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What is value? Everybody considers location, size and price when considering a new home purchase. Before you make a decision, we encourage you to use this checklist to compare the community features that will affect the security of your investment and your day to day quality of life.

We are confident that you will find more value here at The Woods than any other community in the quad-state area.

Community Comparison Checklist

  The Woods Community
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Community
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SECURITY OF INVESTMENT      
1. Have enough residents moved in to assure the community's character? YES    
2. Has the developer completed the promised amenities? YES    
3. Have the existing homes generally maintained their value? YES    
4. Is it an award winning community? YES    
5. Are residents liable for club losses? NO!    
QUALITY OF DEVELOPMENT      
6. Master planned community? YES    
7. Are adjoining land uses compatible? YES    
8. Underground utilities? YES    
9. Central water & sewer? YES    
10. Cable TV & High-Speed Internet Access? YES    
11. Abundant green spaces? YES    
12. Is construction regulated by public building code? YES    
OUTDOOR RECREATION      
13. Top rated golf courses? YES-2    
14. 25 meter swimming pools? YES-2    
15. Tennis courts? YES-4    
16. Basketball court? YES-1    
17. Volleyball court? YES-1    
18. Horseshoe courts? YES-2    
19. Athletic field? YES-1    
20. Fishing ponds? YES-2    
21. Miles of hiking trails? YES-70!    
22. Adjoins public wildlife area? YES    
23. Multi-purpose court? YES-1    
INDOOR SPORTS CENTER      
24. Swimming pool? YES-1    
25. Tennis court? YES-1    
26. Racquetball court? YES-1    
27. Whirlpool? YES-1    
28. Sauna? YES-2    
29. Fully equipped exercise room? YES-1    
30. Basketball court? YES-1    
31. Aerobic studio? YES-1    
32. Full Service Spa available? YES    
33. Women's sauna? YES-1    
34. Men's steam room? YES-1    
ON SITE DINING      
35. Clubhouse Grille? YES    
36. Walnut Pub? YES    
37. Walden Restaurant? YES    
38. Minimum food service charges required? NO!    
SERVICE PROVIDED BY NON-PROFIT HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION      
39. Snow plowing? YES    
40. Road maintenance? YES    
41. Homeowner security? YES    
42. Central water? YES    
43. Trash disposal? YES    
44. Is homeowners association viable? YES, Since 1980    
IS HOUSING WITH LAWN SERVICE AND EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE AVAILABLE?      
45. Fishook Lane Villas YES    
46. Arrowhead Ridge Patio Homes YES    
47. Tomahawk Ridge Villas YES    
ARE AFTER PURCHASE COSTS OF OWNERSHIP/LIVING REASONABLE?      
48. Low property taxes? YES    
49. Low overall taxes? YES    
50. Low cost of living locale? YES    
*51. Low cost homeowner fees? YES    
52. Low cost cluster fees per year (for homes w/ exterior maintenance see items 45 - 47) $936-$1400    
53. OPTIONAL club fees      
Initiation fee (included free in new homes) 0    
**Annual Dues      
Outdoor Swim/Tennis $575    
Indoor & Outdoor Recreation $925    
Indoor/Outdoor & FAMILY GOLF $1800    
Total fees      
*Items 39-43 are only $801.36. Includes 1st 7200 gallons of water usage. Additional water is $4.14 per 1000 gallons (does not include sewer).
**New homes come complete with Indoor/Outdoor Recreation and Family Golf Membership with no additional initiation fee (an $8350 value).  Annual dues are $1800 per year.

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The Woods is a Potomac Valley Properties, Inc Community
Dana Clowser, Broker

To comply with federal regulations, offers of real estate can only be made when people visit The Woods. Therefore, this is not a real estate offer. No federal or state agency has judged the merits or value, if any, of this property. Equal Housing Opportunity. Potomac Valley Properties, Inc., Dana Clowser, Broker WV Contractor's License # WV000718