You bought and live close to The Turnpike....

[WiscoDogsDad]

How distant are you from The Turnpike and what issues do you have with the ambient road noise?

I will be relocating in 2025 and would like to have a baseline for this issue.

I thank you, all, in advance for your observations.

[mike234]

I have no issue, take out the hearing aid and lose the noise

[retiredguy123]

I don't live near the turnpike because I would never buy a house where I could hear any constant traffic noise. Period.

[photo1902]

How distant are you from The Turnpike and what issues do you have with the ambient road noise?

I will be relocating in 2025 and would like to have a baseline for this issue.

I thank you, all, in advance for your observations.

Take all of the replies you get, then trash them. When you visit, travel to the area you're interested in. Maybe take a cup of coffee, a lawn chair and some snacks. Sit and listen at various of times of the day, then determine if it's something you're happy with.

[asianthree]

Our third house backed up to Odell Circle, so from 8am to 5pm, cars and carts drove past our lanai. Then quite with a pond across the street and not a neighbor in site. My spouse loved the house as did our kids, me loved it after 5pm. But you could watch the carts and “What where you thinking when you picked that color” we could also hear road noise from BV and Morse, the train horn and clicking clack wheels.

We are now Four streets from the turnpike, most days have zero knowledge of the turnpike. There is a wall, so don’t see the trucks. Front of our house faces the road, with 3 streets of houses than the wall, back road and private property, then the turnpike. Our lanai and pool overlooks the prairie. Across the prairie houses with lanai facing turnpike, you can actually hear more turnpike noise since it’s open land, than sitting in back of our house.

Heavy fog can keep sound close so there is a humming of tires, but inside the house don’t notice sound.

Couple times a month you can hear the truck hit the warning bumps when they stray off the road. Will say not a fan when you have open land and can physically watch the trucks driving on the turnpike.

All in all in a year I have never had a day that the sound was a problem especially in the house or at the pool.

However by 2025 unless you are buying preowned, you may not even be close to the turnpike

[bsloan1960]

How distant are you from The Turnpike and what issues do you have with the ambient road noise?

I will be relocating in 2025 and would like to have a baseline for this issue.

I thank you, all, in advance for your observations. We live about a mile away. We do hear it in the morning and at night- but it isn't an issue. We don't hear it in the house, and we don't spend time in the yard. Your tolerance will be different.

[Toymeister]

.6 miles by air. We rarely hear it fog and close cloud cover do make it posible to hear some noise.

I think the only reason we hear it at all is becase we have open space of a golf course between us and the turnpike.

[Bogie Shooter]

I don't live near the turnpike because I would never buy a house where I could hear any constant traffic noise. Period.

So, do you hear the noise? That was the question.

[retiredguy123]

So, do you hear the noise? That was the question.
No, I don't hear traffic noise because that was a primary factor when I selected my house. If there was noise, I wouldn't have bought the house.

[Happydaz]

It seems that if you live near the Turnpike you can’t hear it, but if you live somewhere else people think it is loud. I live near 466A and I can hear the traffic. Not that big of a deal and depends on the weather and wind. In early mornings in the winter I can hear far off sounds of traffic. Best to come down and see for yourself and maybe even sit in your car at different times of day to see what noise you hear. In my opinion the worst noises in the Villages are all the gasoline powered lawnmowers, trimmers, weed wackers, power washers , etc. Hopefully in the future we will have all battery operated machines. Landscaper noise pervades the neighborhoods everyday as different crews come and go with their loud Dodge Ram trucks.

[DrMack]

If you are worried about noise, don’t move to a certain village in the northwest section of The Villages off of 466 (corrected by wife twice and shut the front door). There’s a train track near there that was quite annoying. That’s in the northern section though. I’m not sure where you would find no noise at all? Maybe it’s that I just hate train noise of any kind.

[Stu from NYC]

Take all of the replies you get, then trash them. When you visit, travel to the area you're interested in. Maybe take a cup of coffee, a lawn chair and some snacks. Sit and listen at various of times of the day, then determine if it's something you're happy with.

Grew up under the flight path of Kennedy airport and every few minutes talk came to a halt due to the noise. For us not going to live anywhere noise will be a factor.

Only the OP can decide if this is what he is ok living next too and your advise is spot on.

[asianthree]

It seems that if you live near the Turnpike you can’t hear it, but if you live somewhere else people think it is loud. I live near 466A and I can hear the traffic. Not that big of a deal and depends on the weather and wind. In early mornings in the winter I can hear far off sounds of traffic. Best to come down and see for yourself and maybe even sit in your car at different times of day to see what noise you hear. In my opinion the worst noises in the Villages are all the gasoline powered lawnmowers, trimmers, weed wackers, power washers , etc. Hopefully in the future we will have all battery operated machines. Landscaper noise pervades the neighborhoods everyday as different crews come and go with their loud Dodge Ram trucks.

That is a big change south of 44, younger residents, are mowing their own lawns. 80% are using electric mowers, and only mow when needed. I may see 3 lawn companies a week drive into Richmond, only notice gas mowing TV property. Soon as everybody has added landscaping and pools, it will be even less.

[patfla06]

Eventually they WILL expand the turnpike and it will be closer to the houses right behind it.

You also should think about future resale value.

With the amount of houses they’re building WHY would you settle for a house near the turnpike,
high power lines, etc.??

[frayedends]

I'm in Lake Denham about 1.5 miles to the pike, closer to 470. When we bought we didn't hear any traffic noise. Then when we were at our house the first week we heard it very loud in our yard. It is amazing how wind/weather will affect how loud it is. I know I will get used to it since I lived in East Boston very near Logan Airport. When we do hear it, it is loud and constant. We aren't there full time yet fwiw.

[Michael 61]

I’m on the far north edge of Richmond - I would guess about 3/4 of a mile from turnpike. I occasionally will hear a very distant hum on certain days if I strain and really attempt to listen for it. (And only when out on my lanai). I’m much closer to Brownwood than the Turnpike, and can often make out “Mustang Sally” being played by any number of bands.

[asianthree]

Eventually they WILL expand the turnpike and it will be closer to the houses right behind it.

You also should think about future resale value.

With the amount of houses they’re building WHY would you settle for a house near the turnpike,
high power lines, etc.??

People didn’t settle for homes in Richmond, there were 15-40 names per build lots and many spec homes. It’s not 2008, or 2020. If one take 5 minutes there are hundreds of homes to buy, so nobody has to settle for any house.
Like us Many sold in the northern areas of TV to move south of 44, so not like we haven’t lived here for many years.

At one year mark houses are selling from $80,000 to close to $150,000, above original price. Not bad profit for a year. Turnpike borders most of Richmond and has either golf course, private property, wetlands or woods before houses come close to turnpike, many are more than a mile away and No power lines.

[shut the front door]

If you are worried about noise, don’t move to the village of Hickory Head. There’s an Amtrak station just north of it. That’s in the northern section though. I’m not sure where you would find no noise at all? Maybe it’s that I just hate train noise of any kind.

There is no such village as Hickory Head. If you are referring to Hickory Head Hammock, that is a private village with their own gated entrance. It used to be the developers compound.
The nearest Amtrak station is in Sanford, FL. You may want to edit your post before you mislead posters with flat out falsehood.

[rjm1cc]

Take all of the replies you get, then trash them. When you visit, travel to the area you're interested in. Maybe take a cup of coffee, a lawn chair and some snacks. Sit and listen at various of times of the day, then determine if it's something you're happy with.

My neighbor did this for the tee on a golf course. Ended up buying away from the course due to all the talking.

[Stu from NYC]

There is no such village as Hickory Head. If you are referring to Hickory Head Hammock, that is a private village with their own gated entrance. It used to be the developers compound.
The nearest Amtrak station is in Sanford, FL. You may want to edit your post before you mislead posters with flat out falsehood.

Wondering where this guy actually live.

[Papa_lecki]

My neighbor did this for the tee on a golf course. Ended up buying away from the course due to all the talking.

I wouldn't buy near a tee or a green on a golf course. Especially an executive, they are busy 7AM to 7PM.

[MrChip72]

I'm about 1200 feet from the turnpike fence. I can hear the turnpike at night if I listen for it (only tractor trailers) but normally the background noise that I hear during the day is birds and golf carts. Doesn't bother me even 1%.

[Normal]

We have heard noise on rare occasions, but we aren’t too close (just off of the Meggison freeway). I’d say we are a little more than a half mile from it? 90% of the time nothing. Remember landscaping maturity will kill most sound eventually.

[Bogie Shooter]

Wondering where this guy actually live.

In a van down by the river!:laugh:

[MrChip72]

With the amount of houses they’re building WHY would you settle for a house near the turnpike,
high power lines, etc.??

You sound like you think DeLuna and Richmond look like this.

https://media.gettyimages.com/id/814578314/photo/high-voltage-electricity-power-lines-from-sizewell-over-suburban-houses-england-uk.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=8WFvBxWmAnr_nTikjBk9SEqAdpwXdODMR_3_pAyDMFY=

[Blackbird45]

One thing I've notice once you live somewhere long enough your body seem to adapt to its surroundings.
You might hear the noise if you're looking for it, but within a month or two you'll probably be saying what noise.

[Susan1717]

Everyone is different. I lived all my adult life right downtown chicago and I actually find the noise nice. It’s filled with energy. If it’s too quiet I really can’t sleep.

[Two Bills]

I remember my paternal grandma used to live directly behind London Metro Line where it surfaced above ground.
Dreadful racket, flashes from wheel sparks from live rail, and lighting.
When she came to stay with us, she had to go to sleep with radio and light on, as she couldn't stand the silence, or total darkness.
Horses for courses.

[jswirs]

How distant are you from The Turnpike and what issues do you have with the ambient road noise?

I will be relocating in 2025 and would like to have a baseline for this issue.

I thank you, all, in advance for your observations.

I am from Bucks County, Pa. We lived in a beautiful house there, but it was on a semi-busy road. I never liked it, never got used to it. Purchasing a house down here, on a quiet street, was a priority.

[Rwirish]

Stay far away, period.

[Joecool]

After living one mile from the turnpike for 2 years I have noticed you never hear it inside the house but outside on the front lanai it varies every single day. the wind the temperature all affect how loud it is, but it is never annoying. it is not annoying it is just that you can hear it. what is annoying is when I walk to the high tension power lines and here The loud crackling and popping from the morning dew I would not like that. I also would not like living near a pond pump those are very loud.

[GizmoWhiskers]

We live about a mile away. We do hear it in the morning and at night- but it isn't an issue. We don't hear it in the house, and we don't spend time in the yard. Your tolerance will be different.
Same. Lived within a very short walk from it. At first I heard it. Thought to myself w eyes closed, it sounded like ocean waves. Never thought about it again.

I would drive over the T P on the mvp in my golf cart on joy rides. I wld see the miles long traffic jams and count my blessings an lucky stars that I wasn't sitting in that mess!!

Once I visited a new area of Villas that had houses backing up directly to T P with concrete walls as their back fence. I went thinking who in there right mind would buy a house that had the T P directly in their back yard? You know, the noise wasn't even there.

The sound bounced up and over those houses. It traveled inward a couple streets. Even still it sounded like the ocean waves with a few "jakebreak" gun sounding shots... ok, lol so it sounded like waves and an occassional duck hunter who missed his shot I hope.

It's a personal perspective.

[skippy05]

Take all of the replies you get, then trash them. When you visit, travel to the area you're interested in. Maybe take a cup of coffee, a lawn chair and some snacks. Sit and listen at various of times of the day, then determine if it's something you're happy with.
I have lived about 2 miles from the turnpike and hated the noise. The noise changes from nothing to roaring on a dime based on wind direction, temperature, humidity, time of day. You are smart to ask this question. You are only less than smart should you decide to purchase near it. I'd stay at least 5 miles away and even then you'll sometimes hear it.

[MidWestIA]

Get a golf cart go down there and just sit by it for awhile. Then cart to stores, restaurants & golf or pickle ball choices you like. I did that when I came back in 2021 wanted to build new but it had to be below hwy 44 so I bought preowned above hwy 44 with a house layout I liked. This is a golf cart community to get most things otherwise you can live anywhere down here - it won't matter

[GizmoWhiskers]

After living one mile from the turnpike for 2 years I have noticed you never hear it inside the house but outside on the front lanai it varies every single day. the wind the temperature all affect how loud it is, but it is never annoying. it is not annoying it is just that you can hear it. what is annoying is when I walk to the high tension power lines and here The loud crackling and popping from the morning dew I would not like that. I also would not like living near a pond pump those are very loud.
Lived near the powerlines. The crackling was a weird sound at first. But I got used to it. Was thankful to hear the power was on. Loved seeing the two Bald Eagles that rest there al.ost every night. A little hanky panky routine they do is quite a show to see.

If you have dogs that walk is the best! It is beautiful in the AM and PM sunsets are gorgeous out there.

[MikeN]

There are many issues with noise and or traffic. The only thing you can do is to visit the area where you’re interested in buying and observe for yourself. Make sure you do it at various times of the day How distant are you from The Turnpike and what issues do you have with the ambient road noise?

I will be relocating in 2025 and would like to have a baseline for this issue.

I thank you, all, in advance for your observations.

[LonnyP]

Don't go within a mile.

[Accidental1]

How distant are you from The Turnpike and what issues do you have with the ambient road noise?

I will be relocating in 2025 and would like to have a baseline for this issue.

I thank you, all, in advance for your observations.

We bought in Marsh Bend and we're 1800 ft from the turnpike. As other people have noted, wind direction and temperature affect the noise. It's noticable at times but doesn't bother us at all. We're in a house with concrete block construction.

I have a neighbor directly accross the street (closer to the turnpike) from me that sold his house partially due to the noise. His house backed up to a pond (open space) and his master bedroom, lanai, and pool faced east toward the Turnpike. Our bedroom and lanai face away from the turnpike and perhaps that's the difference.

When we were looking to buy, we looked at a house that was within 500 ft of the turnpike and I quickly passed due to the noise. The tire noise was a constant rumble and was totally unacceptable.

Bottom line is every location and home will be different. If you think you'll be sensitive to it, you must take the time to experience the noise for yourself before you buy.

[Rosethorn]

We bought in Marsh Bend and we're 1800 ft from the turnpike. As other people have noted, wind direction and temperature affect the noise. It's noticable at times but doesn't bother us at all. We're in a house with concrete block construction.

I have a neighbor directly accross the street (closer to the turnpike) from me that sold his house partially due to the noise. His house backed up to a pond (open space) and his master bedroom, lanai, and pool faced east toward the Turnpike. Our bedroom and lanai face away from the turnpike and perhaps that's the difference.

When we were looking to buy, we looked at a house that was within 500 ft of the turnpike and I quickly passed due to the noise. The tire noise was a constant rumble and was totally unacceptable.

Bottom line is every location and home will be different. If you think you'll be sensitive to it, you must take the time to experience the noise for yourself before you buy.

As a newbie, I am surprised by how far sound travels here. I’m from an agricultural area of the Midwest and maybe all the vegetation slows down the transmission of noise.

We looked at a house close to the charter schools and I was astonished at how much noise we heard from the school (across a swath of golf course).

We’re now In Buttonwood and it’s nice and quiet out here.

[drdoug59]

It may depend on which way the wind is blowing. Everyone has different feelings about noise, traffic on the turnpike will only get worse

[sowilts]

How distant are you from The Turnpike and what issues do you have with the ambient road noise?

I will be relocating in 2025 and would like to have a baseline for this issue.

I thank you, all, in advance for your observations.
We live at Linden and my Brother lives at Linden Isle. Half a mile i guess from our house and one quarter from his? The noise comes mostly from tire noise. I have very good hearing, was an AF Morse Code Operator, and sometimes when the conditions are right i can hear the sound. When we sit on their birdcage i have to concentrate to here the noise. We have a home in Annapolis and right now i can here an airplane like is in the back yard and helicopters that fly over the Mall. When we purchased our lot i went down and went to the homes that backed up to the turnpike and it was not a deterrent. Those homes took longer to sell. People here are cery friendly and if you ask when they are outsside they will be gkad to let you know about the noise. The turnpike doesn’t have hills so the trucks seem to just have tire noise also. Hope this helps. We would not live anywhere else. Great location and more and mire to be built. Cheers Steve

[sowilts]

How distant are you from The Turnpike and what issues do you have with the ambient road noise?

I will be relocating in 2025 and would like to have a baseline for this issue.

I thank you, all, in advance for your observations.
We live at Linden and my Brother lives at Linden Isle. Half a mile i guess from our house and one quarter from his? The noise comes mostly from tire noise. I have very good hearing, was an AF Morse Code Operator, and sometimes when the conditions are right i can hear the sound. When we sit on their birdcage i have to concentrate to hear the noise. We have a home in Annapolis and right now i can hear an airplane like is in the back yard and helicopters that fly over the Mall. When we purchased our lot i went down and went to the homes that backed up to the turnpike and it was not a deterrent. Those homes took longer to sell. People here are very friendly and if you ask when they are outside they will be glad to let you know about the noise. The turnpike doesn’t have hills so the trucks seem to just have tire noise also. Hope this helps. We would not live anywhere else. Great location and more and mire to be built. Cheers Steve

[dolphin]

How distant are you from The Turnpike and what issues do you have with the ambient road noise?

I will be relocating in 2025 and would like to have a baseline for this issue.

I thank you, all, in advance for your observations.

Simple. DON’T do it!

[ThirdOfFive]

We live in a nice, quiet established village, with the only noise being that of the occasional landscape service. But that didn't happen by accident. We did the lifestyle thing, then rented for a time before we seriously started looking for a house.

The point being: don't make the mistake of buying online and then coming here. A couple of folks in our area did that: one is totally satisfied with her place. The other, not so much. We also know a couple who bought online in the southern end of things, and they ARE bothered by the noise. Also by the innumerable things that had to be corrected once they moved to their spanking new, never-before-occupied home.

Get a feel for the neighborhood first, and that can only be done in person. Noise is only a part of it: are the properties there well-kept? What kind of feedback do you get from other residents of the neighborhood (those mail stations are great for striking up casual conversations with folks). Dogs barking at night? Things like that.

If you take some time to check things out before you buy, then you'll be satisfied. This is a GREAT place to live, whatever part you end up choosing to live in.

[BlueStarAirlines]

I live two streets from the turnpike. I only hear road noise on heavy fog days in the early morning, so maybe 1-2 a month.

I don't think there is a village that doesn't have noise, whether it is from cars and nearby shopping, golf carts, roads, lawnmowers, etc. The key is to visit multiple times a day and see if its a deal breaker for you. For us, the infrequent turnpike noise was more tolerable that road noise from Morse or noise from a golf course.

[airstreamingypsy]

I once made the mistake of buying the cutest house ever, too close to an Interstate. It didn't bother me during the day, but when I got in bed, TV or radio off, the noise was deafening. I bought a window a/c and ran it every night to block out the sound.... it helped. I would never make that mistake again. I was amazed I could sell it......

[RobertScott]

Live in Citrus Grove, the turnpike noise is no big deal.

[Two Bills]

I would worry more about having Pickleball court nearby, or living on a through road, or having a golf cart short cut off your street.

[huge-pigeons]

It all depends who or when you ask. Same goes for the pond smell.
If you ask a person who has lived in their home for years, they will become immune to the everyday sounds and smells. Have you ever driven into a city with a paper plant that you can start smelling miles away, but if you ask any of the locals who grew up there, they would say what smell.
Maybe you’re immune to the sound/smell, but just think what a newbie would hear/smell during an open house that isn’t immune to it yet.
We are almost 2 miles from the interstate and we can hear the noise when we sleep with the windows open. We looked at new homes 6-8 blocks from the interstate and there would be no way we would buy there

[Justputt]

We're in Dabney about 1 mile as the crow flies, and I don't even notice the TP. I suppose if I was listening specifically for it, maybe I could hear some faint trace, but certainly nothing noticeable. Our Liani is on the opposite side of the house, so pretty much nothing heard there. The other issue for us was power lines, which run along the TP and other areas; we didn't want them anywhere in our field of view. There is NO substitute for a Lifestyle visit. We picked our building site, changed our preconceived ideal floorplan, etc. during our visit. I would never recommend buying without spending time scouting out location and going between models. Our sales agent, Eileen, was SUPER helpful, sometimes going back and forth between models just to reassure we had the floorplan best for us.

[sallyg]

Turnpike noise is an issue, but some of the busier roads like 466, Buena Vista, 44, Morse Blvd, 301, etc. are also noisy. Proximity to pickle ball courts, golf cart paths, etc. can be irritating. Some people dislike music from the squares. There is potential for noise in many places. Someone suggested sitting in your car at various times. Good idea. I would add take a walk, sit on a nearby bench or bring a folding chair and a book. Ask passers-by questions. Best of luck.

[bsouthworth47@yahoo.com]

If you want to know about the noise south of 44 I suggest you talk with people south of 44 not people north of 44 because they are talking about something they know nothing about. I live in Hawkins which is close to the turnpike and we hear NO noise when in the house and most of the time we hear NO noise outside.

[GATORBILL66]

Just wait till they expand from 4 lanes to 8 lanes in 2 years. Plenty of noise for you then.

[lawgolfer]

How distant are you from The Turnpike and what issues do you have with the ambient road noise?

I will be relocating in 2025 and would like to have a baseline for this issue.

I thank you, all, in advance for your observations.

Every time I read these posts, I wonder why anyone would buy a house where they can hear traffic noise whether it be from the Turnpike, 466, 466A, Morse, or Buena Vista. What do these people gain by buying in these locations? Do they get a reduced price? Do they want easy access to the Turnpike or the major streets? Why buy in a high-traffic location, including golf cart traffic, when there are thousands of similar houses at similar prices that are in quiet areas and free from all traffic noise?

The best advice we were given when we began looking for a house in TV was to avoid all houses near a street or roadway which had a "yellow stripe". That includes the interior main streets in a Village as well as Morse, BV, 466, 466A and the Turnpike. I often play the Palmer course. Every time I am playing the holes that parallel 466, I wonder if the owners of the $M houses in Bridgeport which face 466 gave any thought to the constant drone of traffic they would hear when they spent their money. I have the same thought when in a golf cart on any course and pass within "spitting" distance of the lanai of the houses lining the course.

[pauld315]

Just remember that the turnpike never sleeps when you make your decision. I went down in that area a few years ago to go to an open house and there was no way I could buy there. The noise outside the house was too much for me.

[jrref]

If you can avoid living close to the turnpike then that's the way to go because eventhough you might not hear too much noise now, eventually they are going to expand the turnpike and then the noise will change. Also one very important thing no one is mentioning is the air pollution. The closer you are to the turnpike the more diesel and gas fumes/pollution you will be breathing in all the time.

[SusanStCatherine]

In St Catherine I can only occasionally hear the turnpike, but just barely a rumble, and only from my lanai. It happens when the wind is blowing a particular way. So visiting a location one day will not determine what will be heard. If you visit a location and hear something you don't like on that one day, that would be enough to say no. Near Pickelball courts would be a no for me. I was told golf courses are mowed frequently and often early in the morning, so we avoided those. We didn't want to be on a pond as we have many allergies, want to avoid flooding and extra wildlife including mosquitos. You'll want to consider exposure - where the sun rises and sets. We enjoy watching the sunsets from our west facing lanai. But our house is often dark on the inside unless we turn on the lights. I am glad there is no pool equipment near us, so that's a positive.

[Bogie Shooter]

Just wait till they expand from 4 lanes to 8 lanes in 2 years. Plenty of noise for you then.

maybe by 2030, 2035?

[asianthree]

Just wait till they expand from 4 lanes to 8 lanes in 2 years. Plenty of noise for you then.

Two years, have you lived in Florida, where it take 4 times longer to do any road projects, then any state I have lived in. Even in the northern areas roads are completed in record time, because of snow.

[JMintzer]

Everyone is different. I lived all my adult life right downtown chicago and I actually find the noise nice. It’s filled with energy. If it’s too quiet I really can’t sleep.

"I like the noise... It drowns out the voices in my head..."

- Lewis Black

[waterflower]

Not a good idea living near any major road.

[Marathon Man]

It seems that if you live near the Turnpike you can’t hear it, but if you live somewhere else people think it is loud. I live near 466A and I can hear the traffic. Not that big of a deal and depends on the weather and wind. In early mornings in the winter I can hear far off sounds of traffic. Best to come down and see for yourself and maybe even sit in your car at different times of day to see what noise you hear. In my opinion the worst noises in the Villages are all the gasoline powered lawnmowers, trimmers, weed wackers, power washers , etc. Hopefully in the future we will have all battery operated machines. Landscaper noise pervades the neighborhoods everyday as different crews come and go with their loud Dodge Ram trucks.

Best statement in this thread.

[Laraine]

We live about 1/4 mile away. At times you can barely hear it outside, and other times it’s loud inside. The wind is the big factor, and also what’s in between—it’s gotten louder since they lowered the lake bank opposite us for new construction. Hopefully, houses and planted trees will reduce it again.

[asianthree]

Not a good idea living near any major road.

So from experience how close are you to the turnpike, since OP is asking for those who live near the turnpike.

Will say the noise level of turnpike is greater at the mailbox’s, in Richmond than couple streets from the turnpike

[Normal]

We live about 1/4 mile away. At times you can barely hear it outside, and other times it’s loud inside. The wind is the big factor, and also what’s in between—it’s gotten louder since they lowered the lake bank opposite us for new construction. Hopefully, houses and planted trees will reduce it again.

It will all die down as the trees and vegetation increase in size and landscaping settles in. In Florida it doesn’t take long.

[Lottoguy]

The noise will increase once the third lane is added to the Florida Turnpike. There currently adding this last 25 miles south of The Villags.

[mickey100]

It seems that if you live near the Turnpike you can’t hear it, but if you live somewhere else people think it is loud. I live near 466A and I can hear the traffic. Not that big of a deal and depends on the weather and wind. In early mornings in the winter I can hear far off sounds of traffic. Best to come down and see for yourself and maybe even sit in your car at different times of day to see what noise you hear. In my opinion the worst noises in the Villages are all the gasoline powered lawnmowers, trimmers, weed wackers, power washers , etc. Hopefully in the future we will have all battery operated machines. Landscaper noise pervades the neighborhoods everyday as different crews come and go with their loud Dodge Ram trucks.

I totally agree with you regarding noise of blowers, etc. I hear they are outlawed in Naples - wish we could have the same here."October 2020 the City of Naples amended its Noise Ordinance to prohibit the use of gasoline-powered leaf blowers in in the City. This prohibition takes effect October 21, 2021. Battery and electric leaf blowers will continue to be allowed as long as they do not generate a decibel level above 65 dBA."

[Limey]

Forget the turnpike noise, it's living near the pickleball courts that's worse!

[RCJ61]

I have no issue, take out the hearing aid and lose the noise
Love that Answer, since I cannot hear a thing without mine.

[asianthree]

Forget the turnpike noise, it's living near the pickleball courts that's worse!

I agree with pickle all courts, then again nobody has mentioned that picturesque empty field turning into a big box store behind your backyard with 24/7 trucks backing up to the back door, is on our list to before any road noise.

When we were shopping for our 3rd house in 2014, in TV, we found a great house 3 car garage on the golf course.

After sitting by the pool for 20 minutes, people, conversations, golf carts, and a guy relieving himself behind a tree was the last time I ever looked on the golf course. I know many love course living, but it’s not a view I want to see.

[mikeycereal]

I live near the turnpike and the noise doesn't affect me. I can't hear any of it when I'm indoors. But I do hear the garbage truck and obviously the lawn mowers. Mowers are the loudest, though at least they aren't constant but you will hear them at different times of day.

I used to live near the airport in Vegas so maybe I'm used to noise. A few of the routes flew over our complex. One night a plane got so close that when I was walking to the fridge the flight attendant asked me to sit down. :duck: I'll see myself out. (the cargo door!)

[Vermilion Villager]

No, I don't hear traffic noise because that was a primary factor when I selected my house. If there was noise, I wouldn't have bought the house.
I'm pretty sure you missed his point......
You know.....you don't HAVE to respond to everything. I guess we know now how you got to over 13,000+ posts. :BigApplause:

[Vermilion Villager]

How distant are you from The Turnpike and what issues do you have with the ambient road noise?

I will be relocating in 2025 and would like to have a baseline for this issue.

I thank you, all, in advance for your observations.
I live in Marsh Bend which is about 3/4 of a mile west of the turnpike. If there is any wind at all... Even a breeze that you cannot physically see by looking at the leaves on the trees from the west you will not hear the turnpike. Same thing....If there is any wind at all from the east you will. I have a friend who lives about a mile and a half from the turnpike and says they experience the similar phenomena. I cannot hear it inside the house at all. And can barely hear it inside the lanai and we have single pane glass windows there. If you had dual pane windows you wouldn't hear it at all.

[asianthree]

The noise will increase once the third lane is added to the Florida Turnpike. There currently adding this last 25 miles south of The Villags.

So question since turnpike ends at 1-75 why would money be spent widening turnpike from 470 exit to 301 exit?
Turnpike blends into I-75 from 2 lanes of each, eventually then merging to 3 lanes on 1-75.
It would be nice if there were 4 lanes on 1-75 through Ocala, but that wishful thinking.

[Stu from NYC]

So question since turnpike ends at 1-75 why would money be spent widening turnpike from 470 exit to 301 exit?
Turnpike blends into I-75 from 2 lanes of each, eventually then merging to 3 lanes on 1-75.
It would be nice if there were 4 lanes on 1-75 through Ocala, but that wishful thinking.

Someday if we all live that long.

[Altavia]

The noise will increase once the third lane is added to the Florida Turnpike. There currently adding this last 25 miles south of The Villags.

Or it may be reduced since they probably will need to add noise barriers.

To the OP - For me, once you have 2-3 rows of houses between the noise source, it become acceptable. So that may be a test to help.

[Bwanajim]

How distant are you from The Turnpike and what issues do you have with the ambient road noise?

I will be relocating in 2025 and would like to have a baseline for this issue.

I thank you, all, in advance for your observations.

I bought a house in DeLuna that backs up directly to a little swamp, and the turnpike is maybe 100 yards away. I have a giant wall , the turnpike noise just becomes background and I got used to it. The only thing is sometimes when a truck hits the air brakes is kinda loud.
I don’t hear anything in the house.
I have no regrets finding this house because I got a big backyard and a fence

[Altavia]

Every time I read these posts, I wonder why anyone would buy a house where they can hear traffic noise whether it be from the Turnpike, 466, 466A, Morse, or Buena Vista. What do these people gain by buying in these locations?



Since there are millions of people in the most populated areas of Florida living near the Turnpike and Interstates, I wonder why some people don't understand most people just don't care.

[Topspinmo]

Forget the turnpike noise, it's living near the pickleball courts that's worse!

Most pickleball activity early to late morning. The turnpike noise 24-7.

[asianthree]

Most pickleball activity early to late morning. The turnpike noise 24-7.

As others stated, “that live within 3 miles or less”, almost all don’t hear any noise at all. So give credit to developers for creating a peaceful environment to all who Choose to live there. Some hear humming outside, at times others only during heavy fog
.

But the posters who seem the most upset about the noise and why would you ever buy a house near the turnpike. DON’T have any first hand knowledge because they don’t live there.

It’s the same category of North vs what were you thinking buying south of 44. Or can’t understand those who bought and love their home even if it’s near the turnpike.

OP is asking for first hand residents who actually live in the area of the turnpike. Not information from those who didn’t buy there or just guessing or assuming.

[Michael 61]

As others stated, “that live within 3 miles or less”, almost all don’t hear any noise at all. So give credit to developers for creating a peaceful environment to all who Choose to live there. Some hear humming outside, at times others only during heavy fog
.

But the posters who seem the most upset about the noise and why would you ever buy a house near the turnpike. DON’T have any first hand knowledge because they don’t live there.

It’s the same category of North vs what were you thinking buying south of 44. Or can’t understand those who bought and love their home even if it’s near the turnpike.

OP is asking for first hand residents who actually live in the area of the turnpike. Not information from those who didn’t buy there or just guessing or assuming.
Good point Asianthree - interesting that we have “experts” on turnpike noise that don’t live anywhere near the turnpike.

[Bogie Shooter]

Good point Asianthree - interesting that we have “experts” on turnpike noise that don’t live anywhere near the turnpike.

Same experts on a host of other topics.

[PVR]

Check to see how close to the prison you are and the quarry with their blasting too

[MrChip72]

The point being: don't make the mistake of buying online and then coming here. A couple of folks in our area did that: one is totally satisfied with her place. The other, not so much. We also know a couple who bought online in the southern end of things, and they ARE bothered by the noise. Also by the innumerable things that had to be corrected once they moved to their spanking new, never-before-occupied home.


Buying a home online anywhere is almost always a huge mistake. I knew someone that bought a place "up north" based on the pictures in the listing and a map. Of course the listing pictures don't show the unkept neighbors homes, and people with debris in their yard all year.

I've talked to many people in TV that have bought sight-unseen but I don't understand why they would take those risks when they could fly down for a few hundred dollars and take a look at what they're buying first. What seems fine to one person might be unacceptable to another person.

[asianthree]

Buying a home online anywhere is almost always a huge mistake. I knew someone that bought a place "up north" based on the pictures in the listing and a map. Of course the listing pictures don't show the unkept neighbors homes, and people with debris in their yard all year.

I've talked to many people in TV that have bought sight-unseen but I don't understand why they would take those risks when they could fly down for a few hundred dollars and take a look at what they're buying first. What seems fine to one person might be unacceptable to another person.

There is a direct answer for why you buy sight unseen for a build lot or a neighborhood that will have 20 plus names the second it goes live. For many getting on a plane in less than 24 hours just isn’t going to happen. But if your rep is good he will have a drone flying over property or doing a live walk through on their phone or iPad.

As for buying a preowned site unseen you stated you have spoke to “Many” that have bought and but only say one had neighbor issues with unkept houses.

I am guessing the buyer did a google 360 to see completely around the house, then the street if their rep didn’t. Due diligence is key when spending money.

Then again this must be a neighborhood that everyone’s unkeep lawn is questionable, or there would be multiple complaints made. Or an area that allows lawn ornaments, many as you choose.

[asianthree]

Check to see how close to the prison you are and the quarry with their blasting too

OP is asking for hand on experience that “Live near Turnpike.” So far anyone who “Lives” near the turnpike has positive comments.

The negative comments are coming from those who have never lived near turnpike, and seem to be unhappy that people do.

To your post, prison and quarry, has been addressed in multiple posts.

Again those who live there have great experiences, those with negative comments with zero knowledge don’t live anywhere near the prison or quarry.

[RobertScott]

As touched upon by another poster, although I live in the section of Citrus Grove closer to the Pike, it isn't that I usually hear when I open the lanai in the morning, it is Pickleball, not that it bothers me.

[Normal]

The OP may be trying to sell one of those houses up in the old section that badly needs renovation? You know, the section that is close to 441 with all that traffic mess and the retail eyesores? “Don’t go near the turnpike, buy up north, adapt to the old ways…blah, blah, blah.” “Hopefully I can sell and move where it’s nice down south?”

I’ve lived south of 44 for two years and can tell you, it’s a very nice spot. We have no interest in relocating.

[samquiros]

We live about a block away from the turnpike. If I am outside and I stop and listen, I can hear the traffic as a background hissing noise. Quite frankly I don't notice it if I am having a conversation, and most definitely do not notice it at all when I am inside the house.

So, it depends on your sensitivity to background noise. Each person is different. It is not like a downtown NY noise where you hear sirens and horn honking and door slamming. Maybe you'll notice it and not like it. Or maybe you'll notice it and not care. And even better, after a while you won't even notice it. But only you can say for sure.

[ElDiabloJoe]

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[ElDiabloJoe]

The OP may be trying to sell one of those houses up in the old section that badly needs renovation? You know, the section that is close to 441 with all that traffic mess and the retail eyesores? “Don’t go near the turnpike, buy up north, adapt to the old ways…blah, blah, blah.” “Hopefully I can sell and move where it’s nice down south?”

I’ve lived south of 44 for two years and can tell you, it’s a very nice spot. We have no interest in relocating.

The "Up North" folks are so vocal and fervent that I suspect your analysis has more than a hint of truth to it.

[JoeBell100]

I am about a half a mile from Turnpike.
Saw property while the community was being built and with all of the construction noise we did not notice the Turnpike noise until we moved in as the second house built.
No noise in house at all but depending upon wind direction noise in the lanai goes from minimal to loud.
We will be enclosing the lanai with double pane glass to reduce sound to zero hopefully.

[Barborv]

I live off rainy trail in the North section. I do hear the cars and trucks go by but growing up in Brooklyn, and then Long Island, to me it's white noise. It's the mowing and trimming around us that annoys me a bit, but that you will hear no matter where you live. In the evening we hear the faint sound of the train near 301. Loved the house so that's why we bought. We have added bushes by the back wall and added a waterfall feature in the lanai. It also is a focal point of the house. It's absolutely gorgeous and everyone who comes here can't get over how beautiful that they even take pictures of it. It really drowns out a lot of the noise.
I have heard people who live near recreation facilities complain about hearing the pickleball courts and people who live off the golf courses hear carts constantly going by and people talking, etc. Find your happen medium because unless you're living on a remote island, Oh wait, you might hear a boat horn! LOL, there will always be something. Except a rotten neighbor. That could be the worst. I'm lucky to have wonderful neighbors. I actually asked one of my neighbors before we bought the house about the road behind the houses. He said, "white noise". Ask some people in the area you are looking to buy and get some opinions. Good luck in your search and if you need a fabulous village agent, Gail Evans is your gal.! I've had such great success with her. She is an unbelievable person. I have bought three homes with her and still have all three. Never needed to move 2-3 times like most people do here. Of course, two are rentals and one my permanent, which I have NO intension of selling for something else. She knew exactly what I wanted for what I was able to afford.

[mickey100]

Each person will find they have a different tolerance to noise than others. There are many hearing impaired people who the noise won't bother; others will find that traffic noise, train whistles, etc., are disturbing. Clearly the best bet is to thoroughly investigate the area you are considering moving to. Go at certain times of the day, and try to get a feel. Its easy to get caught up in the "excitement" of buying new, but for some people, different areas of the villages where you buy pre-owned many suit you better. No judgement here, everyone is different, and there is a place in the Villages for everyone if you have an open mind.

[JMintzer]

The "Up North" folks are so vocal and fervent that I suspect your analysis has more than a hint of truth to it.

No more so than the "Down South" folks...

As shown by the now evolving North bashing going on...

It's ponderous...

[JMintzer]

I am about a half a mile from Turnpike.
Saw property while the community was being built and with all of the construction noise we did not notice the Turnpike noise until we moved in as the second house built.
No noise in house at all but depending upon wind direction noise in the lanai goes from minimal to loud.
We will be enclosing the lanai with double pane glass to reduce sound to zero hopefully.

What? Someone who lives near the Turnpike who is not happy with the noise?

I guess that blow the "So far anyone who “Lives” near the turnpike has positive comments" theory out of the water...

[JoMar]

I don't live near the turnpike because I would never buy a house where I could hear any constant traffic noise. Period.

So why did you respond if you couldn't contribute?

[coffeebean]

No, I don't hear traffic noise because that was a primary factor when I selected my house. If there was noise, I wouldn't have bought the house.

Same here.

[coffeebean]

If you are worried about noise, don’t move to a certain village in the northwest section of The Villages off of 466 (corrected by wife twice and shut the front door). There’s a train track near there that was quite annoying. That’s in the northern section though. I’m not sure where you would find no noise at all? Maybe it’s that I just hate train noise of any kind.

Agree about train noise or any noise for that matter. As a kid, we lived near a busy highway but were about a mile away. In the warmer months when all the windows were open, I could hear the traffic early in the morning. It was not an annoying noise but still noise.

Hubby wanted to purchase a home in NJ that was close to train tracks. I said absolutely NO! We did not buy that house.

[Marathon Man]

Check to see how close to the prison you are and the quarry with their blasting too

That myth has already been addressed on this thread.

[coffeebean]

That is a big change south of 44, younger residents, are mowing their own lawns. 80% are using electric mowers, and only mow when needed. I may see 3 lawn companies a week drive into Richmond, only notice gas mowing TV property. Soon as everybody has added landscaping and pools, it will be even less.

Thank goodness the landscape companies mowing lawns are in and out in less than ten minutes. That kind of noise I can deal with because I know it is very temporary. Constant hum from traffic is a different story all together.

[coffeebean]

Lived near the powerlines. The crackling was a weird sound at first. But I got used to it. Was thankful to hear the power was on. Loved seeing the two Bald Eagles that rest there al.ost every night. A little hanky panky routine they do is quite a show to see.

If you have dogs that walk is the best! It is beautiful in the AM and PM sunsets are gorgeous out there.

I never thought about "hearing the power on". Thankful I don't.

[coffeebean]

Live in Citrus Grove, the turnpike noise is no big deal.

Doesn't it depend on how good one's hearing is? "No big deal" may be a deal breaker for me. My hearing is very good.

[coffeebean]

I live near the turnpike and the noise doesn't affect me. I can't hear any of it when I'm indoors. But I do hear the garbage truck and obviously the lawn mowers. Mowers are the loudest, though at least they aren't constant but you will hear them at different times of day.

I used to live near the airport in Vegas so maybe I'm used to noise. A few of the routes flew over our complex. One night a plane got so close that when I was walking to the fridge the flight attendant asked me to sit down. :duck: I'll see myself out. (the cargo door!)

That is funny as hell.

[coffeebean]

There is a direct answer for why you buy sight unseen for a build lot or a neighborhood that will have 20 plus names the second it goes live. For many getting on a plane in less than 24 hours just isn’t going to happen. But if your rep is good he will have a drone flying over property or doing a live walk through on their phone or iPad.

As for buying a preowned site unseen you stated you have spoke to “Many” that have bought and but only say one had neighbor issues with unkept houses.

I am guessing the buyer did a google 360 to see completely around the house, then the street if their rep didn’t. Due diligence is key when spending money.

Then again this must be a neighborhood that everyone’s unkeep lawn is questionable, or there would be multiple complaints made. Or an area that allows lawn ornaments, many as you choose.

Also.....if you are going to purchase a home sight unseen, check out the colors of the homes that will be near you, especially next to you or across the street. Some of these homes are extremely dark colors as the main color; one is BLACK off of Odell Circle. Really......it is BLACK.

[fdpaq0580]

Doesn't it depend on how good one's hearing is? "No big deal" may be a deal breaker for me. My heard is very good.

WHAT? DID SOMEONE SAY SOMETHING? WHAT?

I wish folks wouldn't mumble, dagnabit.

[Nana2Teddy]

I'm in Lake Denham about 1.5 miles to the pike, closer to 470. When we bought we didn't hear any traffic noise. Then when we were at our house the first week we heard it very loud in our yard. It is amazing how wind/weather will affect how loud it is. I know I will get used to it since I lived in East Boston very near Logan Airport. When we do hear it, it is loud and constant. We aren't there full time yet fwiw.
This is our experience in DeLuna. No noise the day we looked at the house, then after purchasing and in escrow we heard the noise occasionally, and that’s how it’s been our first year here. Some days silent like it’s not there, other days fairly noticeable outside, but not in house or in glassed-in lanai. It seems to be related to atmospheric conditions. Because we moved from a home in Calif that was the same distance to a freeway (though very little truck traffic there), we aren’t bothered by it when we do hear it. We are 2-3 streets away, and our home is in line with only one side of the turnpike because north/south lanes are divided by a big area of trees. We also had a rock waterfall built in our backyard when we did the landscaping, so we run that when we’re out there (it’s on a remote), and that’s all we hear. It’s honestly a non-issue for us. We do hear the train way off in the distance, which we love. Even though there are power lines running through a portion of DeLuna, we aren’t close to them, and don’t see them at all from our street. That was a bigger issue for me than the turnpike. I didn’t want any view of the power lines.

[retiredguy123]

So why did you respond if you couldn't contribute?
Huh? The OP said that he wanted to develop a baseline for the Turnpike noise issue. My baseline is that I want to live far enough away from the Turnpike so that I don't not hear any Turnpike noise. How is that not contributing to the thread?

[coffeebean]

WHAT? DID SOMEONE SAY SOMETHING? WHAT?

I wish folks wouldn't mumble, dagnabit.

You quoted me before I had a chance to edit my post. Heard should be hearing.

[asianthree]

Thank goodness the landscape companies mowing lawns are in and out in less than ten minutes. That kind of noise I can deal with because I know it is very temporary. Constant hum from traffic is a different story all together.

When were In Caroline we could hear the train, and car traffic from multiple highways when we were outside, inside not so much. But it was very prevalent in the lanai. But then again we were in our forties at that house.

Coffeebean didn’t you go out in the middle of the night hunting down super loud music, trying to find the source, and called Leo’s try to find it?

[FredMitchell]

Pretty close. St Johns. Lanai on the opposite side of the house. We never hear it. Maybe you might at night after everything gets quiet and your hearing sharpens up and you aren't watching TV, listening to music, etc.

Now if the sound of shotguns just before sunrise and lasting for a couple of hours would bother you, look to see where the nearest lakes are. They can probably be heard indoors for at least a mile - only in hunting season, of course.

:welcome: :boom:

[coffeebean]

When were In Caroline we could hear the train, and car traffic from multiple highways when we were outside, inside not so much. But it was very prevalent in the lanai. But then again we were in our forties at that house.

Coffeebean didn’t you go out in the middle of the night hunting down super loud music, trying to find the source, and called Leo’s try to find it?

Yes, you remember that? Here in Mallory and surrounding villages, we had that very loud music two weekends in a row. The music carried and it sounded like it was blasting a home on our own block. Hubby and I honed in on the culprits and so did the police. They were located outside The Villages just off 466 on a side road. The police told us to stay away and that they were handling it. After that, there has been no further loud music. That was pre-Covid if I recall correctly. The police told us these were public parties and they were charging for admission. The police put a stop to that pronto.

[Nana2Teddy]

Or it may be reduced since they probably will need to add noise barriers.

To the OP - For me, once you have 2-3 rows of houses between the noise source, it become acceptable. So that may be a test to help.
Yes, this is true. We have three rows of homes between us and the turnpike, so noise is dampened considerably compared to the homes that back up to the turnpike.

[Two Bills]

Some of these homes are extremely dark colors as the main color; one is BLACK off of Odell Circle. Really......it is BLACK.

Mick Jagger bought that house.:icon_wink:

[RICH1]

Love the soothing sounds of a "Jake Brake" to remind oneself of the lack of Due Diligence and the Upcoming Bond Payment ...,

[asianthree]

Also.....if you are going to purchase a home sight unseen, check out the colors of the homes that will be near you, especially next to you or across the street. Some of these homes are extremely dark colors as the main color; one is BLACK off of Odell Circle. Really......it is BLACK.

Then don’t travel south of 44. No more 100 shades of beige. We have pink, yellow, white, dark browns, greens, blues, and black.

We almost bought the first house the design team painted Black. Team had concerns about black, but it’s now a very popular color south of 44. Houses with 10’ walls look great in the super dark colors.

By the way we built our home, it’s a shade above Navy Blue with white trim and light grey 8’ doors. Every person that comes, says they wish they had stepped out of the box picking a color. Delivery guys call it striking, as has every company that has come to do work at the house.

[Marathon Man]

Then don’t travel south of 44. No more 100 shades of beige. We have pink, yellow, white, dark browns, greens, blues, and black.

We almost bought the first house the design team painted Black. Team had concerns about black, but it’s now a very popular color south of 44. Houses with 10’ walls look great in the super dark colors.

By the way we built our home, it’s a shade above Navy Blue with white trim and light grey 8’ doors. Every person that comes, says they wish they had stepped out of the box picking a color. Delivery guys call it striking, as has every company that has come to do work at the house.

Well said.

[Nana2Teddy]

Then don’t travel south of 44. No more 100 shades of beige. We have pink, yellow, white, dark browns, greens, blues, and black.

We almost bought the first house the design team painted Black. Team had concerns about black, but it’s now a very popular color south of 44. Houses with 10’ walls look great in the super dark colors.

By the way we built our home, it’s a shade above Navy Blue with white trim and light grey 8’ doors. Every person that comes, says they wish they had stepped out of the box picking a color. Delivery guys call it striking, as has every company that has come to do work at the house.
Yep, we pass a pink house every time we drive past Richmond heading to Brownwood. Our oldest daughter would love it, lol.

[Normal]

How distant are you from The Turnpike and what issues do you have with the ambient road noise?

I will be relocating in 2025 and would like to have a baseline for this issue.

I thank you, all, in advance for your observations.

Awesome fortune for you! It’s the best area the Villages has to offer! Hopefully timing and opportunity work in your favor

[nick demis]

Come for a lifestyle visit and take the golf cart everywhere to get the facts for yourself.

[DeafDeaf]

We used to live a few hundred feet from the noisy turnpike 24/7. However, it did not bother us because we are DEAF. However, and beware, another thing is that it is hard to sell!

How distant are you from The Turnpike, and what issues do you have with the ambient road noise?

I will be relocating in 2025 and would like to have a baseline for this issue.

I thank you, all, in advance for your observations.

[Ignatz]

While we were looking at houses a couple months ago, we were less bothered by the turnpike noise than we were the noise at the houses that back up to 470 in Lake Denham (north of Meggison).

We toured a bunch of houses along Chandler and Meggison, between 470 and Newell along the turnpike and power lines, going at various times of the day and evening. While most had some turnpike noise, some houses had louder noise outside. Some even had noise inside on our visits.

But the outside road noise at those houses off Chandler (that back up to 470) was louder in our opinion.

The place we picked seems to be fine. We hear the turnpike at times outside. Nothing in the house.

As far as resale, we didn't care about the "noise issue". As mentioned, the noise level at our place is a non-factor, so not a big deal. Besides:

A) Plenty of people are buying those houses and plenty more will buy resales too.
B) We both plan on leaving the home in a box, so the kids can deal with resale and sell the house for whatever the market value may be at that time.

[Laker14]

I can't comment on what it's like to live by the turnpike, but I can second the recommendation to check things out yourself. Our first rental backed up to Canal St. At times we couldn't hear the television for all of the cart traffic. I would have never guessed that ahead of time.

There are lots of things you just can't anticipate without having experienced the area.

[Miboater]

I live in Hawkins at just under a mile from the turnpike. I never hear the turnpike during the day but there are some nights when the wind is blowing strong from the west and we can hear the hum from our lanai. Never hear anything inside the house.

This is my opinion but I think when they repave the turnpike it will quiet down the noise considerably. The old pavement in our area is very rough and creates a lot of tire noise. When I drive it south towards the airport the tire noise is loud until the new blacktop starts and it gets significantly quieter.

[frayedends]

I live in Hawkins at just under a mile from the turnpike. I never hear the turnpike during the day but there are some nights when the wind is blowing strong from the west and we can hear the hum from our lanai. Never hear anything inside the house.

This is my opinion but I think when they repave the turnpike it will quiet down the noise considerably. The old pavement in our area is very rough and creates a lot of tire noise. When I drive it south towards the airport the tire noise is loud until the new blacktop starts and it gets significantly quieter.

I agree with you on the repaving. 470 is loud in Lake Denham and I did notice the paving there is very bad. Hopefully it gets redone soon.

[RPDaly]

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[coffeebean]

Then don’t travel south of 44. No more 100 shades of beige. We have pink, yellow, white, dark browns, greens, blues, and black.

We almost bought the first house the design team painted Black. Team had concerns about black, but it’s now a very popular color south of 44. Houses with 10’ walls look great in the super dark colors.

By the way we built our home, it’s a shade above Navy Blue with white trim and light grey 8’ doors. Every person that comes, says they wish they had stepped out of the box picking a color. Delivery guys call it striking, as has every company that has come to do work at the house.

Sorry. Not a fan of dark colors for a Florida community. Living in the North East for many years, dark colors look beautiful there. I especially love the dark grey with black shutters and a dark red front door. Actually, that was the color scheme for our home in New Jersey.

Here in Florida, I prefer the lighter colors. Yes, you are right......those colors are different shades of beige but I like them.

[asianthree]

Sorry. Not a fan of dark colors for a Florida community. Living in the North East for many years, dark colors look beautiful there. I especially love the dark grey with black shutters and a dark red front door. Actually, that was the color scheme for our home in New Jersey.

Here in Florida, I prefer the lighter colors. Yes, you are right......those colors are different shades of beige but I like them.

As my Mom said south of 44 isn’t your parents villages, where vats of the same color paint were used. She did hate our third house Yellow color.

While blue is her favorite color, she loves our lighter shade of navy, but not the super dark blue. She did comment on that the houses with 10’ walls really fit well with the dark colors, but not so much on regular height walls. She noted so many people in their 50’s some still working, live down here that along with younger ages comes vibrant colors.

[MrChip72]

Just wait till they expand from 4 lanes to 8 lanes in 2 years. Plenty of noise for you then.

Last time that I checked the official plan from the state, the planned expansion goal for completion was 2035.

I'm not sure how adding lanes can make traffic louder. It should make it quieter if anything, especially when they will be required to put up substantial noise barriers due to the standard for noise abatement for highways of that size being much higher.

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As my Mom said south of 44 isn’t your parents villages, where vats of the same color paint were used. She did hate our third house Yellow color.

While blue is her favorite color, she loves our lighter shade of navy, but not the super dark blue. She did comment on that the houses with 10’ walls really fit well with the dark colors, but not so much on regular height walls. She noted so many people in their 50’s some still working, live down here that along with younger ages comes vibrant colors.

Not a fan of the darker colors which seem to fade quickly. Some just like to repaint?

[asianthree]

Not a fan of the darker colors which seem to fade quickly. Some just like to repaint?

Today’s paint has warranty’s in place especially with name brands. The first Ebony color house is over 3 years. It’s up for sale took the color swatch with us to see about fading, if it had we wanted company contacted before offer.

Every wall matched, so will say was pretty impressive with Florida sun. Plus with younger age residents, comes different color palette. My mother in law is in the beige only mindset, then again she would be close to my grandmas age.

[kkingston57]

Take all of the replies you get, then trash them. When you visit, travel to the area you're interested in. Maybe take a cup of coffee, a lawn chair and some snacks. Sit and listen at various of times of the day, then determine if it's something you're happy with.

And hope that the wind is blowing in the right direction. If wind blows across the turnpike, much louder.

[kkingston57]

How distant are you from The Turnpike and what issues do you have with the ambient road noise?

I will be relocating in 2025 and would like to have a baseline for this issue.

I thank you, all, in advance for your observations.

Another factor to consider when buying a new home. IF you want to have an un obstructed rear view, and a lot has an open area behind it, make sure that the land can not be developed. Developer could buy that land and put new houses behind you. Will pay a lot more but to many of us, it is worth the extra cost, especially in the developed areas.

[RPDaly]

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[Randall55]

Sorry. Not a fan of dark colors for a Florida community. Living in the North East for many years, dark colors look beautiful there. I especially love the dark grey with black shutters and a dark red front door. Actually, that was the color scheme for our home in New Jersey.

Here in Florida, I prefer the lighter colors. Yes, you are right......those colors are different shades of beige but I like them.Darker color homes deter most bugs except mosquitos. Choose a light color garage door and this will help with the heat.

[tophcfa]

Another factor to consider when buying a new home. IF you want to have an un obstructed rear view, and a lot has an open area behind it, make sure that the land can not be developed. Developer could buy that land and put new houses behind you. Will pay a lot more but to many of us, it is worth the extra cost, especially in the developed areas.

Very good advice. We had an offer on a home located on the edge of the bubble that had an open field behind it. Our offer had a contingency clause based on determining the zoning status of the land behind the home. After some research, we learned there was an application submitted to convert the lands zoning status from agricultural/farmland to commercial, so we pulled our offer. The seller was extremely pi$$ed off because the realtor has a duty of full disclosure and the value of their home took a significant hit. We are very happy we backed out as the land behind the home is now being fully developed. We were fortunate to find our near perfect home a couple days later, which backs up to a wildlife preserve and can never be developed. Ya gotta love a private and peaceful backyard : )

[nick demis]

How distant are you from The Turnpike and what issues do you have with the ambient road noise?

I will be relocating in 2025 and would like to have a baseline for this issue.

I thank you, all, in advance for your observations.

If noise bothers you, you may want to make sure you are not close to a pickleball court.

[MrChip72]

If noise bothers you, you may want to make sure you are not close to a pickleball court.

Or a family pool, golf course, country club, MMP, Morse or Buena Vista blvds, Meggison, cement plants, schools, etc.

I'm relatively close to the turnpike and find all of those louder.

[JRcorvette]

Be sure to go there at night when everything else is quiet. You will hear the traffic outside but not inside. Also think about the fumes from diesel exhaust from all the trucks. Let’s not forget about resale.

[Happydaz]

My house in California was in a beautiful neighborhood very close to a major highway. You could hear the highway but pool equipment and closed windows made it a fine home. I went back to a quiet New England town and sold the house for a handsome profit. The house is now worth over $3,000,000! I sold it 34 years ago so none of that money came my way. Still it points out that highway noise is not a great resale factor in upscale neighborhoods.

[DebMil]

If you want to know about the noise south of 44 I suggest you talk with people south of 44 not people north of 44 because they are talking about something they know nothing about. I live in Hawkins which is close to the turnpike and we hear NO noise when in the house and most of the time we hear NO noise outside.
We are looking to sell..I am concerned over the TP noise and resale. We hear it primarily when a cold front is arriving. I am more sensitive to noise than some others maybe from city areas.
I have noticed prices in patio villas in Hawkins and elsewhere have actually gone down quite a bit this season..

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We are looking to sell..I am concerned over the TP noise and resale. We hear it primarily when a cold front is arriving. I am more sensitive to noise than some others maybe from city areas.
I have noticed prices in patio villas in Hawkins and elsewhere have actually gone down quite a bit this season..

There are more sellers than buyers because of the 6 month inventory glut. Just be patient. You can reduce the price and be more competitive selling it yourself just by using Zillow or efizbo and cutting out the realtor. Realtors aren’t really needed anymore. Hopefully all works out well for you.

[Lottoguy]

Be advised south of The Villages they are currently adding a third lane to the Florida Turnpike. I would imagine when they get closer to our area the sound will increase first from the construction (their not fast) and then from the added traffic from that extra lane.

[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.

[Topspinmo]

Eventually they WILL expand the turnpike and it will be closer to the houses right behind it.

You also should think about future resale value.

With the amount of houses they’re building WHY would you settle for a house near the turnpike,
high power lines, etc.??


Maybe they’re cheaper?

[Topspinmo]

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?

[Topspinmo]

If noise bothers you, you may want to make sure you are not close to a pickleball court.

Or golf course, softball field, or anywhere where humans quack.

[Topspinmo]

Another factor to consider when buying a new home. IF you want to have an un obstructed rear view, and a lot has an open area behind it, make sure that the land can not be developed. Developer could buy that land and put new houses behind you. Will pay a lot more but to many of us, it is worth the extra cost, especially in the developed areas.


Unless it’s preserve no guarantee it won’t be developed. Even reserve probably not off table in future.

[Dusty_Star]

Don’t hot vehicle exhaust gases rise?

They may. However, there is more to it than that. Many studies showing reduced health outcomes near highways, including higher impacts on older people. This is a summary from the American Lung Association, so respiratory centered. There are also studies showing higher blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, cancer & others.

"Living near a busy roadway exposes residents to a complex mixture of harmful pollutants that includes nitrogen oxides, particle pollution and VOCs coming from the tailpipes of cars, trucks and buses as well as from the wear of brakes and tires, the resuspension of roadside dust and the abrasion of the road surface itself. Although traffic pollution has an impact on air quality over a large area, people who live closest to highways and other busy roads are most likely to be affected. Long-term exposure to traffic-related air pollution is associated with asthma onset in children and adults, lower respiratory infection in children, and premature death."

[Stu from NYC]

All things being equal why would you want to live near anything that might impact your quality of life or cost you money when you are going to sell?

[golfing eagles]

Be advised south of The Villages they are currently adding a third lane to the Florida Turnpike. I would imagine when they get closer to our area the sound will increase first from the construction (their not fast) and then from the added traffic from that extra lane.

Added traffic?????? Is that to say that people who do not travel via the turnpike now will flock to using it once there are 3 lanes?????

[Stu from NYC]

Added traffic?????? Is that to say that people who do not travel via the turnpike now will flock to using it once there are 3 lanes?????

I plan to do my share of the flocking once there are three lanes. I like middle lanes :wave:

[Flyers999]

All things being equal why would you want to live near anything that might impact your quality of life or cost you money when you are going to sell?

Because you are not buying a house, you're buying a lifestyle. At least that's what they told me. :-)

[Dusty_Star]

Added traffic?????? Is that to say that people who do not travel via the turnpike now will flock to using it once there are 3 lanes?????

I'm glad you questioned this logic, as it has been floated around before that the turnpike expansion 'will make things worse', but many posts are rather vague.

There does seem to be an ample supply of 'if you build it, they will come' belief .

Now, I can think of reasons why, as I'm sure you can too, but added traffic is just more of that popular magical thinking.

[Laker14]

Added traffic?????? Is that to say that people who do not travel via the turnpike now will flock to using it once there are 3 lanes?????

I doubt they are increasing the number of lanes because they anticipate LESS traffic in the future.

With evermore development in Florida will come more and more traffic. Just like I-75, and I-95, and I-81and I-77 (from Harrisburg PA to Charlotte) , as the amount of traffic the highways can handle increases, the more traffic they get. It seems like they can never get caught up. In 10 years the Turnpike will be just as congested as it is now, only it will be 3 lanes of heavy traffic instead of 2 lanes. You can count on it.

I used to love driving south from NY, to South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Now, it's pure hell. Trucks, more trucks, and road construction.

[golfing eagles]

I doubt they are increasing the number of lanes because they anticipate LESS traffic in the future.

With evermore development in Florida will come more and more traffic. Just like I-75, and I-95, and I-81and I-77 (from Harrisburg PA to Charlotte) , as the amount of traffic the highways can handle increases, the more traffic they get. It seems like they can never get caught up. In 10 years the Turnpike will be just as congested as it is now, only it will be 3 lanes of heavy traffic instead of 2 lanes. You can count on it.

I used to love driving south from NY, to South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Now, it's pure hell. Trucks, more trucks, and road construction.

The worst being through S. Carolina---2 lanes the whole state. But it's just another example of our short-sighted planning. When I visited China we were on the road from Shang-hai to Hang-zhou. Brand new, 6 lanes in each direction. There was virtually no one on the road---yet. But in 10-20 years I doubt Chinese motorists will be sitting still on that road due to traffic congestion. It would have been a lot cheaper to build extra lanes when first constructed rather the widen the road later.

[BrianL99]

How distant are you from The Turnpike and what issues do you have with the ambient road noise?

I will be relocating in 2025 and would like to have a baseline for this issue.

I thank you, all, in advance for your observations.


There are 3 inescapeable conclusions to be drawn.

1. Noise is an issue.

2. People have different levels of tolerance for noise.

3. When it's time to sell your house, potential buyers will have the exact same concerns as you have. This means that a sizable slice of potential buyers, simply won't be interested. Fewer buyers, means lower prices.

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I doubt they are increasing the number of lanes because they anticipate LESS traffic in the future.

With evermore development in Florida will come more and more traffic. Just like I-75, and I-95, and I-81and I-77 (from Harrisburg PA to Charlotte) , as the amount of traffic the highways can handle increases, the more traffic they get. It seems like they can never get caught up. In 10 years the Turnpike will be just as congested as it is now, only it will be 3 lanes of heavy traffic instead of 2 lanes. You can count on it.

I used to love driving south from NY, to South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Now, it's pure hell. Trucks, more trucks, and road construction.

Product distribution and micro logistics has increased traffic to a rather large volume. Today definitely differs from 10 years earlier. There is a reason stocks in FEDEX and Amazon have gone through the roof. What once was a single trip to gather or stock several items from the store has become mostly several trips for the A La Carte purchasing style of our country. Our population has remained stagnant at 326.7 people (2023) and less are traveling to work. So go figure?

[Marathon Man]

Be advised south of The Villages they are currently adding a third lane to the Florida Turnpike. I would imagine when they get closer to our area the sound will increase first from the construction (their not fast) and then from the added traffic from that extra lane.

Uh, I think that lanes are added because the additional traffic is already there. So, no, the third lane will not mean more vehicles. I simply spreads them out.

[asianthree]

There are 3 inescapeable conclusions to be drawn.

1. Noise is an issue.

2. People have different levels of tolerance for noise.

3. When it's time to sell your house, potential buyers will have the exact same concerns as you have. This means that a sizable slice of potential buyers, simply won't be interested. Fewer buyers, means lower prices.

And yet homes near the turnpike are selling for $150,000 and up from original cost. Not a bad profit for a year.

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And yet homes near the turnpike are selling for $150,000 and up from original cost. Not a bad profit for a year.

It would depend on the year of purchase. Last week’s sales data demonstrated a loss for Villages owners who purchased in 2022. Now if you bought in 2018, then yes, you would hardly feel the effects of the inventory boom. One house in the Villages sold last week posted a loss of 44 K off the original 2022 purchase price not including realtor fees.
Homeowner Sells $44,000 Below Their 2022 Purchase Price - YouTube (https://youtube.com/shorts/TZSVPKdL0NQ?si=3fYPBDVhGOmszaez)

[Laker14]

Uh, I think that lanes are added because the additional traffic is already there. So, no, the third lane will not mean more vehicles. I simply spreads them out.

Only in the very short term. As soon as capacity increases it becomes more cost-effective for trucking routes, and more attractive for development along the corridor. Happens every time.

[BrianL99]

There are 3 inescapeable conclusions to be drawn.

1. Noise is an issue.

2. People have different levels of tolerance for noise.

3. When it's time to sell your house, potential buyers will have the exact same concerns as you have. This means that a sizable slice of potential buyers, simply won't be interested. Fewer buyers, means lower prices.

And yet homes near the turnpike are selling for $150,000 and up from original cost. Not a bad profit for a year.

Not relevant.

Economics 101. In a free floating market like pre-owned homes, when the pool of buyers decreases (because some folks are concerned about noise), prices decrease.

[fdpaq0580]

I plan to do my share of the flocking once there are three lanes. I like middle lanes :wave:

Sadly, I'm pretty sure my flocking days are behind me.

[DrMack]

It would depend on the year of purchase. Last week’s sales data demonstrated a loss for Villages owners who purchased in 2022. Now if you bought in 2018, then yes, you would hardly feel the effects of the inventory boom. One house in the Villages sold last week posted a loss of 44 K off the original 2022 purchase price not including realtor fees.
Homeowner Sells $44,000 Below Their 2022 Purchase Price - YouTube (https://youtube.com/shorts/TZSVPKdL0NQ?si=3fYPBDVhGOmszaez)

Almost a year ago we decided to buy a home for retirement because I was selling my practice. We built and after only a month we just decided it wasn’t what we wanted. We are soon renting the home out and have another place in mind. We never in our wildest dreams thought we would actually lose money. Hopefully the market turns around by next Spring.

[BigDawgInLakeDenham]

As others stated, “that live within 3 miles or less”, almost all don’t hear any noise at all. So give credit to developers for creating a peaceful environment to all who Choose to live there. Some hear humming outside, at times others only during heavy fog
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But the posters who seem the most upset about the noise and why would you ever buy a house near the turnpike. DON’T have any first hand knowledge because they don’t live there.

It’s the same category of North vs what were you thinking buying south of 44. Or can’t understand those who bought and love their home even if it’s near the turnpike.

OP is asking for first hand residents who actually live in the area of the turnpike. Not information from those who didn’t buy there or just guessing or assuming.

I'm sitting on my sofa in Lake Denham with my lanai patio doors open, which face east and away from the Turnpike. I also have my garage access door open, which faces the Turnpike. Through the lanai doors I hear a constant low sound like a fan running...which I believe is the Turnpike. From the garage and closed front door I hear the rain and howling wind of the storm blowing through. The sound of the rain is relaxing and the Turnpike fades. I hear a loud musle car blasting off out on Meggison or 470....probably a neighbor with a Corvette. We went shopping up on 466 earlier and several days this past 3 weeks. Up and down Buena Vista and Morse, and Powell. Each time there's so much traffic and speeding tailgaters which makes me believe it's overcrowded, loud, and too busy up in those northern areas and my little piece of TV is pretty darn nice to me. OP should do as suggested and Do what we did...get ya a golf car and ride EVERYWHERE in it. Pack some drinks and snacks and hang out in the areas you're interested in. Drive around and look for folks that might talk to you about their little piece of TV. You will know after spending time and doing your own legwork. Don't rely on anyone's thoughts but your own. :blahblahblah:

[frayedends]

Almost a year ago we decided to buy a home for retirement because I was selling my practice. We built and after only a month we just decided it wasn’t what we wanted. We are soon renting the home out and have another place in mind. We never in our wildest dreams thought we would actually lose money. Hopefully the market turns around by next Spring.

If that was 2022, things may already be better depending on your lot/location. In Lake Denham, a new construction closed last year on a pond with preserve behind the pond. Great lot, sold for $645K IIRC, just listed this year and was listed for $865ish. Under contract in a week and no, there were no upgrades.


Regarding turnpike noise and added lanes, perhaps new paving will be quieter? I have noticed a lot of improvement in pavement these days. I'm actually hoping the 470 expansion will improve the noise from that because that paving is like driving on gravel in some spots.

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Regarding turnpike noise and added lanes, perhaps new paving will be quieter? I have noticed a lot of improvement in pavement these days. I'm actually hoping the 470 expansion will improve the noise from that because that paving is like driving on gravel in some spots.

Vehicles are only getting better and quieter! The same volume of vehicle sound emissions could be cut in half with the introduction of newer vehicles through attrition and regulation.

[kkingston57]

How distant are you from The Turnpike and what issues do you have with the ambient road noise?

I will be relocating in 2025 and would like to have a baseline for this issue.

I thank you, all, in advance for your observations.

IF I had any desire to buy near the turnpike, I would inquire about having impact resistant glass in the home and would not have a frame home.

[Altavia]

And yet homes near the turnpike are selling for $150,000 and up from original cost. Not a bad profit for a year.

No need to look for buyers with sensitive little baby ears.

Plenty of buyers for millions of homes near theTurnpike, I75, I95, I4 all over Florida.

At much higher sell prices than here. Some have theTurnpike on one side and I95 on there other.

[coffeebean]

Added traffic?????? Is that to say that people who do not travel via the turnpike now will flock to using it once there are 3 lanes?????
I don't know GE.......isn't the additional lane construction for the expected influx of traffic as this area becomes more glutted with people? If there wasn't going to be additional traffic, why spend the money to add the lanes? Just a thought.

[Carla B]

[QUOTE=BigDawgInLakeDenham;2304463]I'm sitting on my sofa in Lake Denham with my lanai patio doors open, which face east and away from the Turnpike. I also have my garage access door open, which faces the Turnpike. Through the lanai doors I hear a constant low sound like a fan running...which I believe is the Turnpike. From the garage and closed front door I hear the rain and howling wind of the storm blowing through. The sound of the rain is relaxing and the Turnpike fades. I hear a loud musle car blasting off out on Meggison or 470....probably a neighbor with a Corvette. We went shopping up on 466 earlier and several days this past 3 weeks. Up and down Buena Vista and Morse, and Powell. Each time there's so much traffic and speeding tailgaters which makes me believe it's overcrowded, loud, and too busy up in those northern areas and my little piece of TV is pretty darn nice to me. OP should do as suggested and Do what we did...get ya a golf car and ride EVERYWHERE in it. Pack some drinks and snacks and hang out in the areas you're interested in. Drive around and look for folks that might talk to you about their little piece of TV. You will know after spending time and doing your own legwork. Don't rely on anyone's thoughts but your own. :blahblahblah:[/QU

Have you ever thought why it's so busy up here on Morse and Buena Vista, in the "Northern Areas.?" Could it be the constant stream of traffic from down south, due to the lack of commercial areas there?

[MrChip72]

Regarding turnpike noise and added lanes, perhaps new paving will be quieter? I have noticed a lot of improvement in pavement these days. I'm actually hoping the 470 expansion will improve the noise from that because that paving is like driving on gravel in some spots.

The expansion is set for the mid 2030's, so I wouldn't really be worrying to much about it at the moment. :shrug:

[Altavia]

The expansion is set for the mid 2030's, so I wouldn't really be worrying to much about it at the moment. :shrug:

And will likely include nose barriers.

[BigDawgInLakeDenham]

[QUOTE=BigDawgInLakeDenham;2304463]I'm sitting on my sofa in Lake Denham with my lanai patio doors open, which face east and away from the Turnpike. I also have my garage access door open, which faces the Turnpike. Through the lanai doors I hear a constant low sound like a fan running...which I believe is the Turnpike. From the garage and closed front door I hear the rain and howling wind of the storm blowing through. The sound of the rain is relaxing and the Turnpike fades. I hear a loud musle car blasting off out on Meggison or 470....probably a neighbor with a Corvette. We went shopping up on 466 earlier and several days this past 3 weeks. Up and down Buena Vista and Morse, and Powell. Each time there's so much traffic and speeding tailgaters which makes me believe it's overcrowded, loud, and too busy up in those northern areas and my little piece of TV is pretty darn nice to me. OP should do as suggested and Do what we did...get ya a golf car and ride EVERYWHERE in it. Pack some drinks and snacks and hang out in the areas you're interested in. Drive around and look for folks that might talk to you about their little piece of TV. You will know after spending time and doing your own legwork. Don't rely on anyone's thoughts but your own. :blahblahblah:[/QU

Have you ever thought why it's so busy up here on Morse and Buena Vista, in the "Northern Areas.?" Could it be the constant stream of traffic from down south, due to the lack of commercial areas there?

No No!!! The aggressive tailgaters turned into your neighborhoods between the 6's. I usually go up 301 but I had to strap a large painting to the roof rack and decided on "a leisurely drive" into your madness. Sorry if it was you that I slowed down from speeding. Y'all keep on thinking we ain't got shopping down here. I drive to Costco and Clermont shopping in the same time it takes to get to 466. I have 2 supermarkets and restaurants 5 minutes away. It's just my curse living with a girl that has to look at every store available to deck out her new diggs...otherwise I really don't need to travel your way. Also we prefer driving to "commercial areas" because we'd rather not be overwhelmed with shopping center after shopping center...unless of course they want to put the new Costco on 470. The villages south of 44 are very small compared to all the homes stuffed between the 6's and the notion that I overcrowded you is just nonsense

[kansasr]

[QUOTE=Carla B;2304480]

No No!!! The aggressive tailgaters turned into your neighborhoods between the 6's. I usually go up 301 but I had to strap a large painting to the roof rack and decided on "a leisurely drive" into your madness. Sorry if it was you that I slowed down from speeding. Y'all keep on thinking we ain't got shopping down here. I drive to Costco and Clermont shopping in the same time it takes to get to 466. I have 2 supermarkets and restaurants 5 minutes away. It's just my curse living with a girl that has to look at every store available to deck out her new diggs...otherwise I really don't need to travel your way. Also we prefer driving to "commercial areas" because we'd rather not be overwhelmed with shopping center after shopping center...unless of course they want to put the new Costco on 470. The villages south of 44 are very small compared to all the homes stuffed between the 6's and the notion that I overcrowded you is just nonsense

Not sure what your definition of "small" is, but south of 44, DeLuna is the 2nd largest village (based upon the number of units), Fenney is #6, Lake Denham is #10 , Newell is #20, St Catherine #21, Hawkins #22, Cirrus Grove #23, Marsh Bend #24, Monarch Grove #28

[golfing eagles]

I don't know GE.......isn't the additional lane construction for the expected influx of traffic as this area becomes more glutted with people? If there wasn't going to be additional traffic, why spend the money to add the lanes? Just a thought.

Or.....to relieve the constant backups and slowdowns from the already existent traffic.....

[Marathon Man]

I don't know GE.......isn't the additional lane construction for the expected influx of traffic as this area becomes more glutted with people? If there wasn't going to be additional traffic, why spend the money to add the lanes? Just a thought.

I would think that the expansion is because of people traveling through the area, not living in the area.

[MrFlorida]

Go play a round at Richmond and see/hear for yourself.

[Laker14]

Or.....to relieve the constant backups and slowdowns from the already existent traffic.....

What makes you think traffic won't increase over the next decade? All projections suggest increased development along the entire corridor serviced by the Turnpike. The easier you make it for people to move along the highway (trucks AND cars), the more attractive the route is, the more usage it will get.

I remember in the mid-1980s when I would travel from western NY to South Carolina, I-81 to I-87, to I-26 to I-95 was very pleasant. It was a fairly new road and traffic was light, and the scenery delightful. Now, thanks largely to truck traffic, it's hell.
The same thing is happening on the new I-99 from Williamsport PA to Corning NY. As these routes open up, they become more attractive to trucks, and more trucking distribution centers proliferate along the routes.
They don't build these highways so family vacationers can have a more pleasant journey. They build them to accommodate more trucks.
If you build it, they will come.

[KimberlyOz]

Thank you! This is great information. Very interesting to learn that buildings can block the sound but open prairies cause it to travel. I currently live up north and my front door is 30 feet on a very busy road. If I can handle that the turnpike should not be a problem, as long as I can't see it :)

[KimberlyOz]

I'm looking at Dabney and there are houses that back up to 470 and I wondered about the noise. But there is a fence. Any thoughts on that area?

[Shipping up to Boston]

Up north I lived across the street from railroad tracks. Took about a month but it never really bothered me. Kinda mind over matter. Roadway noise in this area is more pleasant than other neighborhood nuisances that you can’t control

[JMintzer]

I'm looking at Dabney and there are houses that back up to 470 and I wondered about the noise. But there is a fence. Any thoughts on that area?

Ruh, Roh... Can of worms opened...

[frayedends]

The expansion is set for the mid 2030's, so I wouldn't really be worrying to much about it at the moment. :shrug:

Is it really that far off? I didn't realize that. In that case I hope they repave it much sooner. New pavement is much quieter.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

One thing I miss from living north, is the sound of the trains coming up the tracks half a mile of the house. It was always during the day. The highway was close, we could see it from our house. There was the noise of trucks and motorcycles coming from it, but it was more "background sound" that was easy to ignore. Except when the motorcycles were all bunched up on their way to a bike event somewhere.

Down here, the noise of all the landscapers is what annoys the most. Up north, everyone mowed their lawns on Saturdays. No one fired up the mower until after 9AM. Everyone was finished before noon.

Down here, they come all days, start as early as 7:30, and you see trucks lined up the side of the road til 4 or 5pm.

To me it's MUCH noisier to live in The Villages than it was to live in the suburbs of Connecticut, 3 blocks from the highway and half a mile from the railroad tracks.

[Shipping up to Boston]

One thing I miss from living north, is the sound of the trains coming up the tracks half a mile of the house. It was always during the day. The highway was close, we could see it from our house. There was the noise of trucks and motorcycles coming from it, but it was more "background sound" that was easy to ignore. Except when the motorcycles were all bunched up on their way to a bike event somewhere.

Down here, the noise of all the landscapers is what annoys the most. Up north, everyone mowed their lawns on Saturdays. No one fired up the mower until after 9AM. Everyone was finished before noon.

Down here, they come all days, start as early as 7:30, and you see trucks lined up the side of the road til 4 or 5pm.

To me it's MUCH noisier to live in The Villages than it was to live in the suburbs of Connecticut, 3 blocks from the highway and half a mile from the railroad tracks.

The beauty, some would argue, for being a snowbird.

[Normal]

I'm looking at Dabney and there are houses that back up to 470 and I wondered about the noise. But there is a fence. Any thoughts on that area?

They are making 470 a four lane. It is becoming way too busy. It likely won’t be your most ideal choice to live on?

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

The beauty, some would argue, for being a snowbird.

Believe me if I could afford it I'd have a house up north and BE there for most of the year.

[Stu from NYC]

I'm looking at Dabney and there are houses that back up to 470 and I wondered about the noise. But there is a fence. Any thoughts on that area?

I would go there at various times and listen and decide if you can take the noise than and expect more traffic in the coming years and more noise.

[UpNorth]

Believe me if I could afford it I'd have a house up north and BE there for most of the year.

Absolutely the best of both worlds. Being a Florida resident, I can't spend more than 6 months in my home state. If it wasn't for that, I'd be outa here right now. Looking forward to heading north.

[mellswor101]

We are on Conroe St in Dabney very close to turnpike. We hear slight traffic noise nothing crazy, nothing you can hear in your house. waiting to see what happens when they widen 470.

[Pairadocs]

Take all of the replies you get, then trash them. When you visit, travel to the area you're interested in. Maybe take a cup of coffee, a lawn chair and some snacks. Sit and listen at various of times of the day, then determine if it's something you're happy with.

THE BEST advice on here, hope you take it. I might add, IF at all financially possible, when you narrow it down, rent for a time in that area. Had friends who bought thinking the railroad tracks along 301 were so far from the nearest village it would not be a consideration, only to find this particular route has MANY trains, literally 80 to 100 cars, several engines, and they come all night long, 2 a.m., 3 a.m.. Had another friend who had no idea being near the high school on 466 would be an annoyance to her. Now she has had to live with marching band practice heard for blocks, game loud speakers for some sport every season, and worst of all, high power stadium lights constantly shining on her lanai making it impossible to enjoy most evenings. Do not buy a villa directly behind a high school or athletic field, but also keep in mind, most places ARE going to be "near something"....LOL... homes near tennis and pickle-ball courts begin action as early as 7 a.m. it does not stop until dark, so just consider what you can't tolerate and proceed with caution knowing you can't find a "perfect" place... as that would probably mean (LOL) you would be unhappy being to far from anything ! Do the best you can, but renting in your final selection is the very best IF you can afford to do so before you make that final selection !

[Stu from NYC]

THE BEST advice on here, hope you take it. I might add, IF at all financially possible, when you narrow it down, rent for a time in that area. Had friends who bought thinking the railroad tracks along 301 were so far from the nearest village it would not be a consideration, only to find this particular route has MANY trains, literally 80 to 100 cars, several engines, and they come all night long, 2 a.m., 3 a.m.. Had another friend who had no idea being near the high school on 466 would be an annoyance to her. Now she has had to live with marching band practice heard for blocks, game loud speakers for some sport every season, and worst of all, high power stadium lights constantly shining on her lanai making it impossible to enjoy most evenings. Do not buy a villa directly behind a high school or athletic field, but also keep in mind, most places ARE going to be "near something"....LOL... homes near tennis and pickle-ball courts begin action as early as 7 a.m. it does not stop until dark, so just consider what you can't tolerate and proceed with caution knowing you can't find a "perfect" place... as that would probably mean (LOL) you would be unhappy being to far from anything ! Do the best you can, but renting in your final selection is the very best IF you can afford to do so before you make that final selection !

Very good advise. Too many people move here without carefully considering what they will be near and how it will affect their lives

[Topspinmo]

There is no such village as Hickory Head. If you are referring to Hickory Head Hammock, that is a private village with their own gated entrance. It used to be the developers compound.
The nearest Amtrak station is in Sanford, FL. You may want to edit your post before you mislead posters with flat out falsehood.

Couple year ago house came up for sale in HHH. Listing Showed the paid $125. Month for taxes In property tax. I sure that changed when house sold. Just goes to show you how some get to evade taxes…..:duck:

[Topspinmo]

Absolutely the best of both worlds. Being a Florida resident, I can't spend more than 6 months in my home state. If it wasn't for that, I'd be outa here right now. Looking forward to heading north.

I’m sure there keeping track up north :bowdown:

[Topspinmo]

I would worry more about having Pickleball court nearby, or living on a through road, or having a golf cart short cut off your street.

I’d worry more about kissing lani’s 10 yards off my back door.

[Topspinmo]

maybe by 2030, 2035?

If they start today it will be at lease 2035 if contract same bunch working on 441.:pepper2:

[Topspinmo]

As others stated, “that live within 3 miles or less”, almost all don’t hear any noise at all. So give credit to developers for creating a peaceful environment to all who Choose to live there. Some hear humming outside, at times others only during heavy fog
.

But the posters who seem the most upset about the noise and why would you ever buy a house near the turnpike. DON’T have any first hand knowledge because they don’t live there.

It’s the same category of North vs what were you thinking buying south of 44. Or can’t understand those who bought and love their home even if it’s near the turnpike.

OP is asking for first hand residents who actually live in the area of the turnpike. Not information from those who didn’t buy there or just guessing or assuming.

Guess it depends on how good you’re hearing is. So what part of 24-7 noise from turnpike would be less? When the close it at 9PM? Were you moving next month?