Originally Posted by azcindy (Post 2438312)

House in question just went pending. Was only on the market a day. Anyway, thanks all for the good discussion.

Cindy

Originally Posted by jimhoward (Post 2438152)

In the new sections there are a lot of power lines. The cut a huge swath thought the villages. Some of the best houses with the best views lots in, for example, Water's Edge, have power lines in them.

I think most real estate agents will tell you, that power lines are, on balance, a negative for resale, if they are in view.

However if you totally rule out power lines, you will miss out on some great houses that you might really like. I would buy a house with power lines, and have done so. Its a slight negative, but not a deal killer.

Originally Posted by Rainger99 (Post 2438841)

Many people have said that power lines impact resale value.

Do you know the initial sales price and the current asking price?

Originally Posted by DrMack (Post 2438946)

OP, this was no loss for you. The purchaser was the loser on this choice. Water’s Edge has a power substation that is 100% ugly. It will never go away and it will likely grow or expand. Delivery lines are never buried. I have friends in Newell that deal with the very issue. They can’t sell their house and buy in a more desirable area.

Originally Posted by jrref (Post 2439003)

I remember that. When the homes were built there was nothing but open land then Duke put in a power station. Now the homewoners are stuck.

Bottom line, however you feel about living near powe lines, the majority of buyers will not want it so, you if you buy a home like that you are gambling on the resale value of the home when you eventually sell.

Originally Posted by jimmy o (Post 2438285)

I spent my career in the high voltage electric industry and speak from experience: it is totally 100% safe to live near power lines. Radio Frequency Fields scare is hogwash, you get more of that wearing headsets and using laptops and notepads. In fact using blue tooth and wireless wi-fi surrounds you in RFs. Also if you’re really close to power lines you also get total protection from lighting strikes. But pros and cons to consider… con: resale and aesthetics. Pro: open views and discount on purchase. Discounted purchase price gets offset by discounted sales price when you sell, so that washes out.

Originally Posted by bgonzen (Post 2438306)

The Villages doesn’t own the power transmission lines. Some utility company like Duke Energy own them. The Villages has no say where high voltage transmission lines are located.

Originally Posted by Velvet (Post 2438140)

Read up on electric and magnetic fields and health from reputable journals like for example, Lancet. Do your own research and draw your own conclusions. I believe some people are susceptible but not everyone. In my home I know the field of all my appliances and also the nearest power line. I think knowledge is power.

People like to make fun of it, they did the same with Fukushima. The magnitude of its impact is only now starting to be appreciated.

I would never buy near a power line. I hate the way it looks. I don’t even like to play golf near them. But we need these things until better things are developed.

Originally Posted by Normal (Post 2438482)

Or what about a fantastic view of Coleman Prison in the new area. :agree:

Originally Posted by ithos (Post 2438487)

It wouldn't be any worse than having no view since your neighbors home is only yards away.

Originally Posted by coffeebean (Post 2439374)

IMHO......if there is even the slightest concern regarding dangers of living in close proximity to power lines, I would err on the side of caution and not do it.

Regarding the pro of "open view".......how can a view of power lines ever be a pro?