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Before and After Photos of the Land Park Cell Tower in Sacramento

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Real Estate Agent with Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker DRE #00697006

cell tower land park sacramentoThe Land Park Community Association was all for the cell tower going up west of Riverside in the cemetery. They didn't want the cell tower on the other side "where everybody could see it." That's because we don't want the wealthier residents of Land Park to be forced to stare at the cell tower. It's much better to stick it on the side of Land Park where the poor people live. Where people who live in the low-income housing units or drive up or walk down Muir Way have to look at it.cell tower land park sacramento without branches

However, as cell towers, go, it's not bad. Although I live and work in Land Park, I do have a few listings in Antelope. That's because as a busy Land Park agent, I also sell a lot of short sales in Sacramento. It's the nature of our economy at the moment. To reach this listing in Antelope, I have to drive north on Walerga from Greenback. There is an awful looking cell tower there. Looks like something from outer space.

But here in Land Park Sacramento, our cell tower is somewhat camouflaged. I mean, nobody will mistake it for a pine tree, but it's not staring you in the face. And at least when I am west of Riverside, maybe T-Mobile won't drop my cell phone calls.

The after photo of the Land Park cell tower is to the left (it's the tallest "tree"), and the before photo to the right. Land Park cell tower photos: Elizabeth Weintraub

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Elizabeth Weintraub is co-partner of Weintraub & Wallace Team of Top Producing Realtors, an author, home buying expert at The Balance, a Land Park resident, and a veteran real estate agent who specializes in older, classic homes in Land Park, Curtis Park, Midtown, Carmichael and East Sacramento, as well as tract homes in Elk Grove, Natomas, Roseville and Lincoln. Call Elizabeth Weintraub at 916.233.6759. Put our combined 80 years of real estate experience to work for you. Broker-Associate at RE/MAX Gold. DRE License # 00697006.

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Comments (8)

Jeff Jensen
The Federal Savings Bank/Lending in 50 states - Greenwich, CT

That is actually a pretty good camouflage job.  We have one on the Hutchison River Parkway that is a much poorer attempt at green.

Nov 26, 2011 03:57 AM
Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker
Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA
Put 40 years of experience to work for you

Does the cell tower on Hutchison River look like something from outer space? I agree that this cell tower is much more attractive than its earlier version.

Nov 26, 2011 04:53 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Holy cow I think that's awesome.  Down in San Diego they look like giant metal palms (pretty weird), but here we just have plain old ugly.

Nov 26, 2011 08:29 AM
Michelle Gibson
Hansen Real Estate Group Inc. - Wellington, FL
REALTOR

Elizabeth - That's the best camouflaged cell tower I've ever seen. 

Nov 26, 2011 10:12 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I think the cell towers that are camouflaged as trees are great.  Especially the ones that are along highways in the California National Forests, etc. 

Nov 26, 2011 11:37 AM
Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker
Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA
Put 40 years of experience to work for you

Yeah, it's a little lopsided but if you didn't know it was there, you probably would not notice it. Having other trees around it helps somewhat as well. It might stand out in stark contrast if it was along the side of the road or in the middle of a shopping center.

After all, the one thing we have an abundance of in Land Park -- besides NIMBY -- is trees.

Nov 26, 2011 12:19 PM
Cathy McAlister
Cathy Ashley McAlister, GRI CDPE - Broker / Sacramento - Sacramento, CA
Sacramento DRE#00648507

Hey, maybe my service in South Land Park will improve!  I'm in one of those little black holes of cell service.  Sometimes it works, sometimes is doesn't.      Have to admit, I favor the pine tree look over the palm trees.

Nov 26, 2011 04:53 PM
Melissa Zavala
Broadpoint Properties - Escondido, CA
Broker, Escondido Real Estate, San Diego County

I've seen some up close, and would say that they look way better (more realisitic) from far away.

Nov 27, 2011 01:43 AM