While the question was about traffic noise, one should also consider traffic air pollution. There are various articles from the American Lung Association and air quality studies about the adverse health effects of living near thruways. These articles list the effects and also the distance from the roadways where it is most severe citing time of day and weather conditions. Just something else to consider.

My house is one block from 466 and one block from Morse. I was afraid the road noise would be loud, but so far it hasn’t been a problem. It’s nowhere near as loud as the golf carts driving past, and I can live with that. I think all the vegetation soaks up a lot of noise, and the houses between my house and the roads act as baffles. I wouldn’t buy right next to either of those roads, but a block away seems to be far enough. I also have a patio that faces due West. I was worried about that, but there are trees along the golf course that block nearly all of the late afternoon sun by 3 pm.

Yes, it can be heard from most locations in the South. Just depends on your noise tolerance. Gets louder at night and some areas are noisier than others. We never really noticed it until someone pointed it out. If you are concerned be sure to visit the area you are thinking of moving to both day and night. Also check inside with windows, door shut and outside.

I live within earshot of the turnpike. Cannot hear it at all inside the house. Outside the noise level varies as others have said. I do not find it bothersome at all and don't really notice it. I've had neighbor noise that was much more annoying than the 'white noise' of the turnpike. In a community like the Villages its hard to escape all noise. You have to pick what's least annoying to you. For me, I'd rather have the highway noise instead of a neighbor with TV or Music playing or talking loud on their Lanai next door to me.

I purchased a new spec house in Fenny in 2019 a mossy oak that I want to sell. It’s 3/3 1907 square ft with 2 car and golf cart garage.

Linden
 

We bought in Linden not far from the turnpike, we were very concerned when we first started looking at it. I spent a lot of time going there and listening for noise before we bought. We live very close to the dog park and literally don’t notice the noise at all. Only when we go to the dog park. We love the area.

And someday when they widen the highway, the noise will be unbearable. If you don’t like noise stay away from the new area down south. I know more than a few that lived there and they moved out into the real villages. The property prices with a bond are higher than they should be, they sell the villages lifestyle but that’s all a sales pitch.

The best thing to do is stand outside and listen at different days of the week and different times of the day. I bought a less expensive home close to the turnpike. The noise is constant. It is three (3) months and I am not used to it.

Well what are you waiting for? List it with Beth Pope of The Villages homes and get it sold, no sense talking about it here on a turnpike noise topic as you are losing potential buyers by the day.

Care to share those people
 

who have left us and it seems from the sales many more are coming then going ,

Oh my God YES! All day and night. Do not buy near it. Stand outside at the house you are considering and listen.

Just FYI about the turnpike noise: we played Lowlands executive course last Saturday for the first time and were very surprised at the high level of traffic noise from the turnpike. We played Loblolly a few times and never noticed the noise at all- go figure!

If it is important to you then do what one of my neighbors did. She was considering a lot by the tee on a golf course. She took a chair and went and sat on the lot for a while at several times of the day. Ended up buying a non golf course lot due to all the talking on the course.

What is???

Someday.....10-12 years, yes/no?

Amen to that. I lived on a golf course for 13 years, thought it was the cat's meow when we first saw and bought it. What a PITA, never again would I want to be anywhere near a golf course. We are now on water and what a difference, quiet, peaceful, and a lot of mother nature.

The fact that you are asking the question should give you the answer.

What do you think? You’re buying a home close to the turnpike with traffic 24 hours per day. I’ve read complaints from home owners complaining about traffic noise.

I'm in DeSoto off Fenny Way and can't hear the Turnpike.

I suspect that in a few years, your "real" Villages will be the Historic side (above 44). The new generations will be looking for the lifestyle that exists below....well seems they already are based on the number of cars in driveways down there. We have friends the bought one block from the turnpike and have no noise, walk the one block and yep, it's noisy if your lot backs to the tpk.

I have read some complaints from people right next to the turn pike but I dont know what Village thatvis

The turnpike noise can be an issue - it depends on 1) you 2) closeness to t pike 3) which way your house/lanai are oriented 4) wind 5) temperature and 6) anything else. After lifestyle visit #2 we bought a lot in DeSoto with lanai facing 501. On lifestyle visit #3 in Dec 2018, were supposed to visit the Street of Dream & pick out cabinets, flooring, etc. But the night before the appointment we went to our lot at 8 pm to test the noise level. Unacceptable to me! Others, however might have thought nothing of it. We went to plan B & chose a spec house in DeSoto, easily transferred the deposit and bought the spec house. We still hear t pike noise, especially loud in the early morn ( 6 am) & Mondays and on cold days and now we also hear trucks on Warm Springs. If I had to do it all over, I’d rent for 3-6 months before buying. Full disclosure – the noise doesn’t bother hubby a bit!!:a040:

They buy there cause the houses are cheaper for that reason.

Might be cheaper but to me the noise level way more important

We live in Monarch Grove, which is near the turnpike and coming from a very quiet neighborhood in the suburbs I was a little worried...but honestly it doesn’t seem to really matter, it’s a light white noise in the background on certain days...I only hear when outside, mainly mornings. It’s not bothering us at all...I’m sure it’s way less annoying than listening to pickle ball courts or sports areas in the background...

Yes it is.

I am in Linden near the Highway I rarely notice the traffic noise. I find the constant lawn mower noise from all the different landscape companies and the Villages maintenance crews to be more prevalent than the highway.

I had a condo on the ocean in Stuart years ago. The sound of the Atlantic was there 24/7. I did not mind it, and many people feel it to be very relaxing. Now, if you could convince yourself that this traffic noise is similar to ocean waves (minus the car horns), you may be able to "enjoy" it. But it is certainly not for me.

I would rather have steady highway noise , then some dog yipping off and on while out on lanai, or the morons that think everyone wants to hear there TV show that they leave on out on lanai all day . I’ve been lucky in 5 homes here not to have the problem but lots of people do and I hear those TV’S when I’m walking sometimes 4 or 5 homes before I pass there home

You nailed it on the head this time.

Much like the train issue ...
 

I've heard this before regarding the noise 0f some 30 or so freight trains passing nearby daily/nightly. Some folks couldn't stand it and had to move. I can hear it from quite a distance, and I like the sound, as it's a reminiscence from my childhood. I'm not sure I'd like it if I were in close proximity to it. It's a very individual thing. Visit the area at several different times of the day and night and see what your comfort level is; don't listen to anyone posting on your thread. This has to be YOUR experience!

I would also consider if being in a noisy area would make it harder to sell your house down the road.

The landscape companies don't work after dark. It is so lovely to sit on our lanai, after dark in the peace and quiet. That traffic din is constant if you are close enough to the turnpike to hear it.

You can always have a "talk" with the offender of a loud TV or loud music. You can not have a "talk" with the traffic on the turnpike.

Originally Posted by Dgizzi View Post
They buy there cause the houses are cheaper for that reason.

I agree!

There are some here who would buy shoes too small because they’re cheap, then claim their feet don’t hurt.

It is not only noise pollution you need to think about. The Health Effects Institute published a major review of the evidence examining the health effects of traffic pollution. They concluded that traffic pollution causes asthma attacks and impaired lung function, premature death and death from cardiovascular diseases and cardiovascular morbidity. The area most affected, they concluded, was roughly the band within 0.2 to 0.3 miles (300 to 500 meters) from the expressway.

There is an old saying in the auto industry.....there is an a** for every seat. Seems the same applies to the houses in The Villages.....don't see them empty for too long.

Noise is a matter of opinion
 

I perhaps because as a kid we had an elevated train go right past our apartment at the same height can sleep through anything. Wife wakes at the slightest noise.

You need to decide for yourself. We have a block home. I expect it is quieter than a sided home. We don't have them but I would expect hurricane resistant windows would also quiet a home. Plants too can help.

This is my first time posting also. I live in the Brownwood area which is north of 44. I am thinking of moving and have a home on a cul-de-sac overlooking a pond and preserve. There are homes on both sides but visually there is total privacy. Noise is definitely not an issue and the location is great. The house is a 4 bedroom Ivy and has a beautiful view.

Hi, just wanted to say that my husband and I decided to buy another home here and sell the one we are in now. We have not listed it yet, so we could ask for a lower selling price. We live in an adorable 2/2/1 but I have neuropathy in my feet and am unable to walk on the concrete slabbed floor. We bought a manufactured home today and need to sell this home. The style is Colony. 211 Estrada Place, Rio Ponderosa Village. It is move in ready, completely furnished, turn key. Very, very nice home. We hated to have to sell it but love living in The Villages, so we did what we had to do. Call me if interested. (765) 637-5553. Kathleen & Mike Hudson. Thanks and good luck to you. Our home is right in the middle of Spanish Springs and Sumter Landing Market Square. Lovely area, very quiet with wonderful neighbors.