[tom_mellior]

Yes. I'm not objecting to the concept of putting asphalt on land you own.

What I find weird is the concept of "the only access to your own home is someone else's private street".

[geebee]

I think it was owned by something similar to a HOA. Because the HOA didn't pay a minuscule property tax bill, the private street went up for auction, and a private citizen purchased it. That private citizen now has the ability to charge the residents for use of the street, including the right to park in front of houses.