You want a lot that the front faces north, with more room in the back yard than the front. That way, all of your family activities will have good light, and maximum privacy.

Is it a corner lot? Many of this type here are corners. If it is you will need to look at traffic patterns along with the setback mentioned above.

It is not a corner let but it is on a road that curves slightly.

Is a reverse pie lot not a good lot to build on since I'd have more front yard space than back yard space?

I would think it depends on your plans for the property, as well as any HOA regulations that may help/hinder your vision. :-)

If you like to garden -- flowers and ornamental trees, to be specific -- I could see a really pretty front yard that creates a privacy buffer between the street and the house, made up of different "outdoor rooms" to enjoy your space. Straight and winding pathways that lead to the house, secluded reading nooks, bird watching benches, a wishing well, etc., would be quite an awesome display, but would require extensive planning and knowledge of design and plants, as well as a healthy landscaping budget. And time/dedication for maintenance. The front yard can't suffer from neglect, the way that backyards can (especially if you'll have an HOA).

It's not ideal for most folks, but would be great for the right person. :-)

There are many trade-offs in this process. One lot location may be better with a crappy shape, for example. I prefer to have my public rooms facing West (to enjoy sunset), also want to take advantage of the South winter sun angles. Point is you'll always have to weigh your options and not everything will be perfect

Ignore the pie shape, and roughly measure out the "box" of your house. You could push that "box" as far back as possible so the back corners touch your rear setback lines. I wouldn't do this if behind you is other homes, but might if it was woods. You might consider the house at an angle, depending on the neighboring lots

Need to see an aerial of the neighborhood to give you a good answer. But also remember the best lots always sell first ;)

The lot we were going to build on was suet of that shape. our custom home stretched from offset to offset, so the wider width was a benefit for our house. however, if you're taking about standard tract home lots, i wouldn't choose it unless back yard space isn't desirable in your area.

Chances are that the lots in the second section will be superior. You have to go through a process to find the best lot. The first question is direction. What is the orientation of the structure when placed on the lot? The second is level of the lot. Is the lot sloping up, down, sideways or flat? Will water naturally drain from the lot? My personal preference is a home on a rise, not a home that is below street level. If the lot slopes too much, it becomes more difficult to build on it. That translates to more expensive. Last, the shape of the lot may limit your choices of home plans. Some home plans will not fit on an oddly shaped lot. If this is a custom home design by architect this is less of a consideration.

The orientation, the slope and the shape will determine whether additional expense will be needed to place a structure on the selected lot.

To sum things up, a little forethought can save you some money in the long run. You would have the pick of the litter in the second section. You may be getting a leftover, difficult lot with limitations in the first section.

I think there are a lot of people like me who value their privacy, which means I want a large backyard. That means, if you ever intend to sell the house, you may be looking at a smaller group of interested buyers.

The second phase lots will cost more. . . .But you have first choice instead of last choice. Find the best lot in the second group.