Something to consider as you are weighing options as to buying property at Seven Springs or Hidden Valley. Both resorts are located in Somerset County.

The majority of properties at Seven Springs are in Middlecreek Township with a handful in the Mountain Villas in Jefferson Township. Yes, Seven Springs sits in several other counties and townships but so far the developments have been in Middlecreek Township, Somerset County.

All of the real estate at Hidden Valley sits in Jefferson Township, Somerset County. What you need to be aware of is that there is a 15.89 mill difference between the two counties. Just what does that mean to your pocket?

Let's say that you are looking at two properties, one at each resort. They both have the same accessed value of $70,000. They may be very different in size and in price because of past appreciation or lack there of at the time the value was placed. The total millage for Seven Springs is 30.32 and for Hidden Valley it's 46.21.

Here's how that translates into taxes! At Seven Springs your total tax bill (county, township and school) totals $2,122.40. The bill for the Hidden Valley property will be $3,234.70. That's a difference of $1,112.30

Granted there are many other variables to consider, association fees and services provided for those fees, amenities, facilities, and your life style! We just want to make sure you factor all of them into your buying decision!!

Again we want to stress, make sure the REALTOR you are working with is REPRESENTING YOU!!

Here is the PDF of all of the 2008 millage rates for the areas in Somerset County.