A view is a highly subjective thing, sure there are some views that are objectively beautiful, the ocean, mountains, waterfront, etc. Many of us cannot afford that spectacular objectively gorgeous view, but there could be some opportunities for something more affordable.
Locally here in Vancouver, WA I have discussed neighborhoods with peek-a-boo view ops and the notion of looking out over trees or other pleasant views. One way to increase the potential for such views is to consider a house in an established neighborhood with mature trees situated at the end of a culdesac. This opens up the area in front of the house and often exposes nice mature trees. Sure you have a large paved culdesac in front of you, but just beyond the pavement you can see the surrounding area because you don't have a neighbors house right in front of of you blocking the view.
If you happen to find one on a slight upslope where the end of the culdesac is a little higher than the bottom the effect is dramatically increased. Now you get a slightly elevated view that takes in a little more of the territorial view that just opens things up a bit. This is by no means an objectively great view, but it is usually better than looking at your neighbors house.
Sometimes a corner house can offer this open view but the end of a culdesac is hard to beat. There are other advantages to culdesacs as well that you may appreciate. No through traffic, small easy to manage front yards with oversized backyards, these and other advantages may suit you as well.
This type of "view" can't really be marketed as a view, so it is often a non-factor in the price of the property. If it comes down to deciding between tow similar homes at similar prices and one has a soft "view" and the other is just looking at your neighbors houses, then take to one with the better view, right?
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