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MrFlorida 06-20-2021 10:06 AM
You will defiantly hear the turnpike from there.

asianthree 06-20-2021 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Lottoguy (Post 1962348)
If you move three times in a short time period suggests to me you didn't do your homework. My 2 cents.
Or you bought first home as a VaCa home, 2nd home so parents could enjoy also. Third home is where you live, but not really attached and could sell and move at anytime. It’s good to have more than 2 cents, and young enough to do it.

golfgal44 07-24-2021 11:55 PM
Building in village of citrus grove
 
We did travel down to see it. We went many times to listen for highway noise. The only time we heard any was when there was strong wing in direction of lot. That happened only twice in about 20 visits. I think it will be even better after all the houses on that block are built. Now we are trying to decide between the laurel oak and the zinnia (stretched). Any input would be appreciated.


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Originally Posted by Kiminmiss (Post 1961973)
So, did you get a chance to visit and see your lot?

golfgal44 07-25-2021 12:01 AM
Building in citrus grove
 
Unfortunately, we will be losing $10,000, not $2500. I agree with your logic but from what I have investigated, the only area upcoming, without highways too close, and with view lots, will be in Richmond, but that will not be opening for another 6 months to a year. By that time, I will have already lost the money. I would hate to waste so much money renting for a year.


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Originally Posted by CoachKandSportsguy (Post 1962308)
The current conundrum is that lots and houses are going fast and low on resale inventory as the boomers retire, and are looking for a lower tax base and better retirement weather. Do you have to move and can wait for a better resale in a year from now? There is a huge case of popular TV FOMO (fear of missing out) right now, and this is what is driving the current buying craze. . If I were you, I would continue to sell your home as its a great time to sell, and rent a villa, condo, whatever you can fit into , in TV, and continue your search down here. . . and be ready to pounce, ie close in one day, (hyperbole to the literals) when you find the perfect lot. . . there is more time available than you realize without getting caught up in FOMO, and you will get a better deal for your dreams than rushing it right now. . . and write the $2,500 off on your taxes as an investment loss. . .

finance guy

golfgal44 07-25-2021 12:03 AM
Building in citrus grove
 
Yes but you can definitely hear the noise from there.,we drove around and noticed that.



QUOTE=M2inOR;1962129]There are now new houses being built on the other side of the pond.[/QUOTE]

M2inOR 07-25-2021 07:28 AM
Re: Richmond and St. Johns

Both new areas will soon see construction of new homes, but are still quite close to the Turnpike for most of the building sites.

The area of Richmond near the new rec center between the Water Lily bridge and Brownwood/44 is about a mile away from the Turnpike. Originally, there was a plan to build apartments, but looks now to be future home sites.

We are 1 mile from Turnpike in Marsh Bend, near Edna's. Turnpike noise is mostly like white noise, and not bothersome. Wind and temperature sometimes makes it louder, and at times not heard at all.

Good luck with your search.

BigSteph 07-25-2021 08:15 AM
We live in Hawkins -- closer to Warm Springs Road -- about 1/4 mile form the turnpike. Some evenings you can hear Warm Springs traffic and nothing from the Turnpike. Other nights, it sounds like the truckers from the turnpike are on your lawn. It is amazing how the weather/wind/clouds affect the noise in the neighborhoods along the turnpike.

When we see the development for the newer sections of Hawkins along the turnpike, Casson Hammock, and Citrus Grove, we wonder if folks are ready for the noise. Some people are ready -- they moved from big cities and noisy suburbs.

I don't have any answers. Just know that 1 or 2 visits to your lot may not be even to fully appreciate the experience across all hours and seasons.

Normal 07-25-2021 04:31 PM
Moving to Citrus Grove
 
For what it worth, my wife and I purchased a lot back in early March in CG and have zero regrets. We look forward to being near Azel and Sawgrass. We are three blocks from the dog park in Homestead. One block from the CG pool and post office and 2 blocks from Sawgrass. We like it that way. But then we have been living around peace and quiet for years.

Stu from NYC 07-25-2021 06:16 PM
This thread with the worries about not being happy with your location makes us happy we bought in an established village and knew what we were getting.

JRP2TV 07-25-2021 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by kstew43 (Post 1948194)
The new areas south of 44 have huge A frame power lines, front and center.Its difficult to find a new home without some sort of power line in plain view, trust me, we have been looking. But some people don't seem to mind them, we do.
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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 1948205)
Amazing that people pay huge amounts for lots and do not pay much attention to their surroundings when doing so.

Why would anyone want to build near an Interstate or huge power lines?

Would definitely pay more for a better location.
We are buying with a clear and present view of the massive power lines in the back.

We choose to look at it as a positive, as there can never ever be houses built behind us. No kissing lanais for us. Just open land for where those lines go through. Some well placed trees and landscaping will take the focus off most of it.

In reality, this is a no brainer trade-off for all the great things they are planning for that area.

JRP2TV 07-25-2021 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by VApeople (Post 1948497)
I think that is a very good lot.

When we rode by there on Sunday, we saw another couple in a golf cart driving over that lot, so people are sure out there looking around.

The retention pond is a little odd because it appears to be divided by a strip of dirt in the middle. We thought that was only temporary and would be removed, but it looked like there were shrubs being planted in the dirt area.

If we go out there tomorrow, we will look at it more carefully and take a picture.
That area is built like that on purpose. Those are cypress trees meant to be flooded and then dried out over and over as the water rises and falls on rainfall.

VApeople 07-25-2021 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by golfgal44 (Post 1978094)
Now we are trying to decide between the laurel oak and the zinnia (stretched). Any input would be appreciated.
Compare the square foot size of each house.

VApeople 07-25-2021 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by JRP2TV (Post 1978443)
That area is built like that on purpose. Those are cypress trees meant to be flooded and then dried out over and over as the water rises and falls on rainfall.
And how is that better than just having a normal pond like everywhere else in TV?

JRP2TV 07-26-2021 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by VApeople (Post 1978453)
And how is that better than just having a normal pond like everywhere else in TV?
Never stated it was better. Just something different and interesting.

Stu from NYC 07-26-2021 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by JRP2TV (Post 1978442)
We are buying with a clear and present view of the massive power lines in the back.

We choose to look at it as a positive, as there can never ever be houses built behind us. No kissing lanais for us. Just open land for where those lines go through. Some well placed trees and landscaping will take the focus off most of it.

In reality, this is a no brainer trade-off for all the great things they are planning for that area.
As long as you are aware of what you are purchasing more power to you.

LoriAnn 07-26-2021 06:34 PM
Definitely…
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by golfgal44 (Post 1947924)
I am looking to move to T.V. Currently, new sales are in Citrus Grove. I just put a deposit on a lot on danielson loop behind a retention pond in line with hole number 3 on the southern oaks golf course. After placing the deposit, I noticed that there was a light green area on the map which indicates non village property. It is located a little below hole number 5 on the golf course. I asked my salesman what will be put there. He keeps saying he is looking into it. Within two days, I must wire transfer my next check to him. I am concerned. I watched a drone video and it looks like the green area will be a power station. It seems to be about 1/4 mile away from my location on Danielson on loop. How dangerous is that. Will there be high towers which will be seen from my location? Also, wondering if I will hear noise from the tpke. And the new ezell rec center, something I did not see originally. If I cancel now, I would only lose $2500 versus $10,000. Please help!
I put a hold on a home on Danielson and decided to let it go because of the turnpike noise. Could of been the direction of the wind that particular day ,but, the sound was surprisingly loud. Can’t you transfer your money to another house within the first few weeks? I thought I read someone was able to transfer their money from a villa that was their second choice when their first choice which was a veranda home unexpectedly came back on the market. Ask your sales person about that.

golfgal44 08-03-2021 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 1978420)
This thread with the worries about not being happy with your location makes us happy we bought in an established village and knew what we were getting.
I would love to have done that but it was nearly impossible to find a three, let alone a four car garage with two master suites and a light or white interior. If you know of any, I’m still open.

JMintzer 08-03-2021 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by golfgal44 (Post 1983119)
I would love to have done that but it was nearly impossible to find a three, let alone a four car garage with two master suites and a light or white interior. If you know of any, I’m still open.
Walls can easily be painted... I've seen plenty of 3 car garages and a few 4 car (but they were premier homes)... Only a few w/a 2nd (but smaller) Master Suite...

Woodbear 08-03-2021 10:50 PM
As for traffic noise, we were put up in the Marsh Bend area for design appointment and we find the traffic noise here exponentially louder than Citrus Grove.

Normal 08-04-2021 05:17 AM
Beautiful lots and homes
 
Wow, the lots and homes that just went up for sale along the golf course are breathtaking. There seem to be a bunch of naysayers on this blog who would rather not take a look or who have some kind of a preconceived idea? It’s OK, but why be so negative about it? Welcome all!

https://www.thevillages.com/homefinder/S72V.28?new&preowned&homesites&status&lng=-81.96428135171149&lat=28.77961765242652&lvl=9

Road-Runner 08-04-2021 11:57 AM
Our house 2 hours south of The Villages backs up to a fairly busy two lane road with only a greenspace in between and we get a lot of noise especially from trucks. We hoped the 100 yards or so of trees and underbrush would make a difference but it honestly doesn't. After 2 years we still hear the noise but we're used to it, but very much look forward to our house in Bradford which is far enough from Morse not to hear traffic on it and only in the dead of night have we ever heard anything from a distant turnpike. People who've lived in similar settings aren't going to care, but if you're coming from a rural or suburban area the noise from the turnpike is going to take some getting used to.

kkingston57 08-05-2021 08:07 AM
We lived 15+ years 1/2 mile away from 1-95(5 lanes vs 2 on the turnpike) in Palm Beach County. Lived west of the road, but road did have a concrete wall barrier. Only heard road noise when wind coming from east.

Do not know if builder offers to install impact resistant windows. They were extremely good at cutting down outside noise and are much better quality than the builder grade windows most contractors use. They might also qualify to lower your Homeowner insurance premium.

golfgal44 08-05-2021 09:20 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by LoriAnn (Post 1978834)
I put a hold on a home on Danielson and decided to let it go because of the turnpike noise. Could of been the direction of the wind that particular day ,but, the sound was surprisingly loud. Can’t you transfer your money to another house within the first few weeks? I thought I read someone was able to transfer their money from a villa that was their second choice when their first choice which was a veranda home unexpectedly came back on the market. Ask your sales person about that.
Yes i could have but in my opinion, there are no great lots in citrus grove which are large enough for a 3 or 4 car garage with a view not nearer to the turnpike or the power lines. This would not have been my first choice of villages to live but all other villages coming out in the near future appear to be even closer to a major road with no great views.

Normal 08-05-2021 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by golfgal44 (Post 1984080)
Yes i could have but in my opinion, there are no great lots in citrus grove which are large enough for a 3 or 4 car garage with a view not nearer to the turnpike or the power lines. This would not have been my first choice of villages to live but all other villages coming out in the near future appear to be even closer to a major road with no great views.
Fenney Hammock lots open up tomorrow. They are all view lots and far from the turnpike. Look for Fenney on the map, then look for the GreyFox Golf Course.

Robnlaura 08-12-2021 04:08 PM
Be warned
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by golfgal44 (Post 1947924)
I am looking to move to T.V. Currently, new sales are in Citrus Grove. I just put a deposit on a lot on danielson loop behind a retention pond in line with hole number 3 on the southern oaks golf course. After placing the deposit, I noticed that there was a light green area on the map which indicates non village property. It is located a little below hole number 5 on the golf course. I asked my salesman what will be put there. He keeps saying he is looking into it. Within two days, I must wire transfer my next check to him. I am concerned. I watched a drone video and it looks like the green area will be a power station. It seems to be about 1/4 mile away from my location on Danielson on loop. How dangerous is that. Will there be high towers which will be seen from my location? Also, wondering if I will hear noise from the tpke. And the new ezell rec center, something I did not see originally. If I cancel now, I would only lose $2500 versus $10,000. Please help!
Be very careful with these realtors at the villages .. they are only interested in getting a commission.. period . I have spoken to two realtors already both are worthless .. be very very careful .. power lines scrubland crappy “water front “ lots very very disappointed with the realtors I have dealt with

Robnlaura 08-12-2021 05:07 PM
Ouch
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by JRP2TV (Post 1978442)
We are buying with a clear and present view of the massive power lines in the back.

We choose to look at it as a positive, as there can never ever be houses built behind us. No kissing lanais for us. Just open land for where those lines go through. Some well placed trees and landscaping will take the focus off most of it.

In reality, this is a no brainer trade-off for all the great things they are planning for that area.
What’s wrong with a wall ? Why anyone would pay a premium to look at an electric line is beyond me .. only in the villages is junk land a premium

Kelevision 08-12-2021 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Robnlaura (Post 1988049)
What’s wrong with a wall ? Why anyone would pay a premium to look at an electric line is beyond me .. only in the villages is junk land a premium
Who said they paid a premium? :popcorn:

JSR22 08-12-2021 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Robnlaura (Post 1988049)
What’s wrong with a wall ? Why anyone would pay a premium to look at an electric line is beyond me .. only in the villages is junk land a premium
It is not junk land. So many negative posts why are you looking to buy here?


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