What's "white noise" to you is probably a major negative to most who didn't grow up within earshot of an arterial street. And it likely will be a nuisance that could become a factor if you refinance or sell.

The health concern is a logical question though. I suspect that it will become a hot topic soon.

As long as the freeway didn’t spring up over night you should be fine. Your offer just needs to take the freeway into account.

I lived about 1 mile from 90 and and a train line. I didn’t notice how much I hated it until I moved.

What's "white noise" to you is probably a major negative to most who didn't grow up within earshot of an arterial street. And it likely will be a nuisance that could become a factor if you refinance or sell.

The health concern is a logical question though. I suspect that it will become a hot topic soon.

As long as the freeway didn’t spring up over night you should be fine. Your offer just needs to take the freeway into account.

I lived about 1 mile from 90 and and a train line. I didn’t notice how much I hated it until I moved.

Cardiovascular problems as well. Doesn’t sound too good. I grew up close to 88 in Downers Grove and thought nothing of it as a kid. I guess we’re more informed now.

We looked there. I didn't like the noise and it smelled exhausty on a hot day when we looked.

Just move under some power lines. You'll be fine.

I'm about to be a first time home owner. Been looking around with my realtor the last few weeks. I found something that I really really liked this past weekend. Only issue is it's about 400 feet from a major freeway (202). The homes across the street back directly into a giant wall that separates the freeway from the neighborhood.

Sound isn't the issue. It's white noise to me. But the pollution freaks me out. Am I being silly?

I'm sorry you're poor.

Every time this thread gets bumped I get "Living After Midnight" in my head.