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With your budget, I would consider Garner more seriously, although you won't get residential rates for city pools, but that's only a couple of bucks verses thousands saved on a cost of a home in Raleigh vs Garner.
Here's a new listing for a house in Garner, this neighborhood has fabulous trees: 3606 Woodside Road, Garner, NC | Fonville Morisey Real Estate
As for the septic it really depends on the soils, NC generally doesn't have the best soils for septic systems but in rural areas you have no choice. You might want to check to see what the cost of connecting to the Raleigh system and at a minimum have the seller pump the tank before you buy. There have also been incidences of contaminated groundwater in the Raleigh area impacting so get the well water tested before you buy. Here's an interesting article on Well & Septic usage in NC: Public Health a Low Priority for Water and Sewer Extensions, Study Finds | North Carolina Health News
With your budget, I would consider Garner more seriously, although you won't get residential rates for city pools, but that's only a couple of bucks verses thousands saved on a cost of a home in Raleigh vs Garner.
Here's a new listing for a house in Garner, this neighborhood has fabulous trees: 3606 Woodside Road, Garner, NC | Fonville Morisey Real Estate
As for the septic it really depends on the soils, NC generally doesn't have the best soils for septic systems but in rural areas you have no choice. You might want to check to see what the cost of connecting to the Raleigh system and at a minimum have the seller pump the tank before you buy. There have also been incidences of contaminated groundwater in the Raleigh area impacting so get the well water tested before you buy. Here's an interesting article on Well & Septic usage in NC: Public Health a Low Priority for Water and Sewer Extensions, Study Finds | North Carolina Health News
Thanks!! Yeah I think Garner is going to be our best bet, and I've noticed several Garner homes have natural gas (a must for me). The commute isn't really an issue either.
I found the tap & connection fees for Raleigh in this table:
It looks like they're $4288 for Raleigh. But that doesn't include whatever it would cost to have a private contractor install a line out to the main assuming there was a main to connect to. I contacted city of Raleigh utilities to see if it's possible to connect to the city system from this particular property. Before I give up on this house, I want to make sure I've looked into every possibility.
Location: Sodo Sopa at The Villas above Kenny' s House.
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Quit trying to fit a square peg in a round whole. You are trying to rationalize buying a house with multiple concerns because of the yard. People do that in California all the time. Difference is they have the money to level the house and build one they like. That's not in my or your budget. Keep looking till you find a better situation. It's out there somewhere and very possibly could be in Garner.
Quit trying to fit a square peg in a round whole. You are trying to rationalize buying a house with multiple concerns because of the yard. People do that in California all the time. Difference is they have the money to level the house and build one they like. That's not in my or your budget. Keep looking till you find a better situation. It's out there somewhere and very possibly could be in Garner.
You're probably right. There were just so many things we liked about this property in addition to the wonderful yard. I'll find out about the potential to connect to city water & sewer the beginning of this week. I imagine the answer's going to be a no and after that I'll be able to let it go
You can bet you will have to replace the septic, dig a new well (it most likely is a shallow well) and the construction of the addition will not be code.
You can bet you will have to replace the septic, dig a new well (it most likely is a shallow well) and the construction of the addition will not be code.
Too many potential problems, IMO.
Based on how long it's been sitting on the market, looks like most people share your opinion. Maybe if it sits there long enough I'll be able to afford it and do all the needed repairs. One can dream...
Well there's no city water main or sewer available to connect to. Since we don't want to have to deal with likely drainfield issues (amongst everything else), that's that. At least I learned a ton about researching older homes. Enough to know I think we'll look for something a bit newer in Garner in the spring.
Thanks again to everyone who patiently answered my questions. Y'all were a great help!
Location: Sodo Sopa at The Villas above Kenny' s House.
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Well there's no city water main or sewer available to connect to. Since we don't want to have to deal with likely drainfield issues (amongst everything else), that's that. At least I learned a ton about researching older homes. Enough to know I think we'll look for something a bit newer in Garner in the spring.
Thanks again to everyone who patiently answered my questions. Y'all were a great help!
I'm sorry it wasn't the answer you wanted but at least you have a resolution to the issue. I'm the same way with trying to rationalize decisions and thoroughly investigating every aspect of something before I'm willing to take it or let it go. Once you decide to look in Garner please feel free to ask me or post any questions. I moved there almost 2 years ago but am very familiar with the area.
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