He and Snow both say Gateway Point
also offers both luxury and value.
"We have larger lots and the taxes are
lower in East St. Paul," says Snow.
The biggest value boast from Neufeld
is for the luxury townhomes, for which
Irwin is the exclusive builder. They have
average lots of 40 feet by 147 feet, and
an entry-level price of $469,900.
"When you're doing the math, it could
be as much as $75,000 to $100,000
less than the average bungalow of the
same size on a different lot. Plus your
landscaping is included."
As for the luxury aspect, "We
intentionally made the decision to
raise what we consider the standard for
townhomes. People hear townhome
and they think kind of basic level, where
everything is an upgrade," he says.
"We wanted to start with a really high
level ... from cabinets to the ceiling to
stainless-steel appliance packages that
are included," as well as a gourmet
kitchen, nine-foot ceilings and 24-by-24
attached garage.
Also included in units directly around
the pond: Walk-out basements. "So
essentially, it's like doubling your living
space."
Customization, however, is also possible
and, says Neufeld, affordable.
"Because the purchase price is lower,
you can spend a lot more money
putting things in that you really want."
Cont'd on page 28
THE YARDS ARE
LARGE ENOUGH SO
THAT YOU CAN PUT A
SKATING RINK IN THE
BACKYARD. AND IT'S
A SAFE COMMUNITY.
IRWIN
HOMES
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30
Will's
Way
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Gateway
Point
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