Ok we are thinking of relocating for many reasons .We want to find about 100 a with or without buildings.Where except here in Ny State can we find it under 50,000 ?

-- Patty {NY State} (fodfarms@hotmail.com), February 07, 2002

Answers

The lower western states have some of the lowest prices, you might try ozark land company and then think left.

-- mitch hearn (moopups@citlink.net), February 07, 2002.

We found GREAT prices in Minnesota....happy hunting...

-- Kristean Thompson (pigalena_babe@yahoo.com), February 07, 2002.

Although there's not much in the line of jobs, as I recall from our hunts a few years back, West Virginia was real cheap.

-- Christina (introibo2000@yahoo.com), February 07, 2002.

I just want to remind anyone that if land is really cheap then one reason may be that the jobs in the area do not pay very well. So in your search if you can pay cash it is probably ok but if you are going to have to pay payments check for jobs and rate of pay in the area too. gail

-- gail missouri ozarks (gef@getgoin.net), February 07, 2002.

Southern Missouri. Look in the Thayer, West Plains area.

What kinds of job skills do you have?

-- Rose (open_rose@hotmail.com), February 07, 2002.

I can find all kinds of cheap land here, but there aren't any jobs, so if you can some of both, you're in luck.

-- al (yr2012@hotmail.com), February 07, 2002.

WV is not as cheap as it use to be, the more south you go in the state the cheaper itis. There is almost no work so unless you can come down here debt free and buy something out right.

-- sonneyacres (jtgt12@ntelos.net), February 07, 2002.

Plenty of that in the mojave desert and you'd still have at least 30k left over. You'd have to live without water and deal with near 120 temps in the summer though ; )

I've seen livable 80-100 acre farms in Minnesota, the Dakotas, Nebraska, Kansas, Arkansas and a few other places under or near 50k but of course they're in areas with virtually no local economy and too far to commute to one. Do you mind driving 30 miles to paved roads, 70 miles for gas, groceries, hospitals and everything else? I spent time in a place like that in Montana but it wouldn't work for alot of people.

What are your requirements? That'd help alot to determine a few suggestions.

-- Dave (something@somewhere.com), February 07, 2002.

Patty,

Only you can determine what cheap is. Go to www.unitedcountry.com, you can search by state, section of the country or the whole country. There is cheap property all over the place if you want to live in those places. The most reasonable I have seen is in the northwest and the southeast. Good luck

Herb.

-- Herb. (herbmsmith@aol.com), February 07, 2002.

here's another site with land, farms, etc for sale;

http://www.eaglestar.net/

-- Dave (something@somewhere.com), February 07, 2002.

Why not N. y. state ? , I was thinking of moving there because the land prices seem to be a good value.

-- SM Steve (notrealmail@msn.com), February 07, 2002.

Where do you really want to live? There is cheap land everywhere. As long as you remember and know why it is cheap you will be okay. Can I sell you a bridge in Brooklyn? Haha.

Come to Pa or WV or even Delaware. Depends on what you are looking for overall. What are your criteria?

-- Anne (Healthytouch101@wildmail.com), February 07, 2002.

I'd recommend western Oklahoma beginning just about anywhere 50 miles west of Oklahoma city so that you get out of the shinnery areas. The soil is red but contrary to some opinions that isn't a sign of low fertility it just has a few extra minerals. I've lived out here for over 60 years and can assure you that good practices in cultivation will produce as good results as anywhere. Prices vary as widely as you can imagine. The closer you get to major civilization the more you pay for the privilege. You mention 100ac. I don't know your requirements but some small holdings can produce as much as a larger one. All pastures and fields are not created equal. If you wanted to let me know more about your requirements I'd be willing to do a little looking around for you if you wanted. I'm no longer involved in real estate but I did have a liscence for several years and am pretty familiar with what is involved and available. charlie (ps) This is mostly flat level country where you can see for miles and miles.

-- charlie (charliesap@pldi.net), February 07, 2002.

Hi patty,

We found really cheap prices on real estate here in the Ozarks of Arkansas. It sure would be great if you would consider it here. Also, the added plus, you can sell legally 100 gallons of raw goat milk off the farm a month without a permit, it sells for 5-7 $ a gallon. Also in our area, near yellville, AR, you can ship goats milk to Jackson Mitchell. Don't know if that interests you but thought I would toss it out there.

Ya know, when we moved from NY to VA 8 yrs ago it was like going to a foriegn land, but here it so reminds me of western nYS.

I saw a few really reasonable farms here in the sales list last week the realtor we used here sent us, some are a slow as 25,000 for 10 acres. here is their website www;ozarksrealty.com

Also, they are not as stringent here on building codes or septic laws as in NY., heck, no one could live without running water and a toilet, let alone sell such a property there, but here, its different.

-- Bernice (geminigoats@yahoo.com), February 07, 2002.

You might try(in Kentucky):

http://www.landrealtyonline.com/

http://www.landsourcesoutheast.com/ky.htm

http://www.actionoutfitter.com/hunt.html

http://www.bryantrealtyandauction.com/acreage.html

...just a few of the many.Sorry I just dumped my favorites as we finally found our place in the country and this was all I could remember.

-- Trucker in Bonnieville,KY USA (Bkftrucker@msn.com), February 08, 2002.

Ok we might stay in NY who knows .The truth is there are too many people for us .Are farm sits by the road side.We now have 140 ac and cannot build in the woods unless we where to hit the lottery .I love an Amish section near by us so that may be an option.Sometimes winters are very hard here .I need to sell to build my dream place i the woods.We are looking into other areas to be sure of what we want.Hubby is a journey instramentational electrician .When we leave we will have about 50,000 to put on a new place.

-- Patty {NY State} (fodfarms@hotmail.com), February 08, 2002.

North Dakota land is cheap and taxes arelow. Because farming doesn't pay what it used to so all the younger folks are moving away. Most work is labor related and nursing homes ALWAYS are looking for CNA's (they even pay training).

-- Novina in ND (homespun@stellarnet.com), February 08, 2002.

PATTY....CHECK OUT CANADA.LAND GOES FOR ABOUT $18,000[-]US DOLLARS FOR 100 ACRES WOODLOT HERE IN NOVA SCOTIA.A FRIEND BOUGHT 130 ACRE FARM FOR $22,800 US DOLLARS.IT CAME WITH A LARGE HOUSE AND BARN AND GARAGE.NOT REALLY A LOT OF FIELD MOSTLY WOODLOT.[BUT HE`S SOLD OFF OVER $100,000 US IN PULP.HE IS MORTGAGE FREE AND OVER $75,000 AHEAD. WHERE YOU ARE FROM NEW YORK IF YOU LIVED NEAR YARMOUTH YOU COULD HOP ON A FERRY TO MAINE.WHEN YOU RETIRE HERE YOUR MONEY AND PENTION WOULD BE WORTH 40% MORE.WE HAVE FREE MEDICAL ONCE YOU ARE SETTLED IN.ITS A GREAT AREA FOR PASSIVE SOLAR.I THINK THE DEGREE DAYS WOULD BE BETTER THAN NY.YOU COULD ALSO JUST LOCATE ON THE CANADIAN SIDE OF THE BORDER IN NEW BRUNSWICK.THEN YOU ARE CLOSE ENOUGH FOR TRAVELING BACK AND STILL GETTING ROCK BOTTOM PRICES ON LAND. PLUS I COULD HELP YOU BUILD A CORDWOOD IF I`M NOT ALREADY PREOCCUPIED ON ANOTHER PROJECT.[I THREW THIS IN AS I THINK YOU ARE A MEMBER ON MY BOARD]. IF I WAS AMERICAN I WOULD JUMP AT THE VALUE.THERE IS SOME RESENTMENT TO FOREIGN LAND OWNERS.BUT I COULD HELP YOU FIND AND BUY THE PROPERTY OF YOUR DREAMS.

CORDWOODGUY

-- CORDWOODGUY (cordwoodguy@juno.com), February 08, 2002.

Cheap land is easy to find. Usable cheap land is harder.

-- Gary in Ohio (gws@columbus.rr.com), February 08, 2002.

Cordwoodguy is correct about cheap or in-expensively priced land as realtors would call it, in Canada. I researched this decades ago and came to the conclusion that if I was willing to give up my citizenship I could pay dearly for those cheap acres.

The Canadian health care system leaves a lot to be desired. But, it's not free. Canadian federal taxes like those in the UK are among the highest in the world. There is no free lunch. You pay a high price for everything. Customs duties to bring in just about anything, 7% GST (goods & services tax) on everything incl doctors and attorneys + provincial taxes. In Ontario, for example the sales tax is 8% + 7% GST = 15% on practically everything you buy. Good deal? Not for me.

But if anyone is still interested in cheap land the H.M. Dignam Corp in Barrie, Ontario can help you out. They cover the entire country, not just in Ontario. http://www.dignam.com

-- al (yr2012@hotmail.com), February 08, 2002.

sonnyguy is right. Cheap land is only where jobs arent plentiful. So go reant as cheaply as you can in a place where you can get the most pay, to save up to buy your place outright. If you are determined, you can move onto your debt-free homestead in 5 years, in a low- income area. That is our game-plan, and we are making progress.

-- daffodyllady (daffodyllady@yahoo.com), February 08, 2002.

Hey I found cheap land here and jobs.There must be other areas too ?????????

-- Patty {NY State} (fodfarms@hotmail.com), February 08, 2002.

due to husband's job we have lived in Utah, Wis., Ill., Ky., oversees and now in Ok. and were going to stay in OK. Loved all the states but for a nice home and a few acreas I traded in for 300 acreas and a nice home here in Eastern Ok. The land is fertile and yes hilly but beautiful. We were back a mile or so fencing on our property and I felt I was in high mountains looking out over everything. You can and we do raise sheep, cows,horses, chixs and have planted both a blueberry u-pick and Christmas Tree Farm. Jobs, well my husband has a good one at the Military plant, their is several business and plants, of course we live 20 miles out of the town (McAlester) so I do not see these plants except when I want to buy groceries! The bad part is the "Big Mac" prison, hires a lot of people but not too thrilled with it in the area. 25 years ago we were in Southern CA. wouldn't go back, and after 25 years of moving around this is the cheapest (if you want land). My taxes property that is for this house on 300 is cheaper than they were in Ill., where we just moved from 4 years ago. Also, I have put both of my girls into great Universities in this State. I was really worried about that but they are both please with their choices.

-- debbie (bwolcott@cwis.net), February 08, 2002.

AFGANASTAN

-- Mel Kelly (melkelly@webtv.net), February 08, 2002.

Here's a thought for everyone; you can take over payments occasionally on foreclosed farms. I know that sounds bad cause somebody had to lose their farm for you to get a deal, but banks are in the money business, not the real estate business. Not all banks will auction a piece of property, some will allow you to make the back payments and pick up the remaining mortage. You might try that route. You can check with several Federal Savings and Loans, or Farm Credit agencies and explain what you are looking for and ask if they have anything available which has been foreclosed on. Another thing you can do is watch the legal ads in the newspapers. If the land is being foreclosed on and no one can pay the payments, then the bank may be willing to work with you. After all, they may have gotten quite a bit paid towards the mortgage over a period of years, but they still are in the Money business, not the real estate business. IT costs them money to hold on to piece of property, prepare it for sale, pay realtor's fees, etc. and meantime, they are getting zero in interest payments or principal payments.

Anyway it is worth a try if you want to spend a little time and effort dealing with banks.

-- cindy (colawson@mindspring.com), February 08, 2002.

I live in Northern California, approximately 1 hr from Sacramento. In the Sierra Foothills. The land here is used mainly to run cattle. Of course you can always garden, my well is 25gpm. There is a County suppied irrigation ditch, which makes the property worth much more. Alot of people are planting vineyards. I am nearest a little town called Grass Valley and Nevada City,very historic "gold rush" communities. In reading these forums, I would like to ask: What type of Community are you looking for? Is community important to you? I have lived 20mins down a dirt road, it truly is beautiful, but I have missed being more involved in community happenings. Our community has wonderful offerings. Free art classes for children, Organic and Non Organic Farmers market on Saturdays and Wednesdays. It also is a enclave for artists, musicians. Great sports for children and Rivers to swim and trails to hike. But living so far out it is difficult to make these type of activities it takes about 45 mins to get to town, I have decided to move in closer where my drive time would only be 25 mins, the land is much smaller: 6 acres and no ditch water, I am looking to maybe have a few chickens and a garden, being in closer means building relationships and there are those that raise there own stock and I could trade for homegrown meat. I know there are a lot of people in this forum that have experience, and my questions to them are: "How is the community where you live? Are you actively involved? Do you miss having close neighbors?" Thanks for all your responses. Looking forward to your answers.

-- Esther (realestatez@hotmail.com), February 09, 2002.

Cindy: Or you can just wait for the auction. Plenty of farmers are going under. Heard the figure is about 200 per day. That's a lot of small family farms being digested and broken up by the various agencies. There isn't a month that goes by when I don't see at least three ads for farm auctions. Not just here, but in the surrounding five states too.

-- al (yr2012@hotmail.com), February 09, 2002.

Patty, I hear there's a lot of cleared land in Afghanistan!!!! Land here in N.C. Pa. goes pretty cheap, a lot of retired farms, with little interest by the locals in farming. Local realtors showed me some small farms in the 100 acre range, but they had a lot of vertical pasture. Good luck with your sdearch, be patient!

-- woodsbilly (coleenl@penn.com), February 10, 2002.