dividing realestate property?
We own a half acre lot with two rental homes on them. They both run off the same sewer and same water utilities. They do have separate gas and electricity bills. They are no connected. One large house in the front and a small rental in the back. I would like to separate the property. The zoning in my area calls for one living unit for every half acre. We have had two on this property for over 20 years. Can I divide the property and sell a portion? Where do I go to find the information that I need?
I suspect if the zoning says 1 per 1/2 acre you are out of luck selling one off with less thatn that. But as Ace said call the zoning board. You will have a very expensive, in the thousands of dollars, bill for separating that sewer and water lines.
A couple of years back I tried to fight city hall on just such an issue, I lost.
Good luck
March 2nd, 2010 at 9:57 pm
You will need to check with the local zoning office to see in what fashion these two houses could be converted into separate parcels. Understand that you will be required to provide separate sewer and water facilities for these properties if you separate them. As well, do not forget the issues of having driveway access and/or parking for each property after division.
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March 2nd, 2010 at 10:05 pm
I suspect if the zoning says 1 per 1/2 acre you are out of luck selling one off with less thatn that. But as Ace said call the zoning board. You will have a very expensive, in the thousands of dollars, bill for separating that sewer and water lines.
A couple of years back I tried to fight city hall on just such an issue, I lost.
Good luck
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