The Effect of Underground Storage Tanks on Residential Property Values in Cuyahoga County, Ohio

Robert A. Simons, William Bowen () and Arthur Sementell ()
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Robert A. Simons: Levin College of Urban Affairs Cleveland State University Cleveland, Ohio 44115, http://urban.csuohio.edu/
William Bowen: Levin College of Urban Affairs Cleveland State University Cleveland, Ohio 44115, http://urban.csuohio.edu/
Arthur Sementell: Department of Political Science Stephen F. Austin State University Nacogdoches, Texas 75962, http://www.sfasu.edu/polisci/

Journal of Real Estate Research, 1997, vol. 14, issue 1, pages 29-42

Abstract: This study considers the effect of underground storage tanks on residential sales price. These effects are tested with a hedonic pricing model for all 1992 residential sales in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Three types of tanks were tested: non-leaking tanks registered with the state of Ohio, leaking tanks that are currently not registered, and registered leakers. Results show that close proximity (same block or within 300 feet) to registered, non-leaking tanks and to unregistered leakers did not significantly affect sales price. However, proximity to a leaking, registered tank demonstrated a reduction in price of over 17%.

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Date: 1997
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