Hello

My family is looking at a house accross a church. Is it a good option, easy to sell later on in case we have to relocate? Is it good for resale value?

Thanks
Alpha

I think so.

I have had success selling across form a cemetary and also from a funeral home.

A church is a very positive thing to state the obvious; it brings lots of positive energy to an area, even to those who are not involved in the church. Children, ministries, music, worship, prayer, charity.

I'd first go attend a couple of services at the church if it would make you feel more comfortable. It will give you a chance to know the people there. You will learn alot about the area if you stay for coffee and cookies after service.

Cheers

Unless it's a church that practices Santaria or maybe Devil worship, you generally get pretty nice people that attend and congregate at a church.

thank you for your good post.

The only concern I've noticed is parking. Does the church have enough parking for the congregation, and does the parking area provide for a good in/out traffic pattern? If the parking doesn't disrupt the neighborhood, then no problem.

Yes "Parking" and of course those always rowdy Choir Practices.

I had one Church which was cited for a Zoning Infraction because of the traffic congestion . . . . which they claimed was out of their control, so then the troubled neighbor brought in a claim of excessive noise due to those frequent Choir practices (usually on week-nights).

Ultimately, they were encouraged to move to a neighborhood that was more conducive to their activities. And shortly after the Church left, the guy with the gripe departed this realm anyway.

Houses on main roads typically have a negative trait to them when selling.

You need to look at the GA DOT website on daily traffic counts for the road.Is it a 2 lane,4 lane etc. for the volume of traffic it gets daily.

Is there just a curb cut for the church traffic to get out,a stop sign,or a full traffic light??

What does the future land use say?? Is it slated 10 years from now to be residential on the main road or is the road a main road converting eventually to go commercial.

If that's the case you want to make sure full utilities are available at the road and that the house you buy isn't sitting on a tiny parcel of land.If it's tiny to sell for commercial you would have to assemble with other parcel owners to get the land size you need to sell.

Also depends on how expensive the house is you are buying.There is a difference in owning a 200,000 house on 2 acres where you can sell the land later for 1,000,000 for commercial development versus a small lot with a massive house on it.

In that case approaching commercial will diminish it's value and make you lose money with a small lot in the future.If I am on the main road I want land so I have options with multiple exit strategies later on.

Check DOT projects to see if the road is slated to be widened down the road and if your house is too close to the road when they take part of your front yard away it can diminish the value.

So it depends not only on the size and type of the church but the area and traffic as well.

Hope it helps.

Alpharetta, unless it's out-of-the-norm circumstances, I would say that there isn't any stigma attached to being across the street from a church (but obviously take into account how traffic patterns may hinder your enjoyment of your property). Have you visited the area on days that the church has services? That could give you a much better indication of how having a church as a neighbor could impact your home ownership. Best of luck.

You have really maintain your yard if you live across from a church. Most churches will send a "rep" ove to your house and smite you if the lawn/weeds get out of control.

Wow! lot of useful information I have learned from your responds. Really appreciate it. I will keep you posted if any.

Thanks a bunch!
Best Regards
Alpharetta