Rodrock Development’s Arbor Lake offers value and beauty

Jim and Mary Marrello had been looking for months at new-home communities within Lenexa and northern Olathe, keeping a careful eye on price and the true value neighborhoods had to offer.

“I’ve seen most of what those communities have to offer, and there’s a huge difference in properties,” Jim says. “Most of the new home models were well built, but they didn’t reflect what the base price of the house would look like. They were overbuilt, and, in most cases, 25 to 30 percent higher than the base price. Some communities misrepresented the future HOA dues and property taxes. Some had rude on-site property management representation who made you feel unwelcome. Some communities wouldn’t even sit down with you and discuss floor plans unless you could provide a pre-approval letter.”

So what the Marrellos discovered in Rodrock Development’s Arbor Lake was a breath of fresh air. They were surprised by the affordability of the homes located on the beautiful swath of land at Prairie Star Parkway and Clare Road and to discover the Rodrock Difference in the value offered within the community.

“The on-site property management team, Ann and Roberta, is the biggest factor in why we selected Arbor Lake,” Jim continues. “They have the professionalism, business skills, and excellent communication skills to make you feel like you’re important and deserve the very best. They listen to your needs and treat you with the utmost respect.”

What’s more, Jim says, the builders they met, including Rob Washam Homes, which will soon start construction of their home, were all first-class business professionals. “They treated my wife and I with the highest level of respect. We were able to make floor plan modifications to the house we chose with no trouble.”

And as with all Rodrock communities, the amenities—including a pool and improved entry monuments and landscaping—are inviting bonuses. “Plus,” Jim adds, “the HOA mandates are enforced, and the investment we’re making should go up in value over time.”

“We have lots of excitement going on in Arbor Lake,” says Ann Knickrehm, a Rodrock Development marketing agent of more than 20 years. “We have new entry monuments going in at Clare Road and Prairie Star Parkway and 91st Terrance and Clare Road. There’s extensive landscaping underway along Clare Road and Prairie Star Parkway. Our pool is being built, and soon there will be additional improvements on our lovely lake!”

But the community’s gorgeous amenities are only part of what appeals to buyers. Arbor Lake is home to a refreshing variety of 2-story, 1.5-story, and reverse 1.5-story homes in styles that are anything but cookie cutter.

“We have homes priced from just under $400,000 to $460,000’s,” Ann continues. “With three 2-story plans with flex rooms (Rob Washam Homes); library (Reilly Homes); or control center (Darol Rodrock Homes) on the main level, these have been a huge hit! For buyers looking for main-floor living, James Engle has a beautifully appointed 1.5 story with a den/flex room and the master suite on the main level. The Ridgeview by Reilly Homes is a 2-story, 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath plan that’s perfect in every way. And reverse 1.5-story buyers have been impressed with Darol Rodrock Homes’ Abbey II’s innovative layout.”

The builders and decorators alike have pulled out all of the stops, says Roberta Kranz, a longtime Rodrock Development marketing agent. “With all of the new color and finish trends, Arbor Lake is the perfect stop to see it all. These model homes are show stoppers!”

Given the all-time low inventory in the housing market, this is truly an incredible selection of homes — by some of the top homebuilders in the area. And with close proximity to K-10, K-7 and 95th Street, Arbor Lake is within the Olathe School district and close to St. James Academy; so growing families are particularly keen on this newest Rodrock Development venture.

“If you’ve not driven through this wonderful community, you’re in for a surprise,” Roberta says. “Beautiful homes, beautiful streets, and an awesome lake that will be open for building in a future phase! The highway access, the schools, the shopping, the walking and biking…anything your heart’s desire is within minutes of this most fantastic community!”

This story was originally published September 11, 2016 at 12:13 AM with the headline "Rodrock Development’s Arbor Lake offers value and beauty."