Television/Internet in St. Clements Shores
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It's south of Leonardtown on 243,
I'd actually have a view of St. Clements Bay on the Potomac.
It's a fixer-upper at 135K, and an old home... 1954.
It's also kind of small, only about 950 sq. ft., but it does have a detached 2 car garage and the location is beautiful.
I'd actually have a view of St. Clements Bay on the Potomac.
It's a fixer-upper at 135K, and an old home... 1954.
It's also kind of small, only about 950 sq. ft., but it does have a detached 2 car garage and the location is beautiful.
sleuth
Livin' Like Thanksgivin'
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I take it you live in the St. Clements area?
How do you feel about it?
The home I'm looking at is really small with about 900 sq. ft. of living space- the bedrooms are only 11x11, 13x8 and 9x8. But what sold me on it was the water view, the flat lot, the two car garage, and the fact that the owners are going to do a lot of repair work (painting and carpeting, and they've already done some new doorframes and some new windows and added a bay window) before it's sold.
I made a rough sketch.
I take it you live in the St. Clements area?
How do you feel about it?
The home I'm looking at is really small with about 900 sq. ft. of living space- the bedrooms are only 11x11, 13x8 and 9x8. But what sold me on it was the water view, the flat lot, the two car garage, and the fact that the owners are going to do a lot of repair work (painting and carpeting, and they've already done some new doorframes and some new windows and added a bay window) before it's sold.
I made a rough sketch.
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I've had both DirecTV and the DishNetwork for 8 years and have only been without reception about 30 minutes in that entire time.Originally posted by cmcdanal
DirecTV offers digital internet through their satelitte. I don't know how well it works. I do know that you can't get TV reception in a thunderstorm.But it's better then having a huge antenna on your roof.
The satellite Internet is steep. About $600 for the setup and $60 a month or you can pay $100 a month for a year and then it drops to $60 a month after that. I guess the high speed cable connection costs about the same (might be more) by the time you factor in the extended basic service.
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Yep, since 1965. Bought my Dad's house when he decided to move. I'm biased but I love it down here. Homeowners Association dues are $45 a year and optional (only need to pay if you plan on using the beach, piers, boat ramps).
You can always remodel once you are in and decide how you want to set up your home.
sleuth
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I would probably have to build equity before I could get a loan for major improvements. Plus, being so close to the water (and in SOMD in general), I'm guessing there's piles of permits that I would have to get to make any additions.
I would probably have to build equity before I could get a loan for major improvements. Plus, being so close to the water (and in SOMD in general), I'm guessing there's piles of permits that I would have to get to make any additions.
If that property floods St. Mary's County will be devastated. You're a good 30 to 40 feet above sea-level. Occassionally Rt. 243 will get slightly flooded out near the Food Lion but you can always get out via Bayside Rd. There are only a handful of houses in St. Clements Shores that need to worry about flooding (waterfront property). We didn't need it for our mortgage and I'm only a couple hundred yards away from the house that you're interested in.
sleuth
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Originally posted by Kain99
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Sleuth I hope you get the house. You're gonna love it there! At first you will experience massive culture shock... People on this end actually care about their neighbors and know everyones name. It'll be o.k. you'll get used to the friendliness.
I hope the house is a good one...
Being that it's older... I don't want to end up with a money pit...
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Sometimes, older homes are much more solid than newer ones. I looked at a home in Wildewood that was on one of the first few streets developed, and it was solid. In looking at the basement, the floor joists were closer together than today's law requires. I'm sure the older home you're looking at is pretty solid even though it's not sparkling new.
No matter what, buy a home as quickly as you can. I bought mine when I was 24. I was fortunate enough to buy with the intention of staying there forever, and not as an investment. But when I just had it appraised for refinancing, I'm glad I bought it when I did. (St. Mary's housing very valuable.) I save as best I can, but I probably wouldn't have saved the same amount of $$ that it has appreciated.
So, even if you don't buy this one, buy something soon. You won't regret it!
No matter what, buy a home as quickly as you can. I bought mine when I was 24. I was fortunate enough to buy with the intention of staying there forever, and not as an investment. But when I just had it appraised for refinancing, I'm glad I bought it when I did. (St. Mary's housing very valuable.) I save as best I can, but I probably wouldn't have saved the same amount of $$ that it has appreciated.
So, even if you don't buy this one, buy something soon. You won't regret it!
My home was built in 1954 and is solid as a rock!