I’m often asked how far will I go to sell a home. In this case the answer is Stanwood. In truth, it can be difficult to sell in a market you are unfamiliar with if you don’t do your homework.
In this case it was important to know that the private road off the main road was maintained by the neighbors. Garbage cans had to be brought up to the road on garbage days, or you left them there for the week and hoped they were not stolen or vandalized.
Wells, septic tanks, Internet access, what about the mail, how do you get out when it snows? – Did your broker ask the right questions?
This is an awesome home with plenty of rooms for dogs, it backs up to a greenbelt, was very quiet and was literally and the end of the road. The huge shed/workshop in addition to the two-car garage, was a bonus as was the dog kennel and two decks – one with a hot tub.
These properties are common in our part of the state. They provide everything you want in terms of nature, and solitude, but before you take on country living you’ll want to make sure you know what it means.
Sod for $565,000 in just two years ago, check out what it’s estimated value is today!