Looking to buy some land in the Covington area

[Bosco]

Tried Craigslist and not much on there. Did some Google searches and there's so many websites I can't tell if some of it is real or not. Looks like most of the sites want you to pay to get access to the info.

Just looking for a half acre to an acre to put a trailer on to live on the cheap for a few years while I save up. Any advice?

 

[XDguy]

Realtor.com
Been looking for a while myself. I have a realtor looking for me also.

 

[Bosco]

I was looking there but you run across things that don't make sense

Like this - http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/Second-St_Louisiana_LA_70471_M83188-44369?row=3

I doubt that is really only $1250 or am I missing something?

 

[madwabbit]

I was looking there but you run across things that don't make sense

Like this - http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/Second-St_Louisiana_LA_70471_M83188-44369?row=3

I doubt that is really only $1250 or am I missing something?

its an irregular shape (30x100) and doesnt have existing utilities. Depending on whats nearby, thats not unusual at all.

 

[nolaradio]

I was looking there but you run across things that don't make sense

Like this - http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/Second-St_Louisiana_LA_70471_M83188-44369?row=3

I doubt that is really only $1250 or am I missing something?

Did you see this in the listing? "Single lot overlooked in previous sales - contiguous lot rule probably applicable"

Not sure exactly what that contiguous lot rule is.

Why not rent while you save money? Unless you're looking for the property to build on as well.

 

[nolaradio]

Should have Googled before my reply. Found the rule here on page 21: http://www2.stpgov.org/pdf/Subdivision%20Ordinance%20No.%20499.pdf

 

[Bosco]

Gotcha. I guess I missed that about the listing. I'll keep looking around. I'm tired of renting and throwing money away. Besides the cheapest I can find in the area is $700-800 / month. I figure after a couple years the trailer/property will be paid off and it will be more money saved.

 

[madwabbit]

Gotcha. I guess I missed that about the listing. I'll keep looking around. I'm tired of renting and throwing money away. Besides the cheapest I can find in the area is $700-800 / month. I figure after a couple years the trailer/property will be paid off and it will be more money saved.

If you look into foreclosed/distressed properties, its not uncommon to find mobile homes on 1/4 acre plots for under $10k. good luck.

 

[DAVE_M]

Gotcha. I guess I missed that about the listing. I'll keep looking around. I'm tired of renting and throwing money away. Besides the cheapest I can find in the area is $700-800 / month. I figure after a couple years the trailer/property will be paid off and it will be more money saved.

Unless you are looking for an insanely huge or fancy house. You can get a home and pay a mortgage for $7-800/mo.

 

[freedive10]

Unless you are looking for an insanely huge or fancy house. You can get a home and pay a mortgage for $7-800/mo.

Not in Mandeville!

 

[SpeedRacer]

Not in Mandeville!

Well, then again I don't really use my shed much if anyone is interested.

 

[enutees]

Not sure where you work but you can pick up a condo in the Mandeville area for $70s. Condo fees are pretty reasonable and include insurance in some cases. Quite a few near the causeway. Not sure where you work. Your note would be really low and you can rent them for $800+ when you're ready to move on.

 

[DAVE_M]

Not in Mandeville!

Oh, you can't?

http://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sal...30.37393,-90.047121_rect/15_zm/1_fr/?view=map
http://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sal...30.371987,-90.05343_rect/14_zm/1_fr/?view=map
http://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sal...0.353213,-90.074716_rect/13_zm/1_fr/?view=map

 

[WildBillKelso]

There seems to be a lot of new home construction off of Dove Park Rd. and the branching streets. I also did spot some undeveloped lots.

 

[Halcyon00]

Trulia is what I have been looking with. Looking at land in the bush area. I wanna stay away from all the water when I start


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[gwpercle]

Stay away from land adjacent to the Primate Research Center in Covington. Some virus they were testing for use as biological warfare weapons got loose and infected a bunch of chimps....there is no cure and it can be passed ....I saw a movie about this on the sci-fi channel and the ending wasn't good. For the people or the monkies!