Garden-level unit
A unit that's partly below grade with windows near ground level. Common in older city buildings. Often priced lower than upper-floor units.
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Why a seller cares
A garden-level unit sits partly below ground, and it is priced below the units above it. Selling one means competing with them on light and with the market on price.
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A simple example
Your garden-level condo has windows at sidewalk height. The identical unit two floors up sold for $260,000; yours is priced at $235,000.
| What buyers weigh | For a garden-level unit |
|---|---|
| Light | Less; the photos need the lamps on |
| Noise and privacy | Street level, which some buyers mind and some do not |
| Price | Lower, which is the reason some buyers choose it |
Garden level trades light for price, and the listing works best when it says so plainly.
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What people get wrong
That it is a basement. A garden-level unit has real windows and a real front door; the price reflects the difference.
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Where it appears in the sale
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