There goes the neighborhood...

amulford
amulford Posts: 5,020
edited February 2024 in Clubhouse Archives
Great news.... I just recently found out my neighbor sold off a fifty acre parcel to a developer who is proposing to build 31 houses. Man what a drag, this is going to be right next door to my place.

Now I'm gonna have to fight some greedy **** to make sure they do everything right, so it impact on my property will be minimal.

This is some serious ****. If they don't properly grade and contain, it will ruin my property's potential. This is going to be real fun:(


I know what needs to be done, but it will cost the developer. We all know what that means.

Where's my beer?????(as he rolls up his sleeves...)
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  • hotwheelman
    hotwheelman Posts: 1,300
    edited May 2004
    Go get em, toss a beer this way while your at it.:D
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited May 2004
    On the bright side, your property value should increase, shouldn't it? Wow, 31 houses on 50 acres means very large homes are going to be built there. If that's the case, you should buy the developer some beer.
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  • Dr. Spec
    Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
    edited May 2004
    Faaaak. Loss of green space is a huge concern these days.
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited May 2004
    Green space in New Jersey? Oxymoron.
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  • superbrett
    superbrett Posts: 106
    edited May 2004
    ...And if those homes are REALLY large, well, even if their not, your taxes are going to take a huge jump!
    Something to look forward too!!!
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  • PolkWannabie
    PolkWannabie Posts: 2,763
    edited May 2004
    Originally posted by Early B.
    Green space in New Jersey? Oxymoron.
    Not ... That's why they call it the Garden state ... If your talking about a few mile radius around Newark airport, which for some reason is what most outsiders think NJ is, that of course is a different story.
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited May 2004
    Originally posted by Early B.
    On the bright side, your property value should increase, shouldn't it? Wow, 31 houses on 50 acres means very large homes are going to be built there. If that's the case, you should buy the developer some beer.

    That would mean MY taxes will go up. I'll buy them a case of beer if the job is done right.

    You see, if the grading and containment isn't done right, it will flood my place when it rains. Not to mention I own a very healthy lake that could really suffer.

    Not to be a smart ****, but you probably don't own a sizable chunk of ground. You would understand my concerns if you did...

    As far as green space goes, you'd have to see where I live. It's very private and serene. I want to build a web page to show it off, but the time is considerable.

    Doc, the township is forcing them to conserve 40% for open space. Bet you can't guess how that's beeing handled.

    Any members out there who handle Property Law. I think I'm REALLY gonna need some help with this one. I'm not asking for representation, but a little guidance would be greatly appreciated.

    So far it's still in DEP permit request stage. I have sent a letter to the DEP, but this is just getting started.
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited May 2004
    Here's a few pictures:

    Swan Lake Farm page
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  • PolkWannabie
    PolkWannabie Posts: 2,763
    edited May 2004
    Nice place ... regarding the never ending yardwork ... I'll bet, we have a little more than acre which is half woods and even that requires a fair amount of upkeep.
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  • jdhdiggs
    jdhdiggs Posts: 4,305
    edited May 2004
    WOW! I can see why your ticked, can you buy any of the developers land? Good luck!!!
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited May 2004
    Beautiful spread you have, I would try and protect it myself!

    I've found that if you don't want neighbors, you gotta buy the land around you. It has been the only surefire way for hundreds of years.

    Family farms are quickly being gobbled up by urban sprawl.
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited May 2004
    Thanks for the compliments. I would need like a Gig of space to put up all the pictures I'd need to really give you a good sense of perspective. 26 acres of rather well kept, undeveloped land.

    We would have tried to buy some of the surrounding land, but it was sold pretty much in secret. The offer was never made. Not that we would have been able to give them what this developer would have....
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  • HBombToo
    HBombToo Posts: 5,256
    edited May 2004
    Perhaps you'll have some cool neighbors?

    That is one helluva spread bud.

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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited May 2004
    I need to come visit you :-)

    How far from Phila are you?
    Ludicrous gibs!
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited May 2004
    About 20 minutes away from Philly.
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited May 2004
    Hmmmm. That's not far enough. Nice spread, but too close to Philthy.

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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited May 2004
    You'd never know it. It's actually conveniently located. No more than 5 minutes from a major road, but tucked away from all of it.

    This place is my life and my future. Some people have lots of toys, etc. etc. I have this. It's got me really upset.
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited May 2004
    This place is my life and my future. Some people have lots of toys, etc. etc. I have this. It's got me really upset.

    Calm down. What did you expect would happen? I'm surprised it took so long for developers to find a nice piece of dirt so close to Philly.

    You are expecting the worse, so don't make this situation a self-fulfilling prophesy. It's not your life and your future. Cheer up and look on the bright side.

    I used to live in NJ and a garden state it ain't. Gotta come down south for gardens.
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  • PolkWannabie
    PolkWannabie Posts: 2,763
    edited May 2004
    Where in NJ ?
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited May 2004
    Early - What you don't seem to understand is this place IS my future.


    "I bought Swan Lake Farm for $325k. 26 acres total with a private lake (around 16 acres buildable). Right now I could sell 1 1/2 acre lots for around 100k empty. Luxury Executive tracts are going for around $400 +. How much do you think it'll be in 25 years???"

    Wouldn't you call that a future??? If this development is just thrown together, as most of them are, the future income potential of this place will be decimated.

    I don't think the developer gives a rat's a$$ about that, as long as he makes his $10 - 15,000,000 off of his parcel.

    So far I have the reassurance of the director of the planning board that I hold the trump card. That in itself is a comfort.:D
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited May 2004
    Just trying to get you to recognize the positive side of things. I'm hoping things will work out for the best and your dreams for the land will be achieved.
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited May 2004
    I appreciate that, man. I am a realist, or maybe some would call me a pessimist.

    But a realistic point is as I said above...Most of these developments are just thrown together. A friend of mine had one built right next to his house, worth around $500k. Every time it rains, the runoff floods right up to his front door. If this was thought of, it could have been avoided. Now he is left holding the bag.

    Either he spends a very large amount of money to rectify it, or he sells. How long do you think it is before he is sued if he sells?
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