Community well worth it?

Question

I have 2 rental properties on a 1.3 acre lot. I want to demolish one of the properties and build 4 single family or townhomes on the lot (Total 5). I've done all of the surveying, preliminary plans, zoning checks etc. The main issue I have is that the sewer is public, but the public water ends about 1 block before the property. I can look into doing a community well (site already has a well that the current 2 homes share). I only hear bad things about community wells on the internet.

Does going this route make sense since the final plan is to subdivide the lot and sell?

Do people buy homes with community water supply?

Is a community well such a problem that I would be better off keeping the site as-is?

Any input is appreciated.

Does going this route make sense since the final plan is to subdivide the lot and sell?

Do people buy homes with community water supply?

Is a community well such a problem that I would be better off keeping the site as-is?

Any input is appreciated.

David Edwards · Answer

There is no way to have the public water extended to your lot? If at all possible that would be the best solution all around.

I'd inquire with the local government, find out of possible, what it would take, or even if there are existing plans to do so.

Steve Morris · Answer

Check out the arrangement on maint/fees on the public well.  Biggest issue is one guy is a pig with water and then expects to pay the same.  If they have meters on usage, I'd think I'd go for it.

You can always hook up to public water later and a well gotta be cheaper than the city.  Govt usually sees water as a profit center.

Miguel Torres · Answer

I will check with the water dept. To see about future plans and extension options. One of the road blocks though is that the property is off a state road. So the extension process would be much more scrutinized if at all possible.