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Eric Baum
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Quick Question - Building a home on a lot in Charlotte

Eric Baum
  • Investor
  • New York City, NY
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Hi All,

I just had an offer accepted on a SFH in Charlotte. What I liked about this property aside from the deal economics of the existing home, is there is a very large lot and there is enough room to build another home on the lot and it would fit very naturally with the other houses / neighborhoods. I am just slowly evaluating what and when I might want to take advantage of that since I essentially have a zero cost plot of land for it.

The neighborhood values are around $120,000 - $135,000 and my team believes that build costs to put a comparable home (3/2 1200-1400 square feet)  on lets say a .25 lot would be around $55 a foot.  For anyone with experience in Charlotte, does that seem reasonable?

Thanks,

Eric

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Kenneth Bell
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Kenneth Bell
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  • Charlotte, NC
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Hey Eric,

I am an infill developer in Charlotte. I love urban infill! If you have never subdivided before there is a lot to consider zoning, utility taps and easements. Do you know if a house was previously on the lot?

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