If you are wondering if Parks of Aledo has a Homeowners Association, it does. At this point the developer is still in control as the neighborhood is not fully built out.
Also, to be clear there are 2 HOA’s. The first HOA covers Parks of Aledo, and Parks of Aledo Westview. The second HOA will cover Parks of Aledo Point Vista.
At the time of writing this post, I only have information on the first HOA covering Parks of Aledo/Parks of Aledo Westview. So I am only covering that HOA right now.
First, the HOA dues are assessed once a year, and due in January. The most recent assessed dues were $600.00 for the entire year. Their is a third party management company that handles this.
What are you getting for the dues, the big question.
The number one attraction are the open park spaces, as well as greenbelt spaces with trail systems. Currently in progress is a roughly 6 mile single track mountain bike trail that will wind through both developments. My kids love to go hiking on the trail which roams through the greenbelts, creeks and wooded areas. The parks are where the kids meet up after school. It is an awesome thing to see when there is just that sense of old school neighborhood play. Whether pickup baseball or football games, nerf gun wars or just rising bikes, it is an awesome place for kiddos. The cost to maintain these common areas is an expense of the HOA.
Another cost that you don’t really think about, that every modern subdivision has, is the cost of oversight and management. There are restrictions and codes on how things must be maintained, and the management company polices that. This has to do with landscaping, additions to homes, pool construction, permanently parked cars, trash bins, and Uncle Eddy parking his RV and living in front of your house. That may sound like a drag, and I have personally gotten notices for leaving trash cans out too long, but it is a good thing. It insures that the neighborhood maintains a level of maintenance and care that reflects the investment that we have all put into our houses. And let’s admit, when if comes time to sell your home, you want the neighbors house/yard to look as nice as your.
I know that doesn’t sound like a lot, and you may be expecting more if paying HOA dues – clubhouses, community pools etc. What is interesting though is to look at development all around. They are going back to open spaces, parks, community gardens. The appeal of the community center was the go-to feature from the 90s on, but studies have shown that they are just not used by a high percentage of the homeowners. But, you all pay for them, and you all have to decide what to do with them as their lifespan lengthens and maintenance and repairs are needed. Walsh for example will probably be a little insulated from that because of the massive scale. 7000+ homes over time can support a few community centers, and Walsh is really gearing the neighborhood to feel civic, like it’s own City. Like I always say, just wait for your neighbor to build a pool, finally introuduce yourself then invite yourself for a swim!
I hope this sheds some light, and as always I am happy to be an ear if you have any question about living in Aledo, and specifically in the Parks of Aledo.
If you need some reading material, I have created some links to the HOA By-Laws and CCREs as well as the Parks of Aledo Design Standards.
Enjoy! Spencer
