Mountain Land and Residential Property Checklist

When Buying Mountain land ro residential property always consider the following checklist.

• Zoning
• Zoning of neighboring properties
• Are there any special provisions or codes that could prevent you from building what you want? If so, is it possible to get a variance?
• What are the setback restrictions?
• Is the property surveyed? 
• Are there any easements on the property?
• Do these easements restrict your building site?
• Will you need any easements for roads or utilities in order to access or build on your land?
• Is the property in a flood zone?
• Are any improvements, road construction, developments, or other construction projects planned for this area?
• Are there any local bond issues?
• Are there any building moratoriums in the area?
• Are there any special restrictions due to fire regulations?
• Is fire insurance available? (Mortgage companies require this)
• Is there a homeowner’s association and if so do you have any restrictions?
• Are there membership fees?
• Is there an architectural review board that will need to approve your design?
• Are there covenants?
• Can the property be subdivided?
• Is there any possibility that the subdivision law could change?
• Who owns the neighboring properties and what are their plans for the land?
• Are there any improvements on the land? (Well, roads, utilities, septic, buildings, etc.)
• Who will maintain your access road?
• Is refuse pick up available?
• How and where is mail delivered? .
• Is the property on a flight pattern from the local airport?
• Is the property close to train tracks?
• How much will it cost to bring electricity to the property?
• Is underground electrical service available?
• Is natural gas/propane needed?
• How much will it cost to bring a telephone line to the property?
• What are the soil conditions?
• Are there any special insect conditions on the property? (Termites)
• Has radon been reported in the area?
• Have there been burglaries in the area?
• Will it be necessary to drill a well or is city water available?
• Have there been any problems with water availability or quality in that area?
• Is a septic system necessary?
• What are the property tax’s