We have owned a steep lot on the broads side of Rattlesnake for 5 years now. The tax rate we pay seems lower than what most towns around the state pay. IMO. It is right about 1% per year. The lack of year round occupancy may explain the issue.
There are many times I would prefer to be on the main land but most of the time, I would not trade it for anything. No roads, no lawn, no neighbors to been seen or heard.
Island life takes some effort which could turn off some. I have to say, I have often wondered if there is a lot of turnover on Rattlesnake or is it just the fact that I now notice the name more often. Sort of like buying a car and then realizing that 1000 other people drive the same car in your town alone.
Two lots next to us sold last year (one to us
) as the owner wanted to invest in his business. We bought our camp from a couple who wanted to travel. The prices have gone up a lot in the last 10 years and some folks may be just wanting to cash out.
When we started coming up years ago I mentioned to a local that it seemed like an awful high percentage of the properties around the lake were up for sale. It was explained to me that some property owners live in a semi permanent state of "for sale". If someone is crazy enough to give them a million bucks, they are willing to take it.
I paid attention and sure enough the signs go down and up and down. I find it hard to believe that all of those places that have been for sale actually change hands as often as the signs go up. Perhaps the island has some of that as well.
And there are the Rattlesnakes....
