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Just wondering if along with all of the subdivisions being built if anyone knows of one where you can just by the lot and build your own house (your own design)? Or even anywhere in the Raleigh area not just a new subdivision? Thanks.
Just wondering if along with all of the subdivisions being built if anyone knows of one where you can just by the lot and build your own house (your own design)? Or even anywhere in the Raleigh area not just a new subdivision? Thanks.
Almost anywhere.
There is a LOT of land on the MLS that is not in subdivisions. I have several land listings in NW Raleigh.
You might also consider a knockdown house, in almost any town.
You will pay good $$$ for desirable raw land in a good location, but it is quite possible to do what you seek.
You might also consider a knockdown house, in almost any town.
Mike, I've been wondering about knockdowns in Wake and Durham Co. Does the county or city have any regulations about reusing existing walls? Here in Portland it's very, very difficult to completely knock down a structure. Now you have to preserve one or two of the original main walls.
So in Wake and Durham county can you just knock down the whole structure, cart it away and start completely over?
^ as far as I know, you can easily do it as long as there's no historical significance to the place.
On my street someone recently knocked down a duplex and put a three-story house in its place. Looked like they completely "beamed out" the building before the new one even started.
Also, I've heard that some folks qualify for a tax break if they recycle materials. re-use the bricks or what have you. But I'm not really sure on the logistics or requirements for that.
Even in a historical area, it "can" be done to some extent... but you'll want to talk to a real estate agent and probably to an attorney.
Depending on the property's status/stature, in Durham at least, I believe the preservation board can delay a teardown for a year but not necessarily block it. In my neighborhood at least, however, there's talk of extending the protection against teardowns, though that hasn't happened. This was inspired by a resident/developer tearing down a house (at the corner of Club and N. Duke, for those who know the area) and building a new single-family home and 6 townhouses on the lot. The new development's very attractive but some are worried it will start a trend.
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