Real Estate
Finding suitable building lots is growing increasingly more difficult in the Hancock County area and we are always looking for affordable sites:
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vacant lots in residential zones throughout Hancock County
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single family, single story houses not exceeding 1,200 square feet (smaller preferred) suitable for remodeling
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tracts of land not presently residential, but suitable for residential re-zoning and subdivision/development
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tax sale land
To contribute land, call us at (207) 702-9457 or click here to contact us via our website form.
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In evaluating land we do our due-diligence to be sure that we’re being the best stewards of our resources. Habitat will:
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ask the donor(s) for basic real estate property disclosures;
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take a trip out to the site to do a visual survey;
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request a professional survey (if available);
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check for clear title;
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request access to perform a perc-tests (for well–in the event that there is no municipal hook-up) and/or to test existing systems when there is a structure on the lot; and,
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work with you on obtaining an appraisal for IRS tax donation purposes.
If the real estate donation is accepted, Habitat will pay all transfer and recording fees.