Build With Purpose

Northern Building Co. does everything with purpose. From the moment we start to the day we hand you your keys, Northern Building Co. remains process driven. 

Michigan Vacant Land Due Diligence Guide

We love to help. That is why we provide a free due diligence checklist for purchasing buildable vacant land. If you would like one of our licensed professionals to assist in the acquisition of your next property please contact us today!

  • Is there water and sewer
  • If not is it a well and septic site
  • If so has the land been perked and what are the average well depths in the area
  • Does the site have all utilities, natural gas, electric, cable internet
  • If public water and sewer, does it need to be tapped
  • If water needs tap does the city do it
  • What side of the street is the water on
  • If sewer needs to be tapped, what depth is the sewer at
  • What side of the street is the sewer on
  • Does the road need to be bored
  • If gravel road can the road be cut
  • Is the road frontage paved
  • If not how far off the pavement is it
  • If it is not paved how often is it maintained
  • When is it maintained
  • Is there a grocery store within 5-10 minutes
  • Are the schools within 5-10 minutes
  • Are their parks nearby
  • What is the tax rate
  • What is the average home sale price
  • What is the average land price per acre
  • Is it currently farmed
  • Is it wooded
  • Is a tree permit required to remove trees
  • How extensive is the tree permit process
  • How extensive is the building permit process
  • Is there a site plan or at least a boundary plan that has been engineered

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