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We found a home that has wetlands on the back of the property. So far, I have difficult time finding more info on the wetlands in term of the depth of the wetlands and what types of wildlife living in there. We asked the seller and they didn't know. They said that the mosquito wasn't bad that you were siting in a park. The house is nice and good price. Would you strongly consider this house or pass? I don't like snakes and not sure whether they live in wetland. TIA!
I wouldn't, but that is just me. I know someone with acreage with a pond on it and the bugs are terrible. Depends I guess. It doesn't bother her, would it bother you?
Is the wetland something that retains significant amount of visible pools of runoff for several days or longer after moderate rain?
I'd like to understand who owns / manages the wetlands too -- if it is larger forest preserve district or similar governmental body I would think one could get details from them about the history of the wildlife and insects. Is this is something that is part of the developers "gift" to the home owner's association I would worry that the HOA might skimp on maintenance. If it is land that is privately owned but largely undevelopable I would worry about what sorts of tricks they might try to drain it and eventually sell it as part of a larger chunk of land that might end up home to some kind of allegedly "green" energy generation scheme -- I have seen that happen with "peaker power generation" when they take "wasted" land trapped between highways or other hard to use sites and tie it into turbine based natural gas fired electricity generation or worse...
The positives would be if the land is well managed and limited access then you have an almost "private nature reserve" and that is a very attractive feature to many people. Such sites can be great for "biodivesity" and have lots of migratory birds and attractive wildlife.
We had natural wetlands directly across the road from our last house. It was a very picturesque scene and we loved it. The sun set on the water every night when the pond section was full. During the very dry parts of summer and fall there wasn't much water in it. It attracted large birds, turtles, muskrats, and beavers. The mosquitos were not bad because we had tiki torches and a resident populations of purple martins and barn swallows. The area was very quiet and that is what I miss the most . I would buy a similar piece of property in a heartbeat!
Marshes attract all sorts of wildlife, some may migrate to your property.
If the water depth is much above 2 ft. or so mosquitoes would probably be neglible. You will have other animals: birds were mentioned, geese and ducks depending on where you are, herons possibly, various mammals and probably some snakes. Also bats (mosquitoes attract them).
It will depend on your tolerance level for wildlife. If you do buy there you will need to practce techniques to keep animals at a low level-no pet food out overnight, tightly cover trash cans. blocking any entries to buildings, etc.
It might depend on how far back the wetlands are set from the house as well. Are we talking a large piece of property, or are the wetlands basically right in your back yard? What state is this in?
If you are looking at this property listed by a Realtor, then you should ask for full disclosure and everything about this piece of abutting land. It could come back to bite you if you ever need to sell. Also, you don't say what state you are in and what investigating you or your Realtor has don for you up to this point. (Personally, I'd stay away from it, and look for something else.) If it has been on the market for a lonnng time, that is a clue. Do not believe anything the seller tells you; in some states they do not have to disclose some facts, and are absolved of various responsibilities according to the laws of the state you are in. Only a Realtor is responsible for material facts, and even that can be a sticky wicket. Do your own due diligence.
Good catch. I answered in the other one, too. Is this a case of forgetfulness or not getting the answer you want the first time around?
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Not enough info...
. I would buy a similar piece of property in a heartbeat!
