New Neighborhoods and their relationship to Hi-Voltage Power Lines (sale, real estate)

[anifani821]

Originally Posted by movedtothecoast

how close is considered too close?
while i can imagine living right under them would be too close , i wonder at what distance would you guys feel safer?

Well, let's put it this way. I don't want to drive up to my house and even see one (those towers) on the horizon.

[5kidsmama]

heard you can get a pretty good vegetable garden near one

[Stripes17]

The only reason I stay away from them is to protect resale value. Too many people won't consider a home near these things, so I'd rather not have to try to sell one.

[Asheville Native]

Originally Posted by DBGNCSU05

While they are certainly an eyesore, there has been scientific proof that living near HV power lines does not increase one's risk of cancer or other disease.

Scientists used to say that smoking was also harmless

[DBGNCSU05]

I guess that none of y'all own microwaves? Or vacuum cleaners? Or televisions? Or cellphones?


Each and every one of those devices has also been touted as "increasing your risk of cancer," yet I don't see people saying they want to buy a house without a microwave.

[NMyTree]

Originally Posted by anifani821

I don't care what anyone says (including all the "experts"). . . I don't see how living that close to magnetic fields can be good for a person at the cellular level. And besides - they are the worst kind of "visual pollution" - even if you aren't concerned about magnetic fields.

....and they cause distortion and buzzing in audio loudspeakers (and audio gear).

Possible negative effect on health, number one reason.

Interference in audio gear, number two reason

BTW, I never have and never will own a microwave oven. I don't know, something about those things that just doesn't jive with me. Call it paranoia....call it a hunch, whatever.

No microwave ovens in my house.

[ss20ts]

I'm with Ani and Asheville Native on this one! And Ani and I don't agree often! LOL

There's a house that I drive by to go anywhere pretty much. It has a mini sub-station in the backyard. it took almost 2 years to sell it. The new folks stuck around for a few years. They, too, tried for 2 years to sell it. They gave up and tried renting it out. That took another year. I wonder how long these tenants will stay.

So there must not be too people who are super comfy with all that electricity next to them. I know I'm not!

Smoking once wasn't bad for you either. Airbags are supposed to save your life, yet many people are injured and some killed by them. So don't be thinking the government is really look out for you. it's all about $$$$$$$$$$$.

[5kidsmama]

Originally Posted by DBGNCSU05

I guess that none of y'all own microwaves? Or vacuum cleaners? Or televisions? Or cellphones?


Each and every one of those devices has also been touted as "increasing your risk of cancer," yet I don't see people saying they want to buy a house without a microwave.

Yeah, but those items won't inhibit a resale on a house

[soulwindows]

We recently saw a very beautiful house, unbelievable new kitchen with top of the line appliances at a ridculous price. Each room was more exquisite than the last. We kept asking ourselves "what is wrong with this house to have such a good price"? Then we looked out back...a HUGE tower right in the back yard. No thanks. Even if there is no truth to the cancer risk, resale would be hell based on perception.

[SunnyKayak]

If you like the home why would it matter. The days of trying to make money on a resale are over