What's a View Worth?

I took this photo just this morning from my house. Pioneer Peak stands out from Palmer to Wasilla and is a premier landmark for the Valley. This view is worth something to me, and it would be worth something to a buyer of my home. But exactly how much is it worth?

When you price your home there are so many different and sometimes opposing values to add and subtract from the price it can be confusing. So which ones are important enough to take into account? Curb appeal is important, light is important, cleanliness and maintenance are important. All those will help a home sell faster than it's competition. But you can actually add some value for a view.

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