Where is the cheapest homes for sale in the country that have trees? Like the Ozarks, not like North Dakota.?

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Where is the cheapest homes for sale in the country that have trees? Like the Ozarks, not like North Dakota.?

Answer 1

Wonderful idea you have there, I did the same thing---just couldn't take city life any longer.

Ok, if you're single--it will be much simpler to locate something that is "acceptable".

If you have a family, everyone will have to agree on the location, style of home, amenities, etc.

Unfortunatley, in the last 5 years, property values in the Ozarks have skyrocketed (great for the current owners--tough for buyers) and locating "affordable" (which is a relative term) will take some doing.  It is possible.

First, you must perform a search for the County/city area in which you might like to live. Take your time, there are many lovely areas to check out.

Then, on most County or city websites, there will be either listings or other types of information which you could get a bigger picture.(Land for Sale, Homes for Sale--the free publications)  I typically avoid Real Estate agents till I've made some progress in narrowing down the area.

Contact the local area Tax Registrar's Office (usually County)

and they will be able to give you some Property and Land Usage Tax info. They will also have the average home value in $, if you ask.  This research can be done online, just keep at it.

Just take your time, make a good diligent effort to locate the "just right" spot.

Here's what I've done in the last few years, to not only get inexpensive property, but to also create income:

locate an area that you like..

contact the local Tax Registrar for that area...

ask for the Tax Delinquent Auction listings.

They will either mail or offer online an up-to-date listing of any/all homes, land, etc that is in Delinquency (property tax not paid) that are going to auction.

I use something like Google Earth or similar programs to "zoom in" and get a look at the properties, to see if they are feasible for me.

Then I call a couple of Real Estate Agents to gather information (flood risk, crime, property value projections, etc) to help round out the research.

If I find something I like, then I contact the Tax Registrar's Office and find out their Bidding Requirements.

Some will allow you to "absentee bid" either via snail mail, or online.  Some require you to be present at the bid.

My current home was valued at $88K, is on 3 acres of land adjacent to a State Wildlife Refuge, on the bank of a huge lake /Savannah River in upstate S.C./Georgia border.

I paid $9200 for this at an auction.

In the past, In Florida, I was able to purchase 5 dwellings, 12 mobile home lots, and several acres of farmland (which I subdivided into home lots) by using this strategy.

It may be worth checking out this concept, while you're doing the other research locating the right and affordable area.

By doing either, you should be able to locate something that will fit your needs.

Answer 2

You should try Texas County, Missouri .... they have some fantastic deals out that way ....