[Tvflguy]

I don’t think I’d mind car traffic noise from a distance. But that growling and sometimes startling downshifting of semis slowing for the Turnpike Rest Area is the dealbreaker for me.

While golfing I noticed that the cars seem OK but the trucks, which are plentiful, are the primary noisemakers. I wonder how it is at night when those semis are really out.,,

[Happydaz]

Originally Posted by Tvflguy

I don’t think I’d mind car traffic noise from a distance. But that growling and sometimes startling downshifting of semis slowing for the Turnpike Rest Area is the dealbreaker for me.

While golfing I noticed that the cars seem OK but the trucks, which are plentiful, are the primary noisemakers. I wonder how it is at night when those semis are really out.,,

Just took another bike ride down in that area and I always enjoy seeing all the beautiful homes and natural areas. The amount of wildlife exceeds anything we have above Rte 44. Today one of our riders showed us her beautiful home in that area and I must say, if I could get her view lot, I would move down there in an instant! I am sure the people down there love their homes as much as we “older” Villagers do. I pay more attention to the people who live down there rather than a visitor to the area.

[RICH1]

No noise , with Head in the sand!

[EdFNJ]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Grew up in Canarsie Brooklyn and depending upon wind conditions planes flew over us every 90 seconds and talking came to a stop. Shea stadium was the same.

As a result we are very cognizant of noisy living areas.

Yea. Similar. We were about 7 miles ATCF from EWR directly in line with EWR Approach and departure depending on the wind after the Feds removed the "over the water" noise abating approach to save fuel. We even once had an emergency fuel dump over our neighborhood. Now we get extra loud leaf blowers and trimmers and lawn mowers at least 5 days a week and it's like music to our ears compared to that.

[Djean1981]

Growing up, my house was about 50 feet from a Catholic Church. The church bells rang every 15 min with a much longer rendition on each hour. I didn't even realize how loud they were until I went back home after Army training.. The brain just tunes it out..

[tsmall22204]

So whats your point?

[jimdecastro]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

There may be people that have lived in places like New York City or Philadelphia all fo their lives and feel that the turnpike noise is nothing compared to what they're used to.

Exactly. I live in Citrus Grove across the street from these houses. I lived on Long Island right off the Southern State Parkway for 35 years - so this is nothing for me. To be honest, the noise is much worse at night; during the day I rarely hear it.

[Rwirish]

The noise is terrible. Played Southern Oaks once and done. Not my idea of golf.

[Marathon Man]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

Exactly. There are those who have, on this forum, complained about the noise and did not realize how bad it is. The usual comment to those posters is, "Due diligence".

Seems to me that those that complain about the noise don't live there. I do. Yes, I can hear the turnpike. No, it does not bother me. Yes, I knew it was there before we decided to move. No, I did not fail to do due diligence.

Turnpike. Quarry. Prison. None of these are a problem. Sorry folks, south of 44 is a great place to live.

[rsmurano]

Originally Posted by vintageogauge

Back in Ohio our community had a development that was right on top of the turnpike, you could see the tops of the trucks from the back yards. When new those homes sold instantly and continue to sell quickly today. Another development was built right along the high speed railroad tracks, same thing there. Some people just don't care about the noise. The homes in Southern Oaks that are close to the pike were heavily discounted and those that don't mind the noise got some great deals.

Those homes facing the turnpike were not discounted at all, unless you think $800,000 for a typical home with no pool is a discount.

[Luggage]

Don't worry the state will spend a few hundred million on walls that contain the noise in a few years.

[westernrider75]

Everyone is different. We live in Monarch Grove and sometimes hear some turnpike noise while outside, depends a lot on the wind direction. It doesn’t bother us at all. After looking at homes more north in TV we decided what we disliked most in that area is the traffic, both golf cart and car. Yo each his own.

[Ptmckiou]

I’ve played Southern Oaks about five times and never noticed the turnpike noise. I guess my concentration just zeros it out. Although, you could be talking to me while I’m swinging and it wouldn’t bother me. I’ve never understood why golf requires “quiet”, when other sports have 10,000 fans cheering and screaming while you are playing. So odd….

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Ptmckiou

I’ve played Southern Oaks about five times and never noticed the turnpike noise. I guess my concentration just zeros it out. Although, you could be talking to me while I’m swinging and it wouldn’t bother me. I’ve never understood why golf requires “quiet”, when other sports have 10,000 fans cheering and screaming while you are playing. So odd….

I hate it when people are always clapping and cheering after my golf shots.

[Chitown]

I have been to peoples homes and have driven my golf cart next to the turnpike in Marsh Bend, Monarch Grove and Citrus Grove. Each time checking the noise. In my opinion it was no big deal. If you have ever lived in a big city near main roads, expressways, airports or train tracks, our turnpike noise is no big deal. That is just my opinion I understand everyone is different.