Using Sheds For Extra Storage
REM # F628
By Ilyce R. Glink
Summary: A reader wonders what to consider before adding a shed to their back yard. Ilyce reminds them to check for any permits they may need.
Q: We are considering putting a shed in our back yard for additional storage.
Are there any studies or anything else that may indicate whether the shed will
raise or lower our property value?
A: None that I know of. However, homeowners are always running short on storage,
and one study shows that home buyers will often decide whether to buy a home
based on the amount of closet space it contains.
One thing to keep in mind before you build your shed: Make sure you pull any
necessary permits for the shed before you build it. Many communities have specific
rules and regulations about putting up "outbuildings" on your land,
and a shed might qualify. Some of these rules might require you to place the
shed a certain number of feet away from the lot line and other might concern
the design or construction of the shed.
NOTE: This column is distributed by Real Estate Matters Syndicate, PO Box 366, Glencoe, Illinois, 60022. This column may not be resold, reprinted, resyndicated or redistributed without written permission from the publisher.
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