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Originally Posted by jrref

Regardless what anyone says, there are many homes "near" the turnpike where you can only hear it a little bit and there are homes "near" the turnpike where you can see, hear and smell it. Remember even if you don't mind the noise or view, there is constant air pollution from the trucks that you will be breathing in 24x7 while living there. Also, as some have mentioned, the turnpike will be the worst but also try to stay away from any main roads or multi-modal paths or you will be listening to them as well.

As many have said the only way to know is to physically go to the lot you want to buy and listen for yourself. Also remember, even if it doesn't bother you when you go to sell your home it will be a factor for many and the price you get.

Finally, even if you are not near the turnpike, make sure to find out who owns whatever land is behind your home. Some people in Richmod had land behind their homes that were owned by the power company and wound up having an electrical sub-station built later on right behind there home and there is nothing they can do about it. Also, be careful about buying on a golf course. It may look nice but depending on where your house is located you could have a golf ball problem or have to listen and smell all the golf carts all day long. Same goes with the noise from the pickleball courts.

Don’t hot vehicle exhaust gases rise?