New Homes in Your Neighborhood Program
Lots Available
1163 Doty Street
Starting Price: $15,435
Parcel #: 14-939
Legal Description: Lot Four (4), Block One Hundred Three (103), Plat of Astor, City of Green Bay, East side of Fox River, Brown County, Wisconsin.
Lot Size: Approximately 9,712 Sq Ft, 53.86’ x 180’
Construction Requirements: Garage must be placed at the rear of the property, 1.5- to 2- story home in keeping with the neighborhood.
Additional Information: This Property is zoned Residential.
225 South Ashland Avenue
Starting price: $10,780
Parcel: 3-394
Legal description: Lot Fifty-six (56), Plat of Christian Schwarz’ Addition, City of Green Bay, West side of Fox River, Brown County, Wisconsin.
Lot size: 6,206 square feet, 47.67’ by 130’
Construction requirements: Garage must be placed to the rear of the property, 1.5- to 2-story home in keeping with the neighborhood.
Additional information: This property is zoned Office Residential and will require a conditional use permit to build a single-family home.
House, once constructed, must be sold to low- to moderate-income buyers.
333 S. Maple
Starting price: $13,350
Parcel: 3-1144-A
Legal description: Will be provided by RDA at
Lot size: Aprox 6,380 square feet, 58 X 110
Construction requirements: Garage must be placed to the rear of the property, 1.5- to 2-story home in keeping with the neighborhood.
Additional information: This property is zoned Office Residential and will require a conditional use permit to build a single-family home.
Design Requirements
All plans have to be approved by staff so that the character of the house matches surrounding homes. Homes should meet the following standards.
Uniform Dwelling Code and all other State and City codes
Full basement
Front covered porch
Windows on each facade
Over-hangs
This is a sample design
Purchase Procedures
1. Submit a bid, which will include your offer price and a brief description of your plans for the site, on one or more properties to the Green Bay Neighborhood Division.
Bidding starts with the equalized value of the properties, and is contingent upon the following.
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Signed offer to purchase must accompany all bids.
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Proof of financing within 30 days of bid opening.
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Approval of plans for a single-family home by staff ensuring the home is in character with the neighborhood and includes a basement, front porch, windows on each façade, over-hangs, and garage. Plans to be submitted to RDA Staff within 30 days of a binding accepted offer.
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Construction to begin within 60 days of closing and completion within 150 days of closing, unless otherwise agreed in writing and signed by both parties. If the Buyer fails to begin construction within 60 days, the lot shall be transferred back to the RDA upon written request of the RDA and at no cost to the RDA. Upon return of property, the developer shall recieve an amount equivalent to 50% of the price paid at closing less any costs associated with return of the property.
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All homes must meet the Uniform Dwelling Code.
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If the buyer fails to meet the above deadlines or terms, the buyer shall face penalties as defined in the develpment agreement.
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Above construction terms to be put into a development agreement signed by an RDA representative.
If the above contingencies are not met, the RDA may choose to re-open the bid process. Staff may consider an extension to an offer if the buyer makes a request in writing.
2. The successful bidder will arrange necessary financing and begin refining plans for the house.
3. Submit your finalized house and site plans for staff approval. Also, provide proof of financing within 30 days of bid opening.
4. Once all contingencies are met, set a closing date with staff and your lender. Set a building schedule.
5. Enjoy your new home.