The Girls' Mom Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Even though we have just gotten property transferred to our name to build We haven't signed anything to start a build yet. This property just popped up. It's a foreclosure. It needs a TON of work and cleaning up. But it is also 27 acres with a large pond, and several small ones. It has a 4 bedroom house with a basement and, what looks like a about 5 scrapped trailers to remove . It is also very, very close to the lake and our family. $135K. Yes, you read that right. $135K We are probably crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4everHis Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 We owned property with a plan to build but couldn't justify building when we got a foreclosure with some acreage and a great house. I know how it feels to be in that 'what do we do?' mode. Hope you get clear answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Wow! I NEVER see property sold for that price! How old is the home? The land sounds heavenly!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted July 20, 2012 Author Share Posted July 20, 2012 It was built in '65. Looks like it has brick exterior. The girls and I drove part of the way up the driveway today...there are fruit trees everywhere :) Here is the google map. The large body of water is a lake that connects to the main river through here. The house is near the pond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksr5377 Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 I come from a family of auctioneers and one of the things often said to urge people to bid higher is the reminder that "We're talking about LAND! It's the only thing you can't build more of!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 We lived on eight acres with a pond for ten years. It is a wonderful way for your children to grow up. We had to move for a new job. DS still misses it. You are not crazy IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Not crazy! We're still working on a plan to position ourselves to find a similar deal in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted July 21, 2012 Author Share Posted July 21, 2012 (edited) We are going back this morning to look closer at a few things. We loved the property. The house is HUGE. It is listed as a 4 bedroom, but it is really a 6 bedroom, with 2 living areas upstairs and a rec room in the basement. There are also 3 baths, and a huge laundry room. It needs a new roof, new flooring, siding and a bit of drywall work. It also needs a good coat of Kilz...someone was a smoker. Has an awesome 1960's pink bathroom. ;) The property has a giagantic pond with a dock that needs repair. There is also an adorable little 1950s trailer that is in pristine condition sitting by the pond with a huge deck. Also by the pond is a giagantic shelter/pavillion. Ceiling fans and lights, and you can fish from it in the pond. There are more sheds and barn structures than you can shake a stick at. There are probably about 30 kennels (which means lots and lots of fencing we can use for animals and such.) We are going to take a closer look at the roof and basement today with flashlights. The power is off, so it was a tad dark with my little van flashlight yesterday. Edited July 21, 2012 by Apryl H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted July 21, 2012 Author Share Posted July 21, 2012 We are making an offer :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksr5377 Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 :hurray: Best wishes! I'm so excited for you, I would love to have the opportunity to have acreage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 WOW!!!! It really sounds like with work it will be a DREAM home!!! Make sure you hire an EXCELLENT inspector!!! So happy for you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live2Ride Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 I would soooooo do it! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 I'm very excited for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 wow that sounds awesome. I would love to have another 17 acres added onto what we have. You could do so much with that much land. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted July 21, 2012 Author Share Posted July 21, 2012 (edited) Make sure you hire an EXCELLENT inspector!!! So happy for you!!! :lol: the inspector will be shaking his head the whole time. It will be inspected purely to see if there is anything we missed. So far we know it needs the following: The entire roof taken off and replaced (rafters, etc.) Siding on the entire house A sunroom that runs the length of the house removed and that area turned into a covered porch (no chance of salvaging the sunroom) New flooring in over 1/2 of the house, and the hardwood refinished in the other part. One bathroom gutted and redone. A 30+ year old jacuzzi taken out and replaced with something. Drywall repairs in nearly every room. Paint...for everything. A wall removed in a bedroom (they turned a bedroom into a closet..lol.) Drop ceiling replaced in the office area above the garage. A few doors replaced New everything in the kitchen. Possibly new heating and air. Let's not even get started on the clean up the land itself needs. We don't know whether to hope they accept our offer, or be afraid that that they WILL...:001_huh: Edited July 21, 2012 by Apryl H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.Balaban Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Good luck!!!!!!!! We are in the process looking for something similar, but nothing we have seen has come close to that for that price!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted July 21, 2012 Author Share Posted July 21, 2012 Here is another screen shot of part of the property on Bing...None of the vehicles are there, neither are the buses. All the dog kennels are VERY grown over. The huge structure near the pond is a pavilion with ceiling fans, lights, and a fishing porch...where you can fish in the pond right from the pavilion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeacefulChaos Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Oh my goodness! That's so exciting! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Go for it! That's a great kinda crazy decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 That's awesomely crazy!! I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest submarines Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 That's awesomely crazy!! I love it! :iagree: :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juniper Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 I am incredibly jealous right now!!! But very happy for you!!!! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 I am incredibly jealous right now!!! But very happy for you!!!! :D :iagree: Sooooooo unbelievably jealous. Oh, the potential makes me giddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 We've countered their counter :D We will be ok with whatever they counter back, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it's a go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 We've countered their counter :D We will be ok with whatever they counter back, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it's a go! WHAT A PROPERTY!!!!! will both those ponds be yours??? YOWZA!!!!!!:001_tt1::001_tt1::001_tt1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Surely you're going to start your own DOG RESCUE with all those kennels, right?:D:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 WHAT A PROPERTY!!!!! will both those ponds be yours??? YOWZA!!!!!!:001_tt1::001_tt1::001_tt1: Actually there are about 7 ponds on the property. There are several small ponds that come down the ridge. At one time they raised minnows in them to stock the lake. You can see them in this shot... And here is a shot of the whole property. The back goes up a pretty steep ridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Actually there are about 7 ponds on the property. There are several small ponds that come down the ridge. At one time they raised minnows in them to stock the lake. You can see them in this shot... And here is a shot of the whole property. The back goes up a pretty steep ridge. VERY cool. What is by the smaller ponds? Are those trailers? Keep us posted. This is exciting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Ok, qnd the smaller pond at the top also has a building? That building by the larg pond is HUGE!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 VERY cool. What is by the smaller ponds? Are those trailers? Keep us posted. This is exciting! Yeah :glare: Like I said, there is a LOT of cleaning up to do. A lot of what you see in the google shots is now gone, but there are still about 4 trailers that are in various states of destroyed that need to be moved. So much work :001_huh: At least the house is completely empty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Yeah :glare: Like I said, there is a LOT of cleaning up to do. A lot of what you see in the google shots is now gone, but there are still about 4 trailers that are in various states of destroyed that need to be moved. So much work :001_huh: At least the house is completely empty. Check into whether or not they CAN be removed. Down the road was an abandoned trailer and instead of having it moved, they clipped it apart and burned it. Of course you have all those trees around, but the burn site here was also surrounded by trees. If you get this house, just be patient. While you will want everything taken care of right away, it is going to take time. You will achieve your results! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 Because I'm bored: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 Check into whether or not they CAN be removed. Down the road was an abandoned trailer and instead of having it moved, they clipped it apart and burned it. Of course you have all those trees around, but the burn site here was also surrounded by trees. If you get this house, just be patient. While you will want everything taken care of right away, it is going to take time. You will achieve your results! Oh we are. We've alloted roughly 20 years to get it cleaned up. :lol: Thankfully, all but the trailer that is in GOOD shape is out of view from the house. So it won't be an eyesore, even if it takes us a long time to dispose of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest submarines Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 You aren't bored, you're dreaming and nesting. I'm examining someone else's not yet purchased property--that's the definition of "bored." :lol: I can't believe how huge it is! :D Because I'm bored: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Two barns? 15 kennels? Give me the address when you move in. We will think of a GREAT name for your rescue!:lol::lol::lol: I think what you are trying to do is SOOOOOOO cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 Two barns? 15 kennels? Give me the address when you move in. We will think of a GREAT name for your rescue!:lol::lol::lol: I think what you are trying to do is SOOOOOOO cool! lol. My girls would LOVE that. My dh...not so much. We've actually been talking about goats and chickens for show. (fairs, 4H) And goats for clean up around the property. Maybe a few cows. I'm trying HARD to talk him into a Great Pyrenees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted July 25, 2012 Author Share Posted July 25, 2012 There are mulitple offers on the table now :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted July 27, 2012 Author Share Posted July 27, 2012 Well, we didn't get it. The other offer was "substantially more than the asking price", so we didn't have a chance unless the financing of the other offer fell through. Now to decide what our next step is. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i.love.lucy Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Awwwww. I'm sorry. That's so disappointing. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted July 27, 2012 Author Share Posted July 27, 2012 Thanks. We figure it is God's way of telling us that we don't need that much work taking up our time. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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