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-   -   Asking for comments on areas south of 44 for to-be-new Villagers (https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/asking-comments-areas-south-44-new-villagers-319003/)

coffeebean 04-30-2021 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by VApeople (Post 1937448)
I'm glad to hear that you guys don't mind sitting in the median with the traffic whizzing by you in front and in back.

We drive down to the Southern Area several times a week to enjoy your amenities and I always feel bad for the Chitty Chatty and Sandalwood and Continental people sitting in the median. I'm pleased to hear it is not a problem for you.
Really no problem at all. Isn't that those medians are for?

Cookie Princess 05-01-2021 05:23 AM
The only drawback that worries me is the size of the lots in that area. They appear to be much smaller, and the houses look very close together.

vintageogauge 05-01-2021 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Cookie Princess (Post 1937734)
The only drawback that worries me is the size of the lots in that area. They appear to be much smaller, and the houses look very close together.
Some are and some are not, just like in all of TV. There are probably more homes south of 44 with 4 car garages than up north and they require larger lots.

Accidental1 05-01-2021 05:52 PM
What?
 
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Originally Posted by John41 (Post 1936112)
It’s called “Marsh” Bend because it was built on filled in swampland with potential settling issues in the future. At least one resident there has died of West Nile virus from the swarms of mosquitoes. There is also lots of noise. It’s not “new” once you move in either. So your used house will face competition from more desirable areas North of 44.
Swampland, really? Take a look at google earth historical photos...more like cow pastures.

Altavia 05-02-2021 06:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Accidental1 (Post 1938159)
Swampland, really? Take a look at google earth historical photos...more like cow pastures.
Exactly, far more trees/green than before. The preserves and lakes support all forms of Florida wildlife where the future McDonalds hamburgers used to roam.

vinricci 05-02-2021 06:42 AM
You may want to inquire about higher bond prices and property taxes south.

txfan 05-02-2021 06:45 AM
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Originally Posted by VApeople (Post 1937448)
I'm glad to hear that you guys don't mind sitting in the median with the traffic whizzing by you in front and in back.

We drive down to the Southern Area several times a week to enjoy your amenities and I always feel bad for the Chitty Chatty and Sandalwood and Continental people sitting in the median. I'm pleased to hear it is not a problem for you.
Please don’t feel bad for us, and please no traffic light. Maybe police could enforce the speed limit from Morse to Warm Springs a bit more.

Pballer 05-02-2021 10:41 AM
Many of the multimodal paths south of 44 have lovely views of the Turnpike as well as its constant noise. The multimodal path through Chitty Chatty has nice views of the high voltage lines that run along side it.

Joe V. 05-02-2021 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Pballer (Post 1938440)
Many of the multimodal paths south of 44 have lovely views of the Turnpike as well as its constant noise. The multimodal path through Chitty Chatty has nice views of the high voltage lines that run along side it.

You feel better now?

Debfrommaine 05-02-2021 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by vinricci (Post 1938279)
You may want to inquire about higher bond prices and property taxes south.
Yes, new build can bring higher bonds. I remember checking out Lake Deaton and nearby areas a few years back, whew, bonds over 30K. You'll find bonds here in that range or depending on the size of the home, as low as 16K. The Wildwood tax is about $300 per $100K.

Stu from NYC 05-02-2021 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by txfan (Post 1938282)
Please don’t feel bad for us, and please no traffic light. Maybe police could enforce the speed limit from Morse to Warm Springs a bit more.
They would like to but have a shortage of patrol cars.

They were put along the major thoroughfares and now they forgot where they are.

vintageogauge 05-03-2021 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Pballer (Post 1938440)
Many of the multimodal paths south of 44 have lovely views of the Turnpike as well as its constant noise. The multimodal path through Chitty Chatty has nice views of the high voltage lines that run along side it.
I have to admit the developers were very smart in using land that was not suitable for building for some of the cart paths. If you want to cross the turnpike I guess you have to drive along side of it to find a bridge, doesn't seem to bother anyone that lives down here.

vintageogauge 05-03-2021 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by vinricci (Post 1938279)
You may want to inquire about higher bond prices and property taxes south.
The villages in Lake County have the higher taxes and the bonds vary just like everywhere else.

Dotneko 05-03-2021 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe V. (Post 1938445)
You feel better now?
You owe me a keyboard :1rotfl:

NemoCrownie 05-04-2021 06:10 AM
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Originally Posted by VApeople (Post 1936578)
Do you enjoy trying to turn left onto Morse Road (Route 468) to get to the new Magnolia Plaza?
Why would proximity to Magnolia Plaza matter to a Chitty Chatty resident? Lake Deaton Plaza is a right turn on Morse or a quick 4 to 6 minute cart ride over the Chitty Chatty bridge and also has a Marathon gas station selling recreational fuel, Walgreen's, Publix, etc.

The only reason to turn left is to go to the southern Villages, Everglades and amenities to the south. The majority of the time it is rather painless and Meggison is already routing some of the traffic pressure off of Morse.


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