Does the street name really matter?

Just wondering everyones take on this. Does the name of the street REALLY matter when you find a house you love?


For example, Skunk Lane.


lol - I just can't imagine saying that on a daily basis. What do you think?

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LOL...coming from Queens some of these LI street names are a little strange lol....but if I LOVE the house and its in my price range I wouldn't mind.

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There is a street names Skunks Misery where I grew up. I was thankful not to live on it eventhough the homes are super expensive.

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Posted by chmlengr

Posted by LSP2005

There is a street names Skunks Misery where I grew up. I was thankful not to live on it eventhough the homes are super expensive.

A good friend lives on Skunks Misery Lane in Locust Valley! Gorgeous home

The name of the street doesn't matter. I live on a funny-named street, that often gets people asking to say it again or spell or ask me why it has that name!

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Personally I have a thing for cutsie street names.
But if I found a home on a street that had an odd, funny, or ridiculous name... I'd still buy it. The street name would never be a deal breaker. Even if it was Seamen Street (which I have seen before - I know it's spelled differently but still makes you chuckle).

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I grew up on Bread and Cheese Hollow Road. I can handle anything after that one!

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our neighborhood has street names that are native american indian words followed by Trail. Some of them are words that are familiar like Montauk or Manhasset, others like ours are obscure & hard to spell and pronounce. Between my married last name & our street name I'm always spelling for people. Its ok, knowing the history behind the street names in our area makes it worth it.

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That would never deter me from buying 'the' house. I grew up in Levittown with sections of names like the solar system, birds, flowers, trades...

My current street name is boring. I love the rabbit-themed streets off Old Town Road (I think it's Port Jeff?) like Bunny Lane and Cottontail Lane. Adorable.

Also, I used to know someone who lived on Lois Lane.

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Not if you love the house!

My street name is long, sometimes unspellable (lol) followed by something other than street, lane, or ave, and it's east, west, south or north.

I can't tell you what I have to do when I order a pizza or chinese.

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Posted by MrsKS

Personally I have a thing for cutsie street names.
But if I found a home on a street that had an odd, funny, or ridiculous name... I'd still buy it. The street name would never be a deal breaker. Even if it was Seamen Street (which I have seen before - I know it's spelled differently but still makes you chuckle).

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LMAO!!! When I moved to LI from Brooklyn I got lost around the corner from my house! I couldn't understand why they couldnt use numbers and letters!

But we moved to Laux Place. Pronounced La-ow. Everytime I ordered something on the phone to be delivered I had to spell it out. but it wouldn't deter me.

now i live on Potter Ave and my DH loves saying "Potter Ave, like Harry Potter".

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I actually am drawn to funny street names... I would love to have a fun one!!!! I think Skunk lane is great! (alot better than our boring Pine st!)

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Street name only matters when you are trying to come up with your p o r n name.

Other than that, it would never prevent from buying the right house.

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One of my coworkers lives on Nut Swamp Road.

That I might have an issue with, lol

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I always laugh when I see Hyman Avenue. If I lived there I would not be able to give my address with a straight face.

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I grew up on a street that was very difficult to spell AND pronounce. It was PITA when I had to spell it out. But, in the end I don't think it was a huge deal. I'm happy to now be on a "normal" street name!

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I'm not a fan of my street name.. hard to say & spell. We bought it anyway though, couldn't pass up a great house just for the street name!

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I grew up on "Home Street." Not really funny, but kind of ironic

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Posted by MrsS6510

I grew up on "Home Street." Not really funny, but kind of ironic

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Posted by Elizabeth

Posted by MrsS6510

I grew up on "Home Street." Not really funny, but kind of ironic

Malverne?

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Posted by MrsS6510

Posted by Elizabeth

Posted by MrsS6510

I grew up on "Home Street." Not really funny, but kind of ironic

Malverne?

Close, Valley Stream

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There is a street in my town called "Weesuck Avenue"...It's backed by Weesuck Creek....It's all Native American, but DH informed me that he will never live on that street!

To me - it doesn't matter too much, though I do tend to be drawn to Pretty/Cute names...I grew up on Central Ave, so I'm always fascinated by more interesting street names.