As I drive along Main Street in Waldo, I’ve watched the new construction going on at the SW corner of 77th and Main. The builder has been working on this project for over a year…and the units are finally finished. So, I went by last week to snap a few photos and find out the details.
First up, you should know that John Notblit and Rick Didier are the builders. They have built several single family homes in Waldo–and these sell pretty quickly when they come up for resale. On the 77th and Main corner, there was one house on the large lot, and Noblit Didier had their office next door. When the homeowner told John he wanted to sell– a deal was made. It took over a year and a half to plan the buildings and another year to build them.
Why so long you ask? John explained these are the first units built under KCMO’s new 2021 energy conservation code. Noblit Didier hired Midwest Energy Consultants to model each unit to meet the new requirements. Insulation inspections, duct leakage tests and blower door tests had to be performed in order to meet the updated city requirements. These are very energy efficient units!
Three separate buildings were constructed; each are two story units with a bedroom and full bath on the first level (plus a 1 or 2 car garage in back), and a second bedroom with full bath on the upper floor, in addition to the kitchen, living area and outdoor deck. Each apartment comes with appliances, including the washer/dryer, and are all electric. Internet access is paid for and management takes care of yard maintenance and snow removal. Noblit Didier has designed and remodeled homes for since 1999, and John included the special features tenants would appreciate: walk-in closets, a pantry with electrical outlet, quartz counters, custom cabinets, stylish light fixtures and sturdy manufactured decks. Rents for the two car garage units are $2900 per month; the one car units are less.
“Rick Didier and I have been building and remodeling in Waldo for 25 years and we are proud to be part of the area and community and we look forward to continuing redevelopment opportunities as they arise”, says John. If you are interested in seeing one of these townhomes for yourself, contact Ellis Real Estate Services. They are move in ready now!
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