[Ladygolfer93]

You are right, selling could be a major problem. Had a friend who bought a brand new home by the villages high school. Was very much aware of the school, didn't consider it a problem and didn't have any desire to be far from young people, nothing like that. Even stayed in a rental villa near where they bought "just to make sure what everyday life would be, noise, proximity to groceries, to church, etc." THEN once the permanent move was made..... NO WAY did they think about the huge stadium lights, the roars and cheers for the sports (and they LOVE sports, but no amount of window closing our TV turn ups, can drown out the experience of living in the middle of a stadium...it was VERY tough but an agency finally got it sold to (probably ?) someone else who thought they would be fine living by a high school but never REALLY thought about what life would be like during football, baseball, track, etc. etc. seasons. Sometimes even people who do try to be cautious, get caught off guard.... Like another friend whose yard is RIGHT next to a pickleball court, I mean RIGHT adjoining. TRY to sell that for what they paid. Eventually yes, after many years to get enough appreciation and before depreciation set in, they did move to another local in the V's, but NOT next to a rec center and neighborhood pool ! It happens.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Ladygolfer93

You are right, selling could be a major problem. Had a friend who bought a brand new home by the villages high school. Was very much aware of the school, didn't consider it a problem and didn't have any desire to be far from young people, nothing like that. Even stayed in a rental villa near where they bought "just to make sure what everyday life would be, noise, proximity to groceries, to church, etc." THEN once the permanent move was made..... NO WAY did they think about the huge stadium lights, the roars and cheers for the sports (and they LOVE sports, but no amount of window closing our TV turn ups, can drown out the experience of living in the middle of a stadium...it was VERY tough but an agency finally got it sold to (probably ?) someone else who thought they would be fine living by a high school but never REALLY thought about what life would be like during football, baseball, track, etc. etc. seasons. Sometimes even people who do try to be cautious, get caught off guard.... Like another friend whose yard is RIGHT next to a pickleball court, I mean RIGHT adjoining. TRY to sell that for what they paid. Eventually yes, after many years to get enough appreciation and before depreciation set in, they did move to another local in the V's, but NOT next to a rec center and neighborhood pool ! It happens.

Amazing how people do not think things thru with making a rather large investment.

[Chi-Town]

Originally Posted by Robbie0723

Until they add a third lane to the Turnpike.

True and then the bridges will be in the news.

[Rwirish]

Welcome to south of 44.

[Nick B]

Originally Posted by DeanFL

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Personally I understand their plight and issue - BUT they bought there, hopefully with the knowledge of exact location and environment. Another BUT - one would think that TV would have installed sound barrier walls as we see in many communities near highways etc, esp the Turnpike on the way to airport. One of those 'buyer beware' matters. As said before by others here, a #1 on list for us when we were considering TV lots was QUIET - no pickleball, main streets, back cart paths close to rear, etc etc.

to add some clarity - from the 'online news site'>

Villager launches petition drive over ‘unbearable’ noise from Florida Turnpike
July 22, 2020

Meta Minton
A Villager has launched a petition effort over noise from the Florida Turnpike.

Harold Meyer of the Village of Monarch Grove earlier this month took his complaint about noise from the Turnpike before the Project Wide Advisory Committee. He said the noise at his home at 5752 Hickey Way has become “unbearable.” Meyer suggested that more landscaping could be added, or perhaps even a wall. However, PWAC was not receptive to his plight.
Undeterred, Meyer has launched a petition effort in a quest to gain the support of his neighbors in the Village of Monarch Grove.

“I am spearheading a petition to ask the Developers of our community to deal with the road noise created by the Florida Turnpike,” Meyer said.

Thus far, he has collected 140 signatures.

“While the noise level is noticeable east of Corbin Trail, I have spoken to Zientara Loop residents west of Corbin Trail that also hear road noise. This issue impacts property values as well as the quality of life in and outside the home,” he said.

Meyer purchased his home in May 2019 for $231,500. At least a dozen homes remain unsold on Hickey Way.
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I grew up in Florida as the interstate system was built. I 4 cut our land in half with road within 50 Yards of my window. No AC in those days. We lived. Stop being an old baby in a few months you won't even notice.

[Shadia328]

Had to smile when I read this. Love my home in Caroline, spend 4 months a year in Michigan. Sold northern home last year, have condo now. Fell in love with low price, remodeled, very happy. However, my development is near a busy road and highway. Thought I would get used to the noise. Wrong again. However, this is a place I only spend 4 months, so putting up with it. No one to blame but myself.

[2mnydogs]

I have always used the airport analogy because I once knew someone who joined a class action suit forcing an airport to soundproof the homes they bought next to an airport. This guy got a good price figuring he could get what he wanted later for nothing. Shove his petition.

[oneclickplus]

Originally Posted by DeanFL

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Meyer purchased his home in May 2019 for $231,500. At least a dozen homes remain unsold on Hickey Way.
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"Sounds" like those would be ideal properties for people with hearing loss. Lower price and no noise.

[Henryfrakl]

You do not move next to the outside movie drive in then B@*!* about the movies. Be responsible for your own decision. If it was not near the highway you would of paid $50,000 more but decided it was ok. LOL

[MandoMan]

Originally Posted by Chi-Town

The fact that the homes were built along the existing turnpike takes the onus of a sound barrier out. The end of this video closes the door.

FDOT FTE Noise Wall Overview - YouTube

Thanks for sharing that video! So, the house was built after the freeway was announced, so the Florida Department of a Transportation is not responsible and won’t build a noise wall.

The owner should note that a noise wall isn’t likely to cut the volume more than 7 decibels near the wall and 5 decibels across the street. What does that mean? The decibel scale is a bit like the Richter Scale for earthquakes. 80 decibels is 100% louder than 70 decibels. 90 decibels is 100% louder than 80 decibels. (My acoustic guitar, played as loud as possible, can reach 98 decibels two feet in front of the sound hole, but ten feet away it’s not that loud.)

I have a decent decibel meter on my iPad that I downloaded from the App Store. It cost maybe $5. It’s called SPLnFFT, whatever that means. It’s very easy to use. I recommend getting one. Measure the decibel level in the back yard. Now go to the front of the house and measure the level. How many decibels less? 10? 20? If so, that is FAR more sound reduction than you would get from a wall. What is the level in the house, in various rooms? Are some rooms noisier than others? I’m in a silent room with the central air conditioning on as I write this. The decibel level is 36. A loud exhalation from two feet away raises that to 70 decibels for a moment.

I’m sorry to tell the original complainer this (not the original poster), but I think your best solution is to sell your house and buy another one as far as possible from a large road. Of course, you could end up with neighbors a few feet away who play music you can’t stand or have hearing problems and watch television on their lanai with the volume very high. Often even a normal conversational level from thirty feet away can be easily overheard. Then there are the people who talk on the telephone as if they were using two tin cans and a string—a conversational shout. Good luck.

[greenflash245]

you can't fix stupid.

[jbrown132]

No different than those buying a house on a golf course fairway. They buy the house then get upset when it gets hit buy a golf ball.

[Gunny2403]

I rent a home in a quiet neighborhood. The house backs up to a pond with houses on the other side. I’ve looked at properties, but either highway noise, golf cart traffic or dog walkers stop me from buying. Due diligence is needed along with patience. TV Realtors often sell the home without disclosing these issues. They know the problems but Commissions drive them.

[spieka1912]

Agree with #41. “Can’t fix stupid “
Huge problem in this country now, people aren’t responsible and want someone else to fix their problem.
Wake up!!

[kendi]

Originally Posted by Dgizzi

I know right! Did they not think it would be noisy! Maybe when they looked at it the turnpike wasn’t busy cause of the virus! But DUH! And they want me to put my name on a petition to help them! Nope. And if you bought your home “online” do a satellite search. Bet a lot of people don’t know about the prison 5 miles or so from us too!

Its 2 or 3 miles away from Fenney, and not a big deal really. TV has actually purchased land all around it, even right across the street. I'm curious to see what they have planned to develop there. Except for the sign in front you would never even know the prison existed as you pass by. I've heard the next square (or oval I've been told) will be on 470 and if true, probably not too far from the prison.