Looking for a place (probably up state) in PA to get 40+ acres.
We need 1400sq.ft not including a basement, we need a 2 or 3 car garage. We would PREFER DSL or "Cable" internet but satalite works (I work from home but can get T1 if needed).
We would prefer a clearing around the house of 2-3 acres, and usable flat for goats/chickens.
We are looking to spend 250k or less.
Well...
40 Acres @ 250K is extremely limiting. It means you're going to be in the middle of nowhere. I mean nowhere. No interstate, no trains, no surviving towns. No gas stations. So your costs to manage the property will be high. Your access to health care will be minimal. Your ability to have a network of people who can help you will be limited. Think about what $7.00 a gallon gas will mean when you want to go to town for something - think about what it means if you have to work the land with a tractor or ATV.
I live in PA.
With the exception of the Internet connectivity, you're might be able to get stuff like that in the center-north counties. These areas are still very rural.
http://www.phmc.state.pa.us/bah/dam/counties/county.asp?secid=31 I live in Bucks County, and we're up in the north end here, maybe 100 square miles of of rural land surrounded by heavily built up areas and we STILL can't get Cable Internet, just DSL or wireless broadband from AT&T or Verizon (no Sprint Coverage here at all).
When you're in a rural area, if you want a T1 line, expect to pay anywhere from $1,800 to $2,500 a month for service IF you can get it. I've looked into this here in Bucks County - $1,875 a month for a T1 line.
In my experience, there's no or limited cell service in much of north-central PA. (Elk, Tioga and those areas).
Thus, Satellite Internet is your only option if you want more than bad dialup. We have no national broadband network that reaches all of the US. The Rural areas are ignored.
That said:
56 Acres with a home:
http://www.stevensrealtors.com/listings/fisher.htm $389K
21 Acres with a Trailer
http://www.stevensrealtors.com/listings/arigo.htm$189,900
http://www.connollyrealestate.com/camps-cabins-cottages.htmTioga Co. – Ward Twp. #815
48.81+/- mostly wooded acres. Large cabin shell with full basement (4420 sq. ft.). Perc approved. Electric on site. Borders Pa. State Forest Land. Just 15 minutes from Rt. 15 off of Old Possessions Rd. SALE PRICE: $219,500.
Lots of land listings:
http://www.connollyrealestate.com/land.htm
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