Potential new home buyers in TV

[flower7330@gmail.com]

My wife and I are here for the winter and have been actively looking for a home in TV. We have primarily been looking at new spec homes in the villages of St. John's and Hawkins.
We were told by our Villages realtor that there are sections in these villages where you won't here the turnpike noise. For the most part that is true because when you look at them during the day all you hear is construction noise. We made a visit to these areas on a Sunday night and were shocked at how loud it is. We are really surprised that these houses are still selling like crazy even with the loud highway noise.
Besides the crazy prices of new and used home is anyone concerned about these homes down the road?

[manaboutown]

Yes. And villages agents are not Realtors.

[flower7330@gmail.com]

Yes. And villages agents are not Realtors.


I agree completely. They are used to people battling it out for any home that is available without actually having the need to sell a home to a customer.
I'm not sure where else they plan on building but from what we've heard it's all along the turnpike.
We even considered buying a home and then selling after a year or 2 and get something in a more quiet area.

[Normal]

Besides the crazy prices of new and used home is anyone concerned about these homes down the road?[/QUOTE]

Prices are crazy, I see Villas with 1600 feet selling for 500 K. We bought just North of Meggison in Citrus Grove and can sometimes hear the turnpike. That’s with a golf course and a couple ponds between us. The noise isn’t bad but is noticeable depending on the evening.

That said, why would anyone sink a half million into a house on the Turnpike? I wouldn’t bank (literally) on the noise being suppressed much. Don’t forget, there are plans to widen it. The Villages is building the Bexley bridge and has to accommodate for 2 extra lanes. If I were you, just enjoy the winters here and rent for a year or two or find another area away from the Turnpike.

[MrFlorida]

Yes its loud, and many will buy them and complain later. At least you didn't make that mistake.

[JP]

I wouldn't want to be so close to the freeway but some people seem to not care. I'm sure the houses will be priced a little lower and in the future sell for less than a more desirable location but in realty it's always location, location, location. As my best friend always says, "you know why ocean front in Tampa is so expensive? Because they aren't making any more of it."

[Garywt]

We live near a highway up north. After awhile you really don’t hear it unless something happens like an accident. It just becomes part of the daily activity.

[flower7330@gmail.com]

I think that's why some of the used homes that are for sale in the more established quieter neighborhoods are listed higher than the new spec homes along the turnpike.
I told my realtor that in our to be fully transparent about whether there is noise or not they need to take people out on weekends or after 5pm.
But the best way is for the realtor to go to each new area when there is no construction going on and make notes on which specific streets are noisy.
Then if you come across a customer that is concerned about the noise (ie my wife and I) you can be up front and not even show homes on those streets. There might be buyers remorse down the road after it's to late.

[rjm1cc]

A friend of mine was looking at a golf course home. Went to the lot at several different times and decided the lot would be to noisey when they are on the patio. Going to the lot was a good idea. I guess maybe a Sunday will help although that may be a slow day for the cars.

[flower7330@gmail.com]

A friend of mine was looking at a golf course home. Went to the lot at several different times and decided the lot would be to noisey when they are on the patio. Going to the lot was a good idea. I guess maybe a Sunday will help although that may be a slow day for the cars.

After 5pm during the week is a good test. Most contractors are gone and there is rush hour traffic on the Turnpike.

[Bogie Shooter]

I agree completely. They are used to people battling it out for any home that is available without actually having the need to sell a home to a customer.
I'm not sure where else they plan on building but from what we've heard it's all along the turnpike.
We even considered buying a home and then selling after a year or 2 and get something in a more quiet area.

Buying and then selling?
There are and probably will be more posts bashing the new areas…….that could impact your sale.
BTW, many of those negative posts come from those who don’t live in that area.

[flower7330@gmail.com]

Buying and then selling?
There are and probably will be more posts bashing the new areas…….that could impact your sale.
BTW, many of those negative posts come from those who don’t live in that area.

We lived in PA for 10 yrs. 1/4 a mile from Rt80.
We vowed to never go through that again.
I would love to hear from folks who have actually purchased a home in this area to get some feedback.

[Laker14]

My wife and I are here for the winter and have been actively looking for a home in TV. We have primarily been looking at new spec homes in the villages of St. John's and Hawkins.
We were told by our Villages realtor that there are sections in these villages where you won't here the turnpike noise. For the most part that is true because when you look at them during the day all you hear is construction noise. We made a visit to these areas on a Sunday night and were shocked at how loud it is. We are really surprised that these houses are still selling like crazy even with the loud highway noise.
Besides the crazy prices of new and used home is anyone concerned about these homes down the road?
TV is a big place, and the differences between the areas can be quite dramatic. If you haven't driven around and checked them out, you should before you buy. The older neighborhoods by Spanish Springs, are lovely in their way, and quite different from the slightly newer areas just south of 466, north of Palmer, and that area is slightly different from the area just south of Sumter Landing to 466A, and that area is different from the Brownwood-Pinellas-Hillsborough area, and on and on.

Do yourselves a favor and spend some time checking them out, if you haven't already.

[villagetinker]

My wife and I are here for the winter and have been actively looking for a home in TV. We have primarily been looking at new spec homes in the villages of St. John's and Hawkins.
We were told by our Villages realtor that there are sections in these villages where you won't here the turnpike noise. For the most part that is true because when you look at them during the day all you hear is construction noise. We made a visit to these areas on a Sunday night and were shocked at how loud it is. We are really surprised that these houses are still selling like crazy even with the loud highway noise.
Besides the crazy prices of new and used home is anyone concerned about these homes down the road?

You might want to widen your scope and look at resale houses a little further north (aka above 44), these areas are much closer to the current shopping areas as well as dining and entertainment. Also, very few of these areas are near any major roads or railroad tracks. I know the prices are high, the hose next door went for $1.2 million a few months ago, but you get an established neighborhood, very little construction, etc.
Hope your hunt for a future home goes well.

[Altavia]

Noise most everywhere in The Villages.

Millions of south east Florida homes, far more expensive than here, are located between the Turnpike and I95 have no problem selling.

At least for me, having 2-3 rows of homes between me and the noise source is tolerable.

YMMV

[Boston-Sean]

I would imaging that wind speed/direction would be a major factor on whether the turnpike is "noisy" or not.

Is there a prevailing wind direction in that location?

[Bogie Shooter]

We lived in PA for 10 yrs. 1/4 a mile from Rt80.
We vowed to never go through that again.
I would love to hear from folks who have actually purchased a home in this area to get some feedback.

Do a search on this site…..many threads with bashing and responses. Of course, this will require some reading on your part……..

[Lottoguy]

If your top priority is quiet and less hassle you should look at homes in the northern area of The Villages. This area north of 466 has plenty of things to do and is real close to Savannah Center, shopping, the hospital, restaurants and lots of golf courses too. This area also has less traffic when the seasonal folks are here.

[DAVES]

My wife and I are here for the winter and have been actively looking for a home in TV. We have primarily been looking at new spec homes in the villages of St. John's and Hawkins.
We were told by our Villages realtor that there are sections in these villages where you won't here the turnpike noise. For the most part that is true because when you look at them during the day all you hear is construction noise. We made a visit to these areas on a Sunday night and were shocked at how loud it is. We are really surprised that these houses are still selling like crazy even with the loud highway noise.
Besides the crazy prices of new and used home is anyone concerned about these homes down the road?

We bought 9 plus years ago. Buying a home is perhaps the largest or among the largest decisions we make. Add to that, for us it meant quitting working. Wife and I well that makes it even more complex.

Crazy prices? Prices are crazy everywhere. For people who have a home that they will be selling or have sold a home, they too got crazy prices for it-I know we did.

Old school-write it down on index cards in some fashion that makes sense. Quiet 1-10.
Near action 1-10, etc. Then compare cards with your wife. There will likely be some shock as to differences.

Aside, my wife wanted NEW, I wanted RESALE. You know we bought NEW. Not my style but some people seem to think AFTER THEY HAVE BOUGHT, I wish we had.................

No one has a basement. If, they did they would say it is and indoor swimming pool. I wish I had-I MISS MY BASEMENT.

As far a highway noise. Plantings will lessen it. The home, walls etc will lessen it. Block construction and if offered double thick glass deadens noise. Not saying typical two layer glass. It is also made of heavier glass.

[DAVES]

We lived in PA for 10 yrs. 1/4 a mile from Rt80.
We vowed to never go through that again.
I would love to hear from folks who have actually purchased a home in this area to get some feedback.

We are neither looking to buy or to sell however perhaps early training. As a kid my bedroom was at the same level as the elevated subways. Genetics or life experience, I can sleep through anything. The wife as she pokes me. "Did you hear that?" REPLY: " No I WAS ASLEEP."

[coffeebean]

We bought 9 plus years ago. Buying a home is perhaps the largest or among the largest decisions we make. Add to that, for us it meant quitting working. Wife and I well that makes it even more complex.

Crazy prices? Prices are crazy everywhere. For people who have a home that they will be selling or have sold a home, they too got crazy prices for it-I know we did.

Old school-write it down on index cards in some fashion that makes sense. Quiet 1-10.
Near action 1-10, etc. Then compare cards with your wife. There will likely be some shock as to differences.

Aside, my wife wanted NEW, I wanted RESALE. You know we bought NEW. Not my style but some people seem to think AFTER THEY HAVE BOUGHT, I wish we had.................

No one has a basement. If, they did they would say it is and indoor swimming pool. I wish I had-I MISS MY BASEMENT.

As far a highway noise. Plantings will lessen it. The home, walls etc will lessen it. Block construction and if offered double thick glass deadens noise. Not saying typical two layer glass. It is also made of heavier glass.

All those noise abatement measures you mentioned don't work when the windows and sliding door is open. There is plenty of time in the cooler months that we enjoy the fresh air.

[mermaids]

We were promised an exchange on defect refrigerator purchased there. This occurred 2 days after delivery.it was approved by their Fruitland Park store mgr. Unfortunately he's not the mgr now & even though I have documentation they're refusing to exchange the bad appliance. I spent $5,000 on 4 appliances with them. The new mgr Anthony was rude & threatening when we went there trying to resolve. They're lying to BBB & I've been in touch with WFTV. So frustrating!

[frose]

run don't walk away from this place.. the only thing these realtors care about is 6%. they will tell you anything but the truth...

[deej012160]

Future Villagers here. We live about 500' from I-10 just south of Baton Rouge, LA. We did what a few said here before we bought our current house---we sat on the back porch and listened. We decided we could deal with the noise. It does kind of become background noise that you don't really notice, unless you are outside on the phone or something.... We are not "afraid" of some noise, but we are, to be honest, ready to get away from this specific amount of noise. We are planning to move there by about August-November this year. Very much looking forward to it!!

[davem4616]

There are some really great 'pre owned' homes coming on the market....expand your search if the noise is a potential issue for you

[manaboutown]

Sounds seems to travel further at night, especially when the night is still. As a child I lived five miles as the crow flies from the runway at KAFB in Albuquerque and probably about the same distance from the Santa Fe Railroad station downtown. The tracks ran perpendicularly across my street which ran to and through downtown. I remember hearing faint train whistles at night and the unmuffled loud military jet engines firing up in the very early early morning hours. I was and still am an early riser but the jet engines were loud enough to awaken me; the train whistles not so much. I am still a light sleeper.

[JMintzer]

Yes. And villages agents are not Realtors.

And if they were, what difference would it make?

[Ashley from UK]

I think that's why some of the used homes that are for sale in the more established quieter neighborhoods are listed higher than the new spec homes along the turnpike.
I told my realtor that in our to be fully transparent about whether there is noise or not they need to take people out on weekends or after 5pm.
But the best way is for the realtor to go to each new area when there is no construction going on and make notes on which specific streets are noisy.
Then if you come across a customer that is concerned about the noise (ie my wife and I) you can be up front and not even show homes on those streets. There might be buyers remorse down the road after it's to late.

Do you have a hire car or golf cart? When we bought we went out to our preferred areas early morning and late at night to listen to the noises. We bought in Chitty Chatty and picked an area on the lake. No sounds from the traffic but boy did the insects make a racket! We looked at the other side of the village and there was only minor traffic noise - the odd car - but then there weren't the bugs in the woodland.

[thevillages2013]

And if they were, what difference would it make?

They haven’t been properly trained in the art of lying to you

[banjobob]

A lot of the area south of 44 is reclaimed swamp , even north the “new” homes built in the last 4-5 years are having water problems , roads sidewalks buckling drainage issues, check very carefully the lots you are considering ,several unhappy buyers bought online unseen and regret it.

[thevillages2013]

We were promised an exchange on defect refrigerator purchased there. This occurred 2 days after delivery.it was approved by their Fruitland Park store mgr. Unfortunately he's not the mgr now & even though I have documentation they're refusing to exchange the bad appliance. I spent $5,000 on 4 appliances with them. The new mgr Anthony was rude & threatening when we went there trying to resolve. They're lying to BBB & I've been in touch with WFTV. So frustrating!

Ya just might want to start a new thread with this post:pray:

[VillagerNut]

I think that's why some of the used homes that are for sale in the more established quieter neighborhoods are listed higher than the new spec homes along the turnpike.
I told my realtor that in our to be fully transparent about whether there is noise or not they need to take people out on weekends or after 5pm.
But the best way is for the realtor to go to each new area when there is no construction going on and make notes on which specific streets are noisy.
Then if you come across a customer that is concerned about the noise (ie my wife and I) you can be up front and not even show homes on those streets. There might be buyers remorse down the road after it's to late.

It seems like you have not been informed that the developer sales reps do not represent you the buyer. They have no responsibility to protect your interest. They always work for the seller in every transaction. Also they are not a Realtor in the national, state or local board of Realtors. They are licensed in the state of Florida. But they are not allowed to call themselves a Realtor because they are not. So you as a buyer have to do your due diligence before you purchase from a sales rep. I would tell you to look at a preowned home further north that way you have amenities that can support all the residents like grocery stores and shopping.

[La lamy]

We were promised an exchange on defect refrigerator purchased there. This occurred 2 days after delivery.it was approved by their Fruitland Park store mgr. Unfortunately he's not the mgr now & even though I have documentation they're refusing to exchange the bad appliance. I spent $5,000 on 4 appliances with them. The new mgr Anthony was rude & threatening when we went there trying to resolve. They're lying to BBB & I've been in touch with WFTV. So frustrating!

What does this have to do with this thread?!! :1rotfl: :1rotfl:

[B-flat]

If your top priority is quiet and less hassle you should look at homes in the northern area of The Villages. This area north of 466 has plenty of things to do and is real close to Savannah Center, shopping, the hospital, restaurants and lots of golf courses too. This area also has less traffic when the seasonal folks are here.

Ditto north of 466 in my opinion is the best place to be for a number of reasons.

[westernrider75]

Some of them are Realtors, ours is.

[westernrider75]

When we lived in Ohio we were very close to I90, there was noise but it never bothered us. When we purchased our home in Monarch Grove we realized we may hear some noise but it’s really just white noise, that again does not bother us. We love our location both now and knowing about future construction. We just hope we never have to put up with all the traffic that the more northern villages have to tolerate daily.

[Veracity]

Ditto north of 466 in my opinion is the best place to be for a number of reasons.

To each his own. I have lived (rented) both north and south of 44 and in my opinion the best place to be is down south because that is where there are phenomenal walking trails and nature preserves that just can't be beat. There is a very different "feel" south of 44. When I'm ready to buy, I will only consider homes in the southern area.

[Flanman]

It does become background noise. We moved south of 44 because it’s a younger population (we retired here two years ago at 60). Depends what you are looking for.

[Normal]

Ya just might want to start a new thread with this post:pray:


Villagers dictate whether a business makes it or not around here. The word spreads fast if there are bad actors.

[MollyJo]

We were promised an exchange on defect refrigerator purchased there. This occurred 2 days after delivery.it was approved by their Fruitland Park store mgr. Unfortunately he's not the mgr now & even though I have documentation they're refusing to exchange the bad appliance. I spent $5,000 on 4 appliances with them. The new mgr Anthony was rude & threatening when we went there trying to resolve. They're lying to BBB & I've been in touch with WFTV. So frustrating!

I had a terrible experience with LG SS French Door/Bottom Freezer bought at Home Depot. Buy the extended warranty! Within 2 yrs, compressor out. At 3.5 yrs, sealed system leaking all Freon out. Had to junk it($3,600).
I had a magnetic sign made for my truck: Say No To LG Fridge
Compressor Out: 2 yrs
Sealed System Out 3.5 yrs
I took a picture of the sign on my truck, and sent it to LG Headquarters in the States, saying I was advertising for them… Look online & you can have practically anything you can think of made…

[Professor]

Many of us can't hear all that well anymore so perhaps the noise is not a bother to some. Best bet is to purchase what you like in an area you like, what ever, and where ever that may be.

[Ptmckiou]

We live in Hawkins and rarely notice any turnpike noise. However, we do hear Morse BLvd and Warm Springs Rd noise. You get use to noise and then no longer hear it anymore. I doubt you’ll get away from any noise, unless you want to pay a $150K to $350K extra on a house that sits on a premium lot back somewhere on a preserve.

[jmpate]

Turnpike noise can be heard in most villages south of 44, but not to the degree it's heard along Meggison. I'd be more concerned about the quarry drilling noise & building shakings & a maximum security prison location than freeway noise. My husband always conducts an environmental assessment before we buy anywhere. Then we make a decision IF we can live with the findings! I for one, never trust anyone who wants my money & take the due diligence step before signing a contract.


QUOTE=Normal;2069065]Besides the crazy prices of new and used home is anyone concerned about these homes down the road?[/QUOTE]

Prices are crazy, I see Villas with 1600 feet selling for 500 K. We bought just North of Meggison in Citrus Grove and can sometimes hear the turnpike. That’s with a golf course and a couple ponds between us. The noise isn’t bad but is noticeable depending on the evening.

That said, why would anyone sink a half million into a house on the Turnpike? I wouldn’t bank (literally) on the noise being suppressed much. Don’t forget, there are plans to widen it. The Villages is building the Bexley bridge and has to accommodate for 2 extra lanes. If I were you, just enjoy the winters here and rent for a year or two or find another area away from the Turnpike.[/QUOTE]

[sallyg]

Check out the other "older" neighborhoods. Very quiet in Marsh Bend. Homes are only about two years old and previous owners will have improved or added the various things you might like. Also, all the appliances are in. No extra expense of purchasing washer and dryer. Good luck. Have fun looking.

[merrymini]

Lived a quarter mile from a highway once and glad not to hear the noise here. Lived a mile away from a quarry and really glad not to hear that noise here! I can get to a walking path or a hospital when I need to and do not feel the need to live near those areas. I care about stuff like that but some people do not. Caveat emptor.

[Luggage]

What really matters is if you are an outside person or an inside person. In Florida most people don't go outside to see any breakfast because it's hot, so that's really my answer to you, don't forget any houses near route 44 are also quite noisy and if you live right next to a commercial area that can be very busy and noisy. Down the road in plantation community their newer section is miles away from the turnpike and yet because it's so flat you hear the constant drone. If it's a big deal to you consider staying in the older sections north of 44 or find a beautiful community like Pennbrooke Fairways and a mile off of route 44 and much quieter and half a million dollars less per home

[Luggage]

PS there are a dozen Senior communities that are not the villages in the same area and not quite the hustle bustle of The villages

[rrtjp]

Prison??
Where is the prison located?

[davebeau60]

We purchased a Villa for an investment rental in Marsh Bend, close to the end where the Turnpike is. At first we noticed alot of turnpike noise as well and we were worried about how that would impact our short and long term rentals. Long story short 2 years later, once the area was fully developed and the planted bushes/foliage/grass had grown, it was quite amazing how much the turnpike noise was reduced. Almost 3 years later, even more so. It's like it was not even the same place. You may have to wait, but eventually the noise will be reduced significantly. At least that was our experience.

[Dsmdlm]

We bought a home in Monarch Grove and yes can hear the turnpike noise. But it varies and becomes background noise you don’t notice much. We love our area and are excited for the expansion down this way!
We felt there is pros and cons to each house and location. It comes down to what is important to you!

[b0bd0herty]

My wife and I are here for the winter and have been actively looking for a home in TV. We have primarily been looking at new spec homes in the villages of St. John's and Hawkins.
We were told by our Villages realtor that there are sections in these villages where you won't here the turnpike noise. For the most part that is true because when you look at them during the day all you hear is construction noise. We made a visit to these areas on a Sunday night and were shocked at how loud it is. We are really surprised that these houses are still selling like crazy even with the loud highway noise.
Besides the crazy prices of new and used home is anyone concerned about these homes down the road?

Nope. Not concerned because I live in Pine Ridge and hear absolutely nothing from the turnpike.
Am glad you're looking into this now and won't become one of those, "This is so loud here I can't sleep or enjoy my lanai and they need to do something about it."
Good luck on finding a great place!

[JoannMH]

I also live in Monarch Grove and hear some turnpike noise. I anticipated this when building my home and added a water feature in my pool and speakers in my lanai that allows me to have music when enjoying the outdoor area. So when traffic is a bit loud (definitely not always) I do not even notice it with music and the sound of my fountain. Certainly my location for the new amenities that are being built far outweigh any traffic noise.

[beckylou152]

My wife and I are here for the winter and have been actively looking for a home in TV. We have primarily been looking at new spec homes in the villages of St. John's and Hawkins.
We were told by our Villages realtor that there are sections in these villages where you won't here the turnpike noise. For the most part that is true because when you look at them during the day all you hear is construction noise. We made a visit to these areas on a Sunday night and were shocked at how loud it is. We are really surprised that these houses are still selling like crazy even with the loud highway noise.
Besides the crazy prices of new and used home is anyone concerned about these homes down the road?

Well, I personally wouldn't build right next to the turnpike, because it is loud. I was in a new neighborhood on the Southern Oaks golf course yesterday, and it was LOUD. All of these folks are building lovely homes with pools, and I know that I couldn't sit outside and enjoy my lovely lanai and pool right on the turnpike.

But, you can hear NOTHING inside of your home (at least I can't). So, if you plan on being inside your home, versus outside on a lanai, you will likely be fine. Like the other posters, I do think you should go to prospective lots at various times to see how the noise affects you, and then think about what is important to you. Other things to consider are what direction is your house facing, etc. If you are not happy with the noise, wait a bit. There are TONS of new neighborhoods coming up if you are committed to buying new.

I live south of 44 and also LOVE the walking trails - I am on them every day. I rented for a solid month before choosing my home. I weighed the pros and cons of each area, and chose this area a good bit away from the turnpike, near the preserve, just a lovely area. That being said, I do think (still think, always have) that the area north of 44 is more beautiful because of the established landscape, mature trees, lovely golf courses. I know I'd be happy there too, but I am a walker and there are no walking trails up there, so that did it for me.

Good luck, and welcome to a great place to live!

[NoMo50]

Prison??
Where is the prison located?

USP Coleman is a federal prison complex located north of highway 470, just West of Marsh Bend Trail (highway 501).

[Judy Vons]

A lot of the area south of 44 is reclaimed swamp , even north the “new” homes built in the last 4-5 years are having water problems , roads sidewalks buckling drainage issues, check very carefully the lots you are considering ,several unhappy buyers bought online unseen and regret it.
You make a good point. Our son is a water engineer and advised against our buying a home in the southern areas. He works for the Florida Southwest Water Management District and asked another engineer who is assigned this area. We were concerned about sinkholes, flooding, and water issues.

[Birdrm]

Originally I was considering buying in the St. John's or Richmond area because of the closeness to Brownwood Square. I ended up purchasing my home in Hammock at Fenney because of how quiet it is over here.

[gail swanson]

They are licensed in the State of Fl but don’t belong to MLS or realtor Assn,

[tedquick]

My wife and I are here for the winter and have been actively looking for a home in TV. We have primarily been looking at new spec homes in the villages of St. John's and Hawkins.
We were told by our Villages realtor that there are sections in these villages where you won't here the turnpike noise. For the most part that is true because when you look at them during the day all you hear is construction noise. We made a visit to these areas on a Sunday night and were shocked at how loud it is. We are really surprised that these houses are still selling like crazy even with the loud highway noise.
Besides the crazy prices of new and used home is anyone concerned about these homes down the road?

I was a Realtor (in the mid-west) for 41 years and here are a couple thoughts: if you are thinking that the noise might bother you then it probably will. Do what my wife and I did. We visited half a dozen times to see how we would live and then bought in that general part of TV. We frequent Savannah, The Sharon and the Black Box (Tierra del Sol) and we wanted to be close to shopping so we purchased just north of 466 and completely redid a 14 year-old home. We love the quiet, the location (location, location, location) and the convenience of where we live. Best of luck to you.

[JMintzer]

They haven’t been properly trained in the art of lying to you

So the "real" realtors have been trained?

Interesting plot twist!

[mlmarr]

My wife and I are here for the winter and have been actively looking for a home in TV. We have primarily been looking at new spec homes in the villages of St. John's and Hawkins.
We were told by our Villages realtor that there are sections in these villages where you won't here the turnpike noise. For the most part that is true because when you look at them during the day all you hear is construction noise. We made a visit to these areas on a Sunday night and were shocked at how loud it is. We are really surprised that these houses are still selling like crazy even with the loud highway noise.
Besides the crazy prices of new and used home is anyone concerned about these homes down the road?

So many think they must have new.. but why is the question .. look at resales, with a MILS relator or villages realtor, look at the after charges for CDD charges not part of the purchase price but a add on, etc ..

Be wise and welcome.

[BigSteph]

I live in Hawkins. The road noise is mild on some days/nights and loud on others. It depends on the weather that given day.

During the day, you don't really pay any attention to it.

During the evening, if you sit out, it can be loud at times.

Sometimes, inside the house, you can hear the din of road noise.

It doesn't make me want to move, but if I knew last year what I know now, I might have looked at other Villages and pre-owned.


I live 1/2 mile from Turnpike.

I live 1.25 miles from Saw Grass.

I'm really interested to see if Saw Grass will be a nightly music venue. There are so many homes adjacent, that the road noise might be a mild concern once the venue opens.

[Madee]

Here's one thing I learned about the new construction homes near the turnpike. I've been searching for months for an existing or new spec home and just finally gave up searching for now.
Starting last year with St. Catherine, then Citrus Grove, Cason Hammock, Hawkins and now St.John's, TV would release several homes a day for sale. If you are actively working with a sales rep you get the list sent to you. If you're interested in buying one on the list, the rep has to place a 3-hour hold on it for you. If your rep is the first one to "hold" the listing you pay a deposit and close in 30 days. Most sell the same day they are released. Then, just DAYS after these listings go "pending" I would see a new post in TV rental FB group with "Be the first to rent this brand new home! Available in April."
Looks like a good majority are being bought up by investors for rentals. :(

[joelfmi]

My wife and I are here for the winter and have been actively looking for a home in TV. We have primarily been looking at new spec homes in the villages of St. John's and Hawkins.
We were told by our Villages realtor that there are sections in these villages where you won't here the turnpike noise. For the most part that is true because when you look at them during the day all you hear is construction noise. We made a visit to these areas on a Sunday night and were shocked at how loud it is. We are really surprised that these houses are still selling like crazy even with the loud highway noise.
Besides the crazy prices of new and used home is anyone concerned about these homes down the road?
One is a lot of smoke and mirror comments, 2.agrussive sales tacts.3. tell you what you what to here. That is why you should do your due diligence before you any home any where.

[haysus7]

Few and far between days are spent sitting on lanai Too hot. Too cold. Too buggy.

[Bilyclub]

Few and far between days are spent sitting on lanai Too hot. Too cold. Too buggy.

I thought lanais in TV are screened.
Screened-in patios, or lanais, are fully enclosed with aluminum framing and screens. The screens prevent pests such as mosquitoes, wasps, no-see-ums, and other insects from entering the patio and bothering you while you are sitting outside.

[Stu from NYC]

I thought lanais in TV are screened.
Screened-in patios, or lanais, are fully enclosed with aluminum framing and screens. The screens prevent pests such as mosquitoes, wasps, no-see-ums, and other insects from entering the patio and bothering you while you are sitting outside.

Yes they are enclosed by screens but our western exposed lanai gets too hot in summre and too cold in winter.

As a result we converted to a Florida room with double E glass to make it livable all year round.

Grew up near JFK airport and lots of times we had to listen to planes taking off and landing. No way do I buy a house near a major highway.

Would go to the area at various times of the day and listen and listen and listen.

[flower7330@gmail.com]

I would imaging that wind speed/direction would be a major factor on whether the turnpike is "noisy" or not.

Is there a prevailing wind direction in that location?


There's a constant hum. Plus the tractor trailers with it's joyful noises.

[flower7330@gmail.com]

It does become background noise. We moved south of 44 because it’s a younger population (we retired here two years ago at 60). Depends what you are looking for.

That is definitely a factor as well. My wife and I are newly retired as well and age is a factor. (62 & 58).

[CoachKandSportsguy]

We can see the highway from the house, and the noise is not a problem most times, just low background noise if out front watching a softball game. BUT I can hear the trains at night through closed windows in Marsh Bend, and I could hear that noise every morning as a kid from the railroad 3-4 miles away. just the click and clack . . and I have no problem with it. . .

its a personal preference, so please do your personal research at your location, which gets hard as you might need to camp out to get the various times of day and commute versus weekend, summer versus winter

[flower7330@gmail.com]

Nope. Not concerned because I live in Pine Ridge and hear absolutely nothing from the turnpike.
Am glad you're looking into this now and won't become one of those, "This is so loud here I can't sleep or enjoy my lanai and they need to do something about it."
Good luck on finding a great place!

We actually looked at a house in Pine Ridge and it was very quiet with hardly any noise. All looked good until we saw what the taxes were. Once we pay the higher price the taxes be actually be higher than we are paying currently in upstate NY on a 37 acre property. I'm not sure if Lake County taxes are so much higher but we were shocked.

[Papa_lecki]

We actually looked at a house in Pine Ridge and it was very quiet with hardly any noise. All looked good until we saw what the taxes were. Once we pay the higher price the taxes be actually be higher than we are paying currently in upstate NY on a 37 acre property. I'm not sure if Lake County taxes are so much higher but we were shocked.

Did the previous owners take homestead exemption - will you? Will you establish FLA residency and pay FLA state income tax rate vs NY rate?

[flower7330@gmail.com]

Did the previous owners take homestead exemption - will you? Will you establish FLA residency and pay FLA state income tax rate vs NY rate?

Yes. We would live in Fl and use the homestead exception. But after you add in the bond and amenity fees it's more than we can afford. We had always assumed that
the FL taxes would be much less and then when you add in the additional Villages fees it would pretty much be a push to what we are paying now.
We assumed about $1200 a month without a mortgage and that is doable.
The home we were looking at was on Pope Pl and the current taxes are $7200 without the increase after the sale. That is what we are paying now in NY. We understand that FL expenses are bit a less.
What is the Homestead discount a year?

[laboutj]

We actually looked at a house in Pine Ridge and it was very quiet with hardly any noise. All looked good until we saw what the taxes were. Once we pay the higher price the taxes be actually be higher than we are paying currently in upstate NY on a 37 acre property. I'm not sure if Lake County taxes are so much higher but we were shocked.

Also check the cost of the bond for those houses south of 44 compared to homes north of 44. It's another sneaky 'tax' that people are willing to ignore.