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I've ruled out several properties in my current homebuying search for this exact reason. Having lived next to the neighborhood collection pond once before (a rental thankfully), I'm extra paranoid about stormwater and drainage now.

I've seen a number of homes in my area where the builder received special permission to build right where the drainage needs to go. Some were beautiful and I was tempted to give it a shot, but your story reminds me that I need to trust my gut on this issue and head for high ground.