We found the perfect house, but it has a septic tank?

As long as you read up on septic tanks and maintenance of them, there's no problem. The only time there's a problem is people who are unaware of when to get them emptied, what you can flush etc. Septic tanks are more sensitive so they advise owners to buy toilet paper that say "septic safe" because nowadays with 3 ply and ultra strong etc, the septic tanks simply can't handle some. Also, it's advisable not to flush tampons if you're accustomed to that.

You can connect the home to the city sewer line but that would be a cost you have to absorb and you couldn't possibly negotiate that into the sale price (unless the sellers are desperate) because if there's nothing wrong with the septic, that's a personal preference on your part.

There is nothing wrong with a septic tank. With proper knowledge, you will have no problems. Use cleaner through your system bi-annually or annually. Don't dump cooking oils and other oils into drains. Flush only septic safe toilet paper. Avoid having a garbage disposal if you can as well.

Lastly, if the home is in an area with a large volume of rainwater, or in a potential flooding zone, I'd advise to stay away from a septic tank and drainage field.

Good luck on your house buying!

The owner sell " as is " septic tank is most likely still working.

Cost about $15000 average to replace to sewer if possible

do no longer hardship approximately it too lots. while septic tanks get finished, they could be emptied out at a definite value. attempting to get a sparkling septic tank put in can value lots and the regulations on septic tanks and leech beds exchange each and all the time. i be conscious of a few people who've septic tanks that would have problems getting a sparkling one put in because of the fact the well being regulations have replaced provided that their tanks have been put in. They do are available in diverse sizes.

Septic tanks are what everyone had before public sewers were available in the suburbs. They are an efficient method of dealing with sewage, and often the only choice in some areas. If you have the availability of a public sewer all you need to do is check your street for manholes (or ask a neighbor). People tend to jump at the opportunity to get sewers, so my guess is that none are available to you yet.

Switching from a septic tank to a sewer is not cheap. Not only will you have to pay an initial tap in fee but you will also have to lay pipe from the house to the street, and if the distance is long, the price rises. The house is likely not priced to include a request to have the seller pay for this expense.

Also you or your realtor needs to be aware of this expense such that when comparing recent home sales, this factor needs to be considered if the comps have sewer access or not, as to make sure you do not over pay.