Does subdiving & surveying land increase value of land?

Does subdiving & surveying land increase value of land?

Gilbert, AZ · Member since 2020 · 94 posts · 26 votes

Hello

I am a bit new to land there is a piece of land a homeowner is selling to me which is zoned the following

(0004) VAC UNDETERMIN RURAL NON-SUBDIVED 

My question is how can I increase the value of the land? Does the following add value to land

1st. Rezone
2nd. Survey
3rd. Septic
4th. Well

Anything else you recommend doing to increase value on this land? 

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  • Real Estate Professional · West Palm Beach, FL · Member since 2012 · 23k+ posts · 13k+ votes
    3y

    @Francisco Milan
    Survey….no, but you’d have to do this to subdivide.

    Subdivide….maybe. It depends on if smaller lots would be buildable, the costs to subdivide and if the smaller lots are in demand and priced at higher $/sf.

    Septic/well…not any more than the cost to install, plus buyers may want them located in a different spot.

  • Gilbert, AZ · Member since 2020 · 94 posts · 26 votes
    3y
    Quote from @Wayne Brooks:

    @Francisco Milan
    Survey….no, but you’d have to do this to subdivide.

    Subdivide….maybe. It depends on if smaller lots would be buildable, the costs to subdivide and if the smaller lots are in demand and priced at higher $/sf.

    Septic/well…not any more than the cost to install, plus buyers may want them located in a different spot.


     Can you please elaborate a bit more ? 

  • Developer · San Antonio · Member since 2016 · 157 posts · 85 votes
    3y

    I agree with the points that @Wayne Brooks made.

    I'll add. Rezoning could add value. There is a time and effort associated with rezoning that would be beneficial for a developer to have the land already zoned accordingly.  You likely need to reference City zoning maps and/or the surrounding areas to see what this can be rezoned to.  It has to align with what the City wants or you will be facing an uphill battle to gain approvals. 

    On the well water, it depends on where this land is located.  For example, is this in a rural area where it is possible well water may not be available?  If that is the case, it could be valuable to have a test well drilled to KNOW that the site will have sufficient water supply.  If everyone has water in this area and thats not a concern, I dont think drilling a well adds any value up front. 

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