Little houses in Cholla Bay

mexicoruss

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If you find yourself in Cholla Bay anytime soon be sure to stop by the little houses being totally remodeled. They are 3 of 70 houses that the Browns built a long long time ago and had been abandoned for decades. Most of the other 70 homes that were exactly the same have all been remodeled by their respective owners over the last while.

They are small at 880 sq feet perfect for a weekend home. They are all electric, the structural wood has all been removed and replaced with concrete over stryofoam. They are solid houses that will last virtually forever. All systems are brand new New septic, new Electric, new plumbing. no surprises.

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mexicoruss

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There are 3 available one is move in ready, less than 140 steps to the bay and the price is 139k Charlotte is the realtor [email protected]

She has an open house on Saturday from 10:00 3:00
 
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mexicoruss

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Here's the one right next door to the finished house the temporary braces are still on the front porch.

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mexicoruss

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Yeah I know a bit about the mini splits, the article you posted is 12 years old and the mini split technology is so far advanced. The ceiling height in that room is almost 10 feet, the mini is installed about a foot lower it has maximum cooling ability. The 2 bedrooms are pre-wired for minis as well but the one unit in the living room which is a 2 ton unit seems to be fine for the whole house. The compressor unit is mounted on the roof just a few feet from the head unit, the wiring and copper tubing are concealed in the structure and are only 8 lineal feet in length. It was pro installed and has a guarantee. As you know in Latin America mini-splits are super popular as ducting units are not as efficient.
 
Hillbeartoe

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Shouldn't this be in the real estate section?
Not that it really matters I suppose.
How's about listing some of the places in the Mirador. Probably a lot more house for less money in that area, and more to choose from.
 
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mexicoruss

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Hillbeartoe said:
Shouldn't this be in the real estate section?
Not that it really matters I suppose.
How's about listing some of the places in the Mirador. Probably a lot more house for less money in that area, and more to choose from.
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Hey Gil,

I was just bringing attention to the whole remodel movement going on out in Cholla. Although you could buy "more house" in other parts of town, like mine for instance is a huge house at 2400 sq ft but is not close to the water so it won't fetch what something out there will. Plus in some of the older houses you have to factor in aging electrical, plumbing, unknown issues with septic.
 
Hillbeartoe

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Yeah thats cool, I just figured since you get around you might have a line on or have seen other places in the Mirador.
Since the area specific section of the forum are gone.
 
brokenwave

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jerry said:
Always fun having a project..http://www.achrnews.com/articles/90553-ten-keys-to-successful-mini-split-installations
Nothing intended about your Hvac guys skill sets but in general I think this article on mini splits is helpful when buying and installing...The shade tree installers sometimes get it rightsometimes not.
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Good info,
I have seen about dozen mini split units installed in houses in Cholla including mine and found the local installers did excellent work.
I am amazed that you can get a 24,000 BTU off brand system installed for $740. (2013 pricing)
In the US it is about $2,000 for a similar off brand install.
Mine is still going strong after 4 years but I cover up the condensing unit when I am gone.
 
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jerry

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mexicoruss said:
Yeah I know a bit about the mini splits, the article you posted is 12 years old and the mini split technology is so far advanced. The ceiling height in that room is almost 10 feet, the mini is installed about a foot lower it has maximum cooling ability. The 2 bedrooms are pre-wired for minis as well but the one unit in the living room which is a 2 ton unit seems to be fine for the whole house. The compressor unit is mounted on the roof just a few feet from the head unit, the wiring and copper tubing are concealed in the structure and are only 8 lineal feet in length. It was pro installed and has a guarantee. As you know in Latin America mini-splits are super popular as ducting units are not as efficient.
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my comment is from seeing a lot of bad installs/You made the right choice in having a pro with proper toos and gages..the mexican installs seem to always screw up the flair when it goes wrong...what seer is it?Variable speed? best practice according to my guru is always pressure check with 200psi of nitrogen. Then he checks all the joints with snoop or other liquid leak detector. Do a standing pressure check for 30 min to 1 hour (overnight if possible). If there is no drop in pressure pull a vacuum to 200-300 microns, then isolate vacuum pump and make sure there is no rise in pressure above 500 microns. inverter
 
jerry

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mexicoruss said:
Hey Gil,

I was just bringing attention to the whole remodel movement going on out in Cholla. Although you could buy "more house" in other parts of town, like mine for instance is a huge house at 2400 sq ft but is not close to the water so it won't fetch what something out there will. Plus in some of the older houses you have to factor in aging electrical, plumbing, unknown issues with septic.
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Are these on sewer line ...that is cool!
 
ben21

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Question... I know there a lot of variables here, but assuming I had a small lot in Cholla Bay, what would it cost me to have a reliable local builder do a ~ 1,200 sq ft 3br/2ba (small bedrooms) house w/ A/C, Mexican finishes (tile floors, counter tops)?
 
brokenwave

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$30-35 per/sf for a base house plus another $12-25+ per/sf to trim & finish it with all the extras and level of finish you want.
 
jerry

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If drug war gets worse RP might starting to lok better than down south a friend thinks.So he would be able to get his name on the title and tax bill?
 
mexicoruss

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Of course, these are held as assets to a Mexican corporation and ready to be titled as individual homes
 
Stuart

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HILL BOY said:
6000 gal septic tank for one house must be a typo!
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Not if you eat a lot of street tacos! Bwahahaha! :D

Love the house, Russ. Thanks for posting. It is a perfect weekender home. I know I'd go stir crazy in that little space on a long-term basis.
 
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