Noise and pollution about 1/4 mile from turnpike

[Liz15057]

Dear Villagers, we are evaluating the homesites at the intersection between Meggison Rd and Warm Springs Ave. The homesites are away from turnpike about 1/4 mile. There might be 3-4 houses between the homesites and Meggison and Warm Springs. In terms of our experience in Pittsburgh, the road noise is very loud in the same distance in the open space. Our another concern is this homesite also fits into the highway 0.3-mile high pollution band. Our agent said the road noise cannot be heard with surrounding wall. Would you please advice if you have some suggestions on these issues? TIA

[Two Bills]

You have doubts.
Look elsewhere.

[Stu from NYC]

Go to some homes a similar distance from turnpike and listen. Come back and do this some more times. '

Find another house a similar distance and listen.

Do this numerous times and decide what you here and if ok with you.

Sales rep is in business to sell you a house and go onto the next customer.

I grew up on a flight path no way do I move near a turnpike.

[Dana1963]

Dear Villagers, we are evaluating the homesites at the intersection between Meggison Rd and Warm Springs Ave. The homesites are away from turnpike about 1/4 mile. There might be 3-4 houses between the homesites and Meggison and Warm Springs. In terms of our experience in Pittsburgh, the road noise is very loud in the same distance in the open space. Our another concern is this homesite also fits into the highway 0.3-mile high pollution band. Our agent said the road noise cannot be heard with surrounding wall. Would you please advice if you have some suggestions on these issues? TIA
Noise pollution came up on a previous thread maybe a year ago.
Check out the area different times of the day and evening.
I live in Pennycamp area hear no trains from Wildwood during day but at night it’s a different story out side yes inside muffled

[Bjeanj]

I agree with Two Bills. It sounds like you have concerns, and are looking for reassurance that it will be ok. Trust your gut. There are other new homes you can look at.

[Number 10 GI]

Prior to moving to TV we rented a house for a short time in different areas north of 44. There were a couple villages where it was extremely quiet unfortunately I don't remember the names. One area was so quiet that I thought it was a cemetery and saw about as many living people as you see in a cemetery. No body was outside. They were north of 466A and south of 466, that I do remember. South of 44 you have I75, Hwy 301 and the turnpike in addition to train noise so it isn't as quiet as those places I cited above 466A. Warm Springs Avenue is a heavily traveled road and 301 has a lot of truck traffic. CR 44 is also heavily traveled by trucks and cars. CR 470 is also a route that has a lot of truck traffic along with cars. It's going to be hard to find a really quiet place south of 44, however there are some areas that will be reasonably quiet but not like the "cemetery" I mentioned earlier.

[Bilyclub]

There is a guy who bought a house next to the turnpike in Monarch Grove. For whatever reason he thought the noise level was okay when he bought. A year goes by and he starts complaining to anyone who would listen that the developer should have a built something to mitigate all the noise from the turnpike. If you have doubts don't do it.

[GrumpyOldMan]

Our first choice of homes was about the same distance, we decided to get further away and are glad we did.

For the most part the homes are well insulated and most of the time you won’t hear anything, but some times you will.

[Liz15057]

Thanks all of you for your kind comments and suggestions. It’s a little bit hard for us to check the location back and forth. We have to remotely purchase the homesites when it is released at the moment. That’s why your opinions are so important to us. Very appreciate and will keep seeking. Hopefully join the villagers someday!

[Number 10 GI]

Thanks all of you for your kind comments and suggestions. It’s a little bit hard for us to check the location back and forth. We have to remotely purchase the homesites when it is released at the moment. That’s why your opinions are so important to us. Very appreciate and will keep seeking. Hopefully join the villagers someday!

If noise pollution is your concern, limit your searches to areas as far removed from major roads as you can get. Go out in the early morning hours when the wind is calm and you can hear noise from quite a long distance away.

[vintageogauge]

Prior to moving to TV we rented a house for a short time in different areas north of 44. There were a couple villages where it was extremely quiet unfortunately I don't remember the names. One area was so quiet that I thought it was a cemetery and saw about as many living people as you see in a cemetery. No body was outside. They were north of 466A and south of 466, that I do remember. South of 44 you have I75, Hwy 301 and the turnpike in addition to train noise so it isn't as quiet as those places I cited above 466A. Warm Springs Avenue is a heavily traveled road and 301 has a lot of truck traffic. CR 44 is also heavily traveled by trucks and cars. CR 470 is also a route that has a lot of truck traffic along with cars. It's going to be hard to find a really quiet place south of 44, however there are some areas that will be reasonably quiet but not like the "cemetery" I mentioned earlier.

We have lived in Fenney for well over 4 years and there is no traffic noise on our street that would come from any of the roads you mentioned, and I 75 doesn't come into play in any of the southern villages, the only noise would be from local traffic that everyone has. There are homes that are near to Warm Springs and I would assume they hear the traffic but the homes in the central section of Fenney are very quiet. Now they are selling in Hammock of Fenney and the homes that are on the east side along the golf courses will be quiet, the west section will be nearer to 301 and will have some traffic noise during the day. Another note regarding 301, 44, and warm springs, traffic is very light after 6:00 PM

[Liz15057]

Thank all of you again! Getting further away from turnpike may be more important, not just for road noise, which may be insulated somehow. A research report shows the air pollution near highway could be a 0.3-mile band along the road with 50% reduction beyond band. We try to get more healthy life when we move to the villages.:)

[retiredguy123]

It is not just the turnpike that can present a noise problem. I would also stay far away from Warm Springs Road, Morse Blvd, and other heavily travelled roads. I would not buy a homesite without seeing it.

[vintageogauge]

It is not just the turnpike that can present a noise problem. I would also stay far away from Warm Springs Road, Morse Blvd, and other heavily travelled roads. I would not buy a homesite without seeing it.

And be sure to stay away from the sewage treatment plants that are going in.

[justjim]

OP, My advise is to not purchase a lot without personally visiting the property and due diligence regarding its location. That would apply to any lot in any community and not just The Villages FL.

[Liz15057]

Yes, you’re right. Although the google map can make things a little bit easy, at least we can measure the distance from the homesite to roads, It would be better for us to go there and look at it. Thanks!

[Altavia]

3-4 homes in from a noise source is not bad. There's noise most everywhere during the day from landscaping, lawn mowing/trimming, and the large unmuffled pickup truck those workers prefer to use. Things quiet most everywhere after sunset.

[Dond1959]

I would strongly suggest you not buy remotely. I have ridden my bike all over the new areas on Meggison both south and north of Warm Springs and many lots are very close to the turnpike. I am in DeSoto and we deal with the noise from the cement plant in the early morning. We are far enough away from the turnpike that we really don’t hear the noise except in the winter if the wind is from the east we can hear it a little bit. You may want to consider the new construction at Hammock at Fenney. The only issue I can see with Hammock is the distance to Water Lilly bridge.

[Liz15057]

Thanks a lot for your suggestions! I see almost all new homesites close to the turnpike and major roads. We have been to the villages a couple of times. Maybe it’s not a good time to buy a new house here at the moment.

[Kelevision]

Thanks a lot for your suggestions! I see almost all new homesites close to the turnpike and major roads. We have been to the villages a couple of times. Maybe it’s not a good time to buy a new house here at the moment.

Where are you seeing these homesites? The only ones I’ve seen in months are in Hammock of Fenney, nowhere near the turnpike.

[TNGary]

And be sure to stay away from the sewage treatment plants that are going in.

OP, Suggest you know the area as not only noise and sewage treatment, but also stay away from the prison and quarry.
If you own a home now, your value should continue to go up commensurate with The Villages.

[Liz15057]

From google map you will see those construction areas, choose satellite option, and you can measure the distance from the homesites to turnpike and roads.

[Liz15057]

Thank you for reminding!

[RICH1]

remember the Turnpike will be widened someday!

[vintageogauge]

OP, Suggest you know the area as not only noise and sewage treatment, but also stay away from the prison and quarry.
If you own a home now, your value should continue to go up commensurate with The Villages.

What is the problem with being near the prison?

[Chi-Town]

remember the Turnpike will be widened someday!

If that's the case the turnpike authority may install a sound barrier. Or may not.

[patfla06]

I would not buy a house 1/4 mile from the turnpike.
Also would not touch any house built near the power lines.

Why settle when so many houses are being built?

You should also consider resale down the road.

[Woodbear]

We are in Citrus Grove and cannot hear the Turnpike. Maybe I need hearing aids. We are ~0.45 miles from Turnpike.

[Sensei]

Dear Villagers, we are evaluating the homesites at the intersection between Meggison Rd and Warm Springs Ave. The homesites are away from turnpike about 1/4 mile. There might be 3-4 houses between the homesites and Meggison and Warm Springs. In terms of our experience in Pittsburgh, the road noise is very loud in the same distance in the open space. Our another concern is this homesite also fits into the highway 0.3-mile high pollution band. Our agent said the road noise cannot be heard with surrounding wall. Would you please advice if you have some suggestions on these issues? TIA

Rent first. Then, thoroughly explore the area in which you think you wish to live.

[Kelevision]

remember the Turnpike will be widened someday!

Doubtful any of us will be around if/when they ever widen the turnpike in this area.:a040:

[NoMo50]

No wall is going to eliminate traffic noise from the turnpike. You WILL hear the traffic, especially at night. Walls and berms can soften the noise, but it is still there. Some people are more sensitive to traffic noise than others, so if you fall into that group, be forewarned.

[bowlingal]

and don't forget Coleman prison that is next to Fenney

[sullys]

Dear Villagers, we are evaluating the homesites at the intersection between Meggison Rd and Warm Springs Ave. The homesites are away from turnpike about 1/4 mile. There might be 3-4 houses between the homesites and Meggison and Warm Springs. In terms of our experience in Pittsburgh, the road noise is very loud in the same distance in the open space. Our another concern is this homesite also fits into the highway 0.3-mile high pollution band. Our agent said the road noise cannot be heard with surrounding wall. Would you please advice if you have some suggestions on these issues? TIA

I bought off of Mulligan Run, close to the golf course and Sawgrass. I went to the property 4-5 times during different times of day to listen for traffic or turnpike noise before I purchased the home. When in doubt, pick a different home. One thing I learned is: If it does not feel right - wait - something nicer will come along! Don't rush it!

[Luggage]

We live outside the villages right down the road one more or so from route 44. It's very quiet in Penbbrooke Fairways and half the price of The villages but of course the homes are older and not new . We used to live at the plantation and they had a newer section with 1,000 homes 4 or 8 miles from the turnpike and it was extremely noisy at all times of the day because the area was a marsh and flat with no trees. I strongly urge you if you have any preconceptions Not to buy near the turnpike. If you want new buy a three or a four year old house and let your wife go wild and spend some money redoing the kitchen twice and repainting , after a couple of years in a new home it's not new anymore and it really doesn't matter. Besides which an older home everything has been fixed that the builder screwed up.

[Rwirish]

You can here the noise.

[RICH1]

electric cars and electric trucks are the answer! The Turnpike is going to have more traffic and exhaust pollution... Better Explore your options! one jake brake for me would do it..,

[cj1040]

We are in Chitty Chatty - check here, Bradford and St Catherines - all the new areas south of 44. Just check distance from highways. We have no problems here other than BUGS !!!

[pdatc]

We bought sight unseen in Citrus Grove, about 1/4-1/2 mile away from the turnpike. Inside the house we can’t hear anything from the road. While out walking the dogs we can hear a low hum and it gets a little louder when someone drives over a rumble strip. We are very happy with our purchase and don’t consider the turnpike to be a noise nuisance at all. Yes you hear a little something off in the distance but not enough to be annoying to us.

Thanks a lot for your suggestions! I see almost all new homesites close to the turnpike and major roads. We have been to the villages a couple of times. Maybe it’s not a good time to buy a new house here at the moment.

[jonathanb]

He’s wrong you’ll hear it. Good idea is go at night when it’s quiet and listen. That’s when it would bother you most.

[crash]

Dear Villagers, we are evaluating the homesites at the intersection between Meggison Rd and Warm Springs Ave. The homesites are away from turnpike about 1/4 mile. There might be 3-4 houses between the homesites and Meggison and Warm Springs. In terms of our experience in Pittsburgh, the road noise is very loud in the same distance in the open space. Our another concern is this homesite also fits into the highway 0.3-mile high pollution band. Our agent said the road noise cannot be heard with surrounding wall. Would you please advice if you have some suggestions on these issues? TIA

Your agent is trying to sell you a house so don’t take his word for it. I lived a mile from the freeway with nothing but open ground between me and the cars you could hear it outside but not inside. People who bought thre were trying to get the developer to put up a sound wall and he said no they knew it was there when they bought.

[jimmy D]

Forget it. It will always be on your mind

[midiwiz]

Dear Villagers, we are evaluating the homesites at the intersection between Meggison Rd and Warm Springs Ave. The homesites are away from turnpike about 1/4 mile. There might be 3-4 houses between the homesites and Meggison and Warm Springs. In terms of our experience in Pittsburgh, the road noise is very loud in the same distance in the open space. Our another concern is this homesite also fits into the highway 0.3-mile high pollution band. Our agent said the road noise cannot be heard with surrounding wall. Would you please advice if you have some suggestions on these issues? TIA

we looked over there, having been in Florida for close to 20 years here's what I can tell you about the location.

Yes you can hear the hum of the turnpike, sometimes louder sometimes softer. What you are missing is all the rest, the most important is that when an accident happens on that turnpike it's a parking lot. While those accidents aren't every day like I-4 they aren't so few either. So the day when a tanker flips over anyone in that area is not going to be all that happy.

Just a bit of input.

[JMintzer]

We are in Citrus Grove and cannot hear the Turnpike. Maybe I need hearing aids. We are ~0.45 miles from Turnpike.

You are about as far from the turnpike as possible, on the East side...

[Jewelz]

Another great source for information is Goldwingnut. He puts out youtube videos on Villages construction updates.
He also can help with updates when building a house....maybe he can help
you.

Gold Wingnut - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSo2ryYtJMOtYArrjDHj8Ag)

[jimkerr]

I would advise against it. You will hear the noise and you won’t be happy. At night and in the mornings it’s pretty loud.

The Berms aren’t helpful at all. It’s still loud.

Keep looking! That’s what we did.

[merrymini]

No one is paying for walls when you build near an existing highway. They usually install walls when a highway is being built near existing homes. I lived on the side of a hilltop, a very long distance from a highway, and the sound is very obvious day and night when outside the house. No wall is enough for me.

[retiredguy123]

electric cars and electric trucks are the answer! The Turnpike is going to have more traffic and exhaust pollution... Better Explore your options! one jake brake for me would do it..,
Just to clarify, almost all traffic noise is caused by the tire contact with the road at high speeds. Electric vehicles will not solve the problem.

[PugMom]

We have lived in Fenney for well over 4 years and there is no traffic noise on our street that would come from any of the roads you mentioned, and I 75 doesn't come into play in any of the southern villages, the only noise would be from local traffic that everyone has. There are homes that are near to Warm Springs and I would assume they hear the traffic but the homes in the central section of Fenney are very quiet. Now they are selling in Hammock of Fenney and the homes that are on the east side along the golf courses will be quiet, the west section will be nearer to 301 and will have some traffic noise during the day. Another note regarding 301, 44, and warm springs, traffic is very light after 6:00 PM

i agree. we are in mc-clure, & the only noise i hear is in the evening, & usually when i have the windows open. other than that, i don't really hear that much activity @ all. i did grow up in a city, where noise is a constant, so i may have become immune to it, lol. but yes, if you aren't sure, PLEASE look & you will find the right home for you. sending an early welcome! :icon_wink:

[sallyg]

We live in Marsh Bend fairly close to the turnpike. We do not hear anything inside or on our lanai. The only time I notice traffic noise is late at night when I take the dog outside. I dislike traffic noise a lot, so I sympathize. Our location is fine. Lots of houses to choose from. You will find the right one. Best of luck.

[Black Beauty]

We live in Mulberry North very mature and quiet. The Frogs call this part of The Villages the 'country' being soooo quiet!

[DaleDivine]

Thanks a lot for your suggestions! I see almost all new homesites close to the turnpike and major roads. We have been to the villages a couple of times. Maybe it’s not a good time to buy a new house here at the moment.

Rent first if you can. Here's an idea, watch some of Gold Wingnut's videos on the construction going on. As with most new home constructions, there will be a LOT of DUST. Good Luck.
:ho: :welcome:

[virtue51]

I would keep looking -- 1/4 mile is not far from the turnpike. You need to consider the noise and the quality of the air. I stayed in a hotel off of I-95 (NJ Turnpike) for several weeks -- my car was in an open air garage -- my car was covered in a layer of dirt.

In addition, the area south of 44 is being developed with more home and businesses so there will be more traffic and noise.

One of the most important considerations in real estate is Location, Location, Location.

Take your time to find the home that meets your needs.

[BigSteph]

We live in Hawkins, which is off Meggison. We live deep in Hawkins, closer to Warm Springs (2500ish feet from the Turnpike, 4500' from the Service Plaza, and 1000' from Warm Springs. We can hear the Turnpike. We can hear Warm Springs, sometimes.

The Turnpike noise can be very loud at times, and almost not noticeable at others. It depends on the time of day, the wind direction, the clouds, and probably several other natural factors I am not considering.

Some people are from parts of the country where they are conditioned to the noises -- if you live in a large city or other urban area, you may not notice. We came from a suburban area where there were only 20 homes on a 4 mile road. We had the smallest lot, at 2 acres. We are probably more sensitive to the noise than others.

The Developer is building several hundred more homes in Hawkins between our house and the turnpike. We are hoping that their roof-lines deflect some of the noise.

We ride bikes a lot and can say that if you are within a 1/4 mile of the turnpike along Meggison, you'll hear the turnpike. We've crossed the Water Lily bridge and you can hear the Turnpike along the Multi-Modal path the whole way -- and, in places along that path, it is deafening.

Parts of St. John will be very close. Casson Hammock is adjacent. The West part of Citrus Grove is adjacent.

If you are sensitive to noise, these Turnpike-adjacent neighborhoods will be a problem for you.

Another thing unrelated to consider is that there is little commerce South of 44 right now.

Dear Villagers, we are evaluating the homesites at the intersection between Meggison Rd and Warm Springs Ave. The homesites are away from turnpike about 1/4 mile. There might be 3-4 houses between the homesites and Meggison and Warm Springs. In terms of our experience in Pittsburgh, the road noise is very loud in the same distance in the open space. Our another concern is this homesite also fits into the highway 0.3-mile high pollution band. Our agent said the road noise cannot be heard with surrounding wall. Would you please advice if you have some suggestions on these issues? TIA

[Dilligas]

Thank all of you again! Getting further away from turnpike may be more important, not just for road noise, which may be insulated somehow. A research report shows the air pollution near highway could be a 0.3-mile band along the road with 50% reduction beyond band. We try to get more healthy life when we move to the villages.:)
Noise could be a problem depending how close and house direction. Florida is not Pittsburgh, meaning we have breezes off the ocean and gulf virtually every day after 10am, so highway pollution will be broken up. When considering noise, emergency vehicles are an additional consideration since we do have a high amount.

[Ptmckiou]

Those home prices will be adjusted to the proximity to the turnpike. So, it depends on your budget more than anything. We live in Hawkins. We cannot hear the turnpike. However, we do hear cars on Morse and Warm Springs.

[pgettinger01]

Make sure you listen on different days, and times because the time of day, and wind direction, and speed make a difference.

[jrref]

We ride our bikes through that area and there is no question, you Will hear the turnpike when you go outside. In my opinion after living in NY about 1/4 mike from 287 with walls, etc, the Villages is building to near major roads, the turnpike and power lines in the newer sections. There are going to be a lot of surprised new villagers when they take possession of their homes.

[Liz15057]

Thank you so much for all your valuable input! We will keep looking and may adjust our expectations. Really appreciate!

[jmcica@aol.com]

Another great source for information is Goldwingnut. He puts out youtube videos on Villages construction updates.
He also can help with updates when building a house....maybe he can help
you.

Gold Wingnut - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSo2ryYtJMOtYArrjDHj8Ag)
Was just thinking of him as well. He is a wealth of knowledge

[Catfishjeff]

There is a guy who bought a house next to the turnpike in Monarch Grove. For whatever reason he thought the noise level was okay when he bought. A year goes by and he starts complaining to anyone who would listen that the developer should have a built something to mitigate all the noise from the turnpike. If you have doubts don't do it.

That same guy paid about $ 40k less for his house because it was near the turnpike. So there’s no excuse for him not to expect to hear it.

[mulligan]

OP, My advise is to not purchase a lot without personally visiting the property and due diligence regarding its location. That would apply to any lot in any community and not just The Villages FL.

Agree completely !! And don't forget Florida is a sinkhole farm.

[Number 10 GI]

electric cars and electric trucks are the answer! The Turnpike is going to have more traffic and exhaust pollution... Better Explore your options! one jake brake for me would do it..,

Most of the noise from highways is from tires.

[golfing eagles]

Agree completely !! And don't forget Florida is a sinkhole farm.

Yep, better hide under your bed from all those sinkholes!!!

But for a dose of reality------

"“Your home is much more likely to get struck by lightning than swallowed by a sinkhole,” says Nick Gromicko, founder of the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors. Sinkholes engulf only a few homes a year, out of over 75 million housing units in the U.S. “That means the odds of your home being swallowed by a sinkhole are almost zero,” says Gromicko."

[Lisanp@aol.com]

Thank all of you again! Getting further away from turnpike may be more important, not just for road noise, which may be insulated somehow. A research report shows the air pollution near highway could be a 0.3-mile band along the road with 50% reduction beyond band. We try to get more healthy life when we move to the villages.:)

Then you had better stay far far away from any MMPs too. The fumes from golf carts are way worse then anything you are going to get from the turnpike.

[milling73]

Unless u only interested in new area and new homesite, expand your search. We rode our bikes on the Hogeye trail and I was amazed at the volume of road noise from the turnpike. Noise that will be 24/7. We take frequent cart rides to new area and note this - (in some price ranges, streets and IMO !) —home lots smaller, home designs n colors pretty much the same.
We live near Spanish Springs/Sumter Landing - Yes the homes are older, but many of our lots are larger. location is awesome for quick commute to restaurants, squares, rec centers, shopping. mature trees, and probably no bond

[1shane]

I have been down there and checked out some of those home in that are, you should go yourself. The turnpike noise was barely detectable.. Each home site will be different.

[joelfmi]

Dear Villagers, we are evaluating the homesites at the intersection between Meggison Rd and Warm Springs Ave. The homesites are away from turnpike about 1/4 mile. There might be 3-4 houses between the homesites and Meggison and Warm Springs. In terms of our experience in Pittsburgh, the road noise is very loud in the same distance in the open space. Our another concern is this homesite also fits into the highway 0.3-mile high pollution band. Our agent said the road noise cannot be heard with surrounding wall. Would you please advice if you have some suggestions on these issues? TIA

Knowing what I know now, I can and will not by a home that you are describing.

[DIver0258]

Dear Villagers, we are evaluating the homesites at the intersection between Meggison Rd and Warm Springs Ave. The homesites are away from turnpike about 1/4 mile. There might be 3-4 houses between the homesites and Meggison and Warm Springs. In terms of our experience in Pittsburgh, the road noise is very loud in the same distance in the open space. Our another concern is this homesite also fits into the highway 0.3-mile high pollution band. Our agent said the road noise cannot be heard with surrounding wall. Would you please advice if you have some suggestions on these issues? TIA

We live between the turnpike and 501. We are closer to 501 that the turnpike. I’m guessing 1/2 mile to the turnpike. We don’t here any noise in the day outside. Late at night or early morning you can hear some noise. Nothing ever in the house.

As others have suggested, ride to the area without the agent and do some checking on your own, especially at different times of day. If you can hear it now you will hear it then. As buffers are built and barrier plantings mature the sound will muffle some.

[Sherry8bal]

Dear Villagers, we are evaluating the homesites at the intersection between Meggison Rd and Warm Springs Ave. The homesites are away from turnpike about 1/4 mile. There might be 3-4 houses between the homesites and Meggison and Warm Springs. In terms of our experience in Pittsburgh, the road noise is very loud in the same distance in the open space. Our another concern is this homesite also fits into the highway 0.3-mile high pollution band. Our agent said the road noise cannot be heard with surrounding wall. Would you please advice if you have some suggestions on these issues? TIA

Seems to me y'all should have been smart enough to figure that out. That's what turnpikes are for - lots of traffic!!

[vintageogauge]

and don't forget Coleman prison that is next to Fenney

I've lived in Fenney 4-1/2 years and the only problem with the prison is people that don't live here saying that it's a problem. The nice thing about it is no one will ever build anything on all those acres that will make noise or add to traffic. I've never heard a peep coming from the prison and the inmates are so non-violent there that they had to send Whitey Bolger to W. Va to enlist someone to take him out. The prison makes for a good neighbor and no one has ever escaped from it.

[Liz15057]

Thank all of you again for your info! It’s very funny that I developed a cutting-edge acoustics simulation tool in the world, but I have to deal with the airborne noise again in my coming retirement life:shocked:

[Flyers999]

We live in Mulberry North very mature and quiet. The Frogs call this part of The Villages the 'country' being soooo quiet!

Mulberry is nice and quiet, but it's on the northern border, and like almost everywhere around here it's not immune to development. They almost put high rise apartments next to the shopping center a little while ago. And nothing to say expansion won't occur on the other side of 42.

[Kelevision]

You are about as far from the turnpike as possible, on the East side...

All of citrus grove is really close to the turnpike. That’s where the new bridge is going to go, over the turnpike.

[coffeebean]

I agree with Two Bills. It sounds like you have concerns, and are looking for reassurance that it will be ok. Trust your gut. There are other new homes you can look at.

Older homes offer no noise pollution at all. I mean NONE. We are in Mallory Square and it is very quiet all the time.

[Don5154]

Dear Villagers, we are evaluating the homesites at the intersection between Meggison Rd and Warm Springs Ave. The homesites are away from turnpike about 1/4 mile. There might be 3-4 houses between the homesites and Meggison and Warm Springs. In terms of our experience in Pittsburgh, the road noise is very loud in the same distance in the open space. Our another concern is this homesite also fits into the highway 0.3-mile high pollution band. Our agent said the road noise cannot be heard with surrounding wall. Would you please advice if you have some suggestions on these issues? TIA

What your agent said:1rotfl::1rotfl:
I would suggest taking a trip to TV and checking it out for yourself :)

[Kelevision]

Everyone will have an opinion. When I was looking, my dad had me so worried about being too close to the Turnpike that I became obsessed about it. I read so many posts with everyone’s opinions. One person loves the sound and opens the windows at night to hear it. I personally never leave my windows open at night so I thought, i don’t care about the turnpike as long as I can’t hear it inside. Well, I can hear it outside, barely and only if the situation lends itself. For example right now I can’t hear a thing. It’s so quiet outside. I hear nothing. I stood up on a chair and can see all the autos driving. I have heard it before but in the distance at night when I was outside but only because a truck drove by or something and made me aware of it. If you plan on leaving your windows open at night, then I’d say, maybe keep looking, otherwise, if you like the lot, go for it. I love Hawkins ( I assume that’s where you’re looking) I love all of south of 44 with the nature trails and the preserves. Yes, I guess the houses might be closer together but it feel more spread out to me with all the nature preserves. And I love love love Fenney. The houses seem more colorful to me too. Not sure.

[MrFlorida]

That close you will hear road noise, your realtor is not your friend.

[HORNET]

Remember, they are sales agents,( like car salesmen ) not Realtors. They will say anything to sell you a house

[Stu from NYC]

And someday either yourself or your heirs are going to sell and deal with people noticing noise.

[vintageogauge]

Remember, they are sales agents,( like car salesmen ) not Realtors. They will say anything to sell you a house

Do you really believe that "Realtors" won't say anything to sell you a house??? A salesman is a salesman, doesn't matter what hat he or she's wearing. The only difference between a MLS realtor and a Villages Sales Agent is the realtor cannot sell you a new home or a building lot.

[Stu from NYC]

Do you really believe that "Realtors" won't say anything to sell you a house??? A salesman is a salesman, doesn't matter what hat he or she's wearing. The only difference between a MLS realtor and a Villages Sales Agent is the realtor cannot sell you a new home or a building lot.

Very true and if you move in and cannot stand the noise the agent or realtor would love to sell you another one.

[Babubhat]

Don’t waste your time, look elsewhere. No reason to take a chance

[kenoc7]

Thanks all of you for your kind comments and suggestions. It’s a little bit hard for us to check the location back and forth. We have to remotely purchase the homesites when it is released at the moment. That’s why your opinions are so important to us. Very appreciate and will keep seeking. Hopefully join the villagers someday!
If you want quiet you need to be north of 466.

[rrb48310]

If you want quiet you need to be north of 466.

We live north of 466 (Santo Domingo) and don’t hear any turnpike noise at all, we do hear the sirens from the ambulances going to the hospital.

[beckylou152]

I definitely agree that it is well worth it to come down and pick out your lot or area at least. You can’t tell from a map what the overall nature and feel of the neighborhood is like. For example, there is one place in a newer area that has a VERY stinky water treatment plant right across from new homes going in. I could live with noise, but not the smell of sewage! Plus each neighborhood and village has a certain feel to it. It is such a big investment that I’d have to come down and at least scope out all of the new areas in person prior to buying!

[Stu from NYC]

A new home is going to be the biggest investment in your life so how do you pick something out without coming here?

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I live about 1/4 from the turnpike. We can barely hear the noise and only from the lanai which faces the turnpike. There are two houses on a street behind us however. The problem that you might have is that there are very few houses for sale down here. I live north of Warm Springs and west of Meggison. It looks like the houses south of Warm Springs may be closer to the turnpike than I am.

[BostonRich]

Sound is a funny thing. We live in Calumet Grove and sometimes once in a great while it sounds like the train is coming through the middle of the house. Other times you never hear it. And also once in a while it sounds like there are cows mooing in our back yard even though the farms are nowhere close.

I actually don't mind either of these sounds. They are rare and far in between. But sound travels in weird ways sometimes and I would move further away especially if you plan to spend a lot of time outdoors.

[JMintzer]

I have been down there and checked out some of those home in that are, you should go yourself. The turnpike noise was barely detectable.. Each home site will be different.

Correct. We have friends in Fenney and Marsh Bend and you can't hear a thing at their homes. We looked at homes in Chitty Chatty, Bradford and other parts of Marsh Bend. The noise was quite annoying, at best...

[JMintzer]

If you want quiet you need to be north of 466.

LOL! Yeah, THAT is the only quiet place in TV...

Sorry, but we're in Osceola Hills (just a few miles north of 44) and the only traffic we hear is our neighbors...

[Kelevision]

The most noise I hear living here are the gas golf carts. They are without a doubt the noisiest. As for the village sales people. Mine actually talked me out of a more expensive home because he know what I was looking for and I had to purchase remotely. Once I got here I immediately went by the place I didn’t get and BOOM, he steered me in the right direction even though he lost some money doing so. Anyone on here that says you need to be north of 44, lives north of 44. I personally don’t like that area. It’s all houses and golf courses. No nature preserves or bike and walking trails. I use them daily.

[Bilyclub]

The most noise I hear living here are the gas golf carts. They are without a doubt the noisiest. As for the village sales people. Mine actually talked me out of a more expensive home because he know what I was looking for and I had to purchase remotely. Once I got here I immediately went by the place I didn’t get and BOOM, he steered me in the right direction even though he lost some money doing so. Anyone on here that says you need to be north of 44, lives north of 44. I personally don’t like that area. It’s all houses and golf courses. No nature preserves or bike and walking trails. I use them daily.

There's plenty of walking trails North of 44. We call them sidewalks.

[Bay Kid]

Light pollution.

[vintageogauge]

There's plenty of walking trails North of 44. We call them sidewalks.

Not the same as bike & hike or nature trains which are all over the place in the southern section.

[springfield]

In addition to noise, a buyer needs to consider taxes and bonds. Not all tax rates are the same. I don’t think that realtors are that eager to share this info, but it is your right before you buy. We rented before we made an offer on a pre owned. I parked at the neighborhood pool and walked the hood. I met so many delightful, helpful people on those walks which told me I had found our home.

[pauld315]

Remember that the Turnpike is open 24 hours a day, 7days a week and generates noise every minute of every day.

[Road-Runner]

remember the Turnpike will be widened someday! I can't believe it hasn't been already! I can remember us traveling down it from Atlanta to Miami to visit my grandparents as a young child. I can't believe in all that time and with all the additional traffic (and all that toll money) it's still 2 lanes (each way) for so much of it. Where has the tolls gone if not to keep up with demand? If they build the extra lanes on the inside it would be better noise-wise than pushing them further out to the sides.

[Kelevision]

There's plenty of walking trails North of 44. We call them sidewalks.

We have sidewalks here too. But I don’t use those. Why would I want to walk through neighborhoods and look at the same houses and palm tree landscaping, oh and lawn ornaments when I can have my own private nature trail and ride my bike. No golf carts zooming by. No cars. Nothing but nature and quiet. You enjoy your sidewalk though. :MOJE_whot:

[Bilyclub]

I will, almost got run over a few times while walking on the Hogeye by bikes riding along side each other. No bikes on the sidewalks.


We have sidewalks here too. But I don’t use those. Why would I want to walk through neighborhoods and look at the same houses and palm tree landscaping, oh and lawn ornaments when I can have my own private nature trail and ride my bike. No golf carts zooming by. No cars. Nothing but nature and quiet. You enjoy your sidewalk though. :MOJE_whot: