Tips on Subdividing a Property (North Carolina)

[Adam Schneider]

This is my first time subdividing a property, and would appreciate tips. The subject property is on 3.4 acres, with the main home and a mobile home. The previous owner had attempted to subdivide, but the mobile home was 4 feet too close to the main home to be allowed to subdivide the property. I'm going to remove the existing mobile home, and replace with a new MH that will be over the required line, so that I can then subdivide. Is the order to get the property surveyed, then to to the town, then go to the closing attorney (NC uses attorneys, not title companies, for closings)? Or, is there a different order or other steps to consider?

[Christian Hansen]

@Adam Schneider Hi there, I will echo what @Joseph Guckavan stated above. I am doing this in Johnston County and I think each county is probably slightly different but the folks at the county office were very helpful. However I found that its best to ask a ton of questions! They have all the info and will provide it, but they aren't investors and so don't always give details that you might logically expect them to provide. Also consider talking to the surveyor at the same time and make sure their info jives with what the County said. BTW: I was surprised by the cost of surveyor when the area is bigger and the length of time before it is fully recorded! Lastly, if the lots are not going to have city water/sewer and would need well & Septic then a soil scientist might be needed to tell you where a well/septic could go which might affect the lines the surveyor cuts. We should catch up sometime soon. Happy Holidays!