Already Own Land? Turn Your Lot into an Affordable Dream Home

They say location is everything. Never is that truer than when choosing where to call home. In our experience, folks buy private lots for many different reasons. Sometimes it’s about staying in a favored and familiar neighborhood. Sometimes it’s all about the lot’s natural features. Sometimes it’s about turning inherited or investment property into something better. Regardless, it’s become your land, and it’s where you want to build a home. But now, the price tag associated with that goal has got your eyes watering.

That’s where Country Joe Homes has you covered. We make building your dream home on your dream lot more affordable with our semi-custom approach and deep expertise in Twin Cities home construction.

Request a consultation for your land right here, or read on to learn more about how semi-custom home builds work on private lots.

Local Expertise Keeps Builds on Track

As one of the most experienced and trusted homebuilders in Lakeville, MN, we understand the nuances of building on private lots, both in Lakeville and across the wider Twin Cities south metro. That understanding covers the many complexities of the Twin Cities’ zoning and permitting processes, ensuring your build is never waylaid by unforeseen regulatory challenges. It also enables us to conduct comprehensive assessments of the natural and logistical characteristics of private lots, identifying strengths as well as potential pitfalls to plan ahead for.

The Semi-Custom Build Process for Private Lots

Country Joe Homes’ semi-custom homes let you take full advantage of what your lot has to offer, without the inflated price tag and timeline that come with a full custom build.

See Floor Plans That Fit Your Lot

Free Lot Assessment

The first step to building your semi-custom dream home is to complete a comprehensive assessment of your private lot. This will help you determine which floor plans best suit your property, and often helps inform homeowners’ decisions around the customizations they pursue.

Country Joe Homes offers expert lot assessments, during which trained professionals examine every aspect of the property that might impact the home’s design, construction process, permitting, and/or zoning. This includes:

• Soil: Identifying soil factors that can impact construction, such as composition, stability, and remediation needs.
• Utilities: Identifying the location and nature of existing connections, as well as any utilities that are missing or not up to code.
• Watershed: Identifying potential impacts to the local watershed.
• Zoning: Identifying applicable zoning limitations and setback requirements.

Give us a Call to Discuss Your Lot Assessment Options

Perfected Floor Plans, Bespoke Details

Once your lot is assessed and its strengths and weaknesses outlined, the next step is selecting a proven floor plan. Key factors to consider during this step include:

• Desired square footage.
• Desired number of bedrooms and bathrooms.
• Desired number of garage stalls.
• Maximum footprint allowed by lot dimensions, including setbacks.

From there, it’s a collaborative process between homeowner and homebuilder to determine the type and extent of customizations that will be made. This can be as simple as selecting custom finishing details such as cabinetry, countertops, flooring, and wall treatments. However, it can also extend to far more complex changes, such as custom room additions and layouts to suit your unique lifestyle.

The final result: A brand-new dream home that’s uniquely yours, more affordable than you had imagined, and standing proud in a location completely of your choosing. And all it takes to start making this dream a reality is contacting our team at Country Joe Homes today.