What to Consider When Buying a Home Near a School—Do Your Homework! After days of searching, you’ve finally found your dream home. But it sits across the street from a school—which could be good or bad. With school in session 180 days a year, buyers should weigh the advantages and disadvantages of living near a school before making a final decision, according to an article on Realtor.com.
Here are some pros and cons to think about when considering buying near a school:
Pro: Your children can walk to school
Con: Streets are clogged with traffic
Pro: Access to playground after school
Con: Neighborhood parking rules may not be enforced
Pro: Schools are typically located in safe neighborhoods
Con: Heightened noise level
Pro: A good school district means higher resale value
Con: More kids are walking in the neighborhood, trespassing