[Boston-Sean]

Originally Posted by geobar

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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On my lifestyle visit last March as I was driving around with my Villages sales rep I let him know that TP noise was a major concern for me. His response? "Lets go check out a house really close to the TP so you can get an idea of the noise level."

We also spent a full afternoon checking out pre-owned houses listed with the Villages. So many that I cut the day short. I'd seen enough.

Maybe you could show us on the doll where your villages sales rep hurt you?

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by MandoMan

Purchase an inexpensive decibel meter app for your cell phone and measure road noise from various distances from a freeway near you. Maybe sit in a lawn chair with a friend during rush hour at its loudest and try to hold a quiet conversation. Measure the level at your house now, too. I live a block from 466 and a block from Morse, but there are a dozen houses and lots of trees between me and them, and I’m usually in the house with the windows closed. Even outside, a quiet conversation isn’t a problem. But do your homework!

Every block between you and the freeway helps. Every house between you and the freeway blocks some noise. If you plan to sit out on a patio, make sure your house is between the patio and the freeway. And understand that you will still hear it, always. What matters is if you find it bearable.

Oh, for crying out loud. Homes north of 466A are quiet neighborhoods with no hum at all from traffic traveling 75 MPH. Traffic noise from the larger arteries inside The Villages, such as Morse Blvd and Buena Vista Blvd will never ever sound as bothersome as Turnpike noise when trucks are humming along at 75 MPH. There is no comparison.

Personally, hubby and I didn't want to be close to Morse or Buena Vista because I enjoy a very quiet neighborhood, especially when I'm outside on my lanai. Our hearing is still excellent so I never would live anywhere near the Turnpike.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by BlueStarAirlines

I live in Deluna roughly five streets from the turnpike. 90% of the time the noise is not noticeable. I did ensure I purchased a home with the lanai facing away from the turnpike, so that was important mitigation.

Our neighbor one street closer has their lanai facing the TP and the noise seems to be amplified on the lanai. Not bad during the day but wouldn't want to have a coffee in the early morning out there.

As others have said, you need to spend some time in the neighborhoods at different times of the day. Look at placement of your house, and just not in consideration of turnpike noise. Consider pickleball courts, other main roads which are often just as noisy as the TP, proximity to shopping centers (deliveries), and golf courses (mowing). There are other factors that you won't know until you move in, such as neighbors with wind chimes, TVs on their lanai, loud music.

I don't think so.......I've never seen trucks zooming along Morse Blvd or Buena Vista at 75 MPH. Not going to happen.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Luggage

You got to be nuts to consider anything anywhere near the turnpike. You can buy a beautiful home used anywhere else much quieter

Yup!

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Dabatts

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.

What about dining out in the many restaurants that line 441, 466 and 466A? What about Medical Offices and the hospital? You can't get those things on line.

[brockli]

Originally Posted by RICH1

That’s a great question, depending on the direction of the wind, the peak traffic times, truck traffic and the legal use of “Jake Brakes”, the widening with new interchange construction , must have a huge bearing on noise… The Marsh was the buffer zone but now it’s transformed into new neighborhoods

Buy near Sumter. Very quite areas.

[Jim1mack]

We live north of 44 one mile from the turnpike. We can hear it on most days and some days we don’t hear it at all. We could only be hearing the traffic on 44. It’s not intrusive.

[maistocars]

Deluna (and Richmond, St. Johns, Hawkins, Citrus Grove, Cason Hammock) is right on top of the turnpike. May want to reconsider. As others suggested, go to different neighborhoods at various times of day to make a better-informed choice. Noise levels are a personal opinion - they bother people at different levels or not at all.

[virtue51]

I would consider a pre-owned home north of 44 if you are concerned about turnpike noise. Remember the population of Central Florida is increasing -- there will be more traffic in the future. It is not only the noise from the turnpike but the pollution in the air near the turnpike.

[Normal]

Originally Posted by maistocars

Deluna (and Richmond, St. Johns, Hawkins, Citrus Grove, Cason Hammock) is right on top of the turnpike. May want to reconsider. As others suggested, go to different neighborhoods at various times of day to make a better-informed choice. Noise levels are a personal opinion - they bother people at different levels or not at all.

We live in Citrus Grove and hardly ever hear turnpike noise. I guess it does depend on the wind etc.

[Papa_lecki]

Aren’t they making the TP 3 lanes, that’s when the FLDOT will add the sound barriers?

[mikeycereal]

Father lives in Hawaii. Has a house with a gorgeous view overlooking the golf course several blocks behind Diamond head. Traffic noise all day all night. White noise really. Not a lot of semis, but we hear a siren at least 6 times a day. I live near the turnpike. No big deal for me. Can't hear a thing from that with the windows closed AC on (or off). The annoying noise for me is lawn mowers every day even Sundays and yup welcome to TV home of John Deer

[Djean1981]

Originally Posted by Altavia

Dissipates substantially if there are 3 or more homes between you and the noise source.

Few places in the Villages are free from traffic nose.
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True. Those on the main roads or near an entrance have a steady stream of gas golf carts and cars going by their lanai. And, the frequent landscaping activity.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by geobar

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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Key words here”moved out 2 years ago”. Yet you still read TOTV? Then you come out with the vile comments? Just let it go…….you have not been missed.

[Marathon Man]

Originally Posted by geobar

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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I always get a chuckle when someone suggest that the sales team "show houses nearby only when traffic is low with less noise". Please explain the process for that.

Also, why are you still here? You must genuinely regret moving away from our community.