My Latest Hair-brained Scheme (foundation, gas, costs, build)
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I'm now, among other possibilities, considering for my next property a lot for sale for $60k on a rock bluff overlooking the city. My preference would be to place a pre-built tiny home on it. If not allowed due to square footage constraints (I'd have to contact P&Z to clarify), then I already know a manufactured home such as a "double-wide'' would be permitted, although a permanent foundation is required. Utilities have already been run. What kind of money am I looking at here, and how exactly would I go about doing this knowing nothing about it, having only ever bought pre-existing housing in the past? Whom would I hire, how does one buy a trailer, is this a crazy idea, etc.?
Go talk to a manufactured home dealer or three in your area. They'll probably have models you can walk through. They also have a lot of experience with the local permitting and costs involved to do the site prep and everything else needed on the lot. They'll know the people and even lenders who will fund it if you need financing. They're the best local experts on the subject.
I'm now, among other possibilities, considering for my next property a lot for sale for $60k on a rock bluff overlooking the city. My preference would be to place a pre-built tiny home on it. If not allowed due to square footage constraints (I'd have to contact P&Z to clarify), then I already know a manufactured home such as a "double-wide'' would be permitted, although a permanent foundation is required. Utilities have already been run. What kind of money am I looking at here, and how exactly would I go about doing this knowing nothing about it, having only ever bought pre-existing housing in the past? Whom would I hire, how does one buy a trailer, is this a crazy idea, etc.?
A lot will depend on how easy it is to get a large load up to the site. Is there a good road that an oversized load can traverse all the way to the property? Any bridges with restricted dimensions or weights? As someone else suggested talk to a local manufacturer/dealer who is used to working in the area.
A lot will depend on how easy it is to get a large load up to the site. Is there a good road that an oversized load can traverse all the way to the property? Any bridges with restricted dimensions or weights? As someone else suggested talk to a local manufacturer/dealer who is used to working in the area.
That's actually an excellent point. It's a narrow, winding, two-lane semi-rural road (yet in the city) by both approaches. This may explain why it's been for sale for a year or more...
That's actually an excellent point. It's a narrow, winding, two-lane semi-rural road (yet in the city) by both approaches. This may explain why it's been for sale for a year or more...
What about water and septic? We have problems around here with lots near ridgelines not being able to perc for septic systems (too much rock) and well drillers saying how deep the anticipate having to go to get reasonable amounts of water.
What about water and septic? We have problems around here with lots near ridgelines not being able to perc for septic systems (too much rock) and well drillers saying how deep the anticipate having to go to get reasonable amounts of water.
It's literally a rock ledge on a ridge line. Gas and electric have been run; nothing said about water and septic.
without water and septic you essentially have a nonbuildable lot. For $60?
If it's in town it might be doable but at an additional cost.
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