[J3Flyer]

Hi,

I've searched and read a lot of posts, but figured I would ask for some more direct opinions on locations to select for new homes. I have visited The Villages last year at a family members home in Pinnella, and enjoyed our visit. Liked being golf cart distance to shopping and big stores. Seems prices of homes are high in that area, but still looking.

My wife is disabled and can not walk far so needs a rollator or wheelchair so its difficult to travel to visit, so working to buy a new home in the Eastport area remotely.

We are looking at Designer homes, and considering homes along Corbin Trail in LaGrange adjacent to Eastport square and EdenField just north of the square when they open.

There are some homesites directly on the lake at Eastport square. I'm sure the lot will be priced very high, but would there be a lot of noise from the Eastport square (due to live music and other activities) living right on the lake and is the Turnpike noise there too? It looks like there maybe a golf cart path around the lake and wouldn't want to hear endless golf cart noise either while sitting in the Lanai?

Is the turnpike noise very noticeable around the Corbin Trail area which I think is about 1 mile away. I can not visit unfortunately. I was hoping to find a homesite with golf or water front. I use to live in CO with south/west facing house in rocky mountains (no trees) and we could not sit on the deck due to the direct sun light heat in the summer and it only got in the 80s so was considering looking for homesite with back of house facing east since I like to be outdoors all the time.

Is The Villages a good option for people who are disabled? I find since my wife's hit/run while cycling in Evergreen CO its harder to be accepted to find new friends, but we are in MA near Boston which is not a very welcoming place. I was hoping The Villages might be a better place given the properties appear to be well designed for those who can't get around very well.

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!

[Altavia]

Lowest noise area currently under construction is a little further north around the Woodlands Golf course.

I wouldn't rule out a recently built (5 YO) home just north in Monarch Grove/Linden. A little closer to Magnolia Plaza/ Brownwood but still within 2 mi of Eastport. That area has a more green space per rooftop relative to what they are building around Eastport.

Somebody might point out the penitentiary nearby but not a problem, quieter than a national park.

The Lifestyle homes are now in that area, best answer is to visit.

There would be many activity options welcoming your wife in the Rec Centers. Many pools have an easy access chair. Some of the more recent pools have beach entry.

Good luck!

[asianthree]

You have visited, however did you physically take your wife with a Rollator into model homes? Our first 3 homes would not accommodate even a small transfer wheelchair, or a 4 point Rollator into some areas of the house, and definitely not all bathrooms.

If you are concerned about noise factor, you may move farther away from squares, turnpike, 4 lane highways, only to find that noise travels. We are 4 streets from the turnpike, inside the house, we rarely can hear the turnpike or sitting in our lanai or pool area.

But we are at least a mile to Brownwood, on some nights we can hear the band. The other thing you have to consider is houses can be only 5 to 7 feet to the lot lines. You have no control over your neighbor when they move in their entire wood shop and get to listen to the noise of woodworking. For hours at a time.

One has to think if certain walking devices are needed now, how will that impact later in life.

To this date no homes built in TV that is fully “Handicapped Accessible”. Our oldest has been scouting models, that doors can be widened, and roll in showers that would need aftermarket remodel. With the least amount of construction. So far, nothing is fitting their criteria. Sadly I don’t ever see the developer building handicap accessible homes.

We do however have site, impaired clubs, along with Parkinson’s and other special needs clubs. There are residents, who have children with disabilities and autistic children, that can thrive in TV.
I think you will find that the villages is far more accepting of people who have disabilities than anywhere else. Especially since carts can be adapted just like a car or van.

Many neighbors have groups called, helping hands, when called will come to assist neighbors.

[splashes]

Contact a village realtor I know someone in is an expert in helping people find the correct home/site for you as well as being able to answer all of your questions and worries. I suggest you call Beth Pope 352-552-1511 NO PRESSURE TO BUY

[shut the front door]

I have 2 friends selling in Eastport because they're tired of the turnpike noise. I wouldn't recommend buying without doing due diligence.

[Dond1959]

Anything around Corbin will have turnpike noise. It will most likely not be heard when inside but definitely hear it from outside. You also have the cement plant that can be noisy in the morning when everything is quiet. My recommendation is to be south of Barr Blvd where new homes are being constructed now. The advantage is the further south you are the further you are away from the turnpike because it runs from the NW to the SE.

Ultimately everyone is different on their tolerance to the noise. Some people hate it and some people say they get used to it. So really think about your tolerance to the noise. Another consideration is the turnpike is going to eventually be expanded from 4 lanes to 8 lanes. If the state decides to put up noise barriers that may help, but that is not guaranteed. Visiting yourself would allow you to determine for yourself.

[Normal]

Originally Posted by shut the front door

I have 2 friends selling in Eastport because they're tired of the turnpike noise. I wouldn't recommend buying without doing due diligence.

Due diligence is great advice. There is an area near WellPoint where a power plant sits (only to be made bigger and uglier like the one in Newell
) and a sewage treatment plant. You won’t see these on the Villages house map but if you visit the lots in WellPoint they most certainly are there and don’t appear to be going anywhere.

[VApeople]

Originally Posted by shut the front door

I have 2 friends selling in Eastport because they're tired of the turnpike noise.

I don't think there are any homes in Eastport.

[J3Flyer]

Thank you everyone for the feedback!

Hi Altavia - I won't be able to visit until my wife can walk a bit more to travel so appreciate all your feedback to help me on this remote decision. I may have to wait based on the feedback so far. Yeah I really want to go there in person to check it out.

Thanks Splashes!

Hi AsianThree - my wife does use a wheelchair in the home at times too when she gets tired. She can only walk a short distance now so use the wheelchair often. I have not tried the wheelchair or rollator in the model home yet. I did a walk through of the model of the KingBird home, but it was stretched by 2 feet in the back so most likely will do that too. I was planning on getting a tub in the main bathroom since my wife can not use the shower yet. Thanks for pointing this out since I will review the floor plans for wheelchair access in the house.

Hi Shut the front door - much appreciated.

Hi Dond1959 - So you think we would hear the turnpike noise even from Corbin Trail area at Edenfield and LaGrande? I didn't realize the turnpike will be expanding from 4 to 8 lanes. My first house was 1/4 mile from a 4 lane highway, and will never buy a house this close to a highway due to the low frequency noise of trucks. I might pass on buying in this area and focus more on used homes south of CR466a. I like the Pinnella area. I wasn't aware of a cement plant or the sewage plant. I did see the prison and powerlines, and power station from an aerial drone which to me seem to be an eye sore along Marsh Bend Trail.

Hi Normal - Thanks for adding the map. I saw the prison across the Marsh Bend Trail from an aerial drone video. I was looking at Oak Hollow until I saw all the prison, powerlines and power station across from the homesites in the drone video.

While watching videos on The Villages, I just learned The Villages Healthcare facilities only accepts United Healthcare Medicare Advantage plan if you are using Medicare and does not accept Medicare with a Supplemental plan. I read from The Villages website that Tampa General Hospital and Orlando Regional hospital will take the United Healthcare Medicare Advantage plan as in-network. Interesting. Learn more everyday.

Thank you everyone!

[onfire]

Originally Posted by Normal

Due diligence is great advice. There is an area near WellPoint where a power plant sits (only to be made bigger and uglier like the one in Newell
) and a sewage treatment plant.

Sewage plant? That's USP Coleman

[LoisR]

Why even consider buying there? Head north where there is shopping, medical care, gas stations, banks, etc. And did I mention being away from major traffic noise?

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by shut the front door

I have 2 friends selling in Eastport because they're tired of the turnpike noise. I wouldn't recommend buying without doing due diligence.

Eastport itself is just under construction. There are miles of just blinding dirt and massive construction traffic in Eastport. Might be more helpful if you included the Village name instead of a blanket area.

[bowlingal]

beware of the bonds in the new areas, and taxes in both wildwood, Sumter County, and the villages. Also how close will you be to Coleman prison? Since your wife has difficulty getting around, you might consider an established neighborhood. where everything you need is much closer to your home, much more convenient to doctors for your wife

[dolphin]

We live near Brownwood. Very proximate to everything Our home is handicapped accessible in several ways through original construction and adaption by us. A few thoughts. All of which were in original construction: width of doorways, size of entrance and exit from kitchen, size of doorway sliding to toilet, no lip on shower entrance. Linai floor should be level with floor in home. Additions. Bars in bathroom and shower (2-3). Ramp at entrance to front door and linai if not level (Amazon) ,garage with golf cart garage PS. You can always have one sink and cabinet lowed to 34 inches in original construction ( google specs). As far as noise stay away from music pickleball and rec centers

Hope ‘‘tis helps. Good luck

[kimgarwel12@gmail.com]

Yes, you'll hear turnpike noise from Corbin trail. We're in Monarch Grove and hear it every day. Pinellas is gorgeous and well established. You won't have that noise and your chances of finding a home with the bond paid are better!! The bonds in the East Port area are insane!! Good luck!!