When you’re buying a lot in Truckee, the purchase price is only part of the equation.
Two lots can look similar—and have dramatically different construction costs.
A lot that looks like a great deal can come with construction challenges that aren’t obvious from the listing.
What can drive construction costs?
- Steep slopes
- Rock excavation
- Difficult access
- Retaining walls
- Complex foundations
- Long utility runs
- Grading and drainage
- Limited construction staging
- Snow and winter conditions
- HOA or community requirements
You’re not just buying the land. You’re buying the conditions you’ll have to build on.
A $500,000 Lot Isn’t Always Cheaper Than a $700,000 Lot
The less expensive lot may require substantially more excavation, foundation work and site development.
The more expensive lot may be significantly easier to build on.
The difference in land price can disappear quickly.
That’s why we believe it’s worth looking at the land and construction costs together—before you commit to the property.
What We Look At
As a builder, we look at a potential property from a construction perspective:
- What will the site require?
- Where are the potential cost drivers?
- What type of home makes sense for the property?
- Are there obvious construction challenges?
- What should you investigate before buying?
You don’t need finished architectural plans.
You don’t even need to own the property yet.
Before You Buy, Talk to the Builder
Whether you’re considering a lot in Schaffer’s Mill, Gray’s Crossing, Martis Camp, Lahontan, Northstar, Tahoe Donner, Old Greenwood or elsewhere around Truckee, we’d be happy to take a construction-minded look at it.
The lot price is only part of the cost.
Before you buy, find out what it will take to build.
Contact Robert Wise Construction.
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