JPatrick said:
I've been looking online at Kimberling City for the most part. All I really want is a house with a view of hills or water, both would be nice. Plan to boat, but I think a dock is just one more thing to mess with. Perhaps a community marina or good old trailer.
Could you give me a ballpark guess as to what the real estate tax would be on say $240,000? Also the personal property tax is new to me, what would you guess a couple of vehicles (say 45,000 for the 2) and a boat valued at $20,000 would run?
I've noticed that there are several methods used for heat there, propane, heat pump and one other I can't recall- - -Which do you think is the preferred system given the fact that we are facing some energy challenges?
You can find a "view of the hills" real cheap; a "view of the water" will cost more.
In fact, you can buy one heck of a hill view for $240,000.00, assuming you do not
need to be near civilization.
Kimberling is a fairly "upscale" area; something on the south shore would be
way cheaper, and further from the traffic, but Kimberling is not
far from the southern edge of Springfield, the 3rd largest city in Missouri,
and probably the best as well, if that matters.
Can't guess on real estate taxes; depends on county, school district, etc.
The taxes on my 7.6 acres of vacant land are $40.00/ yr
Personally property tax will probably be about $500.00 or so a year, unless
you go to the south shore in Arkansas; can't speak to Arkansas taxes.
Info on well regulations here:
http://www.schroederwaterwells.com/infoed.asp
Pay atteention to the "sensative area" map; wells cost more
in sensative areas.
Missouri Septic tank regs get more onerous if you have less than
3 acres; lots of places for sale with bad septic systems and not
enough ground to install a good one.
Plenty of marinas to "dock" a boat in on Table Rock, but not necessarily
cheap; some subdivisions have "community docks" that you can buy
a "slip" in, which saves you from having to pay someone to watch
your dock when you are out of town (Corp regulations require a local
registered "agent" who will be responsible for your private dock when
you are not there). Keep in mind that the water level on Table Rock
can vary over a range of, like, 30 feet or so.
If you "dock" your boat over in Arkansas, you may be required to register
it in Arkansas, and so you may avoid Missouri personal property tax on
it. Don't know if Arkansas charges personal property tax. Most states
require the boat to be registered in the state where the boat is; not the
state where the owner of the boat is.
Lots of Corp of Engineer boat ramps; most have a $3.00 launching
fee. Highway 13 public use area, @ Kimberling City, is supposed to
be the most heavily-used public use area on the lake.
You have probably seen this photo of the Highway 13 bridge @ Kimberling
City, after the new bridge was completed but before Table Rock Lake
was filled:
http://www.themessagetree.com/specialeditionfebphoto1.htm