The deep walkout setting may catch a buyer’s eye first, but the underground utility availability at the Marsh Ridge Trail lot identified as MLS #26016678 can be just as important to the planning conversation.
This approximately 1.32-acre wooded homesite is listed at $72,514. FlexMLS describes an exceptionally deep walkout site backing protected parkland, with underground natural gas, electric, cable, and phone service available. Cornerstone Construction is identified as the exclusive builder in the Stoney Creek community.
The short answer
The feature in this article matters because it changes how a buyer could use, plan, or evaluate this specific property. It should be weighed alongside the full cost, site conditions, documents, and the way the home or land needs to function day to day.
Available utilities reduce one category of uncertainty
Raw land can require buyers to investigate whether power, gas, and communications are nearby at all. Here, the listing states that those services are available underground. That can support a cleaner streetscape and gives the design team a clearer starting point.
Available is not the same as connected or included at no cost. A buyer still needs exact tap points, trench distances, provider requirements, capacity, fees, and the responsibility for bringing each service to the home.
Deep lots can make utility routing more important
The farther the house sits from the road, the longer some private service runs and the driveway may become. That can affect installation cost, future repair access, landscaping, and the sequencing of construction.
A coordinated plan can keep the driveway, utility trenches, septic area, drainage, and tree-preservation zones from competing for the same corridor. This is especially useful on a wooded walkout site where grade is part of the design.
What should a buyer verify?
Good property decisions come from converting attractive features into clear, written facts. For V/L Marsh Ridge Trail, Augusta, a buyer should:
Get written utility availability and connection estimates from each provider.
Locate proposed meters, transformers, trenches, and service routes on the site plan.
Confirm well, septic, and reserve-area requirements separately from listed utilities.
Review the walkout grade, driveway slope, drainage, and protected-land boundary.
Verify subdivision restrictions and Cornerstone’s exclusive-builder process.
These checks are not meant to make the process feel complicated. They help the buyer and builder make decisions in the right order and reduce the chance that a late discovery controls the plan.
Local and planning context
The Zillow guide to buying land lists utilities, access, zoning, surveys, and environmental conditions among the central due-diligence topics. For MLS #26016678, those general checks should be completed with property-specific written information.
Who may be a good fit?
This property may fit a buyer who values the feature discussed here and is willing to complete the due diligence needed to use it well. It may be less suitable for someone whose must-have plan depends on dimensions, permissions, or costs that have not yet been verified.
We encourage buyers to compare the property with their real priorities: total budget, timeline, maintenance, accessibility, storage, outdoor use, privacy, and future flexibility. A good match is more important than forcing a house or lot to fit a plan that belongs somewhere else.
See the current listing
View current photos, price, and details for V/L Marsh Ridge Trail, Augusta. The current asking price is $72,514. MLS information can change, so verify status and terms before relying on them.
If you want help evaluating whether this property fits your plans, call the Veenstra Team at 269-350-5514 or email sold@veenstrateam.com. We are a family-run real estate team with eXp Realty, and we will help you work through both the opportunity and the practical questions.
Frequently asked questions
Which utilities are described as available?
FlexMLS lists underground natural gas, electric, cable, and phone availability.
Are utility connections free?
The listing does not establish that. Buyers should obtain provider-specific locations, requirements, and cost estimates.
Is this a walkout lot?
The current listing describes it as a beautiful walkout site. Final design depends on survey, soils, grading, drainage, and approvals.
Listing information verified in FlexMLS on September 14, 2026. Property is MLS #26016678 and was Active at the time of writing. Equal Housing Opportunity.
