There are numerous things to consider when choosing your site for your new home. Here are a just a few to get you started:
- Urban versus rural setting
- Design, value, and age of houses in the area
- Access to major arteries
- Distance to work
- Reputation of the local school district
- Price and size of lots available
- Trees, shrubbery, and other features
- Health of trees and vegetation
- View
- Topography – impacts drainage and basement walk-out capability
- General soil conditions in the area
- Well and septic systems versus municipal water and sewer and cost of tap fees
- Architectural controls and covenants in the area
- Primary and secondary designated building locations
- Distance of building location to street
- Fire protection
- Access to utilities – gas, electric, water, sewer, telephone, cable television
- Special taxing districts