How to Find a Lot for Your Home

While you may dream of living in a custom-designed home, your dream cannot begin to become a reality until you find and purchase a suitable building lot. Finding the right lot ensures your new home will meet your practical and comfort needs, while also helping you experience the maximum long-term return on your investment.

In this post, we will explore the factors to consider when selecting your building site.

What Type of Lot Do You Want?

There are many types of lots, so you’ll need to determine the one that best meets your needs. For example, if you don’t want neighbors on both sides, a corner lot may be preferable to an interior lot. If you want a quieter, safer and more private living area, a cul-de-sac lot may be your best option, although you’ll likely lose some of your front yard area to the curved frontage design.

Commuting Distances

Do you want to be close to everything, or are you looking to get away from it all? You may wish to choose a building site that’s within easy commuting distance of your place of employment, your kids’ schools, shopping areas or entertainment venues. You may also need to consider the availability of public transportation.

*Site Development Considerations *

Is the site you choose in ready-to-build condition, or will it require additional development? Site development can entail items such as the addition of access roads, drainage facilities, landscaping, adequate lighting and the construction of outbuildings. You will need to determine how much you’re willing to spend on site improvements and whether the municipality will require you to obtain a site development permit to make the necessary improvements.

Ensuring the Appropriate Match Between Your House Plan and the Lot

You will need to determine whether the house plan for your new home is compatible with the lot. A smaller lot may not provide an adequate lawn area or room for a garden, while a site that’s too large for your needs may require you to pay for a lot of open space that you may never use.

Work with your builder to find out if there are any unusual geographic features that could prevent you from building your home exactly where you want it on the lot. Another consideration is the existence of any utility easements that may be running through the property. * Keep Your Options Open*

Many builders will attempt to steer you toward building your custom home in their own developments. However, this might not work best for your situation. For example, the builder’s sites may not provide the acreage you need, or the specific neighborhood may not be to your liking. Choose a builder that is willing to work with you to help you choose a suitable lot in the right location.

Whether you choose to live in one of our many beautiful develops or which to build a home on your own site, SK Builders can help you find the perfect lot for your lifestyle and budget. Contact us when you’re ready to build your dream custom home in upstate South Carolina.