Homes & Real Estate
Larger Lots in Mint Hill: What Acreage Does and Does Not Tell You
An acreage figure is where the research begins, not where it ends. Here is what to investigate before you count on using the land.
Gross Acreage Versus Usable Area
Easements, stream buffers, floodplain, steep slopes, septic fields, and setbacks all reduce the land you can build on or use freely. A current survey with these features shown is the only reliable picture.
What to Investigate
- Boundary survey and recorded plat.
- Utility, drainage, and access easements.
- FEMA floodplain and local stream buffers.
- Drainage patterns after heavy rain.
- Septic area and reserved repair area.
- Water and sewer availability.
- Legal access and driveway location.
- Zoning setbacks and recorded restrictions.
- HOA architectural review, if applicable.
- Tree condition near structures.
Listed for Sale Does Not Mean Buildable
A lot being offered for sale says nothing about whether it can support the home you want. Make the purchase contingent on the investigations that matter for your plans.
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