Good point, Mike.
Not against airparks, sort of liked the
idea. But, I suspect that hotbeds of airpark activity (such as FL and other
places) can make a difference. A large pilot population or area with an
aviation focus undoubtedly helps as well. Other places, where there is less
aviation activity or population in general may find it different. But, glad
you at least had some property that has beat the recent trends in real estate
(regardless of on or off airpark).
Ed
From: Rotary motors in aircraft
[mailto:flyrotary@lancaironline.net] On
Behalf Of Mike Wills
Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 1:17
AM
To: Rotary
motors in aircraft
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Airports
in Oregon
I bought a lot on an airpark in eastern Arizona about 5 years
ago. I plan to retire there and build in a few years. The way I figure it, a
home near, but not on an airport will likely have resale issues unless you find
the right buyer. In other words an airplane guy. On the other hand, again my
opinion, airpark property will always attract the right sort of buyer.
While my home in San
Diego has lost half its value in the past 5 years, my
airpark property has gone up in value by about 70%. Asking prices for homes in
the airpark are also up by about 50% since we bought, but sales are
considerably slower now. I just hope that by the time I retire and am ready to
sell in SoCal and build in AZ, my house wont be totally worthless.
Seems like in some parts of the country like Florida and Texas
you cant throw a rock without hitting an airpark. In that part of the world
your theory may be correct. Out west airparks are far fewer and demand, and
prices are considerably higher. I'm glad I bought when i did. I couldnt afford
my piece of property today.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, July 23,
2009 6:15 AM
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re:
Airports in Oregon
I looked into an airpark before selecting
our current home (not on an airpark). One thing that concerned me was
possible problems in reselling it. It seemed to me that a home on an
airpark just might not appeal to the vast majority of potential home buyers, so
I decided locating close to an airport was better from that perspective.
Now, it may not be a real problem, but I didn’t want to test it.
Ed
From: Rotary motors in aircraft
[mailto:flyrotary@lancaironline.net] On
Behalf Of Jeff Luckey
Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 2:15
AM
To: Rotary
motors in aircraft
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Airports
in Oregon
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Mike,
I can think of nothing cooler than keeping my airplane in my garage in a home
on an airpark but things like field maintenance costs and liability concern
me.
I think having a hangar at a small, quiet municipal field that is a couple of
miles from the house would be a satisfactory compromise.
--- On Wed, 7/22/09, Mike Wills <rv-4mike@cox.net>
wrote:
From: Mike Wills <rv-4mike@cox.net>
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Airports in Oregon
To: "Rotary motors in aircraft"
<flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2009, 9:15 PM
Curious as to why you'd rule out an airpark. Most
pilots (myself included) would love to live on one.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, July
22, 2009 5:57 PM
Subject: [FlyRotary]
Airports in Oregon
Hello
all,
I
will be vacationing in Oregon
in mid August and I want to visit a few airports in my search for a new
home. Here are some criteria:
1.
Suburban/semi-rural housing within 3 miles of a small municipal airport
2.
A mid-to-large municipal airport within 30 miles
3.
Western/costal part of the state
4.
No private air parks
5.
Reasonable property values
If
you happen to know of any airports that meet some of those criteria, I'd like
to hear your suggestions.
Many
thanks,
Jeff
Luckey
Southern California
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