[Ruger2506]

Originally Posted by Velvet

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.

I used to love hunting under powerlines in MN. Long open lanes. A guy could easily take 1000 yard shots. Tons of fun.

[tophcfa]

It’s a buyers market, why risk it, with all the homes currently on the market you have lots of options. It might not be a sellers market someday when you, or your heirs, have to dump the place.

[jimhoward]

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.

[margaretmattson]

Originally Posted by jimhoward

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.

I have seen people lose money on the resale of homes near power lines. Homes too close to noisy streets seem to lose money on resale as well. If you do not believe the home will be your forever home, PASS! It will save you money and headaches in the long run.

[Mike123]

i disagree there is danger near power lines its called lines of flux created by current passing thru the lines, these fields of energy are admittley within the area of the power lines . The fields have been known to cause cancer.

[Rwirish]

Never. You will always notice them and they are plain ugly.

Keep looking.

[azcindy]

Originally Posted by jimhoward

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.

Yep. This is my situation. The view in the house I was interested in was so good (pond/open space views in back and side of house) I did not notice the power lines at first. They are mainly across the street, but I can see they run near the house with the towers spread apart so I don't see them from the backyard/lanai. But they are there.

[ithos]

Originally Posted by Mike123

i disagree there is danger near power lines its called lines of flux created by current passing thru the lines, these fields of energy are admittley within the area of the power lines . The fields have been known to cause cancer.

Could you please provide a reference to substanitate your claim?

[RICH1]

I love the humming of power lines..overpowers the ringing in my ears.. Personally I would be more concerned about Turnpike noise, the marsh the house was built on, the prison, and the proximity to the VA. Evidently High Taxes and Home Insurance hasn't scared you off.

[kayak]

In my area there are plenty of eagle's nests on the power line towers. Such a springtime sight to see as the young grow and prepare for that first flight.
If you view the power lines, not everything is ugly.

[ithos]

They can not rule out child leukemia.
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[Snakster66]

Originally Posted by ithos

Could you please provide a reference to substanitate your claim?

Beat me to it.

[SoCalGal]

Originally Posted by Ruger2506

I wouldn't hesitate for one second. Ideally you border the lines and have no neighbors. Could work in your favor. The tinfoil hat crowd may have lowered the price for you.

Unless the house is also in the path of chemtrails, then you're in trouble. <kidding!>

[dolphin]

Originally Posted by azcindy

Would you consider buying a house you like a lot with a great view plus in a location you desire, except it is close to the power lines? The power lines don't obstruct the view, but they are close to the house. I just don't know how safe it is to be near the large power lines so wondering what others think. Thanks.

Cindy

No. For aesthetic reasons not fear of power

[Cuervo]

The only reason I would be reluctant is because of the myth you would be looking at a reduced market and price if you try to sell it in the future. Just make sure you get a good price buying price going in.