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Buying home near train tracks? (1 Viewer)
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It's called a cabover. Essentially it's bi-level, with the huge master bedroom as the only room on a second level above the garage. And the basement is great too because it's raised and has lots of big windows with lots of natural light coming in, making it feel like part of a house...doesn't have a "basement feel". if you were looking at the house form outside you'd probably thinks it's a 2 story though.
the moops
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We bought our house in Saint Paul just over two years ago. Mid century house, built in 1957. Second to last house on the street, on top of a hill. Train is probably similar distance away, 100 yards or so. It is a freight line, and number of instances per day varies, but probably 15 or so pass by on average. When outside, it is annoying only if we have company or in the middle of a conversation. With windows open in the house, it can also be annoying when trying to watch a movie or something.
We deal with it though. House would be worth 15-20 percent more if it was located down the bottom of the hill away from the tracks. We are on the right side of the tracks though.
For those of us without unlimited funds to buy a house, we weighed the pros and cons. Loved the architecture of the house, and the neighborhood. Wouldn't be able to afford it if the tracks weren't there. We are hoping that one day they decide to convert the tracks to a bike path, which would likely increase our value by 20% +
We deal with it though. House would be worth 15-20 percent more if it was located down the bottom of the hill away from the tracks. We are on the right side of the tracks though.
For those of us without unlimited funds to buy a house, we weighed the pros and cons. Loved the architecture of the house, and the neighborhood. Wouldn't be able to afford it if the tracks weren't there. We are hoping that one day they decide to convert the tracks to a bike path, which would likely increase our value by 20% +
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Bromigo
one neat thing about the train coal cars is that you can pick up a lot of coal that falls out of them and then if you are industrius and thrifty you can use that coal to either heat your own home saving on fuel costs or if you are in the know you can sell the pieces you pick up on the coal black market for lucrative profits all of which you can use to pay your mortgage off ahead of time and that my friends is the swc financil tip o the day take that to the bank bromigos
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Leroy Hoard
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Bromigo
hey man its called hassenfeffer round here in krautlland that is all i am sayin bromigo take that to the bank brostein
First house I ever bought was only 2 doors down from a major commercial fright line. Trains went by at least once an hour and at night. Got used to it after the first few weeks, but every once in a while a train conductor would get really overzealous with the train whistle. That was the roughest part, especially if a door or windows were open or you were outside. Would have sucked for parties as well so we rarely threw any. Noise ordinance eventually silenced the whistle (not 100% because they could still blow it in emergencies or if idiots were on the track, etc.) House was a great deal which made it easier to live with, was also able to sell it for a pretty penny when the market got really hot.
Main thing that sucked was when we had friends or family over, they had a really hard time sleeping because they weren't used to it like we were.
Main thing that sucked was when we had friends or family over, they had a really hard time sleeping because they weren't used to it like we were.
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brun
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When I was 15 my parents bought a house that had commuter / freight RR tracks running next to our backyard. I'm guessing about 40 yards from the house. The noise wasn't a huge problem, but it was sometimes an annoyance when watching TV. Sometimes we would also feel the house shake a little as freight trains rolled through, but it wasn't a real problem.
Do you want to stay there a while? Will you have kids? Growing up nobody got seriously hurt, but we did ride dirt bikes along the tracks, sometimes alongside moving trains. We also hopped the freight trains as they weren't going that fast because the terminal wasn't that far away. Occasionally we used the trains for snowball or rock target practice depending on the season. We used the tracks as a more direct route to walk to another neighborhood. Others we didn't know also walked the tracks and we were pretty sure it was someone walking along the tracks who broke into the house (this happened once in about a 20 year period).
No advice. Just sharing my experience.
Do you want to stay there a while? Will you have kids? Growing up nobody got seriously hurt, but we did ride dirt bikes along the tracks, sometimes alongside moving trains. We also hopped the freight trains as they weren't going that fast because the terminal wasn't that far away. Occasionally we used the trains for snowball or rock target practice depending on the season. We used the tracks as a more direct route to walk to another neighborhood. Others we didn't know also walked the tracks and we were pretty sure it was someone walking along the tracks who broke into the house (this happened once in about a 20 year period).
No advice. Just sharing my experience.
the moops
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Really regretting showing my 3 and 5 year old that trick. Thats ####### all they want to do now
Johnny Rock
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Can you jump a freight train to a bus stop rather than walk 12-15 min? Or better yet, just take the freight train right to work for free?
We live appx 400 ft from a freight line (our house -> neighbor behind us -> residential street -> another house -> railroad tracks). The train comes through maybe 4-5 times per day and every other night there is a 4 am-ish run. Trains usually go by in less than five minutes...maybe 100 cars at the most. Only time you hear the horn is during daylight hours as the approach an intersection ~1 mile away. You can tell its there by the click-clack but honestly its not a big deal and more often than not, we don't even notice it. Honestly the yahoos that roll down the street with their radios cranked are more annoying. In the winter (Minnesota) its a non-issue.
I say non-issue as well. It's not like you'd be living in the flight path outside of an airport. Had a buddy that lived on the outskirts of MSP and when a plane came by it was quite noticeable especially when outside. Cheap house, terrible environment.
I say non-issue as well. It's not like you'd be living in the flight path outside of an airport. Had a buddy that lived on the outskirts of MSP and when a plane came by it was quite noticeable especially when outside. Cheap house, terrible environment.
SkyRattlers
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I'd be more concerned with the 12-15 minute walk to the bus. In Winterpeg? Are you crazy? -45 with wind chill and you think you can make a 12 minute walk?
I see this has been discussed above....I really think you are underselling the importance of the proximity to the bus. Find a place 2 minutes from a bus and you'll save atleast 20 minutes of your life every single day. Going to grab the groceries, trips to the dentist, etc all become huge hassles when it's a 12 minute walk both ways through Winterpeg weather.
I see this has been discussed above....I really think you are underselling the importance of the proximity to the bus. Find a place 2 minutes from a bus and you'll save atleast 20 minutes of your life every single day. Going to grab the groceries, trips to the dentist, etc all become huge hassles when it's a 12 minute walk both ways through Winterpeg weather.
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I have a car for groceries, dentist etc. We take the bus to work because it's more practical. Current walk to bus stop is about 7 minutes so not a massive difference, but definitely a consideration.
All good points, except we'd actually get home the same time, because with this home, the bus drops you off earlier than other houses we are looking at. Longer walk, but essentially the same/similar commuting time.
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Bromigo
its called ridin the rails brohans and the sweet life of a hobo is like none other like they say third boxcare midnight train destination bangor maine old worn out clothes and shoes i dont pay no union dues take that to the bank brings of the broadhans
I was able to get some data on this area and specific street:
Average time to sell in this community: 17 days
Average time to sell on this street: 39 days
Four homes have sold recently on this street. One for asking price and it had significant upgrades. The other three sold $5,000-$40,000 below asking price.
Average time to sell in this community: 17 days
Average time to sell on this street: 39 days
Four homes have sold recently on this street. One for asking price and it had significant upgrades. The other three sold $5,000-$40,000 below asking price.
Getinthemix
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No way I would ever buy a house that close to train tracks. The noise would drive me crazy
In The Zone
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