[JayCT]

Here is another one in Middletown. Jay

9 Yellow Orange Cir Middletown CT - Home For Sale and Real Estate Listing - MLS #G603443 - Realtor.com®

[goldenage1]

Originally Posted by JayCT

What about this one in Middletown. Nice area, newer home on a decent sized lot. Jay ..... 11 Newberry Way Middletown CT - Home For Sale and Real Estate Listing - MLS #G591219 - Realtor.com®

This one looks like a good value. It even has central air-conditioning. You might want to replace the green carpeting, and re-paint, but that's all it needs.

The problem I saw with the house on 9 Sioux in Middlefield was that it had a well for water.

If you need a referral to a Realtor, my sister-in-law has one of the largest independent firms in Middletown.

[JViello]

Originally Posted by goldenage1

The problem I saw with the house on 9 Sioux in Middlefield was that it had a well for water.

Uh...what's wrong with that? Many prefer it. I do. Better water and no monthly bill from the MDC.

[goldenage1]

Originally Posted by JViello

Uh...what's wrong with that? Many prefer it. I do. Better water and no monthly bill from the MDC.

I was thinking about the possibility of the well being contaminated with bacteria, and having to hook-up to town water. With small lots and septic tanks near-by, I would get the water tested before I made an offer.

[Kristin85]

Originally Posted by goldenage1

I was thinking about the possibility of the well being contaminated with bacteria, and having to hook-up to town water. With small lots and septic tanks near-by, I would get the water tested before I made an offer.

Even if the water is contaminated, but not horribly so (the well water isn't mostly harmful waste), it's still a better choice than getting water from a water company. Well filters are available (wide variety of prices depending on what the contaminants are and how high tech you want to be when removing them) and basic faucet water purifiers can be used to double ensure that the water is safe for consumption and bathing.

[Uconn97]

Oh god, the city water is killing me.....<gasp>....

[DanaMarley]

Originally Posted by goldenage1

I was thinking about the possibility of the well being contaminated with bacteria, and having to hook-up to town water. With small lots and septic tanks near-by, I would get the water tested before I made an offer.

Hmmm. never heard of that. you from Sneads Ferry goldenage? That's a pretty area, down there. Love the sound. good fishing too.

[goldenage1]

Originally Posted by DanaMarley

Hmmm. never heard of that. you from Sneads Ferry goldenage? That's a pretty area, down there. Love the sound. good fishing too.

We just moved to Sneads Ferry from Maryland for retirement (and the fishing). But I am originally from Connecticut and have many relatives there.

My in-laws in North Carolina had problems with bacterial contamination of their well. I think the soil was saturated from the septic system. The local goverment made them hook up to city water. That's why I was concerned about the well in the house the OP mentioned.

[nep321]

Originally Posted by JayCT

Here is another one in Middletown. Jay

9 Yellow Orange Cir Middletown CT - Home For Sale and Real Estate Listing - MLS #G603443 - Realtor.com®

That one is nice, but probably won't fit into my budget. Plus, there's only like 10 feet between neighboring houses, which is a major turn off. Might as well get a condo (which I won't do).

[JViello]

Originally Posted by Uconn97

Oh god, the city water is killing me.....<gasp>....

lol To be forthright, CT has some of the best drinking water in the nation. I just don't like the added fluoride and chlorine.

Originally Posted by goldenage1

My in-laws in North Carolina had problems with bacterial contamination of their well. I think the soil was saturated from the septic system. The local goverment made them hook up to city water. That's why I was concerned about the well in the house the OP mentioned.

Nah, different animal up here. It *can* happen, but it's generally from old wells that don't have the head above ground that can get ground water contamination. Plus, most wells here are very deep through bedrock unlike most of the South.

Originally Posted by nep321

That one is nice, but probably won't fit into my budget. Plus, there's only like 10 feet between neighboring houses, which is a major turn off. Might as well get a condo (which I won't do).

Oh well, enjoy your pain.