Buying a House in an Unincorporated Area: Fewer Rules With Unique Considerations

Front exterior of 2030 Sand Hill Rd, a home for sale in Menlo Park, CA.

Where your home falls on the map shapes nearly every part of your life—from how far you drive to work to the schools your kids attend and the property taxes you pay. But geography also determines the quieter parts of homeownership, like who’s responsible for the day-to-day functions of your neighborhood, including trimming street trees … Read more