How to Choose the Perfect Land for Building Your Dream Home: Essential Tips and Considerations

1. School District

For families, the quality of the local school district can be a top priority. Even if you don’t have school-age children, homes in well-regarded school districts often retain their value better and can be easier to sell in the future. At Buffum Homes, our neighborhoods are strategically located in some of the best school districts in West Michigan, ensuring that your investment is sound and your family has access to quality education.

2. Buildable Lot

Not every piece of land is suitable for building. It’s important to ensure that the lot you choose is buildable, meaning it meets all local zoning and environmental regulations. Our team at Buffum Homes performs thorough assessments of our lots to ensure they are ready for construction, saving you time and potential headaches down the road.

3. PERK Test

A PERK test, or percolation test, evaluates the soil’s ability to absorb water. This test is crucial if your lot will require a septic system. A failed PERK test can significantly impact your building plans and costs. At Buffum Homes, we conduct necessary tests on all our lots to ensure they meet the requirements for safe and effective wastewater management. For our neighborhood lots, these tests are already completed, streamlining the process for you.

4. Building Envelope

The building envelope is the maximum three-dimensional space on a lot within which a structure can be built, defined by setbacks, height restrictions, and other local regulations. It’s important to ensure that the building envelope on your lot can accommodate the design of your desired home. Our expert team at Buffum Homes helps you navigate these regulations to ensure your custom home fits perfectly within the lot’s constraints. We have already planned the building envelopes for our neighborhood lots, so they are ready for immediate construction.

5. Utilities

Access to utilities such as water, sewer, electricity, and gas is a critical consideration. While urban lots typically have easy access to these services, rural or undeveloped lots might require additional infrastructure. Buffum Homes ensures that our lots have the necessary utilities in place or can guide you through the process of setting them up if you choose to build on your own land.

6. Neighborhood and Future Development

The surrounding neighborhood and potential future developments can impact your home’s value and your quality of life. Consider factors such as nearby amenities, traffic patterns, and community plans. Buffum Homes offers a variety of lots in established neighborhoods with thoughtful planning and future growth in mind, ensuring that your home’s location will remain desirable for years to come. Our lots, situated in some of the most appealing neighborhoods, are highly sought after and tend to be taken very quickly due to their value and the quality of homes we build.

Buffum Homes: Your Partner in Finding the Perfect Lot

At Buffum Homes, we offer a wide selection of lots in our beautifully designed neighborhoods, individual lots ready for immediate construction, and future land development opportunities. We understand that each family’s needs are unique, and while we take pride in our Buffum neighborhoods, we’re also excited to build on land you already own or in a location that’s special to you.

Our lots are ready to be built on with all necessary information, building envelopes, and PERK tests already completed. This means you can start building your dream home without delay. Given the appeal of our neighborhoods and the high demand for our lots, they won’t be on the market for long.

Our team is dedicated to helping you find the ideal lot for your custom home. From evaluating school districts to ensuring the land is buildable and has access to necessary utilities, we’re here to guide you through every step of the process.

Image is of the Kingsfield Estates development in Grandville (Corner of 56th and Canal). Secure your lot today by contacting our office for available lots and prices. (616) 538-4663