GREETINGS FROM VERNA ACKER
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Real Estate Information from Western Racine County; Waterford, WI 53185
Vol XXXXI, June 13, 2000

Table of Contents:
The New Septic Rules
The Newest Listings

Comprehensive changes in the state plumbing code for septic systems designed for residential and small- scale commercial development are being challenged in a lawsuit filed by the town of Caledonia in Racine County, municipal associations and environmental groups…… The suit seeks an injunction to prevent Comm 83 from going into effect. It also seeks rulings that code changes are invalid because The Department of Commerce exceeded its authority in passing it and that codes do not comply with environmental regulations.

Current does for septic systems rely on operating with a 36-inch zone of unsaturated soil above groundwater or bedrock. Comm 83 decreases the soil depth to 24 inches. The 12-inch difference will open 8.9 million acres statewide previously closed to development and encourage unsewered development in areas without urban sewer and water service, the suit claims…….

Mike Corry, a Commerce Department administrator who has helped develop Comm 83, disputes the claim that it will contribute to urban sprawl. Instead, it will facilitate in-fill development, he said. “It will use existing, proven technologies to allow development to occur in subdivisions that didn't permit houses to be built on particular lots because they couldn't use certain treatment systems under the old code. Under the new code, there will be more intense use of those vacant lots. And I ask, what public purpose does it serve to artificially bar the owner of the lot from putting a house on it?” Corry said. The new treatment systems are no more complex or difficult to maintain than ones allowed under the current code, Corry said. Municipal officials are mistakenly relying on the state's plumbing code to control growth, he added. Instead, they should manage growth through proper zoning, he said.

TO READ MORE about this topic go to http://www.legis.state.wi.us/rsb/code/comm/comm082.html.
The material above was taken from the Wednesday June 7, 2000 Racine Journal Times: www.Journaltimes.com. I will be putting in a scanned image of the systems in use and those under discussion on my web site, under the button "Environmental" on the real estate page. Give us a few days to get it posted. The information will describe: Traditional Mound System; Aerobic System; Sand Filter (single-pass) System; and Conventional In-Ground System.

For some of the earlier discussions on Comm 83, go to www.vernacker.com and go to the archived newsletter Index. This has become an important topic in this region because of the rural nature of our community and the amount of new development that has been occurring.

WE ARE GOING TO TRY SOMETHING A LITTLE DIFFERENT.
We have been giving you the information right off of the MLS. It comes in varying degrees of transmission to some and some are having trouble getting the links. I will try to give a brief description of each listing and the MLS number myself. That may fix some of the problems that some of our readers are having. Please get back to me if this works better or if you preferred it the other way, (Verna).

MY NEWEST LISTING!
A pretty ranch in the Country Aires Subdivision on Fernwood Drive. It has a large lot of nearly ½ acre, about 1350 square feet, 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. There are pretty decks and nice landscaping. Township of Rochester, jut off River Road. There are plenty of cabinets, two skylights and more. It is just one house from the school bus pick-up point. Priced $6,000 below the new tax assessment. Asking price $152,900.

From MLS:
#510647 25706 Portsmouth Rd, Wind Lake. $154,900. 3 Bedroom ranch in Harbor Point. “Quiet area with spacious lawns is the setting for this well maintained ranch. Home has large deck, very large back yard. Curb appeal. Owner has installed wainscoting, Pergo floor in kitchen, security lights & great rec room in basement.

#510922 35318 Academy Rd, Rochester. $75,000. “3 bedroom ranch on large lot near Honey Lake. Great potential to become a doll house.”

#510468 148 Riverside, Waterford. $134,900. “This outdoor lovers dream is nestled between woods and water!! You'll find peaceful views of the Fox River rolling by & a feeling of privacy from the surrounding trees. A terrific floor plan lets everyone have their own space. Entertain in the formal DR, read by the NFP in the FR…”

#510698 309 N. 7th St, Waterford. $144,900. “Open-concept ranch on a pond in a very nice subdivision with fast access to Highways 36 and 20.for commuters to Racine, Milwaukee, and Suburbs. Large great room with cathedral ceiling and fireplace. First floor-laundry room with upper cabinets. New carpet, freshly painted,….”

#510563 7120 N. Tichigan Rd, $515,000, Waterford. 3 family on Tichigan Lake with 8 rental boat slips. 116' of lake frontage. Excellent water views. Owner occupied building….”

#510850 and #510450 Grandview Drive. $94,500 and $110,000. Kansasville Condominiums on Eagle Lake. The Regency Club. “Well maintained townhouse. Complex on 600' of water frontage. Private boat slip. 2 bedrooms. All appliances, dinette, glass patio doors lead to large patio. Central Air, natural fireplace, storage shed, one car detached garage.”

#510621 1522 Grandview Ct., Kansasville/Dover. $179,900. Regency Club. “2 levels with gleaming woodwork, walk-in closets, NFP w/brick surround and….”

#510815 7919 W. Wind Lake Rd #3. $198,900. Wind Lake “Spacious townhouse condominium unit overlooking Wind Lake. Pier. HWF in dining room, NFP/gas fireplace. Patio doors to balcony and patio. Finished lower level with full bath. Bedroom and sitting area. M bath has whirlpool tub, SS & Skylight. First floor laundry.”

#510745 906 Augusta, Waterford. Country Club Villas Condominiums. $248,900. “Ranch unit next to Rivermoor Country Club. Finished lower level. Exercise room with 8/KW sauna and 3rd full bath. Computed room. Quality rec room with bar. Approx. 2600 s.f. of nicely appointed living area….”

#510105, #510114, #510078, #510070. Burlington. Thorngate Condominiums. $249,900, $254,900, $259,900. $264,900. “Brick executive condominiums, top quality with exceptional attention to detail. Magnificent in scale and design….”….2113 s.f. each.

#511348 608 Delaware, Burlington. $69,900. Cute 2 bedroom home only steps from Park on Riverfront. Located in quiet area near well maintained homes. This property has potential as starter home and as an investment property.

#511097 24416 N. Wind Lake Rd. Wind Lake. $158,900. Neat quality built 2 year old cape cod! Builders own residence. Maintenance free exterior. Spacious room sizes. Central air. 2.5 car attached garage. Concrete Drive. This home is as good as new!

#511243 3700 Arbor Rd. Norway. $189,900. This 5 bedroom is situated in a park setting with many mature trees. All the rooms in this home are very large, master BR has a 6.5' dressing area leading to balcony and 2 closets. Dormitory type BR with 3 closets.

#511208 28624 North Lake Dr. $157,900. Under construction 1404 s.f. 3 bedr, 2 bath ranch with 1st floor laundry room. Great room with gas FP and vaulted ceilings. Private bath off master suite.

#511102 7034 Idlewood Ct. Waterford. $179,900. Waterfront. Over 60 greet of great Tichigan Lake Frontage! 2 bedroom ranch style. Older and needs some TLC. Neat boathouse with exceptional 2nd story party room. Fantastic view of lake! Large 2.5 car garage. Enjoy fishing, boating…..

DO YOU WANT MORE INFO ON ANY OF THESE PROPERTIES?
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GREETINGS FROM VERNA ACKER
REALTY EXECUTIVES Elite
262.534.7400
FOR YOUR INFORMATION:
Real Estate Information from Western Racine County; Waterford, WI 53185
Vol XXXXII, June 22, 2000

Content Index:
Wet Basements
My two newest listings
Past week's new listings
DID YOUR BASEMENTS GET WET THESE PAST FEW WEEKS?
A recent article in the Sunday Milwaukee Journal addressed the problem of recently wet basements: 'May's heavy rains have elicited a torrent of homeowner wet-basement complaints to companies and attorneys, many wrongly assuming structural defects when the real problem is poor maintenance, says Charles Weber Consulting of Oak Creek. “I've had about 150 calls, mostly from people who bought homes last fall or winter and experienced water in their basement in the first heavy rain,” said owner Charles Weber. “They're upset, they're emotional. They paid the most money of their lives to buy this house and now, they think somebody screwed them. Some called on referral from their attorneys. But I'd say in 80% of the cases, we're talking maintenance problems.” “It comes down to downspouts, gutters and grades. Look at those before you take any action,” he advised. Gutters should be free of debris, soil should be sloped at least one inch per foot downward from the house, and downspouts should extend at least six feet and preferably eight feet from the house, he said. Downspout elbows should be two feet or higher above ground. “Many people have them lying on the soil, where water can flow backward toward the house,” he said. Weber, a foundation expert for the Wisconsin Association of Home Inspectors, said, “people should look at the home inspection report they got when they bought the house. It probably tells them what they needed to do on all this – they just didn't understand it or failed to do it.
Taken from the Real Estate Section,
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
Sunday, May 28, 2000.

MY NEWEST LISTING!!!
$199,900. Fox Grove Drive.
This one is very special! It is a 2300 square foot home on a beautiful river front lot in the township of Rochester. The lot looks like a park with majestic shade trees, scenic frontage and even a gazebo. There is about 95 feet of river frontage and the lot is about ½ acre. The home began as a small cape cod in the 1940s. It was moved to its present spot in the 50s. In 1991 and 1994 additions were put on the front and the back. The living room looks over the yard and the river and has a fireplace. The kitchen was expanded and updated. The home has 4 bedrooms, 2 baths and a large 2.5 car garage. This quiet location on the river is south of the Waterford dam. You can swim boat and fish at your shoreline. Boating includes the several miles of the Wind Lake Canal, otherwise known as the Musquequack. Call to see this pretty home or go to my web site in a couple of days for a multiple photo slide tour.

JUST LISTED IN THE PAST WEEK
$149,900. Don't miss this lovely home. It is in the Country Aire subdivision on Fernwood Drive in the township of Rochester. The home has 1350 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, skylights, and much more. The master bedroom has its own private bath and a private door that steps out to your private deck. Another deck is accessed from the living room. The lost is just under ½ acre and has mature shade trees and nice shrubbery. The home is located just east of River Rd and just a couple hundred feet to the school bus stop. This is a great neighborhood to raise your family and to walk in the evening. Your neighbors are small children to grandparents…a nice mix to make this a special place to call home. Be sure to call to see this special home.

NEWEST MLS LISTINGS
#0512470 26401 Kendra. Norway. $239,900.
“2 year new 2 story. Private wooded lot with deck. Quality and pride of ownership are evident. Abundance of wood flooring. Custom cabinets throughout. Kitchen includes appliances, walk- in pantry. Under counter lighting and glass china cabinet. Great room with vaulted ceiling…Colonial style.

#0512082 29615 Clover Lane. Rochester. $169,900.
Completely updated 5 bedroom home on almost ¾ acre displays pride of ownership throughout. Center Island in Kitchen. Ceramic Tile flrs in Kit & Foyer. Cathedral ceiling in LR and DR. Newer carpet throughout. Patio doors to huge rear deck. 5th bedroom w/private full bath. Great for in law suite. Bi-Level style.

#512420 410 Whipple Tree Lane. Waterford. $189,900.
2200 square foot colonial in Fox River Hills. Dramatic 2-story foyer, 6 panel oak doors, first floor laundry. Large kitchen with pantry. Center Island. Planning desk. 4 bedrooms. 3 baths

#0512421 194 Lakeshore Dr. Spring Prairie. $75,000.
One bedroom and one bath. Cute and cozy ranch with a water view of non-motorized Honey Lake. Directly across from a public easement to the lake. Large lot. Plenty of room for a garage. 2nd kitchen and ½ bath in basement. New roof June 2000. 3 year old furnace. 5 yr old septic.

#512032 26217 Nordic Ridge Dr. $254,900.
Two-family, townhouse-style. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths one side. 4 bedrooms and 2 baths on the other. 2 year new deluxe homes. 6 panel doors, oak millwood, custom built, 2 car garages. 2 decks. Private entry.

#0512058 1000 W. Honey Creek Rd. East Troy. Walworth County $97,500
In the township of East Troy. 5 acres. “Have you been looking for the perfect home site. This is as close as you will get. This is a 5 acre wooded home site. Mature trees, privacy, conventional perc, sloped for possible walkout basement. Cable TV. Neighbors, but not too close. Deed restrictions to assure future property….

#0512789 860 Augusta. Waterford. $219,900
On the 6th and 7th tee of Rivermoor Country Club. What a wonderful life. Beautiful executive style condo features 2 l arge bedrooms, 3 full baths, den/loft, screened porch, large deck, 6 panel doors, central vac, cathedral ceilings, 2 sided fireplace between great room and master bedroom…”

See you next week.

DO YOU WANT MORE INFO ON ANY OF THESE PROPERTIES?
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