Real Estate

Finding suitable building lots is growing increasingly more difficult in the Hancock County area and we are always looking for affordable sites:

• vacant lots in residential zones throughout Hancock County

• single family, single story houses not exceeding 1,200 square feet (smaller preferred) suitable for remodeling

• tracts of land not presently residential, but suitable for residential re-zoning and subdivision/development

• tax sale land

To contribute land, call us at (207) 702-9457 or click here to contact us via our website form.

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In evaluating land we do our due-diligence to be sure that we’re being the best stewards of our resources. Habitat will:

• ask the donor(s) for basic real estate property disclosures;

• take a trip out to the site to do a visual survey;

• request a professional survey (if available);

• check for clear title;

• request access to perform a perc-tests (for well–in the event that there is no municipal hook-up) and/or to test existing systems when there is a structure on the lot; and,

• work with you on obtaining an appraisal for IRS tax donation purposes.

  • Click here for more information about obtaining the value of donated property: www.irs.gov/publications/p561

If the real estate donation is accepted, Habitat will pay all transfer and recording fees.