Flag lot, would you buy one? (houses, land , buying)

[pathfinder7]

Can I get a couple of opinions on what your honest thought on flag lots, you know, the pros and cons on this subject.
I have an opportunity to purchase 3.2 acres w/ house.
what do you think.
Thanks Ed

[ssg II]

Normally, I would stay clear of flag lots. No pros, IMO - You're surrounded! But sounds like the property you're looking at has a large buffer. Will you be able to fence?

[pathfinder7]

Thank you for posting your opinion, ssg II.
It is fenced and is rural w/ horse pasture also.
Ed

[Brasstec]

I don't know that I would purchase a true flag lot in an urban setting - that means sharing a common driveway, no street presence, etc. However, we built on a modified flag lot - meaning, we have a LONG driveway (about 80'), but the house is not directly facing the street. The upside is that we have 150' of conservation behind the house and almost 200 acres of natural forest on one side. Giving up a little street presence for all the green was a good trade-off.

[Lindsey_Mcfarren]

Sorry if this is a stupid question but what is a flag lot. I have never heard of this.

[rholborn]

hi, normally i'd tend to stay away from a flag lot (if it's in a residential neighborhood). however you'll have 3.2 acres and a house! What county/city is the house in? and congratulations for buying a home!

[CJFlorida]

Originally Posted by Lindsey_Mcfarren

Sorry if this is a stupid question but what is a flag lot. I have never heard of this.

It is a lot that sits behind the lots that have direct street access. A common driveway goes past the front houses to the lot(s) behind them.

It is a way to subdivide land further when the access to the main street is not available.