jstoesz, value is obviously varies by person, but those houses you referenced are WAY WAY less than what I had expected. Even if you say 2000 sq ft in stead of 1500, its on a tiny lot with ONE bathroom. I’ve had apartments with two. I am from the midwest, but its been a long time. I would have thought you trade-off would have been more like 2-3 acres, 3000 to 4000 sq ft (since your living inside half the year). Out in the woods or on a lake (lots of them in MN), etc.
Lets not even get into the fact is going on 100 years old and probably has heating issues during the 6+ month of cold weather. If you even have to refer to “finished basement” as part of a necessary living space instead of a bonus/fun room to have, your way outside of my expectations. Holy cr*p dude, you wife must be dying out there.
I’m not saying don’t move out of SD. In fact, I think that is the right decision for many. I’m just saying that from your posts it would appear YOUR reasons are financial, and the numbers/value would not add up for many.
