[ElDiabloJoe]

Originally Posted by Normal

The OP may be trying to sell one of those houses up in the old section that badly needs renovation? You know, the section that is close to 441 with all that traffic mess and the retail eyesores? “Don’t go near the turnpike, buy up north, adapt to the old ways…blah, blah, blah.” “Hopefully I can sell and move where it’s nice down south?”

I’ve lived south of 44 for two years and can tell you, it’s a very nice spot. We have no interest in relocating.

The "Up North" folks are so vocal and fervent that I suspect your analysis has more than a hint of truth to it.

[JoeBell100]

I am about a half a mile from Turnpike.
Saw property while the community was being built and with all of the construction noise we did not notice the Turnpike noise until we moved in as the second house built.
No noise in house at all but depending upon wind direction noise in the lanai goes from minimal to loud.
We will be enclosing the lanai with double pane glass to reduce sound to zero hopefully.

[Barborv]

I live off rainy trail in the North section. I do hear the cars and trucks go by but growing up in Brooklyn, and then Long Island, to me it's white noise. It's the mowing and trimming around us that annoys me a bit, but that you will hear no matter where you live. In the evening we hear the faint sound of the train near 301. Loved the house so that's why we bought. We have added bushes by the back wall and added a waterfall feature in the lanai. It also is a focal point of the house. It's absolutely gorgeous and everyone who comes here can't get over how beautiful that they even take pictures of it. It really drowns out a lot of the noise.
I have heard people who live near recreation facilities complain about hearing the pickleball courts and people who live off the golf courses hear carts constantly going by and people talking, etc. Find your happen medium because unless you're living on a remote island, Oh wait, you might hear a boat horn! LOL, there will always be something. Except a rotten neighbor. That could be the worst. I'm lucky to have wonderful neighbors. I actually asked one of my neighbors before we bought the house about the road behind the houses. He said, "white noise". Ask some people in the area you are looking to buy and get some opinions. Good luck in your search and if you need a fabulous village agent, Gail Evans is your gal.! I've had such great success with her. She is an unbelievable person. I have bought three homes with her and still have all three. Never needed to move 2-3 times like most people do here. Of course, two are rentals and one my permanent, which I have NO intension of selling for something else. She knew exactly what I wanted for what I was able to afford.

[mickey100]

Each person will find they have a different tolerance to noise than others. There are many hearing impaired people who the noise won't bother; others will find that traffic noise, train whistles, etc., are disturbing. Clearly the best bet is to thoroughly investigate the area you are considering moving to. Go at certain times of the day, and try to get a feel. Its easy to get caught up in the "excitement" of buying new, but for some people, different areas of the villages where you buy pre-owned many suit you better. No judgement here, everyone is different, and there is a place in the Villages for everyone if you have an open mind.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by ElDiabloJoe

The "Up North" folks are so vocal and fervent that I suspect your analysis has more than a hint of truth to it.

No more so than the "Down South" folks...

As shown by the now evolving North bashing going on...

It's ponderous...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by JoeBell100

I am about a half a mile from Turnpike.
Saw property while the community was being built and with all of the construction noise we did not notice the Turnpike noise until we moved in as the second house built.
No noise in house at all but depending upon wind direction noise in the lanai goes from minimal to loud.
We will be enclosing the lanai with double pane glass to reduce sound to zero hopefully.

What? Someone who lives near the Turnpike who is not happy with the noise?

I guess that blow the "So far anyone who “Lives” near the turnpike has positive comments" theory out of the water...

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I don't live near the turnpike because I would never buy a house where I could hear any constant traffic noise. Period.

So why did you respond if you couldn't contribute?

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

No, I don't hear traffic noise because that was a primary factor when I selected my house. If there was noise, I wouldn't have bought the house.

Same here.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by DrMack

If you are worried about noise, don’t move to a certain village in the northwest section of The Villages off of 466 (corrected by wife twice and shut the front door). There’s a train track near there that was quite annoying. That’s in the northern section though. I’m not sure where you would find no noise at all? Maybe it’s that I just hate train noise of any kind.

Agree about train noise or any noise for that matter. As a kid, we lived near a busy highway but were about a mile away. In the warmer months when all the windows were open, I could hear the traffic early in the morning. It was not an annoying noise but still noise.

Hubby wanted to purchase a home in NJ that was close to train tracks. I said absolutely NO! We did not buy that house.

[Marathon Man]

Originally Posted by PVR

Check to see how close to the prison you are and the quarry with their blasting too

That myth has already been addressed on this thread.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by asianthree

That is a big change south of 44, younger residents, are mowing their own lawns. 80% are using electric mowers, and only mow when needed. I may see 3 lawn companies a week drive into Richmond, only notice gas mowing TV property. Soon as everybody has added landscaping and pools, it will be even less.

Thank goodness the landscape companies mowing lawns are in and out in less than ten minutes. That kind of noise I can deal with because I know it is very temporary. Constant hum from traffic is a different story all together.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by GizmoWhiskers

Lived near the powerlines. The crackling was a weird sound at first. But I got used to it. Was thankful to hear the power was on. Loved seeing the two Bald Eagles that rest there al.ost every night. A little hanky panky routine they do is quite a show to see.

If you have dogs that walk is the best! It is beautiful in the AM and PM sunsets are gorgeous out there.

I never thought about "hearing the power on". Thankful I don't.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by RobertScott

Live in Citrus Grove, the turnpike noise is no big deal.

Doesn't it depend on how good one's hearing is? "No big deal" may be a deal breaker for me. My hearing is very good.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by mikeycereal

I live near the turnpike and the noise doesn't affect me. I can't hear any of it when I'm indoors. But I do hear the garbage truck and obviously the lawn mowers. Mowers are the loudest, though at least they aren't constant but you will hear them at different times of day.

I used to live near the airport in Vegas so maybe I'm used to noise. A few of the routes flew over our complex. One night a plane got so close that when I was walking to the fridge the flight attendant asked me to sit down. I'll see myself out. (the cargo door!)

That is funny as hell.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by asianthree

There is a direct answer for why you buy sight unseen for a build lot or a neighborhood that will have 20 plus names the second it goes live. For many getting on a plane in less than 24 hours just isn’t going to happen. But if your rep is good he will have a drone flying over property or doing a live walk through on their phone or iPad.

As for buying a preowned site unseen you stated you have spoke to “Many” that have bought and but only say one had neighbor issues with unkept houses.

I am guessing the buyer did a google 360 to see completely around the house, then the street if their rep didn’t. Due diligence is key when spending money.

Then again this must be a neighborhood that everyone’s unkeep lawn is questionable, or there would be multiple complaints made. Or an area that allows lawn ornaments, many as you choose.

Also.....if you are going to purchase a home sight unseen, check out the colors of the homes that will be near you, especially next to you or across the street. Some of these homes are extremely dark colors as the main color; one is BLACK off of Odell Circle. Really......it is BLACK.