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City of Columbus water tap fees:
http://utilities.columbus.gov/uploadedFiles/Public_Utilities/Contractors/2012ServiceConnectionCharges(1).pdf
City of Columbus sewer tap fees:
http://publicutilities.columbus.gov/content.aspx?id=37958
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Where (in/near downtown) can I build a small, modern home?
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stephentszuter
Downtown Columbus
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Pablo said:
City of Columbus water tap fees:
http://utilities.columbus.gov/uploadedFiles/Public_Utilities/Contractors/2012ServiceConnectionCharges(1).pdfCity of Columbus sewer tap fees:
http://publicutilities.columbus.gov/content.aspx?id=37958Thanks!
I think a prefab house would reduce my costs, but would only work on a vacant lot as opposed to the micro-house design I was contemplating in Downtown proper.
I guess I have more options than I had previously considered.
Maybe I should also open my budget up a little more. ;)
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Chris Sherman
East Franklinton
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Pablo said:
City of Columbus water tap fees:
http://utilities.columbus.gov/uploadedFiles/Public_Utilities/Contractors/2012ServiceConnectionCharges(1).pdfCity of Columbus sewer tap fees:
http://publicutilities.columbus.gov/content.aspx?id=37958Not accurate, house on west park just for water was almost 20k. It's a case by case basis.
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Chris Sherman
East Franklinton
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Well I shouldn't say not accurate but I wouldn't base a soft construction budget from it. These older neighborhoods and older systems are the cause for high tap fees.
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Pablo
Crestview Addition
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Chris Sherman said:
Well I shouldn't say not accurate but I wouldn't base a soft construction budget from it. These older neighborhoods and older systems are the cause for high tap fees.I have no idea as to actual costs, that makes sense that single connections would cost more than a new subdivision. Lets say you buy a distressed property and knock down the building and build a modern structure - would you have to pay tap fees or can you just use what's there and pay for the inspection?
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James
Upper Arlington
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A house as you've described would be difficult to finance with a conventional mortgage. Banks lend based on appraised value of the finished structure. Since nobody builds or buys micro-houses it would likely appraise it with a very low value. You'd be looking at either paying for it outright or financing only a very small percentage of construction costs. It would also be a challenge finding a reputable (qualified) builder who could build for anywhere near such a low price. Prefab I don't know much about, but the few nice, modern prefab manufacturers I've seen are much more expensive than you'd think, and that doesn't include lot, foundation, installation, finishing or utilities.
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Chris Sherman
East Franklinton
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Pablo said:
I have no idea as to actual costs, that makes sense that single connections would cost more than a new subdivision. Lets say you buy a distressed property and knock down the building and build a modern structure - would you have to pay tap fees or can you just use what's there and pay for the inspection?That's a good question although alot of the older homes have ancient connections and curb stops, depending the type of financing or project, new taps and rysers may be required. last summer a curb stop erupted on McDowell near rich street where a house use to stand now vacant lot. it must have ran for days... I'm not sure where it's terminated either. The sidewalks were not disturbed so I'm going to assume the line was cut at the foundation and simply buried wide open with the curb stop valve closed. Seems like an issue to me but who knows.
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StateofDevotion
Columbus
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If you can find a distressed property with existing structure and/or utilities you will save a lot. I did that and it was literally a matter of shutting off the water, gas, electric and capping the sewer during recycling and construction. Afterwards the plumber and electrician reconnected them and I started service up again. I would think there are a lot of opportunities in FTON for that.
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stephentszuter
Downtown Columbus
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These are all great suggestions and great information...
To be honest, I really didn't know there was so much involved and that it was so difficult to build new properties in areas in and around downtown... I guess it makes sense, in the end.
Franklinton is a very affordable option, and becoming moreso a possibility.
A lot of this information here is pushing me more toward buying a condo downtown, after more are completed.
I will most likely continue to rent at my current place, and wait for some condos. ;)
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joshlapp
Short North
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http://www.10tv.com/content/stories/2012/12/27/columbus-downsizing-homes.html
Home Downsizing Leading To Unique Housing Options
A growing trend in the south and west has begun to catch on in central Ohio.Downsizing during the recession has led to an uptick in a unique – and tiny – kind of home.
David Barker has helped architect Alex Melamed build his dream home in Yellow Springs.
His dream is big, but the home is small.
“This is a 300-square-foot house,” said Melamed. “It’s less to deal with, less to pay a mortgage on, less to clean.”
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stephentszuter
Downtown Columbus
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joshlapp said:
http://www.10tv.com/content/stories/2012/12/27/columbus-downsizing-homes.htmlHome Downsizing Leading To Unique Housing Options
A growing trend in the south and west has begun to catch on in central Ohio.Downsizing during the recession has led to an uptick in a unique – and tiny – kind of home.
David Barker has helped architect Alex Melamed build his dream home in Yellow Springs.
His dream is big, but the home is small.
“This is a 300-square-foot house,” said Melamed. “It’s less to deal with, less to pay a mortgage on, less to clean.”
Thanks for sharing!
I think I've decided to wait until it's a little easier to get this done... I think I'm going to rent for a couple more years.
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christylwilliams
Olde Towne East
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I'm a little late to the conversation, but just to clarify, there are no historical restrictions required in OTE, UNLESS you live on Bryden Rd. So you can build anything you want as long as it meets code, etc.
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joshlapp
Short North
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christylwilliams said:
I'm a little late to the conversation, but just to clarify, there are no historical restrictions required in OTE, UNLESS you live on Bryden Rd. So you can build anything you want as long as it meets code, etc.But most requests still must go to NEAC for approval before the zoning changes are approved by the BZA.
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christylwilliams
Olde Towne East
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joshlapp
Short North
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christylwilliams said:
Are OTE's zoning restrictions unique from other neighborhoods because of NEAC's presence? I've always wondered about that.No, but I believe its the typical policy of NEAC (and many other commissions) to be in favor of whatever the historic land use for each property was.
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