Lot split with house on the line

[Yaroslav Shtogun]

Hello Community,

I am seeking advice on the following real estate situation:

I’m in the process of purchasing a double lot property (100x100 in an RS-50 zone) that includes a 1,200 sqft wood-frame house and a 640 sqft detached garage. Initially, I thought I could split the lot. However, after receiving the survey results, I discovered that the house is located less than 1 foot over the sublot line (see attached image).

Here are the options I’m considering:

1. Rent the current house for market value (~$1,500–1,600/month) and convert the detached garage into an ADU to rent for ~$1,000/month.
2. Relocate the house to split the lot, then sell the newly created lot (~$100,000) while renting out the existing house.
3. Relocate the house to split the lot and build a new home on the second lot.
4. Demolish the current house and garage, split the lot, and build two new homes.

At this time, I am uncertain about the cost of relocating the house.

Questions for the community:

• Has anyone faced a similar situation?
• What were your solutions, and how did they work out?
• Do you have insights or advice on the costs and challenges of relocating a house?

Thank you in advance for your thoughts and guidance!

Best regards,
Yaroslav

[Obed Calixte]

Have you contacted the Zoning Department to review the survey and ask what your subdivide options are with the existing improvements? (ie, lot size, variances, easements etc)

They've been very helpful to me over the years.