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Originally Posted by Ruger2506
Edited: Like the title says. I wonder what makes the relatively same house across an imaginary line worth 50-150K more (depends on inner lot vs woods/lake lot). If you do a side by side comparison of homes in The Villages to comparable homes just across the street in Middleton, there seems to be a substantial price difference. Is it the amenities? The perceived status?
Whatever it is, I'm crossing my fingers "it" drags up the Middleton home prices with it.
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I had the most up front, honest sales rep at the Villages and through our conversations tailored it to this:
-Middleton is a lot cheaper yes, for the same build quality product
-The Villages proper gives you access to all the clubs/amenities - not importantly, this doesn't just mean Golf. Let's ignore all the golf options for a second. Maybe you want to join the Corvette Club. Or the Softball Club. Especially for single retirees wanting to meet people these clubs / rec centers are clutch.
-Middleton prices won't come up to Villages prices (sorry Ruger) because of the above point
-Middleton will have a great downtown (though it may take 1-2 years to feel it) and Eastport is super close. Those living in Middleton can thus go to downtown Middleton and/or Eastport for restaurants/things to do/nice walks, etc. + if they want go to the other Town Squares further up north.
Middleton has a great community of people/neighbors from what I'm hearing and you can have a great life there. Just depends on your individual situation. If you care more about the town squares and have a spouse/good friends in the area already it's fine. If you're a single retiree and don't know anyone paying more to be in the Villages ecosystem could make sense.