Indicators of the Effect of Jet Noise on the Value of Real Estate.

Paul T. McClure

Expert InsightsPublished 1969

An analysis of the effect of jet noise on residential property value as indicated by (1) market value changes--determined through a comparison of the mean annual variations, during 1955-1967, in sale prices of single-family residences near Los Angeles International Airport with noise exposures up to 105 PNdB; (2) cost of insulating structures against jet noise; (3) cost of avigation (flyover) easements; and (4) damages sought in airport noise litigation. The first three indicators are related to a hypothetical 1,200 sq ft, seven-room, $24,000 stucco house exposed to 100 PNdB. The findings were that, for the hypothetical house, (1) property value changes are not significantly related to jet noise exposure; (2) insulation would cost about $3,800; and (3) the avigation easement would cost about $3,400. Litigation damages sought average about $31,000 per home. 37 pp. Ref.

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  • Year: 1969
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  • Document Number: P-4117

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