Buying a home in Nixa Missouri? Don’t get that sinkhole feeling! Its been said that the ground beneath SW Missouri is like Swiss cheese. This is evidenced by the many caves, bluffs, and sinkholes in the area. If you own Marvel Cave or Fantastic Caverns, this is a good thing. However, if you have a sinkhole too close to your home, it’s a problem.
We all remember the sinkhole that swallowed a home in Nixa not that long ago. It appeared out of nowhere. It was “repaired” by filling it with tons of massive rock. It can be done, but it’s expensive.
If you own a home too close to a sinkhole, it can diminish your property value and even pose a danger. REALTORS® who list a home have an obligation to disclose "any known defects that could adversely affect the value of that property". Your best bet is to be cautious about buying these properties to begin with.
If you are buying a home in the area, check out the map below that shows known sinkholes. Of course this won’t protect you from unknown sink areas but it will give you an idea of active areas. We can show you more specifically if one is near property you are interested in purchasing.
Christian County Sink Holes Map
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