What really matters is if you are an outside person or an inside person. In Florida most people don't go outside to see any breakfast because it's hot, so that's really my answer to you, don't forget any houses near route 44 are also quite noisy and if you live right next to a commercial area that can be very busy and noisy. Down the road in plantation community their newer section is miles away from the turnpike and yet because it's so flat you hear the constant drone. If it's a big deal to you consider staying in the older sections north of 44 or find a beautiful community like Pennbrooke Fairways and a mile off of route 44 and much quieter and half a million dollars less per home

PS there are a dozen Senior communities that are not the villages in the same area and not quite the hustle bustle of The villages

Prison??
Where is the prison located?

We purchased a Villa for an investment rental in Marsh Bend, close to the end where the Turnpike is. At first we noticed alot of turnpike noise as well and we were worried about how that would impact our short and long term rentals. Long story short 2 years later, once the area was fully developed and the planted bushes/foliage/grass had grown, it was quite amazing how much the turnpike noise was reduced. Almost 3 years later, even more so. It's like it was not even the same place. You may have to wait, but eventually the noise will be reduced significantly. At least that was our experience.

Turnpike noise
 

We bought a home in Monarch Grove and yes can hear the turnpike noise. But it varies and becomes background noise you don’t notice much. We love our area and are excited for the expansion down this way!
We felt there is pros and cons to each house and location. It comes down to what is important to you!

Nope. Not concerned because I live in Pine Ridge and hear absolutely nothing from the turnpike.
Am glad you're looking into this now and won't become one of those, "This is so loud here I can't sleep or enjoy my lanai and they need to do something about it."
Good luck on finding a great place!

I also live in Monarch Grove and hear some turnpike noise. I anticipated this when building my home and added a water feature in my pool and speakers in my lanai that allows me to have music when enjoying the outdoor area. So when traffic is a bit loud (definitely not always) I do not even notice it with music and the sound of my fountain. Certainly my location for the new amenities that are being built far outweigh any traffic noise.

Turnpike noise
 

Well, I personally wouldn't build right next to the turnpike, because it is loud. I was in a new neighborhood on the Southern Oaks golf course yesterday, and it was LOUD. All of these folks are building lovely homes with pools, and I know that I couldn't sit outside and enjoy my lovely lanai and pool right on the turnpike.

But, you can hear NOTHING inside of your home (at least I can't). So, if you plan on being inside your home, versus outside on a lanai, you will likely be fine. Like the other posters, I do think you should go to prospective lots at various times to see how the noise affects you, and then think about what is important to you. Other things to consider are what direction is your house facing, etc. If you are not happy with the noise, wait a bit. There are TONS of new neighborhoods coming up if you are committed to buying new.

I live south of 44 and also LOVE the walking trails - I am on them every day. I rented for a solid month before choosing my home. I weighed the pros and cons of each area, and chose this area a good bit away from the turnpike, near the preserve, just a lovely area. That being said, I do think (still think, always have) that the area north of 44 is more beautiful because of the established landscape, mature trees, lovely golf courses. I know I'd be happy there too, but I am a walker and there are no walking trails up there, so that did it for me.

Good luck, and welcome to a great place to live!

USP Coleman is a federal prison complex located north of highway 470, just West of Marsh Bend Trail (highway 501).

Good Point
 

You make a good point. Our son is a water engineer and advised against our buying a home in the southern areas. He works for the Florida Southwest Water Management District and asked another engineer who is assigned this area. We were concerned about sinkholes, flooding, and water issues.

I Agree
 

Originally I was considering buying in the St. John's or Richmond area because of the closeness to Brownwood Square. I ended up purchasing my home in Hammock at Fenney because of how quiet it is over here.

They are licensed in the State of Fl but don’t belong to MLS or realtor Assn,

I was a Realtor (in the mid-west) for 41 years and here are a couple thoughts: if you are thinking that the noise might bother you then it probably will. Do what my wife and I did. We visited half a dozen times to see how we would live and then bought in that general part of TV. We frequent Savannah, The Sharon and the Black Box (Tierra del Sol) and we wanted to be close to shopping so we purchased just north of 466 and completely redid a 14 year-old home. We love the quiet, the location (location, location, location) and the convenience of where we live. Best of luck to you.

So the "real" realtors have been trained?

Interesting plot twist!

So many think they must have new.. but why is the question .. look at resales, with a MILS relator or villages realtor, look at the after charges for CDD charges not part of the purchase price but a add on, etc ..

Be wise and welcome.