[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by kkingston57

Another factor to consider when buying a new home. IF you want to have an un obstructed rear view, and a lot has an open area behind it, make sure that the land can not be developed. Developer could buy that land and put new houses behind you. Will pay a lot more but to many of us, it is worth the extra cost, especially in the developed areas.

Very good advice. We had an offer on a home located on the edge of the bubble that had an open field behind it. Our offer had a contingency clause based on determining the zoning status of the land behind the home. After some research, we learned there was an application submitted to convert the lands zoning status from agricultural/farmland to commercial, so we pulled our offer. The seller was extremely pi$$ed off because the realtor has a duty of full disclosure and the value of their home took a significant hit. We are very happy we backed out as the land behind the home is now being fully developed. We were fortunate to find our near perfect home a couple days later, which backs up to a wildlife preserve and can never be developed. Ya gotta love a private and peaceful backyard : )

[nick demis]

Originally Posted by WiscoDogsDad

How distant are you from The Turnpike and what issues do you have with the ambient road noise?

I will be relocating in 2025 and would like to have a baseline for this issue.

I thank you, all, in advance for your observations.

If noise bothers you, you may want to make sure you are not close to a pickleball court.

[MrChip72]

Originally Posted by nick demis

If noise bothers you, you may want to make sure you are not close to a pickleball court.

Or a family pool, golf course, country club, MMP, Morse or Buena Vista blvds, Meggison, cement plants, schools, etc.

I'm relatively close to the turnpike and find all of those louder.

[JRcorvette]

Be sure to go there at night when everything else is quiet. You will hear the traffic outside but not inside. Also think about the fumes from diesel exhaust from all the trucks. Let’s not forget about resale.

[Happydaz]

My house in California was in a beautiful neighborhood very close to a major highway. You could hear the highway but pool equipment and closed windows made it a fine home. I went back to a quiet New England town and sold the house for a handsome profit. The house is now worth over $3,000,000! I sold it 34 years ago so none of that money came my way. Still it points out that highway noise is not a great resale factor in upscale neighborhoods.

[DebMil]

Originally Posted by bsouthworth47@yahoo.com

If you want to know about the noise south of 44 I suggest you talk with people south of 44 not people north of 44 because they are talking about something they know nothing about. I live in Hawkins which is close to the turnpike and we hear NO noise when in the house and most of the time we hear NO noise outside.

We are looking to sell..I am concerned over the TP noise and resale. We hear it primarily when a cold front is arriving. I am more sensitive to noise than some others maybe from city areas.
I have noticed prices in patio villas in Hawkins and elsewhere have actually gone down quite a bit this season..

[Normal]

Originally Posted by DebMil

We are looking to sell..I am concerned over the TP noise and resale. We hear it primarily when a cold front is arriving. I am more sensitive to noise than some others maybe from city areas.
I have noticed prices in patio villas in Hawkins and elsewhere have actually gone down quite a bit this season..

There are more sellers than buyers because of the 6 month inventory glut. Just be patient. You can reduce the price and be more competitive selling it yourself just by using Zillow or efizbo and cutting out the realtor. Realtors aren’t really needed anymore. Hopefully all works out well for you.

[Lottoguy]

Be advised south of The Villages they are currently adding a third lane to the Florida Turnpike. I would imagine when they get closer to our area the sound will increase first from the construction (their not fast) and then from the added traffic from that extra lane.

[jrref]

Regardless what anyone says, there are many homes "near" the turnpike where you can only hear it a little bit and there are homes "near" the turnpike where you can see, hear and smell it. Remember even if you don't mind the noise or view, there is constant air pollution from the trucks that you will be breathing in 24x7 while living there. Also, as some have mentioned, the turnpike will be the worst but also try to stay away from any main roads or multi-modal paths or you will be listening to them as well.

As many have said the only way to know is to physically go to the lot you want to buy and listen for yourself. Also remember, even if it doesn't bother you when you go to sell your home it will be a factor for many and the price you get.

Finally, even if you are not near the turnpike, make sure to find out who owns whatever land is behind your home. Some people in Richmod had land behind their homes that were owned by the power company and wound up having an electrical sub-station built later on right behind there home and there is nothing they can do about it. Also, be careful about buying on a golf course. It may look nice but depending on where your house is located you could have a golf ball problem or have to listen and smell all the golf carts all day long. Same goes with the noise from the pickleball courts.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by patfla06

Eventually they WILL expand the turnpike and it will be closer to the houses right behind it.

You also should think about future resale value.

With the amount of houses they’re building WHY would you settle for a house near the turnpike,
high power lines, etc.??

Maybe they’re cheaper?

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by jrref

Regardless what anyone says, there are many homes "near" the turnpike where you can only hear it a little bit and there are homes "near" the turnpike where you can see, hear and smell it. Remember even if you don't mind the noise or view, there is constant air pollution from the trucks that you will be breathing in 24x7 while living there. Also, as some have mentioned, the turnpike will be the worst but also try to stay away from any main roads or multi-modal paths or you will be listening to them as well.

As many have said the only way to know is to physically go to the lot you want to buy and listen for yourself. Also remember, even if it doesn't bother you when you go to sell your home it will be a factor for many and the price you get.

Finally, even if you are not near the turnpike, make sure to find out who owns whatever land is behind your home. Some people in Richmod had land behind their homes that were owned by the power company and wound up having an electrical sub-station built later on right behind there home and there is nothing they can do about it. Also, be careful about buying on a golf course. It may look nice but depending on where your house is located you could have a golf ball problem or have to listen and smell all the golf carts all day long. Same goes with the noise from the pickleball courts.

Don’t hot vehicle exhaust gases rise?

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by nick demis

If noise bothers you, you may want to make sure you are not close to a pickleball court.

Or golf course, softball field, or anywhere where humans quack.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by kkingston57

Another factor to consider when buying a new home. IF you want to have an un obstructed rear view, and a lot has an open area behind it, make sure that the land can not be developed. Developer could buy that land and put new houses behind you. Will pay a lot more but to many of us, it is worth the extra cost, especially in the developed areas.

Unless it’s preserve no guarantee it won’t be developed. Even reserve probably not off table in future.

[Dusty_Star]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Don’t hot vehicle exhaust gases rise?

They may. However, there is more to it than that. Many studies showing reduced health outcomes near highways, including higher impacts on older people. This is a summary from the American Lung Association, so respiratory centered. There are also studies showing higher blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, cancer & others.

"Living near a busy roadway exposes residents to a complex mixture of harmful pollutants that includes nitrogen oxides, particle pollution and VOCs coming from the tailpipes of cars, trucks and buses as well as from the wear of brakes and tires, the resuspension of roadside dust and the abrasion of the road surface itself. Although traffic pollution has an impact on air quality over a large area, people who live closest to highways and other busy roads are most likely to be affected. Long-term exposure to traffic-related air pollution is associated with asthma onset in children and adults, lower respiratory infection in children, and premature death."

[Stu from NYC]

All things being equal why would you want to live near anything that might impact your quality of life or cost you money when you are going to sell?