Homes With Land For Sale

Things You Can Do With A Home With Acreage

There are many creative ways to use and enjoy a property that has plenty of room to roam.

Enjoy the privacy.

One of the best things about having a house with acreage is the privacy. In cities and towns, it's tough to get away from people. When you live on acreage, the distance between homes means you won't even hear your neighbors, let alone see them.

Indulge in some gardening.

If you love gardening, a home with acreage is a wonderful investment. You'll have room to have as big of a vegetable garden that you want. If you're interested in creating a homestead complete with gardens, goats, and chickens, acreage is what you need. The only limit is your imagination. Add a pond, landscaping, woodland paths, the choice is yours.

Create a backyard resort.

If you're on an acre or more, you can create the backyard oasis that you've always imagined. There's room to add a pool with a patio surround that includes a bar, deck, or an outdoor kitchen. With acreage, there's room for outbuildings like art studios, saunas, or she-sheds.

Throw some parties & add to your toy collection.

Having a lot of space means there is always room to entertain. You can also add to your collection of boats, trailers, and RV's without worrying about where you're going to store them.

Tips for buying a home with acreage

Before you search for your dream acreage, small farm, or home in the country, there are a few things to keep in mind.

Benefits

There are several benefits to owning land in the country. Besides all the fun things listed above, other benefits include:

• Lower land prices
• Cleaner air
• More space
• Opportunities for sustainable energy use

Zoning

Be sure to be familiar with local zoning ordinances. If you plan to build a new home, you will need to make sure zoning will suit the type of house you want to build. You should also familiarize yourself with zoning to determine what could come to the area in the future.

Easements & Costs

Some country properties have easements attached to them. You may have to pay a pro rata share of the cost of keeping up the road. Road maintenance may include street cleaning, snow removal, and pothole repair. Be sure to be familiar with the rights your neighbors have to cross your property to get to their own land? You can often find the answers to these questions by getting title insurance. The insurance will list all easements, conditions, or restrictive covenants.

Tax Breaks

Depending on where you are purchasing property, you may be eligible for a tax break. Depending on how you want to use your land, there may be programs in place that can save you money at tax time. Agricultural exemptions and other tax breaks can often be applied to homes with acreage for sale.

These are just a few of the reasons purchasing this type of real estate is such a solid investment. Would you like to see your homes with acreage property listings on Land Broker MLS? Join our Co-op by signing up today.