Buying commercial land in St. Lucie County: what to check first
Before you buy commercial land, check the zoning with the city or county, the road access, water and sewer, flood zone, and a survey. Then bring in the right experts: an attorney, an engineer, and your lender. The use you plan must be allowed on that land.
Why start with zoning?
Zoning tells you what you can build. A lot can look perfect and still not allow your business. Check with the right office first: the city if the land is inside city limits, or St. Lucie County if it is not.
The checklist
- Zoning and land use: is your business allowed here?
- Road access: can customers and trucks get in and out?
- Water, sewer, and power: are they at the lot, or do they need to be brought in?
- Flood zone: what does it mean for building and insurance?
- Survey and title: where are the lines, and are there easements?
- Environmental: wetlands or other limits?
- The numbers: the price, the cost to build, and the value when done.
Who should be on my team?
A real estate attorney, a civil engineer, a surveyor, a lender, and a CPA. I connect you with each one and I guide the deal. I never answer what belongs to another expert.
Then and now
In 2018 I posted a video of commercial land I had for sale. Today I share the checklist I use with every commercial buyer.
Questions people ask
How do I know if land is commercial?
Ask the city or county planning office for the zoning, or ask me and I will help you find it.
Do you also help with leasing?
Yes, I help owners and tenants with commercial leases.
Looking at commercial land? I'm happy to help you. Just let me know.
This post updates my earlier post "Commercial Land for sale!" (April 17, 2018)
