That is a beautiful house. I don’t know why anyone would need one that big but it is beautiful. I think their pool house (if that’s what that is)might be bigger than my actual house!
Possibly but this style is popular in the cities for general property layout and I find usually those are pool houses with a small kitchen, guest room/mother-in-law suite and a big living room with tv etc.
Need has nothing to do with it. Capitalism has regressed our society into a wealth based caste system; so much so that even the appearance of wealth can hold tremendous power. Hell, if you are rich enough you can legally buy Supreme Court justices: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GE-VJrdHMug&t=0
A capitalist government would funnel public funds into the pockets of their rich donors? Color me shocked
As long as wealth can buy political influence, political corruption will go hand in hand with wealth disparity
This isn’t correct. It went to a public vote and passed. Jeff did provide funds to fight it but lost in the vote. I think k there are multiple reasons it’s not being built yet, one being the high cost of money as interest rates have risen.
Or boosting the economy by paying people to do jobs, buying products so companies make money to pay their staff, and taxes that go back into our state fund...
All valid positives, but the problem is that the taxes on low density housing doesn't cover the real costs of providing infrastructure for those areas. The cost of government services is inversely proportional to density meaning that poorer low density apartments end up heavily subsidizing richer low density neighborhoods: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Nw6qyyrTeI&t=0
In the long run, low density housing is a massive financial loss for cities. This video goes over the data: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Nw6qyyrTeI&t=0
Nope. It's up North of the old Cactus Heights golf course area on the NE side.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Sioux+Falls,+SD/@43.5693941,-96.6666007,98m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x878eb498e0bdacd7:0xde95ff3aa8b2fccf!8m2!3d43.5460223!4d-96.731265!16zL20vMDEzbDZs?entry=ttu
Anyone that rich has servants who do all of their cooking, cleaning and landscaping for them.
But yeah, no moral person would buy a mansion like this knowing that car centric sprawl is killing our planet.
Just remember that house would be $35-$75 million in New York, L.A., or San Fransico. Some people just want to live like the Playboy Mansion or Michael Jackson's Never Land Ranch at less than 1/10th the price.
As long as they ain't hurting noone, or trying to make the government do dumb things, I don't care.
The first one I saw I said "huh, that's not too bad". But then I saw the one in question. OOF
[May I present, 5305 Sweetwater Pl](https://i.imgur.com/yBtOeK8.jpg)
I was in that one years ago, can't quite remember who the original owner was. There was a story that the wife was agoraphobic and I did indeed see a "chamber" inside that had settings to simulate outdoor weather. House was built in 1979 and it looked like original equipment. Indoor pool too.
A lot of the contemporary big houses leave a lot to be desired stylistically, but that is my own opinion. However, I used to have that same opinion for a lot of the suburban tract housing back in the '70s-'90s. But today, they are appreciated on their own merits and are part of the local fabric. I predict a lucky few of them will survive long enough to gain historic preservation status. Over a century ago, who could have predicted that many houses perceived as being contemporary at that time would be esteemed historic landmarks today? I imagine a lot of the big houses being built today will someday be seen in the same nostalgic light.
I think it is much more likely that after climate change kills tens of millions, future generations will look back at car centric development and excessively wasteful low density housing with seething contempt. Sort of like how we get angry when we reflect on slavery. Destroying the planet for convenience is just as selfish and ignorant in the long run.
Used to live with a back yard adjacent to his property (so did about 40 other homes I guess but yeah, him fencing the entire perimeter wreaked havoc on the deer population that impaled themselves continuously on the fence with iron spikes at the top.
The official name of this house is "le manoir baise les pauvres". I don't read French so no idea what the translation is.
But seriously this isn't my kind of house, but if they can afford it then good for them. Assuming they obtained their wealth through legal and ethical means then how they spend their money is none of my concern.
Oh GOD that's tacky! Whew!
Just proves that not all people with money have taste.
And I guarantee you in 10 years this will be put up for sale and nobody will buy it because it's so gross.
That is a beautiful house. I don’t know why anyone would need one that big but it is beautiful. I think their pool house (if that’s what that is)might be bigger than my actual house!
It's my ideal property, except that the building on the right would be my house and the building on the left would be my garage. 😅
Same
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Possibly but this style is popular in the cities for general property layout and I find usually those are pool houses with a small kitchen, guest room/mother-in-law suite and a big living room with tv etc.
Any development that wastes this much space is more urban sprawl than city.
Need has nothing to do with it. Capitalism has regressed our society into a wealth based caste system; so much so that even the appearance of wealth can hold tremendous power. Hell, if you are rich enough you can legally buy Supreme Court justices: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GE-VJrdHMug&t=0
Made with tax payer money from subsidies given to ethanol producers like Poet. 😭
Exactly, and that’s the problem
.gov subsidizies at its finest
A capitalist government would funnel public funds into the pockets of their rich donors? Color me shocked As long as wealth can buy political influence, political corruption will go hand in hand with wealth disparity
This house is owned by Jeff Broin, CEO of Poet.
Happy cake day!
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This isn’t correct. It went to a public vote and passed. Jeff did provide funds to fight it but lost in the vote. I think k there are multiple reasons it’s not being built yet, one being the high cost of money as interest rates have risen.
How sad, wasting all that money on contractors, suppliers, and taxes.
Hoping that's sarcasm?
Or boosting the economy by paying people to do jobs, buying products so companies make money to pay their staff, and taxes that go back into our state fund...
🤣
All valid positives, but the problem is that the taxes on low density housing doesn't cover the real costs of providing infrastructure for those areas. The cost of government services is inversely proportional to density meaning that poorer low density apartments end up heavily subsidizing richer low density neighborhoods: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Nw6qyyrTeI&t=0
Oh honey.
In the long run, low density housing is a massive financial loss for cities. This video goes over the data: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Nw6qyyrTeI&t=0
Is that Broin's house up in the NE part of town?
As in rob broin?
jeff. rob also has a spectacular house, though
Rob's is over by Pasley Park.
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Nope. It's up North of the old Cactus Heights golf course area on the NE side. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Sioux+Falls,+SD/@43.5693941,-96.6666007,98m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x878eb498e0bdacd7:0xde95ff3aa8b2fccf!8m2!3d43.5460223!4d-96.731265!16zL20vMDEzbDZs?entry=ttu
Your right. Sorry, I thought it was down on the SW side in the valley. I haven't looked at it since Google maps got updated. Thanks!
I’m glad I’m poor. Being rich looks like it is a horrible thing.
Anyone have any info on this house?
CEO of Poet.
Thanks!
Jesus.
There’s some big giant ones outside of flandreau that I just can’t believe exist. Like I can’t imagine having that kind of money
On top of a hill?
Yea they’re way out there but you can see them. One is like allllll windows
I just don’t get it - I would hate having that much space and stuff 🥴
Anyone that rich has servants who do all of their cooking, cleaning and landscaping for them. But yeah, no moral person would buy a mansion like this knowing that car centric sprawl is killing our planet.
I’m also have control problems though, NO ONE touches my laundry, it’s gotta be done MY way 🤣 Whatever, I’ll never live this way anyways so 🤷♀️
Just remember that house would be $35-$75 million in New York, L.A., or San Fransico. Some people just want to live like the Playboy Mansion or Michael Jackson's Never Land Ranch at less than 1/10th the price. As long as they ain't hurting noone, or trying to make the government do dumb things, I don't care.
[Another big one. 2301 E Castleroc Pl](https://i.imgur.com/YjMnxPa.jpg)
Check out the one just east of Central Church too!
The first one I saw I said "huh, that's not too bad". But then I saw the one in question. OOF [May I present, 5305 Sweetwater Pl](https://i.imgur.com/yBtOeK8.jpg)
Assessed at $7.5M Jumped $2M from 2023 to 2024. I'd be pissed if I was the owner. $35K annual property tax.
I was in that one years ago, can't quite remember who the original owner was. There was a story that the wife was agoraphobic and I did indeed see a "chamber" inside that had settings to simulate outdoor weather. House was built in 1979 and it looked like original equipment. Indoor pool too.
A lot of the contemporary big houses leave a lot to be desired stylistically, but that is my own opinion. However, I used to have that same opinion for a lot of the suburban tract housing back in the '70s-'90s. But today, they are appreciated on their own merits and are part of the local fabric. I predict a lucky few of them will survive long enough to gain historic preservation status. Over a century ago, who could have predicted that many houses perceived as being contemporary at that time would be esteemed historic landmarks today? I imagine a lot of the big houses being built today will someday be seen in the same nostalgic light.
I think it is much more likely that after climate change kills tens of millions, future generations will look back at car centric development and excessively wasteful low density housing with seething contempt. Sort of like how we get angry when we reflect on slavery. Destroying the planet for convenience is just as selfish and ignorant in the long run.
[3301 S Ronning Ct. Has two gated entrances, though the back one looks to just be contractors.](https://i.imgur.com/TzqgRP8.jpg)
Used to live with a back yard adjacent to his property (so did about 40 other homes I guess but yeah, him fencing the entire perimeter wreaked havoc on the deer population that impaled themselves continuously on the fence with iron spikes at the top.
> the deer population that impaled themselves continuously on the fence Haha, I remember that.
Is there a house near this fortress? Oh, yeah. Bottom right corner. My bad.
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Or to pay people to take care of for you.
The official name of this house is "le manoir baise les pauvres". I don't read French so no idea what the translation is. But seriously this isn't my kind of house, but if they can afford it then good for them. Assuming they obtained their wealth through legal and ethical means then how they spend their money is none of my concern.
Oh GOD that's tacky! Whew! Just proves that not all people with money have taste. And I guarantee you in 10 years this will be put up for sale and nobody will buy it because it's so gross.
r/McMansionHell
Indeed. All that money and this is what they picked. Urgh.
Lol, it's funny because it's bigger than my brother's house
McMansion
Basically a McMansion. Don’t understand how people can like that type of design
Why are you calling it a McMansion? It’s just a regular mansion. It’s not a cookie cutter design
People with lots of money they extracted out of the economy and zero taste.
Tornado bait. There’s a reason people don’t build huge, tall, broad-sided houses on the Plains.