We found a house we like but it's near a cemetery. We're not afraid but worried it may be hard to sell in the future. Also how near is considered nearby? Within walking distance?
2007-06-06 06:34:04 · 9 answers · asked by Sean 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
We just bought a condo (in January) that is across the street from a large cemetery in Denver. The price was right because it's a) in need of repairs, and b) settled between two newer, luxury complexes.
We were told by our realtor that having a property near a cemetery isn't necessarily a bad thing. For one, it's really quiet! Also, when I told my friends and co-workers - kind of tongue-in-cheek - that it was by the cemetery, many of them said that they viewed cemeteries as being big, well-maintained parks.
Our patio looks out onto the east side of the cemetery (we can see tombstones). It's really not unpleasant at all.
2007-06-06 06:43:37 · answer #1 · answered by pokecheckme 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Wouldn't bother me or stop me from buying a house. I would rather live next to a cemetery than a family with kids and loud music.
No, really, it's quiet and the only noise is a backhoe digging graves.
2007-06-06 13:41:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It shouldn't be hard. Cemeteries are not lush parks, but they are generally green and well-kept, which adds beauty to the surrounding neighborhoods.
Look at it this way: if you have expressed a desire to buy it, someone else will probably want to buy it in the future as well.
2007-06-06 13:38:11 · answer #3 · answered by juniorflag 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cemeteries are considered rather benign properties when considering home sale value. You MAY encounter buyers who are creeped out living too close to a bunch of buried humans, but my experience over the decades indicates that such buyers are relatively rare.
2007-06-06 13:46:01 · answer #4 · answered by acermill 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A cemetery is a Latent defect, it will affect at least 50% of elligable purchasers, so like yourself if the deal is right it will sell but at least 50% of possible purchasers will not consider it as a home.
Makes a great negotiating tool for you to get a lower price, but expect it to be used on you ;
If it is a good deal buy it!
2007-06-06 13:36:19 · answer #5 · answered by Hootie J 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
From a realtor's perspective, the classic things that bring down property value are being close to:
a neglected, run down house
a cemetery
a church (yes, go figure)
a railroad track
a major thoroughfare
undeveloped property that isn't designated residential
flood plains
commercial establishments
2007-06-06 13:41:55 · answer #6 · answered by stevijan 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's like anywhere else, but don't hang your white bedsheets out the window at night.
2007-06-06 13:36:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It has little to no affect in our area. Virginia's
2007-06-06 13:37:10 · answer #8 · answered by mel s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no idea but that would be awesome!
2007-06-06 13:37:20 · answer #9 · answered by Gen•X•er (I love zombies!) 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋