Building A House Buying Land & Building
a Home When buying land, you need to check the zoning to see if a home can be built on it. If it is zoned for residential, one must consider if it can be hooked up to sewer and water or is capable of supporting a septic system and well. Septic systems generally cost $5,000-$10,000. Wells can cost $15,000-$40,000, depending on the depth, location and the need for a secondary pressure tank. Building in an unincorporated area usually requires a secondary pressure tank for the required interior fire sprinklers. Then there is the cost of bringing in other utilities such as electricity, propane tanks and phone lines. Certain areas in the area require a "Perq Test"
to determine if the site is suitable for the required septic system.
This involves digging a hole and waiting a few days to determine
if the ground water rises to the point where a septic system would
contaminate it. This test can only be done during the rainy season.
Grading a lot can be a major cost of building a home. Many lots
are priced seemingly low because the high cost of grading and site
preparation in order to build. Click here to find homes for sale via a real estate professional in the Sarasota area Back to Article Index | Next Article: Buying Real Estate
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