Love at first sight and our review of the Greenbelt Station Community

So the first development we saw was Greenbelt station. We read about it online and thought it was worth a look. We went to see the NVHome's Andrew Carnegie model. It was basically love at first site. We were blown away by the layout, design and size. It was everything we were looking for in a home and more. We decided to sit down with Jennifer who is the sales rep for that home. She was really friendly and professional. She gave us a tour and answered all of our questions while remaining patient. We ultimately left disappointed because the price was too high and we couldn't justify that price point for the area. The only way we could move forward was to put the condo on the market and we just weren't willing to make that compromise for this location.

There were a few other Ryan Home options in Greenbelt that we considered like the Strauss and Picasso condo. These could have worked for us and are really nice as well but it just wasn't quite the home run especially after seeing the Andrew Carnegie. Chris was also iffy about the layout of the Strauss and all the stairs required for the Picasso. The level of service at Ryan Homes was so so at best. No one was rolling out the red carpet and frankly, we expect to be wined and dined a little. I won't name the sales rep we worked with but he definitely lacked experience or sales charisma. Im not sure if he took us seriously as buyers and it was a turn off especially since we were making a big investment. At that point we moved onto Ryland Homes Brickyard Station which I will post about next. (Important read for anyone considering that development)


Here are our opinions on the Greenbelt Station development for those considering that community:

Positives:

• Really great access for transportation, its has the metro, the Marc and is right of the beltway. Its a very nice option for those commuting into Washington DC. I actually think the Greenbelt Station is a more ideal location for those that want great transportation options compared to Dakota Crossing which has no metro or bus options while being located inside of DC at a higher price point.
• It has tons of shopping available just up the road from the development. You really have all the options you'll ever need and won't need to leave the neighborhood
• The public schools are good compared to most schools in Prince Georges county
• The development is nicely laid out, has green space and will feature a large community park in the near future.
• Greenbelt is possibly the home of the future FBI building which may raise property values

Negatives:

• The surrounding area outside of the development is still transitioning and there are some shady pockets. The area outside the development isn't visually beautiful and feels more industrial
• The new homes at the development are literally the most expensive options in the neighborhood. Which may impact property values. Why pay x when you can pay much less for a single family house down the road. 

Ultimately we think the potential is there and its a very good option for those considering Greenbelt. 

For those considering or bought in Greenbelt, what do you think?