Premium Lots in Forbes Park are usually next
to the Common Area and Open Space.
Some
premium lots are just extra large. When Forbes sold the Forbes Park properties between 1972 and 1982, they classified around
700 parcels (out of a total of 3600) as premium lots. Forbes
sold these for considerably higher prices. While most regular lots sold for $6,500, premium lots sold for prices all the way
up to $25,000. Some of the parcels with frontage on Forbes Park Lake fell in this highest price category. Most of the
super premium lots are taken and several now have expensive homes. Others are in firm hands and not for sale. Wolfgang estimates
that there are 250 Forbes Park Lots for sale in the Fall of 2008, with less than 40 premium lots. Assessor's valuation
for premium lots is higher and property taxes are 50% higher than regular lots. Association dues are the same.
Since Forbes Park is at elevations between 9,000'
and 10,000', mountain views are not as dramatic, as in the Valley below, where the mountains rise 7,000' above the
Valley floor. Since premium lots are usually adjoining large alpine meadows, the views are often outstanding. The surrounding mountains and ridges are not obstructed and elk and
other wildlife can be observed.
Our Unit G-1 PREMIUM LOTS SHOWN
BELOW are located in the eastern portion of the Park near the railroad loop.
To get there, take Forbes Park Road to the south ( second) Emery Loop and then take Carey
Lane to Lutolf and go to the two cul de sacs on Lutolf and Towey Place.
Of the eight parcels
we originally had available, seven of them were classified as premium lots. All seven adjoin open space, with three
of them next to Wagoncreek and the railroad track, One or more tourist trains pass on that track during Spring, Summer and
Fall. Across the track is Forbes WagonCreek, where most parcels are 40 acres or larger. Power is presently one mile away ($50,000)
but if several owners join together, the cost to bring power to this area can be reduced to under $10,000 per lot. Also, with
a 5-year time frame for building, there is a good likelihood that power will be in the area by then. There are several log
homes and cabins in the area that use solar power. These parcels have a lifetime supply of firewood. Forbes Park requires
spark screens to reduce the fire hazard. Most residences and some cabins in Forbes Park have a propane tank served by several
propane vendors. Propane refrigerators, propane freezers, propane hot water heaters, and of couse propane stoves and ovens
are often used. Some owners with solar power systems will use a propane generator as a back-up, or when the demand exceeds
the limit of the batteries.
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