[Winona Online Democracy] Phil and others,
Planners & Developers often look at costs from a different perspective than consumers. Commercial zoned property in Winona is now approaching $120,000 per acre yet township land can be purchased in the $2,500 to $5,000 per acre within a reasonable drive distance either in Wisconsin or Minnesota. Single family lots are in the $40,000 - $70,000 range. The cost for a good quality septic and drain field or sewage processing units is about $10,000. The economics for builders and developers is clearly in the city with small lots and high prices. But for many, including many businesses, excluding retail, 5-40 acres is a better investment and as convenient as most want to be to a city. Some of us don't like to cut grass, don't want to hear traffic and the beauty is we don't have to because we can move out to the townships and for a lot less money. Some residential "lots" in the east metro are now pushing $200,000 and for many metro workers Wisconsin is becoming the place to go. When you add up the lot assessment costs, code and permit fees and a profit for the developers purchasing rural land can be both an initial bargain and a much better long term investment. Paul Double _______________________________________________ This message was posted to Winona Online Democracy All messages must be signed by the senders actual name. No commercial solicitations are allowed on this list. To manage your subscription or view the message archives, please visit http://mapnp.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/winona Any problems or suggestions can be directed to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you want help on how to contact elected officials, go to the Contact page at http://www.winonaonlinedemocracy.org
