Land

[chuter]

Here's a couple of sites I browse sometimes, even tho the chances of me buying anything are pretty small, but it's fun to look.

https://www.landwatch.com/

https://www.landandfarm.com/

 

[Farmer925]

I bought my place (160 Acres ) for less than 600/acre. Timber land in the southeast mountains with no utilities and all weather access. Prices have went through the roof (crazy pricing) for property with some lots of 5 to 20 acres being priced in the mid 4 digits per acre. Tough for any average joe to get a place.

 

[cowzrul]

I bought my place (160 Acres ) for less than 600/acre. Timber land in the southeast mountains with no utilities and all weather access.

How long ago did you buy?

 

[okcBob]

I’ve been looking as well. Usually electric is the only available utility. I’m not knowledgeable about wells, so would need expert advice in prob most areas of construction in rural areas. Are there consultants available that can assist? I don’t want to trust just the sellers agent.

 

[Farmer925]

How long ago did you buy?

About 2 years. place is surface only, no mineral. That is not unusual these days. When I sold my quarter section in kay county and moved down here it sold for 2K plus per acre and that was with no mineral (surface only). Most people keep the mineral rights (if they have them) these days.

 

[MacFromOK]

You can use a Realtor because they should be able to find the answers you're looking for like available utilities, school districts, future growth, etc.

Take anything a realtor tells you with a grain of salt, because they will get a commission (or at least a fee, by finding a buyer for the listing realtor) when the property sells.

Years ago, I read about a buyer relating an experience. They were looking at a parcel of land with the realtor, and noticed a lot of birds flying around just beyond a nearby hill. The realtor told them it was a nature preserve, and they would see a lot of birds. They were thrilled.

The "nature preserve" turned out to be the city dump...

 

[Parks 788]

Neandrathal had all the one listed that I use. I also look at Midwest Land Group a lot. I'm curious what the OP is looking at as far as location goes.

Listings Archive - Midwest Land Group

 

[cowzrul]

Take anything a realtor tells you with a grain of salt, because they will get a commission (or at least a fee, by finding a buyer for the listing realtor) when the property sells.

Years ago, I read about a buyer relating an experience. They were looking at a parcel of land with the realtor, and noticed a lot of birds flying around just beyond a nearby hill. The realtor told them it was a nature preserve, and they would see a lot of birds. They were thrilled.

The "nature preserve" turned out to be the city dump...

That buyer was an idiot for not driving around the property and exploring their future purchase to realize a dump was right there. I agree. I always do my own due diligence to validate information I am given. I recommend the OP do the same.

 

[MacFromOK]

That buyer was an idiot for not driving around the property and exploring their future purchase to realize a dump was right there. I agree. I always do my own due diligence to validate information I am given. I recommend the OP do the same.

IIRC, they drove immediately around to the "nature preserve" after the meet, hoping to see more wildlife.

 

[Dale00]

Some things to consider in choosing a piece of land in the countryside:
Moving to the Country?