a_good_investment_in_Seattle\" title=\"Are townhomes a good investment in Seattle?\">Are townhomes a good investment in Seattle?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/are-townhomes-a-good-investment-in-seattle\/#Which_part_of_Seattle_is_best_to_live\" title=\"Which part of Seattle is best to live?\">Which part of Seattle is best to live?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/are-townhomes-a-good-investment-in-seattle\/#What_salary_do_you_need_to_buy_a_house_in_Seattle\" title=\"What salary do you need to buy a house in Seattle?\">What salary do you need to buy a house in Seattle?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/are-townhomes-a-good-investment-in-seattle\/#Is_Seattle_expensive_to_live_in\" title=\"Is Seattle expensive to live in?\">Is Seattle expensive to live in?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/are-townhomes-a-good-investment-in-seattle\/#Is_it_worth_buying_a_townhouse_as_an_investment\" title=\"Is it worth buying a townhouse as an investment?\">Is it worth buying a townhouse as an investment?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/are-townhomes-a-good-investment-in-seattle\/#Is_a_townhouse_a_poor_investment\" title=\"Is a townhouse a poor investment?\">Is a townhouse a poor investment?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/are-townhomes-a-good-investment-in-seattle\/#Is_a_condo_a_good_investment_in_Seattle\" title=\"Is a condo a good investment in Seattle?\">Is a condo a good investment in Seattle?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/are-townhomes-a-good-investment-in-seattle\/#Is_north_or_south_Seattle_better\" title=\"Is north or south Seattle better?\">Is north or south Seattle better?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/are-townhomes-a-good-investment-in-seattle\/#Where_should_I_not_live_in_Seattle\" title=\"Where should I not live in Seattle?\">Where should I not live in Seattle?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/are-townhomes-a-good-investment-in-seattle\/#What_is_the_safest_part_of_Seattle_to_live_in\" title=\"What is the safest part of Seattle to live in?\">What is the safest part of Seattle to live in?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/are-townhomes-a-good-investment-in-seattle\/#Where_is_the_best_neighborhood_in_Seattle\" title=\"Where is the best neighborhood in Seattle?\">Where is the best neighborhood in Seattle?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/are-townhomes-a-good-investment-in-seattle\/#What_salary_do_you_need_to_live_in_Seattle_2020\" title=\"What salary do you need to live in Seattle 2020?\">What salary do you need to live in Seattle 2020?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/are-townhomes-a-good-investment-in-seattle\/#What_salary_do_you_need_to_live_comfortably_in_Seattle\" title=\"What salary do you need to live comfortably in Seattle?\">What salary do you need to live comfortably in Seattle?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/are-townhomes-a-good-investment-in-seattle\/#Is_it_expensive_to_buy_a_house_in_Seattle\" title=\"Is it expensive to buy a house in Seattle?\">Is it expensive to buy a house in Seattle?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/are-townhomes-a-good-investment-in-seattle\/#How_much_do_you_need_to_make_to_buy_a_house_in_Washington_state\" title=\"How much do you need to make to buy a house in Washington state?\">How much do you need to make to buy a house in Washington state?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/are-townhomes-a-good-investment-in-seattle\/#How_much_money_do_you_need_to_live_comfortably_in_Seattle\" title=\"How much money do you need to live comfortably in Seattle?\">How much money do you need to live comfortably in Seattle?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/are-townhomes-a-good-investment-in-seattle\/#Is_living_in_Seattle_expensive\" title=\"Is living in Seattle expensive?\">Is living in Seattle expensive?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/are-townhomes-a-good-investment-in-seattle\/#Is_Seattle_or_LA_more_expensive\" title=\"Is Seattle or LA more expensive?\">Is Seattle or LA more expensive?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/are-townhomes-a-good-investment-in-seattle\/#How_affordable_is_it_to_live_in_Seattle\" title=\"How affordable is it to live in Seattle?\">How affordable is it to live in Seattle?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/are-townhomes-a-good-investment-in-seattle\/#Why_townhouse_is_not_a_good_investment\" title=\"Why townhouse is not a good investment?\">Why townhouse is not a good investment?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/are-townhomes-a-good-investment-in-seattle\/#Is_buying_a_townhouse_a_good_investment_in_2022\" title=\"Is buying a townhouse a good investment in 2022?\">Is buying a townhouse a good investment in 2022?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/are-townhomes-a-good-investment-in-seattle\/#Do_townhomes_have_good_resale_value\" title=\"Do townhomes have good resale value?\">Do townhomes have good resale value?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/are-townhomes-a-good-investment-in-seattle\/#What_are_the_disadvantages_of_buying_a_townhouse\" title=\"What are the disadvantages of buying a townhouse?\">What are the disadvantages of buying a townhouse?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/are-townhomes-a-good-investment-in-seattle\/#Why_do_Townhomes_not_appreciate_in_value\" title=\"Why do Townhomes not appreciate in value?\">Why do Townhomes not appreciate in value?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/are-townhomes-a-good-investment-in-seattle\/#Is_it_worth_buying_condo_in_Seattle\" title=\"Is it worth buying condo in Seattle?\">Is it worth buying condo in Seattle?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_townhomes_a_good_investment_in_Seattle\"><\/span>Are townhomes a good investment in Seattle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Buying a townhome in Seattle is a great alternative to owning a condo, where you generally have upstairs neighbors and homeowner&#8217;s dues. Condos have a lot of rules and regulations on usage, renovations, pet policies, and rental rules that make some homebuyers feel confined.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_part_of_Seattle_is_best_to_live\"><\/span>Which part of Seattle is best to live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>From thriving nightlife to beachfront living, here are the 20 best neighborhoods in Seattle.<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Fremont. Fremont is one of the most popular Seattle neighborhoods with a diverse and all-inclusive vibe.  <\/li>\n<li>Capitol Hill.  <\/li>\n<li>Belltown.  <\/li>\n<li>Ballard.  <\/li>\n<li>Queen Anne.  <\/li>\n<li>Chinatown-International District.  <\/li>\n<li>Pioneer Square.  <\/li>\n<li>Beacon Hill.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_salary_do_you_need_to_buy_a_house_in_Seattle\"><\/span>What salary do you need to buy a house in Seattle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>By one estimate, a household would need to make nearly <b>$107,000 a year to afford a home in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area with a 20% down payment. With less money to put down, you need an even higher income. For a buyer putting 10% down, the salary threshold increases to about $125,000.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Seattle_expensive_to_live_in\"><\/span>Is Seattle expensive to live in?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Cost of Living in Seattle Living in Seattle is <b>almost twice as expensive as the United States&#8217; average. In other words, Seattle one of the more expensive cities in the country. The largest expense is housing, whether you&#8217;re renting or purchasing a home.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_worth_buying_a_townhouse_as_an_investment\"><\/span>Is it worth buying a townhouse as an investment?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Strong rental yields It varies market-to-market, but a well-built townhouse in a good location usually sees stronger rental yields than houses in the same area. For investors seeking cash flow for their property portfolio, <b>townhouses can be an appealing option when compared to a free-standing house<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_townhouse_a_poor_investment\"><\/span>Is a townhouse a poor investment?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Remember: It&#8217;s not that <b>townhouses are inherently bad investments. You could invest in townhouses and do perfectly well for yourself. Plenty of investors will see the higher HOA fees, the riskier investment and the possible issues with financing and assume condos are worse investments.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_condo_a_good_investment_in_Seattle\"><\/span>Is a condo a good investment in Seattle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Buying costs Because condominiums can be less expensive than single-family houses within the same area, <b>they are frequently an ideal first real estate purchase. As part of the typical buying process, getting a pre-approval letter from your mortgage company before starting is recommended.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_north_or_south_Seattle_better\"><\/span>Is north or south Seattle better?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The north end has better elementary schools (higher income families and more parent involvement), but higher home prices. South Seattle has lower prices but struggling schools. Friends living there are weighing whether to send their kids to private schools.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_should_I_not_live_in_Seattle\"><\/span>Where should I not live in Seattle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Top 10 Bad Neighborhoods in Seattle<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rainier Beach. This neighborhood has a population of 15,358.  <\/li>\n<li>Riverview. A total of 3,508 people live in this neighborhood.  <\/li>\n<li>University District.  <\/li>\n<li>Lake City.  <\/li>\n<li>Capitol Hill.  <\/li>\n<li>Ballard.  <\/li>\n<li>Burien.  <\/li>\n<li>Beacon Hill.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_safest_part_of_Seattle_to_live_in\"><\/span>What is the safest part of Seattle to live in?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Lake City is by far the number one safest place to live in the Seattle area. This is a very small strip of almost entirely coastal land that&#8217;s very expensive to live in. It&#8217;s mostly single-family homes and small apartments. In 98125 you&#8217;ll find a mix of professionals who are raising children in this nice area.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_the_best_neighborhood_in_Seattle\"><\/span>Where is the best neighborhood in Seattle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The Coolest Neighborhoods in Seattle<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Downtown. Architectural Landmark.  <\/li>\n<li>Fremont. Architectural Landmark.  <\/li>\n<li>Pioneer Square. Architectural Landmark.  <\/li>\n<li>Queen Anne. Architectural Landmark.  <\/li>\n<li>SoDo. Architectural Landmark.  <\/li>\n<li>University District. Architectural Landmark.  <\/li>\n<li>Waterfront. Architectural Landmark.  <\/li>\n<li>West Seattle. Architectural Landmark.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_salary_do_you_need_to_live_in_Seattle_2020\"><\/span>What salary do you need to live in Seattle 2020?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You need to make <b>$72,092 a year to live comfortably in Seattle.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_salary_do_you_need_to_live_comfortably_in_Seattle\"><\/span>What salary do you need to live comfortably in Seattle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a growing tech hub, Seattle residents enjoy a steady increase in wages to make up for rising rents. To comfortably rent a median one-bedroom apartment in Seattle, one would have to make <b>$83,700 per year. The recommended household income for a two-bedroom apartment is $123,732 per year.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_expensive_to_buy_a_house_in_Seattle\"><\/span>Is it expensive to buy a house in Seattle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>San Juan County had the highest median sale price: $860,000, an increase of 26.8 percent over a year ago. Seattle&#8217;s <b>median home price reached $859,000, an increase of 7.4 percent from 2020.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_do_you_need_to_make_to_buy_a_house_in_Washington_state\"><\/span>How much do you need to make to buy a house in Washington state?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>RankStateSalary Needed5<b>Washington<\/b><b>$80,914<\/b>6Oregon$73,9717New York$73,1148New Jersey$71,95746 more rowsx26bull;Jan 14, 2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_money_do_you_need_to_live_comfortably_in_Seattle\"><\/span>How much money do you need to live comfortably in Seattle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Income needed: $72,092. 50 percent for necessities: $36,046. 30 percent for discretionary spending: $21,628.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_living_in_Seattle_expensive\"><\/span>Is living in Seattle expensive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Payscale.com marks Seattle&#8217;s cost of living as <b>49% higher than the national average, pointing to the city&#8217;s average housing cost as the primary source for residents&#8217;s elevated expenses.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Seattle_or_LA_more_expensive\"><\/span>Is Seattle or LA more expensive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Highlights. <b>Los Angeles is 0.6% more expensive than Seattle. Los Angeles housing costs are 3.5% less expensive than Seattle housing costs. Health related expenses are 4.9% more in Los Angeles.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_affordable_is_it_to_live_in_Seattle\"><\/span>How affordable is it to live in Seattle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Seattle&#8217;s cost of living ranges from <b>19% to 50% higher than the national average, depending on the factors you&#8217;re measuring (housing, transportation, food, etc.) and how much territory you consider as part of the area.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_townhouse_is_not_a_good_investment\"><\/span>Why townhouse is not a good investment?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Expensive HOA fees<\/b> In some cases, the monthly maintenance fees you&#8217;ll pay to live in your townhouse can be quite costly, thereby making your home less affordable. One reason many people buy townhouses is to save money. But if your HOA fees cancel that out, you&#8217;ll negate that savings.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_buying_a_townhouse_a_good_investment_in_2022\"><\/span>Is buying a townhouse a good investment in 2022?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Overall, <b>buying a townhouse is worth it if it fits your and your family&#8217;s specific needs. Just like any property, there are pros and cons that you should consider before purchasing a property. Townhomes are great options for people who want a low-maintenance property.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_townhomes_have_good_resale_value\"><\/span>Do townhomes have good resale value?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First time home buyers may consider buying townhomes instead of single homes due to the less-intensive maintenance. However, the question is do townhomes retain their values? The short answer is <b>yes, townhomes most certainly retain their value<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_disadvantages_of_buying_a_townhouse\"><\/span>What are the disadvantages of buying a townhouse?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The Disadvantages of Living in a Townhouse<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Less Privacy. One of the biggest issues people have with townhouses is that you&#8217;re actually sharing a physical wall with neighbors on either side.  <\/li>\n<li>Limited Freedoms.  <\/li>\n<li>Financing Challenges.  <\/li>\n<li>Resale Value.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Jul 27, 2018<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_Townhomes_not_appreciate_in_value\"><\/span>Why do Townhomes not appreciate in value?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Appreciation Unlike single-family homes, townhouses don&#8217;t appreciate as much. They tend to appreciate much more slowly than other properties. This is mainly because <b>they don&#8217;t have as much land as single-family homes<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_worth_buying_condo_in_Seattle\"><\/span>Is it worth buying condo in Seattle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Buying costs Because condominiums can be less expensive than single-family houses within the same area, <b>they are frequently an ideal first real estate purchase. As part of the typical buying process, getting a pre-approval letter from your mortgage company before starting is recommended.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are townhomes a good investment in Seattle? Buying a townhome in Seattle is a great alternative to owning a condo, where you generally have upstairs neighbors and homeowner&#8217;s dues. Condos have a lot of rules and regulations on usage, renovations, pet policies, and rental rules that make some homebuyers feel confined. 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