Due-diligence checklist
1143 Morfontaine St · Daytona Beach, FL 32124
Land
· 5 bd / 3.0 ba
· 2,601 sqft
· built 2025
· listed $394,990
· MLS CFR-MTZY381HCSZ5H2
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Title & lien report
Confirm clear title; flag mechanics' liens, easements, or active suits.
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Seller disclosure
Pull the seller's written disclosure for material defects + work done without permits.
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Survey & boundary
Recent survey verifying lot lines, easements, encroachments.
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Inspection contingency
General home inspection within 7–10 days; right to renegotiate / cancel.
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Insurance binder
Get a written insurance quote BEFORE waiving the financing/inspection contingency.
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Boundary survey
Confirm the lot lines + easements. Old plats often misrepresent.
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Zoning + intended use
Verify the use you're planning is permitted — call the planning desk.
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Utilities to lot line
Water, sewer, electric, gas — how far to bring? Five-figure surprise risk.
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Soil + percolation
Septic perc test; soil bearing for any planned structure.
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Wetlands + critical-area mapping
Federal + state wetlands; floodway overlay.
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Title & easements
Access easements, mineral rights, conservation easements.
Notes from walkthrough / agent call