Condo Garage

[PRO.OUTLAW]

First off let me apologize in advance if this is in the incorrect section. Most of you may have already heard of this, but it was new to me, so I thought I would share.

http://www.condo-garage.com/index.html

enjoy!

 

[e-tek]

A garage for the guy who has.....no garage.

 

[Stuart in MN]

There's a similar place in Minneapolis: http://www.automotorplex.com/

 

[PRO.OUTLAW]

There's a similar place in Minneapolis: http://www.automotorplex.com/

That place is fantastic!

 

[dcjredline]

39k for a garage? Ouch. Look at the majority of vehicles that are in those. Not for "regular" people. Damn I spent under 12k on mine. Thats enough dough for me.

 

[pmiranda]

39K for a garage could be cheap depending on where you live! Unless you build out in the country, getting land and zoning that allows a dream garage can cost way more.

 

[Stuart in MN]

39k for a garage? Ouch. Look at the majority of vehicles that are in those. Not for "regular" people. Damn I spent under 12k on mine. Thats enough dough for me.

I don't think the $39,000 starting price is bad at all, considering what you get for your money. Having said that, the complex in the link above is in a pretty affluent part of town so I imagine there are some there worth quite a bit more than that. As mentioned, construction prices vary all over the country so it's pretty hard to make comparisons.

Key Garage Unit Features
Owners can finish out their units to their own specification.
13', 24', 30' and 32' widths
25', 40', 54', 80' and 86' lengths (including drive-through units)
16', 18' and 20' ceiling heights with
14'x18' and 16'x20' insulated raised panel doors with remote control garage door openers.
Paved roads with gutters. Concrete garage door aprons.
Each unit has individually controlled in-floor heaters
Each unit has fire suppression sprinkler system and also in the rafters
Each unit has 100 amps of electrical power
Most units will have water and floor drains
Some of the units will have bathrooms (owner option prior to construction)
Each owner will also own a fractional share of the ~4000 Sq Ft Clubhouse and the common court yards as well as the 1.5 acre pond.
Options for T5 lighting, sand trap drains, windows, mezzanines, office/private space (many calling it a man cave), sport courts for the kids, purpose designed sound systems, LCD monitors, Direct TV Satellite, Wireless Internet, and interior finishing like flooring, wall covering, custom painting, etc.
Internet Protocol based security system for the campus as well as the individual "private garage" units and clubhouse.
Automated campus security gate.
Optional added security system for your particular garage allowing you to look in on your collection from anywhere you have internet access. You would log into the Auto MotorPlex Website with your ID/passcode and then you and only you would be able to view what is in your garage. Also the ability to alert you and record security breaches that would email your phone or computer and stream video of the event for your review.
Units start at $39,000

 

[kwb210]

$39,000? that is so cheap it is unbelieveable! A condo garage, aka, storage condo...just google it. ten years ago I paid $32,000 for a storage condo, i cannot build any additional garage or bldg on my lot in the subdivision i live in. I sold that unit last year for $75,000 cash in a couple of weeks and paid even more for a larger unit. I have now finished it off with a 600 sq ft loft above the 900 sq ft garage area. the loft is for storage, some household items but mostly car stuff. it is sprinklered and has security, gated entry. While I would rather have a big ol bldg on my property, this is my next best choice, plus the appreciation is a great factor when selling the idea to your wife...
The guy that built the complex is a friend, he is curently building 2 more projects. These are not really affected by the real estate market, most people pay cash and use the units to park expensive boats and motorhomes, I rarely see these people. there are only 3 or 4 other guys in the complex like me, we use it as a place to work on our cars. Between the 4 of us we exchange tools and skills, and sometimes a beer, would not be doing that at home w/ the wife...
there is something out there for everyone.

 

[Matti]

There was an article in the paper last year about a similar deal in town here. IIRC they started at $50K for a small unit. It's great for those who live in condos themselves.

 

[55dude]

condo garage? that means you have neighbors i'll pass as i have no use for condo living or neighbors. i feel encroached even having a acre of property where i live. hmoa can take a giant leap.