Whether you want
to build your own home, start a horse ranch, or just put some
space between you and your neighbors, nothing compares with
buying your own lot and building you own home. Orange
County still offers many opportunities to purchase a piece of
land and build your dream home. The biggest advantage of
buying a piece of land is that you can choose your own
location. The second advantage is that you can construct your
own custom home. You design your own floor plan, features, and
amenities. The MLS search links on this page will help you
find lots, land for custom homes, horse property, acreage,
home sites, bank owned land for sale, and buildable lots and parcels throughout Orange County,
CA. There are also links for Orange County bank owned or REO
lots and land, and land with seller or owner financing. Call
me if you are looking for an Orange County lot for sale!
Nice
lots and large land parcels are becoming scarce in
this part of the county, but there are still a few
custom home and building sites, plus lots with reasonable acreage
available. In gate guarded Coto de Caza, lots are
still available in Los Ranchos Estates, the Village,
and Masters Collection. Ladera Ranch has a good number
of custom lots available in exclusive, gated Covenant
Hills. In San Juan Capistrano, you can find equestrian lots
and home sites in communities such as Stone Ridge
Estates. Though largely built out, a few parcels
remain in the Laguna Hills equestrian community of
Nellie Gail Ranch. This is a good opportunity to
purchase a custom lot in one of South Orange County's
most desirable areas.
If
you dream of building a home on a custom lot with
forever ocean views, a beach area lot may be for you.
The following links will help you locate lots,
acreage, custom home sites, parcels, horse properties,
and land for sale in Newport Beach, Newport Coast,
Costa Mesa, Corona Del Mar, Sunset Beach, Dana Point,
Huntington Beach, Laguna Beach, San Clemente,
Oceanside, and other coastal locations. Use the
following links to find land for sale with coastal
locations and ocean views.
If
you are someone who is looking for a getaway location;
an area that is rustic and woodsy, yet still close to
the conveniences and amenities of the city, a
lot in Trabuco, Modjeska, or Silverado Canyon may be
for you. These locations are suitable for projects as
small as a weekend cabin, or as large as an equestrian
ranch or elaborate estate. Orange Park Acres is also a
popular area for horse property or an equestrian
estate. Use the following links to find Orange Park
Acres, Trabuco, Modjeska, or Silverado Canyon land for
sale.
If
your preference is the North part of the County, there
are still may lots available in cities such as Tustin,
Villa Park, Yorba Linda, Irvine, and Anaheim Hills.
Use the following links to find available lots,
properties, and land for sale in Tustin, Fullerton,
Anaheim Hills, Irvine, Santa Ana, Villa Park, or Yorba
Linda. Many of these properties have large acreage or
equestrian zoning. Please feel free to call me if you
have questions on any of the listings, or are
interested in other North Orange County lots or land.
The
following links are for lots and Orange County, CA land for
sale with owner or seller
financing as an option. Current owners may be offering to
carry a primary or second mortgage. Seller terms vary, so contact meto find out specific terms on
each property. The links have been divided into Coastal and
Beach area, and canyon inland area lots and land with owner
financing or seller assistance.
While
there are not too many bank owned and REO lots and land for
sale in Orange County, they do exist and may be a good buy,
The following links are divided by Orange County, CA bank
owned lots and land in coastal and beach areas, and bank owned
lots and land in canyon and inland cities and areas.
There are a
number of factors to consider before buying a piece of
land
Zoning Requirements
Check with local
authorities (city, county and state) to determine zoning
ordinances and whether you can build the type of home you
want before committing to buying the land. For example,
some communities may not permit construction of any
structure on parcels smaller than 20 acres. Ask about
future zoning, whether there are plans to put in shopping
centers or airports, or to change nearby land uses that
could also devalue your land.
Natural Hazards
Obtain a natural hazard
disclosure and look for soil problems. A disclosure will
tell you if the land is a protected habitat, which would
prohibit building. Is the area a known fire hazard? Is the
fire department supported solely by volunteers? Many
owners in the country maintain private ponds for fire
emergencies.
Elevation
If the land is located near
hills, how likely is the land to move? Some slab
foundations can crack if the land is unstable. Find out if
your parcel lies within the path of a potential landslide.
For construction near bodies of water, you might want to
consider building a raised foundation and make sure to buy
flood insurance. If the land was once a swamp, ask
neighbors about the condition of their foundations.
Easements
If access to your land is
provided by driving across an adjoining parcel, you should
obtain an easement and make sure it is recorded. Find out
who maintains the roads and what your prorata share might
cost for upkeep. What rights do neighbors have to cross
your land? Are the boundaries clearly marked? Obtain title
insurance, which will disclose easements and restrictive
covenants or conditions. You might want to order a survey
of the land.
Utilities
Water is important. Not all
water is potable. Sometimes water rights don't "run
with the land," which would mean you could not dig a
well. Find out the depth of your water table and determine
the difficulty of digging. Is the ground mostly rock? It
can be costly to bring electricity, telephone or cable
services to the property if they are not already
established nearby. Will you need to install a propane
tank? Consider a generator for back-up during power
outages. If you cannot hook up to a sewer, what will it
cost to install a septic system?
Appraisal
It's common to pay cash for
land. If you're not planning to finance the land purchase
through a conventional lender, which will require a lender
appraisal, then obtain your own appraisal to determine an
appropriate price before making an offer. Comparable sales
are sometimes difficult to find when buying land.
Insurance
Insurability of a property is
very important. In certain areas, insurance may be difficult
to acquire, due to fire hazard, earthquake damage, or other
cause. In this case, you may have to insure through California Fair Plan or
other insurer. Fair Plan is a private association based in
Los Angeles comprised of all insurers licensed to write
property insurance in California. They can often provide
insurance coverage in areas that other insurers will not
cover.
Please call me if you are interested in a
custom lot, home site, raw land, acreage, land parcels, view
lots, custom home sites, or horse properties anywhere in Orange
County, California. .
