Septic + Water Well + Oil Tank = No go?

[Stefano Grottoli]

Hi everyone! I've been looking at some properties to buy that have all of these 3 characteristics. I understand that it will all depend on the maintenance, current condition, etc, but as a rule of thumb, how would you look at properties that have all of them?

Thanks!

[Will Barnard]

All of them on one property? I would pass.

I have no idea what the city permit processes are in your area but for me here in CA, I will never buy another home on septic again (assuming I need to change it out or update it). My previous experiences with it have been nothing short of absolutely horrific.

Certainly there are options to buy properties without any of these three.