First time buying land. Looking at St Johns Arizona
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Member since 2023 · 4 posts · 1 voteFirst time looking into purchasing land. Looking in the St John's area in Arizona. I have been trying to research all the requirements but i also want to look into any disadvantages of acquiring land so that i'm well versed in all areas of topics. If anybody has any experiences and tips/tricks they'd like to share about the area.
Also, has anybody heard of a situation where they offer a shared well for the community where you're allowed to get a certain amount per said timeframe. I don't know if that's just too good to be true or if there's something hidden maintenance that will come with this deal.
Any insight and advice is greatly appreciated.
First time looking into purchasing land. Looking in the St John's area in Arizona. I have been trying to research all the requirements but i also want to look into any disadvantages of acquiring land so that i'm well versed in all areas of topics. If anybody has any experiences and tips/tricks they'd like to share about the area.
Also, has anybody heard of a situation where they offer a shared well for the community where you're allowed to get a certain amount per said timeframe. I don't know if that's just too good to be true or if there's something hidden maintenance that will come with this deal.
Any insight and advice is greatly appreciated.
Great Question! I have purchased built and sold several homes/duplexes in the Prescott/Prescott Valley, AZ area. Each county and city will have its own rules, but the main things to consider are the building expenses beyond just the house itself. Where will you get water? Septic? Utility hook ups? How much will excavation cost? I have had a flat peice of land where we needed to bring in dirt because the soil wasn't good (this is where you would get a soils report from an engineer). How will you get plans drawn up? Will you build a pad for the foundation or use stem walls? Also, getting a survey to make sure there are no easements (places you wouldn't be able to use the land).
There is a lot that goes into it but the more you do it, the smoother the process will be!
Great Question! I have purchased built and sold several homes/duplexes in the Prescott/Prescott Valley, AZ area. Each county and city will have its own rules, but the main things to consider are the building expenses beyond just the house itself. Where will you get water? Septic? Utility hook ups? How much will excavation cost? I have had a flat peice of land where we needed to bring in dirt because the soil wasn't good (this is where you would get a soils report from an engineer). How will you get plans drawn up? Will you build a pad for the foundation or use stem walls? Also, getting a survey to make sure there are no easements (places you wouldn't be able to use the land).
There is a lot that goes into it but the more you do it, the smoother the process will be!
Hi Ryan
Thanks for bringing these questions up. I'm still trying to figure that part out. From what I see is there is nothing out there. No utilities no septic etc. There is however a shared community well. The agent stated that we would be allowed to pull from the well for a limited size of water within a certain amount of time. Never heard that option before.
I don't plan on building on it right now....but do intend on dropping a tiny home or maybe an RV. Going to ask questions about that as it seems that some areas you can only camp or RV for 30 days every so often
Great Question! I have purchased built and sold several homes/duplexes in the Prescott/Prescott Valley, AZ area. Each county and city will have its own rules, but the main things to consider are the building expenses beyond just the house itself. Where will you get water? Septic? Utility hook ups? How much will excavation cost? I have had a flat peice of land where we needed to bring in dirt because the soil wasn't good (this is where you would get a soils report from an engineer). How will you get plans drawn up? Will you build a pad for the foundation or use stem walls? Also, getting a survey to make sure there are no easements (places you wouldn't be able to use the land).
There is a lot that goes into it but the more you do it, the smoother the process will be!
Hi Ryan
Thanks for bringing these questions up. I'm still trying to figure that part out. From what I see is there is nothing out there. No utilities no septic etc. There is however a shared community well. The agent stated that we would be allowed to pull from the well for a limited size of water within a certain amount of time. Never heard that option before.
I don't plan on building on it right now....but do intend on dropping a tiny home or maybe an RV. Going to ask questions about that as it seems that some areas you can only camp or RV for 30 days every so often
Yes, asking the county what you can do as far as what you can do on the land is important as well. As far as the well situation, I would be wary of that. Who pays for maintenance? Who collects the money? How is it metered?
Great Question! I have purchased built and sold several homes/duplexes in the Prescott/Prescott Valley, AZ area. Each county and city will have its own rules, but the main things to consider are the building expenses beyond just the house itself. Where will you get water? Septic? Utility hook ups? How much will excavation cost? I have had a flat peice of land where we needed to bring in dirt because the soil wasn't good (this is where you would get a soils report from an engineer). How will you get plans drawn up? Will you build a pad for the foundation or use stem walls? Also, getting a survey to make sure there are no easements (places you wouldn't be able to use the land).
There is a lot that goes into it but the more you do it, the smoother the process will be!
Hi Ryan
Thanks for bringing these questions up. I'm still trying to figure that part out. From what I see is there is nothing out there. No utilities no septic etc. There is however a shared community well. The agent stated that we would be allowed to pull from the well for a limited size of water within a certain amount of time. Never heard that option before.
I don't plan on building on it right now....but do intend on dropping a tiny home or maybe an RV. Going to ask questions about that as it seems that some areas you can only camp or RV for 30 days every so often
Yes, asking the county what you can do as far as what you can do on the land is important as well. As far as the well situation, I would be wary of that. Who pays for maintenance? Who collects the money? How is it metered?
The agent stated that it's a part of a POA. I'm going to assume they maintain it but I will get clarification on points you've mentioned. Thanks so much
First time looking into purchasing land. Looking in the St John's area in Arizona. I have been trying to research all the requirements but i also want to look into any disadvantages of acquiring land so that i'm well versed in all areas of topics. If anybody has any experiences and tips/tricks they'd like to share about the area.
Also, has anybody heard of a situation where they offer a shared well for the community where you're allowed to get a certain amount per said timeframe. I don't know if that's just too good to be true or if there's something hidden maintenance that will come with this deal.
Any insight and advice is greatly appreciated.
First time looking into purchasing land. Looking in the St John's area in Arizona. I have been trying to research all the requirements but i also want to look into any disadvantages of acquiring land so that i'm well versed in all areas of topics. If anybody has any experiences and tips/tricks they'd like to share about the area.
Also, has anybody heard of a situation where they offer a shared well for the community where you're allowed to get a certain amount per said timeframe. I don't know if that's just too good to be true or if there's something hidden maintenance that will come with this deal.
Any insight and advice is greatly appreciated.
Hi Ken
Great point. Never thought of that. The agent did not mention anything about it being a part of a tribal land but I will now check on that. Thanks so much.