Here are real costs that surprise every first-time buyer:
❗Water line freeze damage: $5,000–$50,000
❗Septic failure: $50,000–$300,000
❗Electrical service upgrade: $100,000–$500,000
❗Bathhouse renovation: $100,000–$250,000
❗Laundry room build-out: $20,000–$60,000
❗Stormwater redirect / drainage: $20,000–$200,000
Buyers must know:
You’re buying a small city — and cities come with real infrastructure costs.