Lot Purchase vs. Lot Lease
Understanding the Financial Benefits of Homesite Leasing at Ocoee Mountain Cottages

Typical Site-Prep Costs You Don’t Have to Manage
When purchasing private land, homeowners are typically responsible for coordinating site preparation before a home can be placed. These costs often include:
- Site grading & preparation — $10,000
- Well installation — $20,000
- Septic installation — $5,000
- Home placement & setup — $3,500
- Skirting installation — $3,000
- Water & sewer connections — $2,500
- Electrical hookup — $3,000
These expenses can total
more than $47,000
before a home is move-in ready.
At Ocoee Mountain Cottages, your homesite is prepared for cottage placement, reducing time, cost, and complexity.
Buyers avoid coordinating multiple contractors and benefit from a more streamlined path to enjoying their new mountain home.
Leasing a homesite at Ocoee Mountain Cottages allows buyers to purchase their cottage while avoiding many of the costs and coordination typically associated with buying private land. This provides a more flexible and streamlined path to mountain living while securing your place in a thoughtfully planned Blue Ridge Mountain community.