The turnpike noise can be an issue - it depends on 1) you 2) closeness to t pike 3) which way your house/lanai are oriented 4) wind 5) temperature and 6) anything else. After lifestyle visit #2 we bought a lot in DeSoto with lanai facing 501. On lifestyle visit #3 in Dec 2018, were supposed to visit the Street of Dream & pick out cabinets, flooring, etc. But the night before the appointment we went to our lot at 8 pm to test the noise level. Unacceptable to me! Others, however might have thought nothing of it. We went to plan B & chose a spec house in DeSoto, easily transferred the deposit and bought the spec house. We still hear t pike noise, especially loud in the early morn ( 6 am) & Mondays and on cold days and now we also hear trucks on Warm Springs. If I had to do it all over, I’d rent for 3-6 months before buying. Full disclosure – the noise doesn’t bother hubby a bit!!
