A Guide to Buying a Hobby Farm or Homes with Land
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If you’re new to the Huntsville area, first of all, Welcome! As you probably have noticed, the Huntsville area is full of rolling pasture, fertile farm land, rugged nature trails and heavily forested hills. It is the perfect place to explore the outdoors, horseback, kayak, hike, fish or camp.
My name is Jennifer Gates, owner of Apple-Mint Farms. I work for Legend Realty as a HOLISTIC MINDED REALTOR. My specialty is wellness and holistic home buying. This includes buying a hobby farm or a place to escape from the busy city life or to buy for recreational purposes. The best way to make sure you find the right property for your needs and at the right price point, is to find a local realtor who knows the area and the value of homes with land. If you are looking for a hobby farm, country home, horse property, home with acreage or a retreat, then you need to talk with someone who has expertise in this field. As an owner of a hobby farm in the Huntsville area for over 15 years, I have gained a lot of experience throughout the years. This includes raising animals, growing food, fencing, pond building, drainage, perk testing, subdividing, property taxes, surveys, and land loans.
For those interested in selling your farm or home with acreage, I can assist to ensure you maximize your return on investment, close as quickly as possible and make selling your property less stressful.
Here are some things to consider when buying home/farm with acreage:
- Are you able to access your property during inclement weather? Huntsville does a poor job maintaining roads when there are snow or ice storms. This may be important to those who need to get back and forth to work.
- Cellular reception and Wi-Fi availability. This would be especially important to those who telework or those who need good Wi-Fi access for homeschooling.
- Is the land flat enough to build a home, garage or barn? Does it have good drainage from a hard rain? Is the land suitable for animals?
- Does the property have some type of water source? Most places you can get electricity but water is a different story. It can be very expensive if the county or water department has to bring a water line to your property. In some cases, it is much cheaper for you to drill for a well.
- Does the property perk? You may want to build an additional house or mother-n-law suite. If you do not live in an area that offers city sewage, then septic tank is your only option. This will require you to get a perk test. If you live in clay country, which is generally Huntsville, then your land may not perk (drain quick enough). If you fail a perk test, then your options may be limited to an engineered septic system which may cost you more than 10K.
I work hard with families that best suits their concerns. It starts with a simple phone call. Whether it is a farm, retreat or a remote location, I can tailor specifically on what you’re looking for in a home or farm. I am always available to help and understand the importance of a quick and thorough response.
Start your home search today. Jennifer Gates at (256)755-4989
Any question or need further information? Send me a note.
For those who are interested in buying or selling a home, as a realtor with Legend Realty, I can help you with all your real estate questions or needs.
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