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Old 03-21-2025, 01:35 PM
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Thank you Dolphin for all the great feedback! Much appreciated!

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The only real way to know if your site will be noisy is to go there at different times of the day and listen. Pickleball noise will carry a mile depending on the terraine. Same with the turnpike and other noise.

People can give you their experiences but depending on the orientation of the home and the surroundings and people's ability to hear and their sensitivity will make a difference.

This is why some people only buy pre-built homes because you know for sure what's in your front and rear yard and what's built around you. Eliminates the "guess-work" and being surprised when you find a utility transformer in your front yard after the home is built.

Also, if the land behind your home is vacant, do the research to see who owns the land. There was a case I think in Richmond where people built homes only to find the vacant space behind their home was owned by the power utility and within 6 months a power substation was built in their yard. Never take the work of the Realtor when it comes to this information.
You need to research yourself, looking at facts, not “I think”.

Richmond doesn’t have any power lines, or a power substation. Richmond is surrounded by an abundance of Dry, Wet, and shallow lake prairies, along with large areas of trees, with wildlife that some need to become accustomed. Bear, (which travels weekly through our backyard), bobcats, coyotes, With a pitch and putt at most southern end.

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Another thing to consider is how near you are to a pickleball court. The sound of them hitting those balls all day can be annoying.
Amazing how noisy they can be
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Thanks bowlingal - The bonds appear to be around $50K in the Oak Hollow villlage north of Eastport square. Thanks for the suggestion on considering up north to be closer to shops, etc. I had thought being close to Eastport would provide that, but will research more.

Thanks LuisR - I’m thinking this might be a better option for my wife…

Hi Kimgarwel - thanks for the feedback! Bonds appear to be in the $50K range and money is limited so will take your advice and look more in the northern areas too.

Thanks Coleprice, Mike Malloy, jrref, and everyone else. I appreciate all the advice and insight!

In summarizing the feedback:
- I would still hear the turnpike noise outside even around the Corbin Trail area north of Eastport square, and turnpike is planned to expand from 4 to 8 lanes in the future. Also a lot of congestion due to construction in the area.
- Consider more pre-own homes for sale up north so closer to shopping, doctors, etc given my wife's disability.
- Visit in person during months of June, July and August if possible. The heat is a concern so I'll try to check it out.
- Rec center and squares are accommodating for a person with walking disability which is great.
- Check floor plans for wheechair and rollator access. The KingBird seems to be a good option.
- Several village agent recommendations. Thank you!
- Several pointed out to do due diligence in checking out the areas in person if possible.
- Bonds in Eastport are expensive. I have found they are around $50k in the Oak Hollows area, but not sure if they are more in other villages around Eastport.

Thanks for all the help!
Keep in mind the names of floorplans change constantly. A KingBird floorplan will only be found in Eastport area. Older homes have completely different names. Our village of DeLuna doesn’t have any models/floorplans named KingBird, and we’re only 2-3 years old. Our veranda home is called a Mason, but the same floorplan in a designer home was called a Woodside, and now is called a Robin.

Also, keep in mind you could find the perfect lot near Eastport but with the system used to buy newly released lots or homes you might not get any of them because of how high the demand is for every view lot/home released. At least 30-40 people will be trying for the same lot/home as you. It’s a very frustrating system. I think it’s much easier to buy an older home here, but you’ll likely need to do extensive remodeling before moving in to accommodate your wife’s situation.

Best of luck to you!
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Amazing how noisy they can be
Yes, Depending on the wind direction and weather it can be heard from afar.
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Keep in mind the names of floorplans change constantly. A KingBird floorplan will only be found in Eastport area. Older homes have completely different names. Our village of DeLuna doesn’t have any models/floorplans named KingBird, and we’re only 2-3 years old. Our veranda home is called a Mason, but the same floorplan in a designer home was called a Woodside, and now is called a Robin.

Also, keep in mind you could find the perfect lot near Eastport but with the system used to buy newly released lots or homes you might not get any of them because of how high the demand is for every view lot/home released. At least 30-40 people will be trying for the same lot/home as you. It’s a very frustrating system. I think it’s much easier to buy an older home here, but you’ll likely need to do extensive remodeling before moving in to accommodate your wife’s situation.

Best of luck to you!
I agree in 2004 our parents floor plan, had been renamed 3 times. Then finally deleted around 2016. Even with the “Don’t Buy South NO Shopping”fear that some preach.
Every view lot south of 44 has 30 plus names hoping Christmas came early. On our 15th try we got the screenshot text we were first, for a lot. I actually called our rep to make sure it wasn’t a mistake.
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Old 03-22-2025, 06:42 AM
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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!
You have so many issues here it’s hard to address them all. As a former real estate agent who’s helped people find homes, I strongly suggest you rent down here first. That’s the only way you’ll know if you can handle the summers. Count on 90++ in July and August. Now add humidity. Come visit in July. You’ll see.

Florida ain’t for sissies. One last thought, can you live with alligators in your picturesque waterfront yard? Assume there is one in every pond, ‘cause there likely is.
As an alternative, consider Lake Oconee area in Georgia. It’s beautiful, quiet and peaceful. Wish you the best of luck.
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Thanks bowlingal - The bonds appear to be around $50K in the Oak Hollow villlage north of Eastport square. Thanks for the suggestion on considering up north to be closer to shops, etc. I had thought being close to Eastport would provide that, but will research more.

Thanks LuisR - I’m thinking this might be a better option for my wife…

Hi Kimgarwel - thanks for the feedback! Bonds appear to be in the $50K range and money is limited so will take your advice and look more in the northern areas too.

Thanks Coleprice, Mike Malloy, jrref, and everyone else. I appreciate all the advice and insight!

In summarizing the feedback:
- I would still hear the turnpike noise outside even around the Corbin Trail area north of Eastport square, and turnpike is planned to expand from 4 to 8 lanes in the future. Also a lot of congestion due to construction in the area.
- Consider more pre-own homes for sale up north so closer to shopping, doctors, etc given my wife's disability.
- Visit in person during months of June, July and August if possible. The heat is a concern so I'll try to check it out.
- Rec center and squares are accommodating for a person with walking disability which is great.
- Check floor plans for wheechair and rollator access. The KingBird seems to be a good option.
- Several village agent recommendations. Thank you!
- Several pointed out to do due diligence in checking out the areas in person if possible.
- Bonds in Eastport are expensive. I have found they are around $50k in the Oak Hollows area, but not sure if they are more in other villages around Eastport.

Thanks for all the help!
Keep in mind when looking at lots with no homes built yet that noise will travel more with nothing to stop it. Once homes homes, landscaping and other buildings are up it tends to mute a lot of noise. Except for pickleball, nothing mutes that sound!
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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!
We live at the Village of Linden and a few Designer Homes are for sale. Perfect location. Dagenais Way.

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There are also a lot of activities such as Chair Yoga, Chair Exercise, etc. that she may be able to do to maintain her level of fitness.
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You need to research yourself, looking at facts, not “I think”.

Richmond doesn’t have any power lines, or a power substation. Richmond is surrounded by an abundance of Dry, Wet, and shallow lake prairies, along with large areas of trees, with wildlife that some need to become accustomed. Bear, (which travels weekly through our backyard), bobcats, coyotes, With a pitch and putt at most southern end.
As I said, I thought it was Richmond but someone pointed out it was Newell. The point was if you see open land behind your homesite, always do your own research as to who owns the land so as to try and anticipate what might be built there or not down the road after you build your home. Your realtor mightg not know so any guesses are just that.

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We live a mile from the turnpike and occasionally hear it when the wind is blowing in our direction. We never hear it in the house.

We love it south of 44. I rarely go up North for anything. We have plenty of grocery stores locally and shopping in Brownwood and Everglades with new Walmart presently going up at the corner of 44 and Morse Blvd. All my doctors are down here with the Villages specialties building nearby and a great stand alone ER at 44 and Meggison. The Villages health only takes Medicare Advantage plans (most all of them), not regular Medicare.

My husband uses a wheelchair and our Veranda (designer with fenced yard) home needs no renovation for it. All doorways and halls are extra wide, no thresholds instead including walk in shower, etc.

We bought our house sight unseen via video. It has a view of water in the backyard. Best thing we ever did. Go with your gut feelings on something. Yes bonds are high and you have a lot of competition. I wouldn’t be surprised if lake lots at Eastport will go for $200K-$350K just for the lots. That is prime real estate.

The Villages is made for disabilities. You are coming to the right place.
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Thanks, I don’t even know why I typed sewage treatment plant. You are correct, it’s the Federal Prison!

I don’t know which will be worse to be next to, the prison or the power station which will eventually be a giant part of the grid like the one in Newell. It went from a small nothingburger into a huge substation. But I guess it’s the company’s prerogative, it is their land. I’m sure power needs will grow with all the development forecast.

Here’s are some pictures of what the one in Newell has become…the Developer of course never hinted at how much it would grow till after the houses were built and sold and they moved on.
To me, this is totally unacceptable. Can you imagine how the people who bought that house must feel? Forget about any possible health concerns living so close to that sub-station. That looks terrible.
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One thing about turnpike noise is it totally can depend on the weather. When we bought in Lake Denham it was August, hot humid. We did not hear a peep from the highway. Totally silent. Got there in winter with cool crisp air and some days it sounds like trucks are driving through our bedroom. So a visit may not tell the entire story. I’m just hoping it gets a little better once the turnpike and 470 are repaved as part of the lane expansions. The section of 470 at the turnpike interchange is so bad it’s like driving on gravel.
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One more consideration, It's fun to live close to a Square but that novelty wears off over time for most people. Pick a home that's balanced meaning not too far from shopping, medical, etc.. Reading all these posts you are probably best to buy a home either north of 44 or Fenney, DeSoto, Chitty Chatty, Bradford, Marsh Bend, any area that's established. Remember, when you purchase a home in an established area you know exactly what's around you. In the new areas you don't and no matter what the Villages says, it can be a long time until all that construction is eventually done. And finally, in a lot of cases, in the new areas, people tend to build their home then spend a couple of years upgrading it so you will be looking at and listening to all that post construction noise as well.
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