[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Normal

I know it is a problem in Citrus Grove. I’m not sure about other villages. Homes are being sold at a loss because of the power company’s venture to upgrade their power plant. Homes along the heavy duty power wire route are breaking even for the most part after 4 years of ownership.

Most people on this thread agree......stay away from power lines in close proximity and view. Also......not a good idea to be in ear shot or visible to The Turnpike.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Altavia

I'd take power lines over a kissing lanai - it's all relative.

I've noticed many people who have "kissing lanais" in my neighborhood, enclose their lanai. Then landscape it beautifully so the home behind is not visible. At least a kissing lanai is not considered to be dangerous to your health. Again, I would never want power lines anywhere near my home.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

The Villages certainly does have a say as to where they build homes. The Villages purchased all that land that is close to the power lines. The lines were there first. Why do you think it was a good deal to purchase all that land near power lines. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure that one out.

Was it a deal to purchase all that land? I certainly don’t have that kind of inside information. Since they purchase *all* the land…

[Calisport]

With trees growing to hide the powerlines the green belt behind your house could be a great asset. The football field of grass is great for privacy and views.

[BillyGrown]

We walked by the power lines and discovered they are noisy. I don’t know if they are usually noisy, but you could hear humming and crackling. I didn’t care for that or the potential view.

[jimhoward]

The power lines in Water's Edge are very much smaller than the ones near Citrus Grove and Newell. Size matters, at least to me.

But most of this is moot as not only has the house in question sold, but also the OP has bought a pre-owned house in a different location (based on some other posts I have seen).

[BillyGrown]

Originally Posted by jimhoward

The power lines in Water's Edge are very much smaller than the ones near Citrus Grove and Newell. Size matters, at least to me.

But most of this is moot as not only has the house in question sold, but also the OP has bought a pre-owned house in a different location (based on some other posts I have seen).

It started out small in Newell. When Chitty Chatty and Bradford were built the station in Newell was tiny. There wasn’t a St Catherine or Newell or Citrus Grove. I think there became more needs for power and that’s why they increased everything there in 2023. The station is hideous now and really tall! Maybe they won’t build anymore near Water’s Edge?

[mtdjed]

Originally Posted by jimhoward

The power lines in Water's Edge are very much smaller than the ones near Citrus Grove and Newell. Size matters, at least to me.

But most of this is moot as not only has the house in question sold, but also the OP has bought a pre-owned house in a different location (based on some other posts I have seen).

Power lines as neighbors are OK. Homes along interstates, near airports, prisons, sewage plants are ok. We have a choice where we buy. If you are smart you may get more home for your money but be prepared to get less money for your home when you sell. Also, be prepared to get little support when you seek changes to minimize impact,

[kbrkr]

At the end of the day, the number ONE rule in purchasing Real Estate; LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!!!

If the public perception is negative, then resale will take you much longer and lower value.

[tedquick]

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

We bought our home about 12 years ago and we back up to both power lines and a golf course. We love the view it gives us and the power lines have never presented any kind of a problem. We also have the blessing of watching Osprey raising their families "in our back yard".

[MrFlorida]

Aside from being ugly, they sizzle when it is humid or raining.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Underground electric cables weren't a thing in New England. All electric cables were on poles at the edge of the streets. It's really not an issue. It's not attractive, but it's also not an issue.

The only time it IS an issue, is if a storm blows the line down. Then it can be hazardous, because now you have live wires whipping back and forth on the ground until someone turns off the juice. But if the downed lines don't reach your property, the hazard isn't to you anyway. When a tornado rips a power line off the pole in the middle of a main road and the line is slithering back and forth across the road, THEN it's a big huge deal.

[CoachKandSportsguy]

geez, if you don't like the location, don't buy

simple as that. .

the fact that you are posting about the power lines, means that you are uncomfortable, so don't buy and keep on looking

[Normal]

Originally Posted by CoachKandSportsguy

geez, if you don't like the location, don't buy

simple as that. .

the fact that you are posting about the power lines, means that you are uncomfortable, so don't buy and keep on looking

Yes, there are hundreds, maybe even a thousand homes with zero views of the atrocity available. There are zero reasons to buy with the view of any electrical wiring. Move on to better.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Normal

Yes, there are hundreds, maybe even a thousand homes with zero views of the atrocity available. There are zero reasons to buy with the view of any electrical wiring. Move on to better.

I can think of three... location, location, location.

Power lines in my yard would not be my preference but to me they are better than kissing lanais. If I found a house in my ideal area (whatever ideal is for me) then the power lines would be a consideration but absolutely not a deal breaker.