BOOTH RIERA REALTY, LLC
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA

A look at the trail map in this brochure will tell you that only 25% of Wakulla’s land is in private ownership with the other 75% being in national, state, or local government ownership. Of the 25% in private ownership nearly half is in large timber tracts that is not likely to be subdivided into smaller tracts available for purchase by individuals. As a result of the scarcity of small tracts of land, Wakulla acreage has held its value in the recession and finding a “steal” is a challenge. Though you may see many tracts of land as you ride the roads and byways of Wakulla, most of the land you see is not available for sale. Dedicated and continual looking for that perfect piece at the perfect price is not likely to help you find what you seek.  Utilities for most of Wakulla County’s rural areas are provided by Progress Energy. If you purchase a piece of acreage you should be concerned with where the nearest utility line is in relationship to the property you are considering.  Progress Energy will install some lines with little charge but that is restricted to a certain number of feet. If Progress must run lines a great distance the property owner has to bear the burden of the cost of installation  and that can be very expensive. The costs are mitigated somewhat by revenue credits based on the square footage of the dwelling you plan to build. A building permit for a dwelling must first be obtained to get power to a piece of property (in order to get the revenue credit). Permits for barns, wells, etc do not get revenue credit.  A REALTOR who will “get off the road” to help you find your own little piece of heaven on Earth