I'm looking at a couple properties to the north. One is only an acre, but secluded (so far off the road i wasn't sure if it had electricity) a small river bordering one side, and a small pond on the property. No neighbors appear to be visible from property. looks to be on enough of a slope that flooding from the river wouldn't be a problem. I'm assuming the drive way is a ROW through a neighbor's property because it's so far from the road.
the other is 8 acres of woods, looks like steeper, hilly terrain. elevation ranges from about 300' where the house sits to 480' at the peak of the hill behind the house. no surface water is apparent on property,
topo also shows a dirt road behind the property with structures, but google satellite imagery just shows woods, i can't see anything else. maybe those are camps that are no longer there.
There are neighbors on each side that seem to be within shouting distance. (I see the house in the realtor's pictures) There is a detached garage, and the driveway is shared. (house sits back from the street, 30-40 yards)
I haven't seen plot maps or visited either of these properties, I like lots of land,but I'm leaning towards the property with the surface water. both have comparable style homes on them so that isn't really a point of contention.
Any thoughts? Something else I should look for? they're both within a half a tank of gas distance from me and the price is right if the houses aren't complete 'holes when i go to see them.
the other is 8 acres of woods, looks like steeper, hilly terrain. elevation ranges from about 300' where the house sits to 480' at the peak of the hill behind the house. no surface water is apparent on property,
topo also shows a dirt road behind the property with structures, but google satellite imagery just shows woods, i can't see anything else. maybe those are camps that are no longer there.
There are neighbors on each side that seem to be within shouting distance. (I see the house in the realtor's pictures) There is a detached garage, and the driveway is shared. (house sits back from the street, 30-40 yards)
I haven't seen plot maps or visited either of these properties, I like lots of land,but I'm leaning towards the property with the surface water. both have comparable style homes on them so that isn't really a point of contention.
Any thoughts? Something else I should look for? they're both within a half a tank of gas distance from me and the price is right if the houses aren't complete 'holes when i go to see them.