08-06-2008, 05:07 AM
quote:I gotta’ agree with Daniel, the purchase price and taxes are dirt cheap here.
Originally posted by DanielP
Be careful of what you ask for.
Many subdivisions on the mainland were created back in the 50's the same way Puna's were. Then folks started to complain about services.
Now when more residential lots are needed (the population thing), the developer has to provide water, sewer, paved roads, curb, gutter and sidewalks, etc. etc. Entry level lots now cost $100,000 to buy.
Then when you want to build, the county will access $20-40,000 in impact & permit fees. All theses costs add up and then you have to pay property taxes on top of it all each year.
Net results from all the whining: $300,000 entry level homes with $3,000 /YR. taxes.
One of the main reasons that folks are relocating to Puna is that it is CHEAP, CHEAP, CHEAP ! And Oh so Beautiful and full of wonderful people..
Aloha, Dan
SHHHH!
Aloha, Dan
Back east the property taxes for a 3 bedroom home on 50x 75 are around $11K/yr.
Yes the bulk of that goes for the schools but we don’t have any children.
Hawaiian Beaches was taken over by the County years ago when the developer defaulted.
We kinda’ have the best of both worlds. NO CC&R’s we would never live in a community with them and all the crap that goes along with them, in addition we have private water, mail delivery and paved roads. Since the County is required to maintain the roads, we are currently having our road paved and widened. They are adding asphalt sidewalks on both sides. While we loose 4’ of grass in our front yard we have the added security when walking or biking along the road.
Things are good here!
"Many dreams come true and some have silver linings, I look for my dreams and a pocket full of gold" Led Zeppelin
If you think health care is expensive now, wait until you see what it cost when it’s free...now here come the taxes.....