Different strokes for different folks. There are lots of things that go beyond the actual house like view, orientation (vis a vis southwest facing yard) big yard, cul de sac locations etc. that add value but which you are completely overlooking. They can and do add value. Personally I’d rather drive a cheaper car than either of your choices and put a couple hundred bucks in the bank every month than drive around in my surogate p*nis.
