According to a recent report from the American Enterprise Institute, amenity-rich neighborhoods carry a surprising number of benefits. Indeed, people who live in communities with lots to do have more enjoyable and less stressful lives. Let’s take a look at some of the benefits in more detail and where you can find your dream new neighborhood.
While your home should be your happy place, amenities offer you the chance to get out and find a new hobby, stay active, and meet new people:
- Sense of community: Enjoyable activities bring people together, creating a more trusting and social environment. Even people who tend to feel lonely and excluded can quickly become part of a social group. For example, with local restaurants within walking distance or weekly yoga classes on the lawn or in the fitness center to attend, you can quickly form new friendships built around common interests.
- Satisfaction: According to the American Enterprise Institute’s study, 45% of Americans who live in communities with a high number of nearby amenities say their neighborhood is an excellent place to live. That’s a nice way to feel about your home sweet home.
- Local events: When an open-air concert, art show or other event is within walking distance, you are more likely to attend it. After all, with no need to worry about driving or parking, why not take advantage of the experience?
- Safety: In a close-knit community where you see the same people regularly, it creates a sense of security and familiarity. Getting to know your neighbors helps you feel more at ease.
- Outdoor activities: Amenity-rich neighborhoods traditionally favor outdoor activities. A long walk, bike ride, or stroll in the garden, a night at the fire pit, or a day at the pool offer you chances to enjoy nature and sunlight. When you don’t have to pick up and drive to enjoy these activities, it makes it easier to choose to get outside.
- Neighborliness: Americans who live in high-amenity communities are twice as likely to say that people in their area are willing to help someone in need. This type of friendliness makes for an overall pleasant environment – like the sense of community and safety you get, too.
- Property value: Because of the popularity of amenity-rich communities, the resale value of your home is high. In fact, studies have shown that areas with high walkability to amenities sell for almost 24% more than comparable areas that rely on car transportation.
Where can you find amenity-rich neighborhoods?
At Craftmark Homes, we build luxury, well-designed homes in desirable locations. The amenities and local conveniences offered to our homeowners are part of the pride we take in our product and reputation as your local hometown builder.
Are you considering a move to a new community in the Montgomery County area? We are currently building in Clarksburg Town Center and Crown East, both communities rich with amenities and easy commutes to the surrounding Washington, D.C. area. This is the perfect time of year to explore these communities, which both have clubhouses, pools, trails, and walkable entertainment.
We will also soon offer luxury townhomes at The Retreat at Westfields, an exciting community in Chantilly, Virginia. A spot of green in the bustling tech corridor, walkable retail and dining make this a great place to call home.
Ready to downsize and age in place in an amenity-rich 55+ community? The Village at Cabin Branch offers lifestyle-enhancing amenities such as a clubhouse, community garden, a dog park, and bocce and pickleball courts. Craftmark’s elevator townhomes will be a quick step from all the fun.
After 30 years in the home-building industry, we pride ourselves on our attention to detail in both architectural excellence and your overall lifestyle.
Contact us for more information and let’s find your dream home today!