The subject, 2913 Joanna Drive, 104 Country Club Road, and 297 Southwick Cove form the top tier of the set, each presenting as well-maintained with rolling cosmetic updates (refreshed kitchens, updated or partially updated baths, newer flooring) layered onto original 1980s-90s construction, with no deferred maintenance visible in photos. 867 Heather sits a modest step below this group โ its recent flooring, paint, and water-filtration updates are offset by kitchen and bath finishes that remain entirely original and dated. 954 Joseph Dr is a further step below, with retained laminate-style counters, a dated original primary bath (jetted tub, glass block window), and a seller-offered painting allowance signaling some anticipated cosmetic work. 13 Sedgefield Drive is the clear outlier at the bottom, with original, unupdated kitchen and bath finishes throughout and no material cosmetic refresh evident, consistent with a full condition step below the subject and most of the set.
The comp set is quality-homogeneous. The subject and every comparable are consistent with Q4 builder-grade, brick-veneer production construction, with only minor decorative touches (vaulted ceilings, brick fireplaces, wainscoting, a built-in wet bar, wrought-iron porch rail) that add modest character without elevating any property beyond stock/production grade. No material quality gaps were identified across the set; any differences are at the margin and do not warrant a distinct ranking tier.
Against the subject (Q4 quality, condition consistent with well-maintained C3 with updated kitchen and updated baths), most of the set tracks closely: 2913 Joanna Drive, 104 Country Club Road, and 297 Southwick Cove all present similarly on both quality and condition, though Joanna Drive's baths remain unupdated versus the subject's updated baths, a difference not large enough to move its overall condition standing. 867 Heather is only slightly behind the subject in condition, largely because its kitchen and baths remain fully original where the subject's are updated, though the gap is modest given Heather's other recent updates. 954 Joseph Dr and especially 13 Sedgefield Drive are the two comparables that read as clearly inferior to the subject in condition, both retaining original, dated kitchen and bath finishes the subject has already had refreshed. Quality is essentially uniform across the entire set relative to the subject, with no comparable standing out as superior or inferior on that dimension.
| Category | Subject property SUBJECT appraiser inspection photos | 2913 Joanna Drive MLS # 25049478 | 954 Joseph Dr MLS # 26007620 | 104 Country Club Road MLS # 26011650 | 297 Southwick Cove MLS # 26020040 | 13 Sedgefield Drive MLS # 26026134 | 867 Heather MLS # 26027646 |
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| Q/C impression beta |
MEDIUM Q4 / C3K: updatedB: updated | MEDIUM Q4 / C3K: updatedB: not updated | MEDIUM Q4 / C3-to-C4K: updatedB: not updated | HIGH Q4 / C3K: updatedB: updated | HIGH Q4 / C3K: updatedB: updated | MEDIUM Q4 / C4K: not updatedB: not updated | HIGH Q4 / C3K: not updatedB: not updated |
| Vs. subject beta |
โ | Q similarC similar Both present as Q4 builder-grade construction with a similarly well-maintained, updated-kitchen condition profile, though Joanna Drive's baths remain unupdated versus the subject's updated baths without shifting its overall condition standing. | Q similarC inferior Joseph Dr retains laminate-style counters and a dated original primary bath, and the listing offers a painting allowance, placing its condition moderately below the subject's updated kitchen/baths and fresher overall presentation. | Q similarC similar Both show extensive, recent kitchen and bath cosmetic updates (new countertops, repainted cabinetry, updated fixtures) over original builder-grade construction, tracking closely with the subject. | Q similarC similar Southwick Cove shows a comparably updated kitchen and primary bath, though its secondary bath retains original 1980s tile; overall condition still tracks with the subject's mixed-update profile. | Q similarC inferior Sedgefield Drive's kitchen and both baths remain original and dated with no evidence of updating, a clear step below the subject's updated kitchen and baths. | Q similarC similar Heather shows recent flooring, paint, and mechanical updates but an entirely original, unupdated kitchen and baths versus the subject's updated ones; the resulting condition gap is modest enough to remain within a similar overall impression. |
| Detached outbuildings | โ | Small structure with a peaked/shed roofline visible at the right edge of the rear yard, partially obscured by vegetation Structure with reddish roofline visible beyond the rear fence line | โ | Storage shed (wood-toned siding, double doors) in rear yard Green gable-roofed structure visible beyond side/rear fence | Freestanding metal storage shed with gambrel (barn-style) roof, approx. 8-10 ft wide, located in rear yard | โ | Detached two-car garage, described as 'oversized' with room for vehicles, storage, or a workshop |
| Photo-only findings | Enclosed sunroom/family room addition with brick interior walls and continuous window wall Large rear concrete patio with seating area Decorative stamped/paver walkway along side yard | Decorative round columns separating living and dining areas | โ | โ | Small wood-framed lean-to/pergola-style structure attached to the rear fence line, adjacent to the covered patio | Built-in wood wall shelving unit in a flex/storage room | Covered brick breezeway/walkway connecting sections of the rear deck area Fabric shade sail mounted between rooflines over the rear deck |
| Pools & site improvements | โ | Wood deck at rear of home Extensive stone/paver patio with rock garden landscaping and pathways | In-ground pool (kidney/free-form shape) with concrete/aggregate deck and fenced enclosure Newer pool pump (no date given) | Covered brick patio with low brick seat wall | โ | โ | Whirlpool/Hot Tub/Spa checkbox (interior fixture) |
| Site & view | โ | Heavily wooded rear lot providing privacy buffer | โ | Proximity to Tucker Creek Trail and neighborhood park | โ | โ | Rear yard backs toward a large open mowed field/greenspace beyond the fence line |
| Dated renovations | โ | New roof | Roof โ stated as approximately two years old at time of listing | Roof replaced 2021 HVAC replaced 2020 Water heater replaced 2023 | โ | โ | Roof approximately 4 years old Whole-house water filtration system installed 2023 |
| Review required | No appraiser notes were provided at all; all quality/condition and improvement impressions rely solely on photo review and should be confirmed against the appraiser's actual inspection findings. Photo 4 shows a carport/roof structure whose attachment to the main dwelling is not entirely clear from the angle shown; confirm whether this is an attached or detached structure. Photo 5 shows a structure partially visible beyond the rear wood fence line that may belong to a neighboring property; cannot be confirmed as a subject-property improvement. | Verify actual extent of yard fencing (partially vs. fully fenced) given apparent contradiction between structured field and photos Confirm ownership/boundary of structure(s) visible near or beyond the rear fence line in Photos 30 and 32 Confirm condition and finishes of the second full bathroom, not clearly documented in the photo set | Baths_status is based solely on the primary bath (2 photos); the second full bath noted in structured fields was not pictured and its condition/updates could not be assessed. Kitchen assessed from a single photo; full extent of countertop material, cabinet interior condition, and flooring condition beyond the visible frame could not be verified. No photographs of the roof, gutters, or water heater were provided to corroborate the Public Remarks' claims of recent roof and water heater replacement. Rooflines/structures visible over the rear fence line in Photos 3 and 4 appear to belong to neighboring properties, not the subject; flagged at LOW confidence due to this ambiguity and excluded from outbuilding findings. | Garage interior not photographed; cannot verify condition/finish or confirm two-car garage claim visually. Ambiguous ownership of the green gable-roofed structure visible beyond the rear fence โ may belong to neighboring property. Exact dimensions/construction of the rear-yard storage shed could not be confirmed from available photo angles. | Confirm whether the home has an enclosed garage or only the 'Parking Pads/Two Car' concrete pad noted in structured fields โ no garage door or garage interior photos were provided, and front elevation photos (1-3) show no garage door Verify the purpose and ownership of the wood lean-to/pergola-style structure attached to the rear fence (Photos 29-30), as it is undocumented in remarks or structured fields | Full exterior condition (roof, siding, garage, rear yard) could not be assessed due to lack of photos Interior clutter and dim lighting limit certainty on cabinet, counter, and flooring condition in kitchen and bedrooms | Clarify whether the structured 'Whirlpool/Hot Tub/Spa' field refers to a jetted tub, a separate spa/hot tub, or is simply describing the soaking tub shown in photos. Confirm actual dimensions of the detached garage to verify the 'oversized' description in remarks. Confirm ownership/boundary of the large open field visible beyond the rear fence line in aerial photos. |
| Contradictions | โ | Structured Field lists 'Partially Fenced,' but backyard photos (28-32) show what appears to be a continuous wood privacy fence enclosing the entire visible rear yard perimeter. | โ | โ | โ | โ | Structured field lists 'Whirlpool/Hot Tub/Spa' but bathroom photos (25, 28) show a plain soaking/garden tub with no visible jets, suggesting the field may simply be referencing the soaking tub described in remarks rather than a true whirlpool or separate spa. Public remarks describe the detached garage as 'oversized,' but photos (4, 37, 38) show what appears to be a standard-dimension two-car garage; size should be confirmed against actual measurements. |