The Benefits of Purchasing a Planned Unit Development Home
The sights and sounds of spring are in the air! If you are one of the many thinking of purchasing a new home, this is a great time to start touring properties as temperatures warm up. If you are looking for the joys of homeownership without the burdens of constant exterior maintenance, one of your options is a Planned Unit Development home, or PUD for short. A PUD can be either an attached or detached single-family property where you own the structure and lot outright, not just the airspace inside the walls like a Condominium. PUD properties include Homeownership Association (HOA) fees, often include amenities, maintenance of common areas, and architectural standards that protect your investment and the neighborhood’s appeal long term. Whether you are an empty-nester, busy professional, or first-time buyer, PUD properties may be a great fit for your lifestyle!
THE GABLES OF HUBER HEIGHTS
THE TOWNES AT WRIGHT DUNBAR
Charles Simms Development is currently featuring two PUD developments at The Gables of Huber Heights and The Townes at Wright Dunbar. Depending on your needs and wants, The Gables is located in suburban Huber Heights north of I-70 proximate The Rose Music Center. The Townes, which is located in beautiful Wright Dunbar Historic District, is an urban setting proximate Downtown Dayton. HOA fees for both developments cover snow removal (all street, driveways, and front walks), maintenance of common areas, hazard and liability insurance on common areas, and a reserve fund for future improvements/replacements. Additionally, The Gables of Huber Heights features walking and jogging paths, private fenced-in dog park with waste stations, and a community garden.
High-quality Home in a Smaller Footprint
PUD homes typically have less square feet but offer higher quality materials such as open, light-filled floor plans with high-end finishes, modern appliances, and thoughtful designs. Many buyers find that a high-quality home with a smaller footprint fits their lifestyle since a well-designed homes is more important than having extra rooms they never use. No guest room gathering dust. No formal dining room you use twice a year.
HIGH QUALITY KITCHEN FINISHES
Some of the standard features offered at The Gables of Huber Heights and The Townes at Wright Dunbar include stainless steel appliances (range, dishwasher, microwave), granite kitchen countertops, cultured marble countertops in full bathrooms, Moen faucets, full size plate glass mirrors in all bathrooms, painted raised panel doors, pre-wired audio in living area and primary bedroom, electric vehicle prewire in garage (60 AMP wiring), Nest WiFi thermostat, CAT 5E hardwired (per plan), and Low E insulated double-pane windows to name just a few! Charles Simms Development also offers customization options so the home reflects your taste-not a generic template. Talk to our sales associates for details!
Smart Financial Decision
A well-chosen PUD home can be one of he strongest financial moves you make. Here’s why: new construction homes in energy-efficient communities typically come with lower utility costs, fewer maintenance surprises, and builder warranties that protect you in the early years. You’re not inheriting someone else’s aging HVAC system or outdated plumbing. What you buy is what you get – and it’s new! From a resale standpoint, PUD homes in well-maintained communities hold their value well. The HOA structure ensures the neighborhood doesn’t decline around you, which matters enormously if you ever decide to sell. If you’re a first-time buyer, also ask your builder and/or lender about Ohio down payment assistance programs -there are several that apply to new construction, and they can make ownership significantly more accessible than you might expect!
Charles Simms Development homes are built to RESNET energy efficiency standards, which can translate to meaningfully lower monthly utility costs compared to older resale homes. Ove time, that adds up!
Ready to See What’s Available This Spring?
Spring is genuinely one of the best times to buy – inventory moves quickly, and new construction timelines mean the decisions you make now determine when you’re settled into your new home. The next step is simply to take a look!
We at Charles Simms Development are excited that both of our communities are continuing to grow due to overwhelming demand! Construction has started on our third building in The Townes of Wright Dunbar while over at The Gables of Huber Heights construction of our fifth building is set to begin in May 2026! While you’re out enjoying Ohio’s rising temperatures, come visit one of our furnished models today!
THE TOWNES AT WRIGHT DUNBAR BUILDING 3 UNDER CONSTRUCTION!