What is Clarkson like now? (In 2014/2015)

Hi everyone. I am a first home buyer with a budget of 400K. I have been keeping an eye on properties in Clarkson/Butler. It seems for around this price range I can either go for a newly built 3x2 in butler with a small courtyard, or get an older, larger house in Clarkson with a larger backyard. I am interested to hear some feedback from Clarkson residents about what it's like to live in Clarkson in 2014/2015. The last review was posted in 2013 so would love to hear some current feedback.