[Altavia]

Originally Posted by Lottoguy

The noise will increase once the third lane is added to the Florida Turnpike. There currently adding this last 25 miles south of The Villags.

Or it may be reduced since they probably will need to add noise barriers.

To the OP - For me, once you have 2-3 rows of houses between the noise source, it become acceptable. So that may be a test to help.

[Bwanajim]

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.

I bought a house in DeLuna that backs up directly to a little swamp, and the turnpike is maybe 100 yards away. I have a giant wall , the turnpike noise just becomes background and I got used to it. The only thing is sometimes when a truck hits the air brakes is kinda loud.
I don’t hear anything in the house.
I have no regrets finding this house because I got a big backyard and a fence

[Altavia]

Originally Posted by lawgolfer

Every time I read these posts, I wonder why anyone would buy a house where they can hear traffic noise whether it be from the Turnpike, 466, 466A, Morse, or Buena Vista. What do these people gain by buying in these locations?

Since there are millions of people in the most populated areas of Florida living near the Turnpike and Interstates, I wonder why some people don't understand most people just don't care.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Limey

Forget the turnpike noise, it's living near the pickleball courts that's worse!

Most pickleball activity early to late morning. The turnpike noise 24-7.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Most pickleball activity early to late morning. The turnpike noise 24-7.

As others stated, “that live within 3 miles or less”, almost all don’t hear any noise at all. So give credit to developers for creating a peaceful environment to all who Choose to live there. Some hear humming outside, at times others only during heavy fog
.

But the posters who seem the most upset about the noise and why would you ever buy a house near the turnpike. DON’T have any first hand knowledge because they don’t live there.

It’s the same category of North vs what were you thinking buying south of 44. Or can’t understand those who bought and love their home even if it’s near the turnpike.

OP is asking for first hand residents who actually live in the area of the turnpike. Not information from those who didn’t buy there or just guessing or assuming.

[Michael 61]

Originally Posted by asianthree

As others stated, “that live within 3 miles or less”, almost all don’t hear any noise at all. So give credit to developers for creating a peaceful environment to all who Choose to live there. Some hear humming outside, at times others only during heavy fog
.

But the posters who seem the most upset about the noise and why would you ever buy a house near the turnpike. DON’T have any first hand knowledge because they don’t live there.

It’s the same category of North vs what were you thinking buying south of 44. Or can’t understand those who bought and love their home even if it’s near the turnpike.

OP is asking for first hand residents who actually live in the area of the turnpike. Not information from those who didn’t buy there or just guessing or assuming.

Good point Asianthree - interesting that we have “experts” on turnpike noise that don’t live anywhere near the turnpike.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Michael 61

Good point Asianthree - interesting that we have “experts” on turnpike noise that don’t live anywhere near the turnpike.

Same experts on a host of other topics.

[PVR]

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

[MrChip72]

Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive

The point being: don't make the mistake of buying online and then coming here. A couple of folks in our area did that: one is totally satisfied with her place. The other, not so much. We also know a couple who bought online in the southern end of things, and they ARE bothered by the noise. Also by the innumerable things that had to be corrected once they moved to their spanking new, never-before-occupied home.

Buying a home online anywhere is almost always a huge mistake. I knew someone that bought a place "up north" based on the pictures in the listing and a map. Of course the listing pictures don't show the unkept neighbors homes, and people with debris in their yard all year.

I've talked to many people in TV that have bought sight-unseen but I don't understand why they would take those risks when they could fly down for a few hundred dollars and take a look at what they're buying first. What seems fine to one person might be unacceptable to another person.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by MrChip72

Buying a home online anywhere is almost always a huge mistake. I knew someone that bought a place "up north" based on the pictures in the listing and a map. Of course the listing pictures don't show the unkept neighbors homes, and people with debris in their yard all year.

I've talked to many people in TV that have bought sight-unseen but I don't understand why they would take those risks when they could fly down for a few hundred dollars and take a look at what they're buying first. What seems fine to one person might be unacceptable to another person.

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.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by PVR

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

OP is asking for hand on experience that “Live near Turnpike.” So far anyone who “Lives” near the turnpike has positive comments.

The negative comments are coming from those who have never lived near turnpike, and seem to be unhappy that people do.

To your post, prison and quarry, has been addressed in multiple posts.

Again those who live there have great experiences, those with negative comments with zero knowledge don’t live anywhere near the prison or quarry.

[RobertScott]

As touched upon by another poster, although I live in the section of Citrus Grove closer to the Pike, it isn't that I usually hear when I open the lanai in the morning, it is Pickleball, not that it bothers me.

[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.

[samquiros]

We live about a block away from the turnpike. If I am outside and I stop and listen, I can hear the traffic as a background hissing noise. Quite frankly I don't notice it if I am having a conversation, and most definitely do not notice it at all when I am inside the house.

So, it depends on your sensitivity to background noise. Each person is different. It is not like a downtown NY noise where you hear sirens and horn honking and door slamming. Maybe you'll notice it and not like it. Or maybe you'll notice it and not care. And even better, after a while you won't even notice it. But only you can say for sure.

[ElDiabloJoe]

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