[jgbama]

Looking at a home in a cul-de-sac that backs to Morse above 466. Anyone have experience in that area? Is noise an issue? Are there any other disadvantages to having a home that close to Morse (or Buena Vista for that matter)?

[l2ridehd]

I personally would not buy a home that backs to any major road. Morse, Buena Vista, Baily Trail, Odell and others. If you look at a Villages map those streets are in bold. If you look at price these homes run a minimum of 8-10% below other like homes. You will get early AM cart noise as golfers head out for early tee times, later night traffic as folks go home from the squares and more regular traffic. This is a personal preference of mine as I like peace and quiet. I also would not buy a home near the power lines, the treatment plants or backing to a shopping plaza.

Right now there are so many options that you can select, I would really think it through. Go sit there at 6:30 AM and see what you hear.

[JohnM]

We own a home that backs to Morse Blvd south of 466 and it works for us ... no complaints ... FWIW ...

We own a villa that backs up to Bailey Trail. Noise is not really a problem for us.

[jgbama]

Originally Posted by l2ridehd

I personally would not buy a home that backs to any major road. Morse, Buena Vista, Baily Trail, Odell and others. If you look at a Villages map those streets are in bold. If you look at price these homes run a minimum of 8-10% below other like homes. You will get early AM cart noise as golfers head out for early tee times, later night traffic as folks go home from the squares and more regular traffic. This is a personal preference of mine as I like peace and quiet. I also would not buy a home near the power lines, the treatment plants or backing to a shopping plaza.

Right now there are so many options that you can select, I would really think it through. Go sit there at 6:30 AM and see what you hear.

Thanks so much 12ridehd! We thought about trucks, etc. along Morse, but never thought prices being less than similar styles in other areas or early morning and late night carts.

The house doesn't back right on Morse, but is a deep lot and the house sits at an angle to Morse. But the things you mentioned could be a factor. May be why it's for sale!

[graciegirl]

In the area you are looking it appears that homes are set back more and the landscaping has grown high up there. So privacy in the back of a home is really nice...

[rubicon]

Apparently a number of people were not given a 8-10% discount when purchasing homes in the Villages of Bridgeport @Laurel Valley which is situated on 466, the heaviest traffic road in TV morning, noon and night. It is my understanding that the homes closest to 466 go for $450,000 plus with a $50,000 bond and continuing to increase rapidly as they get closer to the Laurel Valley course??????

The homes built closest to the Laurel Valley course do have a great view. I can hear the 466 traffic while playing the course and assume that residents do or will ?????????

[jgbama]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

In the area you are looking it appears that homes are set back more and the landscaping has grown high up there. So privacy in the back of a home is really nice...

We looked at homes South of 466 and were butted right up to the cart path on Morse. I've read on another thread about people throwing trash out of carts into the shrubs, etc. behind the houses. I think the post mentioned teens who threw a soda can into the bushes.

Thought where better to learn about the pros and cons than on TOTV.

Thanks GG!!

[pooh]

My house backs on to Morse, but the lot is deep and there's a fence and plantings between the fence and the cart path. I watch the carts, cars and trucks, go by, but don't seem to be bothered by the noise. I lived in CA, not far from a freeway...this is wonderful compared to that constant din.... I won't say it's totally quiet, but for us, it's not annoying. If you're wondering, then visit the lot at various times during the day. It's busier in the winter, remember, but we've not had much problem. If you come from an area that was absolutely quiet, traffic might be something you have to adjust to.

[pooh]

Originally Posted by jgbama

We looked at homes South of 466 and were butted right up to the cart path on Morse. I've read on another thread about people throwing trash out of carts into the shrubs, etc. behind the houses. I think the post mentioned teens who threw a soda can into the bushes.

Thought where better to learn about the pros and cons than on TOTV.

Thanks GG!!

I was the one that wrote about a teen throwing trash. That was the only time I saw such a thing, in 5 years. There are crews that tend to the plantings between our fence and the cart path so any trash that is there, is picked up. I was just surprised to see such a thing, it's generally very neat around TV.

[jgbama]

Originally Posted by pooh

My house backs on to Morse, but the lot is deep and there's a fence and plantings between the fence and the cart path. I watch the carts, cars and trucks, go by, but don't seem to be bothered by the noise. I lived in CA, not far from a freeway...this is wonderful compared to that constant din.... I won't say it's totally quiet, but for us, it's not annoying. If you're wondering, then visit the lot at various times during the day. It's busier in the winter, remember, but we've not had much problem. If you come from an area that was absolutely quiet, traffic might be something you have to adjust to.

We have not been to the house in person, just viewed online. There are solid, high shrubs around the birdcage as the house has a pool, but looking at a satellite view there doesn't apprear to be many, if any shrubs, etc right next to Morse.

Your post is most helpful Pooh!!

[logdog]

You want to watch out for the big power lines near San Marino (I think) and Morse. A lot of the nearby trees are going to be removed by the state.

[KathieI]

Originally Posted by pooh

My house backs on to Morse, but the lot is deep and there's a fence and plantings between the fence and the cart path. I watch the carts, cars and trucks, go by, but don't seem to be bothered by the noise. I lived in CA, not far from a freeway...this is wonderful compared to that constant din.... I won't say it's totally quiet, but for us, it's not annoying. If you're wondering, then visit the lot at various times during the day. It's busier in the winter, remember, but we've not had much problem. If you come from an area that was absolutely quiet, traffic might be something you have to adjust to.

I agree with Pooh, I have two friends who specifically wanted to back up to Morse and the busier the better. That was their preference. My lanai faces the back end of Colony where the loading docks are and I must admit, I never hear any noise from those trucks. Periodically, I might hear the back up beeping from a truck early in the morning but only if I'm already awake, it never wakes me up. But, like Pooh, I lived 1 mile from LAX, so this noise to me is nothing. If someone came from a country setting in the past, they might be bothered by some of the noises.

[graciegirl]

Lots that back to streets cost MORE than lots that back to houses.

[l2ridehd]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Lots that back to streets cost MORE than lots that back to houses.

That may be true when buying from TV, however the resale market is opposite. House for house backing to a street brings less money.