I grew up with the beltway wall in our backyard. My mom said when she and my dad bought it my grandmother said- about the big blue wall and noise- that it was like having the ocean in their backyard.

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Anonymous wrote:Why would you call that out instead of waiting for people to notice themselves?

It’s not mentioned by listing agent, it’s by another agent.
OP is a drama queen.

OP I like it. It calls it out without being mean. Maryland is not widening the beltway as no budget and not supported. But when VA finally finishes on their side the beltway and the current Governor of Maryland term is up and a new President I can see in the 2030s two lanes added on each side of Beltway between 270 and American Legion Bridge and that house will be closer to highway. Even adding one lane and a shoulder brings highway 20 feet closer.

It's positively spun but could be accurate. I live in a flyover state in a development just uphill from a large highway that's in a highway canyon that's three lanes plus offramps in either direction. It has heavy inter-county commuting. Might be like 270's upper reaches. It does sound like white noise when you are outside the house and you don't notice unless you are trying. Inside the house, you don't hear any of it, unless there is a situation with emergency vehicles. We hear the nearby on-level railroad and Main Street motorcycles instead.

My sister had a house near Dublin, OH in the Columbus area. She was further from a highway but it was on-level. In the morning we could hear a lot of rushing sounds and honking from the morning rush commuters.

Anonymous wrote:How far does a house need to be from the Beltway in order to not hear this gentle hum and worry about fine particulates from tires?

I don’t know, but in my neighborhood in N Arlington I can hear the freight trains from 3 miles away at night. Sound tends to carry much further than we all assume

AI could probably answer your second question about particulates from tires. Tons of articles have been written about that since the advent of heavier electric cars that put more pressure on the tires. The typical freeway sound walls may also help mitigate particulate matter but I’m not sure.

How far does a house need to be from the Beltway in order to not hear this gentle hum and worry about fine particulates from tires?

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why would you call that out instead of waiting for people to notice themselves?

It’s not mentioned by listing agent, it’s by another agent.
OP is a drama queen.

Would YOU live so close to the beltway?






Thought not.

I would rent a house like that or even buy it at an ok price short term or rent it out. But I would not buy it to raise a family as future resale will be hurt and as soon as highway expands will fall like a brick in price. Plus I grew up on a busy street on a low floor when little like ages zero to 12 and are windows were always getting black soot and Mom always cleaning. And at night I was used to sounds of cars but when someone stayed over drove them nuts.

I saw one of those houses and it had a tennis court in year by back fence right by highway and another with a pool next to highway. I guess with screaming kids in pool or tennis balls being wacked on a court with lights that part of yard could be used. But I see no other purpose. I like quiet.

maybe if I was a rock band I could put my music studio back of lot by highway.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why would you call that out instead of waiting for people to notice themselves?

It’s not mentioned by listing agent, it’s by another agent.
OP is a drama queen.

Would YOU live so close to the beltway?






Thought not.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why would you call that out instead of waiting for people to notice themselves?

It’s not mentioned by listing agent, it’s by another agent.
OP is a drama queen.

OP I like it. It calls it out without being mean. Maryland is not widening the beltway as no budget and not supported. But when VA finally finishes on their side the beltway and the current Governor of Maryland term is up and a new President I can see in the 2030s two lanes added on each side of Beltway between 270 and American Legion Bridge and that house will be closer to highway. Even adding one lane and a shoulder brings highway 20 feet closer.

Anonymous wrote:Why would you call that out instead of waiting for people to notice themselves?

It’s not mentioned by listing agent, it’s by another agent.
OP is a drama queen.

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Anonymous wrote:Cool!

Also pollution. Studies show that people with the slightest risk of respiratory issues do worse near beltways and similar superhighways. Wonder how the realtor would have spun that...

luscious gardens due to abundance of C02 enhance the magical backyard

Anonymous wrote:Why would you call that out instead of waiting for people to notice themselves?

The agent didn't. It was a visiting agent's comment.

Anonymous wrote:Cool!

Also pollution. Studies show that people with the slightest risk of respiratory issues do worse near beltways and similar superhighways. Wonder how the realtor would have spun that...

luscious gardens due to abundance of C02 enhance the magical backyard

Anonymous wrote:Cool!

Also pollution. Studies show that people with the slightest risk of respiratory issues do worse near beltways and similar superhighways. Wonder how the realtor would have spun that...

That’s why LA and other cities now forbid the construction of schools and affordable housing directly adjacent to freeways, unless the freeway is mostly covered or tunneled. The fine particulates from tires are also a concern. Of course, some people are genetically more resilient than others and are not affected by by mold, pollutants, white noise, the large interstate power lines, etc. But others become very sick.

Why would you call that out instead of waiting for people to notice themselves?

Cool!

Also pollution. Studies show that people with the slightest risk of respiratory issues do worse near beltways and similar superhighways. Wonder how the realtor would have spun that...

Love this realtor description of a house backing to 495

Charming mid-century home nestled on a tranquil cul-de-sac, featuring high ceilings and expansive windows that offer serene views of a private yard. This spacious residence boasts four finished levels and includes a detached two-car garage. Proximity to the beltway introduces a gentle hum of white noise.

https://www.redfin.com/MD/Bethesda/6921-Carlynn-Ct-20817/home/10686436