Title

The Spatial Extent of Water Quality Benefits in Urban Housing Markets

Authors

Authors

P. J. Walsh; J. W. Milon;D. O. Scrogin

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Abbreviated Journal Title

Land Econ.

Keywords

RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY-VALUES; HAZARDOUS-WASTE SITES; FUNCTIONAL FORM; IMPLICIT PRICES; HEDONIC MODELS; DISTANCE-DECAY; OPEN SPACE; IMPROVEMENTS; RECREATION; DEPENDENCE; Economics; Environmental Studies

Abstract

Water quality regulation continues to be controversial, as demonstrated by recent litigation between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the state of Florida over nutrient standards. While the costs of standards are usually known, benefits may be diverse and difficult to identify. This study investigates the effects of enhanced water quality on both waterfront and non waterfront property prices, using hedonic models within an urban market. Findings indicate ( I) the value of increased water quality depends upon the property's location and proximity to waterfront, and the surface area of the water body; and (2) aggregate benefits to nonwaterfront homes may dominate those realized by waterfront homeowners. (JEL Q51, Q53)

Journal Title

Land Economics

Volume

87

Issue/Number

4

Publication Date

1-1-2011

Document Type

Article

Language

English

First Page

628

Last Page

644

WOS Identifier

WOS:000296105200006

ISSN

0023-7639

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