We lived in Mark Lane, odd number, backing to Dynamite - sold the house after half a year due to noise. Admitted: It was in 2004 and demolishing and building trucks were pretty busy at that time but maybe those times will come back soon. Remember: they start their work at 3 AM, don't even think of sleeping with an open window. Entertaining on the patio is a source of constant fun on your guest's faces, but I had the feeling they were smiling at my inability to buy something decent...
If you still buy: See, that there is no fire hydrant at the corner to Dynamite. All water trucks fill their tanks during the night. It was like a busy gas station.

Mon May 12 2008, 04:54

Not only do you want to know current traffic, but I would suggest that you look at the long-term plans for road improvements, including plans to add additional lanes during the time you intend to own the property. The other thing to consider when purchasing home backing to a heavily traveled road, is to consider how close it is to a stop sign or stop light. Stop and go traffic can be even more noticeable than the constant "white noise" of passing traffic. The other thing to consider doing is being in the area on a weekend afternoon, to see how much high decibel motorcycle traffic you hear.

Sun May 11 2008, 14:48

Price, Location, Condition.
I am so glad that you are doing your homework, Terri point out re-sale, she is right.
Check Out this site, at the page bottom you'll find a Phone number.
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http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/traffic/NTMP.asp

Let us know, Which direction you take

Sun May 11 2008, 00:19

If you will give me a call I will put you in touch with a personal friend who does the traffic studies for Maricopa county.

Sat May 10 2008, 19:13

Scott-

I have a close friend with a home in Troon that backs up to Dynamite. We go over there frequently enough for dinner parties and such (including New Years Eve this last year). From within the home we can't hear anything. From the pool area you can hear the sounds of muffled traffic. Their lot sits a bit lower in elevation than Dynamite, and I think that helps soften the noise.

I think the volume of traffic isn't nearly as important as just how noisy it is with any traffic. My friend's home suits them fine. I don't prefer it myself, but they feel they got nearly double the home for their money thanks to the Dynamite Rd's impact on the price of the home, so they are quite happy.

To answer your specific question, if there was a traffic study done recently, I would contact City of Scottsdale. They would have that type of information, if it exists.

Sat May 10 2008, 19:05

Scott, my recommendation is to remember: location, location, location. If you can hear the traffic now, and it concerns you, then don't do it. Buyers typically purchasing a resale will - no matter what - stay from anything that is next to a busy road. If it's not busy - it will be. Just my two cents! ;-)

Sat May 10 2008, 18:36

I don't know how to find the volume answer, you might check with the City of Scottsdale, they may have looked at adding a traffic light there. There is a fair amount of traffic on Dynamite Road, sometimes in the weekend you may get a bunch of motorcycles blowing through.

Sat May 10 2008, 16:35