CC,MD: 9/10 Flood Factor?

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Anonymous wrote:The floodfactor map shows the street is a stream bed.

I noticed that. It does seem like the problem only touches the edge of the property, but if were in that neighborhood I’d seriously consider investing in infrastructure that reduced flooding, like permeable pavers and rain gardens.

I don't think permeable pavers or rain gardens will do a thing for you when the creek rises.

The point is that you want to do *everything* you can before the storm hits. And there absolutely things that make a difference.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Was just looking through stale listings in 20815 and noticed this house has a 9/10 flood factor. https://www.redfin.com/MD/Chevy-Chase/7910-Glendale-Rd-20815/home/10660747

I used to live two blocks from that house and for the life of me I can't figure out why this house would have such a high flood factor. It's a large house on a nice sized lot, granted it needs a lot of work but looks like it would make a nice "family" home. Priced too high obviously. Has anyone toured it?

we looked at this house, our realtor seems to think its priced appropriately however given the style and location it won't be able to capture the list prices that many of the colonials around it do even with great upgrades. another one bites the dust. though i'm sure someone will grab it at asking.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The floodfactor map shows the street is a stream bed.

I noticed that. It does seem like the problem only touches the edge of the property, but if were in that neighborhood I’d seriously consider investing in infrastructure that reduced flooding, like permeable pavers and rain gardens.

I don't think permeable pavers or rain gardens will do a thing for you when the creek rises.

The point is that you want to do *everything* you can before the storm hits. And there absolutely things that make a difference.

for a regular hard rain sure, for the street being 2 feet under water not really unless you are talking about raising the house

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The floodfactor map shows the street is a stream bed.

I noticed that. It does seem like the problem only touches the edge of the property, but if were in that neighborhood I’d seriously consider investing in infrastructure that reduced flooding, like permeable pavers and rain gardens.

I don't think permeable pavers or rain gardens will do a thing for you when the creek rises.

The point is that you want to do *everything* you can before the storm hits. And there absolutely things that make a difference.

for a regular hard rain sure, for the street being 2 feet under water not really unless you are talking about raising the house

The house is up high and will be ok for a while. The problem is that the hardscape and gardening choices in the area hasten runoff and make high water much more likely.