When buying an individual house, road access and connectivity are critical factors — not just for convenience, but also for future property value, emergency access, and quality of life.
Here’s what to check:
🛣️ 1. Road Access to the House
✅ Check:
- Type of Road in Front:
- BT (Blacktop/Tar): Ideal, smooth access
- CC Road (Cement Concrete): Durable, low maintenance
- Gravel/Mud/Kuccha: Poor access, seasonal issues
- Width of the Road:
- 30 ft or more = Good for 4-wheelers, visitors, two-way traffic
- 20–30 ft = Manageable for smaller cars
- <20 ft = May face issues with car parking, fire/rescue vehicle access
- Road Ownership:
- Panchayat / Municipality / GHMC / HMDA / BDA = Public road
- Private Layout Road = Ensure it’s not encroached and legally accessible
- Dead End or Shared Pathway = Confirm legal right of way (ROW)
📍 2. Connectivity to Key Locations
| Destination | Ideal Travel Time |
|---|---|
| Office/Work Hub | <45 minutes |
| School | <30 minutes |
| Hospital | <20 minutes |
| Grocery / Market | <15 minutes |
| Bus Stop / Metro Station | <10 minutes |
| Airport / Railway | Within 1–1.5 hours |
🔍 Tip: Test real travel time during peak hours.
🛤️ 3. Public Transport Availability
- Nearby bus stop or auto/taxi stand
- Access to Metro / Suburban railway (if in city)
- Availability of app-based cab services (Ola/Uber)
Ask neighbors: Do they face transport issues?
🌆 4. Upcoming Infrastructure
Check for:
- Proposed new roads, highways, metro expansion
- RERA or Town Planning websites for area development maps
- Avoid plots close to proposed flyovers/railways that may cause noise or demolition risk
🌧️ 5. Drainage & Road Conditions
- Any water logging during rains?
- Check storm water drains on both sides of the road
- Is the road maintained by local body?
🔦 6. Street Lighting & Safety
- Are there working street lights?
- Are roads lit at night?
- Ask locals if area is safe for walking after dark
🛑 7. Red Flags to Avoid
- Encroached or disputed approach roads
- Water stagnation on road
- No legal road access (landlocked property)
- Sharp slopes or narrow turns near the house
- Loud noise zones (main road traffic, factories, railway tracks)
📄 Legal Note:
- Always verify road access in the Sale Deed or Layout Plan.
- If it’s a private road, ensure a registered right of way (ROW) document exists.