Real Estate Tips from Merri Ann
Posted March 29, 2019 at 5:44 am by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson shares some more real estate info with you…
Merri Ann Simonson – Contributed photo
Wells on the Shoreline in San Juan County
Even though I have been in this business for 24 years, on almost every transaction I learn something new. During 2018, I learned how difficult it is to develop a residential home on waterfront lot that is reliant upon a private water system.
As in the case of most waterfront lots with a private system, the well was located within 1000 feet of the shoreline and therefore triggered more regulations. This 2-party well system was shared with an existing interior water view home and the proposed home planned for the waterfront lot.
The County’s regulations include a review of the distance to the shoreline, lot size, static water level in the well and chloride concentrations. Based on all criteria, the County will determine if a hydrogeological site evaluation will be required. (A drawn-down on the well)
The escrow on this transaction was over 12 months and the buyer spent tens of thousands of dollars during their feasibility study prior to closing to investigate the suitability of the lot.
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