What do you think of this house?

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13 September 2020, 01:17 PM

Steve Miller

What do you think of this house?

Our current front runner.

Decent neighborhood, 1990's construction, first floor MBR, all re-done, a layout we like and a nice kitchen. Very close to lake but not so close we have to worry about a seawall. Big basement.

Need to check on possible flooding issues but so far this looks like a winner.

https://www.realtor.com/reales..._M40233-64578#photo0

13 September 2020, 01:28 PM

Jack Frost

Dogs allowed at the lake?

You moving to Ohio?

Jf

13 September 2020, 01:31 PM

ShiroKuro

Ooh, I like it a lot!! And, totally move in ready, no painting needed!!

Have you seen it in person?

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13 September 2020, 01:42 PM

Steve Miller

quote:
Originally posted by Jack Frost:
Dogs allowed at the lake?

You moving to Ohio?

Jf

Yes, and yes.

We haven't seen it yet but Kim is going over there this afternoon to do some reconnaissance. Our Realtor is checking on flooding and/or other possible issues.

13 September 2020, 01:43 PM

wtg

I'd buy it in a heartbeat.

I think you've found your new home.

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13 September 2020, 01:49 PM

wtg

Flood info:

https://floodfactor.com/proper...-ohio/392666809_fsid

Not sure how good the flood info is... when I checked my flood info and that of the other homes on my block, the ratings are inconsistent and frankly don't make much sense.

13 September 2020, 01:54 PM

Steve Miller

I've never seen that site before. Thanks!

The basement is built out of what appear to be unpainted concrete blocks. Am I correct that if there had been any water issues in the basement that the block would be discolored?

13 September 2020, 01:54 PM

wtg

The foundation is interesting. It almost looks like bricks (and I don't mean concrete blocks).

How is it constructed?

13 September 2020, 01:58 PM

Steve Miller

Not sure. Now that I look at it again it looks like there are vertical seams every four feet or so. Makes me think it's poured concrete with a brick texture.

13 September 2020, 02:01 PM

ShiroKuro

Steve, have you seen it in person? or do you have plans to?

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13 September 2020, 02:03 PM

wtg

We cross-posted.

The fact that the basement is unfinished and unpainted is a huge advantage because you can see what's going on.

Chronic moisture problems can show up as efflorescence.

Check the wall/floor joint; seepage tends to come in there first.

You could also check moisture levels in the floor and the walls with a moisture meter. And a humidistat.

Basements tend to be damp even in good conditions. Dehumidifiers down there are common, so if there's one there I wouldn't see it as a problem.

Is there a sump pump? If yes, how often is it going on?

What's the sewer system look like? Is it an overhead sewer, or a standard system?

13 September 2020, 02:04 PM

wtg

quote:
Originally posted by Steve Miller:
Not sure. Now that I look at it again it looks like there are vertical seams every four feet or so. Makes me think it's poured concrete with a brick texture.

that makes sense. I think poured concrete is preferred.

13 September 2020, 02:09 PM

wtg

quote:
Originally posted by Steve Miller:
I've never seen that site before. Thanks!

realtor.com seems to be incorporating a link to it for at least some homes. I've noticed it popping up recently; it was on the house you posted.

Like I said, not sure how much I'd rely on it. Our house is rated a 3, and adjoining neighbors are rated a 1 and a 2. We're the highest house on our (admittedly very flat) street and none of us have never flooded, not even close.

Not sure how they come up with their ratings.

13 September 2020, 02:14 PM

Steve Miller

quote:
Originally posted by ShiroKuro:
Steve, have you seen it in person? or do you have plans to?

We just found it on line today. If it looks like it will pan out I may fly out next weekend to look at it.

13 September 2020, 02:16 PM

Steve Miller

quote:
Originally posted by wtg:
Is there a sump pump? If yes, how often is it going on?

What's the sewer system look like? Is it an overhead sewer, or a standard system?

I can see a sump next to the laundry sink, so there must be a pump.

I have never heard of an overhead sewer system (a concept I find somewhat unnerving) but that is what I must be seeing, judging by how the sump pump is plumbed.

[edit] Oh. Laundry is in basement. Ugh.