[Dabatts]

Originally Posted by Lottoguy

I think more of a concern then traffic noise is the distance you'll have to drive to do shopping, etc. That area will take years to get up to speed compared to the northern area.

Some of us want to stay away from the high traffic shopping areas. I can get everything I need on-line. I hope it is years before this area gets like 466 and 441.

[MrChipster]

Originally Posted by Michael 61

I’m returning for my second lifestyle visit in a few weeks, after just getting back from my first. Interested in a new build. Liked DeLuna, but not the homes right next to turnpike (too noisy). Those in the southern part of DeLuna seem to be far enough from turnpike noise. Looking to buy around October, and DeLuna may be sold out by then, which will put me looking at Richmond. Great location, but many lots close to turnpike. Question - I don’t mind a distant hum of noise, but how far away from turnpike should I be so I don’t hear much noise?

We live almost exactly 1 mile from the turnpike and will hear it in the distance when conditions are right. Other times cannot hear it at all.

St Catherine resident

[sallyg]

Marsh Bend is quiet. Homes are only a couple of years old and owners will have done much of the "finishing" work for you: gutters, cabinet pullouts, landscape upgrades, water systems, etc. If you can rent first it might save you from having to move a second time. Best of luck.

[jrref]

Originally Posted by Michael 61

I’m returning for my second lifestyle visit in a few weeks, after just getting back from my first. Interested in a new build. Liked DeLuna, but not the homes right next to turnpike (too noisy). Those in the southern part of DeLuna seem to be far enough from turnpike noise. Looking to buy around October, and DeLuna may be sold out by then, which will put me looking at Richmond. Great location, but many lots close to turnpike. Question - I don’t mind a distant hum of noise, but how far away from turnpike should I be so I don’t hear much noise?

If you are asking this question then find an area away from the Turnpike. As many have said at night and early morning when it's quiet you Will Hear the trucks on the Turnpike. Also you will be breathing in the pollution as well. No wall or landscaping or stacked homes will stop this noise. If they ever expand the turnpike then you may really be in trouble with noise. I used to live near the turnpike and it's endless noise and pollution from the trucks.

[remarks006]

Originally Posted by Michael 61

I’m returning for my second lifestyle visit in a few weeks, after just getting back from my first. Interested in a new build. Liked DeLuna, but not the homes right next to turnpike (too noisy). Those in the southern part of DeLuna seem to be far enough from turnpike noise. Looking to buy around October, and DeLuna may be sold out by then, which will put me looking at Richmond. Great location, but many lots close to turnpike. Question - I don’t mind a distant hum of noise, but how far away from turnpike should I be so I don’t hear much noise?

Forget that area , come to Polo Ridge👍

[Carlsondm]

Originally Posted by Toymeister

Obviously this is patently false. Fenney is over three miles from the turnpike. There is no TP noise in Fenney.

Fenney is close to the quarry. How many more years will they be blasting? The sudden jolt is a bother to many folks.

[mkjelenbaas]

Originally Posted by Michael 61

I’m returning for my second lifestyle visit in a few weeks, after just getting back from my first. Interested in a new build. Liked DeLuna, but not the homes right next to turnpike (too noisy). Those in the southern part of DeLuna seem to be far enough from turnpike noise. Looking to buy around October, and DeLuna may be sold out by then, which will put me looking at Richmond. Great location, but many lots close to turnpike. Question - I don’t mind a distant hum of noise, but how far away from turnpike should I be so I don’t hear much noise?

Come north past Brownwood - we don’t have noise!!

[SusanStCatherine]

I thought I was far away enough in St. Catherine near the preserve but I hear it sometimes. It really does depend on which way the wind blows as the main variable.

[Tom M]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

I do not have any constant hum of traffic noise at all and I'm located in Mallory Square. The Turnpike is far, far, far, far away from our home. This is a fantastic location and is two traffic circles away from Lake Sumter Landing Town Square.

Agree. I'm in Largo and hear dead silence (especially after about 9pm). Although the homes in this area are older with a little less storage than newer homes, they seem to have wider streets and lot depth so they don't appear to be so on top of each other, many have new roofs and air conditioners, and have established golf/shopping. It's an option if you don't want noise.

[Oldragbagger]

Originally Posted by Kenswing

There are houses built along the side of freeways, highways and turnpikes all across this country. It’s amazing how big a deal it is here. Just figure out what your noise tolerance is and find a neighborhood that falls within it.

Great point perfectly stated. We live probably a quarter mile from the turnpike. I can see the trucks from my lanai. In our house we usually hear nothing. On the lanai it is background noise but does not bother us. The sound of a barking dog or wind chimes are far more irritating than the bit of noise we hear from the turnpike, and those can happen anywhere,

I think all these comments about the turnpike (and how misguided all of us are who bought down here, or how we failed to do our due diligence) which seem to show up here with great frequency, do a great disservice to those of us who live down here and like it, to our property values, and to The Villages in general.

Driving down highways all over this country we have seen what I would consider to be mansions facing major roads. People live happily in diverse conditions. If you know you are super sensitive to that type of noise the only thing that makes sense is to not buy near it. Otherwise, why this constant need to pass judgement on the decisions of others whose needs and requirements are different from your own?

[SusanStCatherine]

New build? New construction home or custom build? They don't always have custom lots available. We got a custom build September 2021 and are extremely disappointed in it. Maybe because construction was during the months of blistering heat. Maybe because of pandemic related issues. Friends got new construction homes and got better quality - where you get to see the house completed before you buy. New construction is basically presold and you get what you get at closing. We caught issues before closing that were corrected but almost a year later and major issues are still not remediated. Good luck!

[BlueStarAirlines]

Originally Posted by SusanStCatherine

New build? New construction home or custom build? They don't always have custom lots available.

There is no longer "custom builds" (effective Mid-July 2022)....at least for the foreseeable future. You pick your model and depending on the lot you have up to five choices to modify.

[geobar]

Originally Posted by Michael 61

I’m returning for my second lifestyle visit in a few weeks, after just getting back from my first. Interested in a new build. Liked DeLuna, but not the homes right next to turnpike (too noisy). Those in the southern part of DeLuna seem to be far enough from turnpike noise. Looking to buy around October, and DeLuna may be sold out by then, which will put me looking at Richmond. Great location, but many lots close to turnpike. Question - I don’t mind a distant hum of noise, but how far away from the turnpike should I be so I don’t hear much noise?

You will be the only one to say if the Turnpike Noise will bother your not if you decide to buy a new house from "The Money Hungry Morse Moguls".
They show houses nearby only when traffic is low with less noise thank the Sales Office for that as The Village Salespeople" are Critiqued as what "NOT TO SAY" and only what to say.
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Perhaps park your car and walk around the area of the house you might be considering using a location map to actually see how far the turnpike is.
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As well stay far away from the Prison as the sounds and lights are horrendous to nearby residents. Again no tell by any TV Sales peoples.
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As we moved out 2 years ago after living there for 12 years some things that brought us to "The Villages" were taken away.
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Hope you do make a worthwhile decision.
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[vintageogauge]

I believe there are still some new homes in Hammock at Fenney which is about as far away from the turnpike as you can get, it's a nice village.

[RPDaly]

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