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