Septic System Mound

[Corben Briggs]

Hey all!

So I am looking into purchasing a new single family investment opportunity in a nice area of MA. One thing about the property is that it needs a new septic system in place however it will need to be an elevated system meaning there will be able a 4ft mound above grade from the rest of the backyard that covers a large portion of the yard

The thing about this is that it won’t get done until after closing since the seller doesn’t have the cash to pay for it and wants to do a 1.5x price hold back on it so I’m not able to see what it will look like aside from the blue print that the contractor gave us it until after closing.

Has anyone had an experience or stories with these elevated septic systems being a big issue or something that would prevent the house from selling? I know there’s some cool ways of dressing one up however haven’t had experience with that in the past.

Anything helps!

[George W.]

The only big issue with raised mounds is price. They're alot more expensive then a conventional septic system. Make sure that your pump tank has a high water alarm for if the pump fails.