Moving Up to a Larger Home in Apple Valley

Many Apple Valley owners want more room without leaving the city they know. I'm Lesley, a REALTOR® with Bridge Realty.

What should a move-up buyer look for in Apple Valley? Look for space that fixes the problem you have today, in the school district you want, with a drive you can live with. Neighborhoods here date from the mid-1950s onward, so home age, updates, and lot layout change from one street to the next.

We start by writing down what is not working in your current home. That short list keeps each tour focused on the problem you are trying to solve.

Builder Orrin Thompson began building here in 1963 and named several of his plats Apple Valley, on either side of County Road 42. Homes from those early decades sit near homes built much later. An older home may offer a mature yard, and a newer one may need fewer updates soon.

We price roofs, windows, and mechanical updates into the comparison. That way you see the real cost of each home, not just the list price. Both choices can make sense for the right buyer.

Some buyers also ask about homes near water. Whether a home sits on a pond or lake varies a lot by street, so we check the shoreline, any rules, and the flood zone on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center.