Here’s my read: check this before anything else. A septic system is sized for a set number of bedrooms and a certain kind of use, and it does not grow with a larger household, a guest space or heavier water use.

Replacing or enlarging one is a significant expense, and on rural land it can be complicated. Learn the system’s age, type and rated capacity before you commit.

A complimentary Parcel Report sets out the zoning, water rights, septic records, access and hazards for any parcel in Josephine or Jackson County. To talk it through, call or text me at (971) 303-2253. I make time for every question.