Location Archives - River Ridge Escape

What is the average age of residents?

Dec 15, 2018 — The age range of our communities is all over the map. We have couples in their 50s with teenage kids. Pre-retirees have adult children who might bring babies for visits. However, leased lot communities is not Accessible. We use river rock and gravel for roads and pathways so neither strollers nor wheelchairs are currently possible. […]

Estimating cost of move in to a leased lot community

Dec 15, 2018 — Here is a sample of total costs: House: $115,000 Tax (7%): $8050 Site Prep: $4000 (for unsited homes) 3 month lot lease deposit: $1485 Year 1 Lot Lease (5% discount for prepay): $5445 Tag and title for trailer: Based off of the value of the home + milage rat + % Total Move In: $134,000 […]

What is the Pet Policy in your Leased Lot Communities?

Dec 15, 2018 — We allow up to 2 domestic pets per household. Pets are not allowed in the rental cabins or common area buildings due to visitors who may have allergies.

Georgia Tiny House Fact Sheet

Oct 17, 2018 — Link to pdf: https://dca.ga.gov/sites/default/files/ga_tiny_house_fact_sheet17.pdf

What should I ask the County Zoning Agent?

Oct 17, 2018 — BEFORE you purchase a house, you need to confirm you will have a place to put it. You can’t just park it in your driveway or on a piece of property you own without first clarifying the zoning laws for the property it is on. This is not about aesthetics or mobile homes, it’s about […]

Where can I build my tiny house?

Nov 7, 2017 — You can build your house on the lot you’ve designated and paid for if you have access to electricity and maybe water, depending on your construction needs.

Can my tiny house be moved?

Nov 7, 2017 — PMRV (Park Model RV): These can be 14′ wide and 40′ long but require a tractor-trailer truck and special Wide Load permitting for routes and roads. PMRVs are designed to stay in one place for longer amounts of time, but be moved if needed to a new location.”

Where can I park a tiny house?

Nov 7, 2017 — You want to secure the location before you order the house since most builders will not deliver to a unsecured location. THOWs generally cannot be parked in your driveway like a motor home. The property must be zoned for the size tiny house you have. You can start by checking your State regulations here http://www.rvia.org/UniPop.cfm?v=2&OID=3531&CC=7616 […]

Are there any tiny house communities?

Nov 7, 2017 — Yes, we have many tiny home communities that offer lots for lease in a private & gated community with amenities or we also have communities with lots for purchase. In any of our communities, the lots size is no smaller than half an acre. Often tiny house communities are RV parks that have been rezoned […]

Do you have any waterfront property?

Nov 7, 2017 — We had many waterfront properties, but currently they are all sold. Water front property is a hard gem to find atop Lookout Mountain, but we are always searching and looking for more.

Why would I want to lease a lot instead of owning it?

Nov 4, 2017 — When purchasing a lot, you would be responsible for your own site prep. Site prep includes installing septic, water, and electrical; driveway and walkways, tree removal, grading, and landscaping etc. If you are wanting to lease a lot, we charge the customer a 1 time site prep fee of $4000. This covers the delivery, hooking […]

Can I tour tiny houses before I buy?

Nov 4, 2017 — We strongly recommend that you not only tour them, but spend some time in one to determine just how tiny you can comfortably go before you throw out all your stuff! You can find many tiny homes that are available to rent through AirBnB under the visit tab on our website. We also have tiny […]

What is in the area of the communities?

Nov 4, 2017 — All of our tiny home communities are located on our near Lookout Mountain. Nearby townships include Menlo, Cloudland, Summerville and Mentone, AL. Closest larger towns are Fort Payne, AL, and Rome, GA.

Are there emergency services nearby?

Nov 4, 2017 — Closest larger towns with hospitals are Fort Payne, AL, 20 minutes away, and Rome, GA, 40 minutes away. Nearest ambulance service is in Menlo, 4 miles away. Harbin Clinic satellite office is in Summerville, 15 minutes away.