[Topgun 1776]

The direction of or calm wind has a lot to with how much sound you hear.

Since most Villagers buy 2 or sometimes 3 homes in their first 5 years, I would suggest looking for something north of 44 to give you the quiet you are looking for and sell yours to someone who would feel fortunate to be South. I live South near the new construction on 501 and I have had multiple offers....and my home isn't even on the market!

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by Topgun 1776

Since most Villagers buy 2 or sometimes 3 homes in their first 5 years,

Fake News.

Spreading rumors.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by bowlingal

there are a lot of houses being resold in the southern portion. .

Not really.

[Annie66]

Another consideration on why the noise is louder in the winter is with colder temps, the air is denser, and sound waves do not dissipate as quickly as it moves away from its source. I know this since I slept at a Holiday Inn Express last night.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by Annie66

I know this since I slept at a Holiday Inn Express last night.

or did you jus read prior posts and re-post??

[merrymini]

I live uphill of a highway for over 30 years. Great view of Manhattan. The noise just traveled up the hill. We kept our windows closed for most of the winter and summer but open in between. I would never choose to live near a highway again. It takes about 100 feet of dense evergreen to mitigate any road noise. Something I learned by being on a planning board and hearing people complain about road noise after buying a house near a highway. I never buy on the edge either. So much of the new housing is near power lines, turnpike, prison, quarry and, although there are lovely walking paths, I choose to stay north of 44.

[Jantao]

Originally Posted by BigSteph

I live south of 44 -- according to Google maps, about 2700 feet (or roughly 1/2 mile) from the Turnpike.

This morning, the noise was deafening. My hearing is still very good.

Over the last 12 months or so, people have commented on buying near the Turnpike and there is a mix of Noise-Not-A-Problem to Yeah-Very-Noisy. I've read the threads where the original people in Linden wanted a wall built along the Turnpike, so I know the noise issue has been discussed numerous times.

On most days and nights, the noise is there, but it is OK -- I would rather have no interstate noise, but I can live with it. From time to time there is no noise (Winds blowing noise the other way). And, at other times, like this morning, you could not pay me to buy a house near the Turnpike. Had I been looking this morning, I would asked the agent about nice used houses further north!

When we moved in, during the Summer the noise was loud at times. This Winter seems worse. Further, more houses have been built between us and turnpike. We thought it would dampen the noise.

For the weather people (enthusiasts, club members, etc.) what is your take on the Turnpike noise and weather?

Certain trees offer a sound barrier. Loss of leaves in the winter months allows more sound to come through.

[Black Beauty]

We rented for 4 years to determine what we wanted and what we didn't. We didn't want road noise, train noise, or pickelball noise. We did want quiet (were from Minnesota lakes), mature nature, south facing villa, Lopez golf course (no power poles), water view and 120' of frontage. We found our 'jewel' that has an oversize garage (24x24), expanded living and master bath. Recent sales have shot up the prices almost 200k! Another plus, we can be out of 'The Bubble' in less than 30 seconds! my oh my

[Bay Kid]

From my home in Winifred I can barley hear the train whistle around 2am. Love that sound.

[Ritagoyer]

Originally Posted by BigSteph

I live south of 44 -- according to Google maps, about 2700 feet (or roughly 1/2 mile) from the Turnpike.

This morning, the noise was deafening. My hearing is still very good.

Over the last 12 months or so, people have commented on buying near the Turnpike and there is a mix of Noise-Not-A-Problem to Yeah-Very-Noisy. I've read the threads where the original people in Linden wanted a wall built along the Turnpike, so I know the noise issue has been discussed numerous times.

On most days and nights, the noise is there, but it is OK -- I would rather have no interstate noise, but I can live with it. From time to time there is no noise (Winds blowing noise the other way). And, at other times, like this morning, you could not pay me to buy a house near the Turnpike. Had I been looking this morning, I would asked the agent about nice used houses further north!

When we moved in, during the Summer the noise was loud at times. This Winter seems worse. Further, more houses have been built between us and turnpike. We thought it would dampen the noise.

For the weather people (enthusiasts, club members, etc.) what is your take on the Turnpike noise and weather?

Think of all the noise you will have when the tollway goes to 6 lanes to handle all the new traffic

[Waltdisney4life]

The turnpike was there first!

[jimkerr]

Wait till they widen the turnpike. Then it will really be loud.

[LoisH]

Originally Posted by BigSteph

I live south of 44 -- according to Google maps, about 2700 feet (or roughly 1/2 mile) from the Turnpike.

This morning, the noise was deafening. My hearing is still very good.

Over the last 12 months or so, people have commented on buying near the Turnpike and there is a mix of Noise-Not-A-Problem to Yeah-Very-Noisy. I've read the threads where the original people in Linden wanted a wall built along the Turnpike, so I know the noise issue has been discussed numerous times.

On most days and nights, the noise is there, but it is OK -- I would rather have no interstate noise, but I can live with it. From time to time there is no noise (Winds blowing noise the other way). And, at other times, like this morning, you could not pay me to buy a house near the Turnpike. Had I been looking this morning, I would asked the agent about nice used houses further north!

When we moved in, during the Summer the noise was loud at times. This Winter seems worse. Further, more houses have been built between us and turnpike. We thought it would dampen the noise.

For the weather people (enthusiasts, club members, etc.) what is your take on the Turnpike noise and weather?

Our friends had a large water feature built in the back yard and it cancels the road noise beautifully.

[jparsoneau@aol.com]

Location, location, and location.

[Jean G]

You must be from somewhere very quiet. I’ve lived in the city of Chicago and in rural Panhandle of Florida. Both were much louder. The crickets and toads were the worst! I’m close to the Turnpike and mostly only hear a droning hummmm. To each his own interpretation.