[BogeyBoy]

These costs can vary by owner.

For example: Do you claim homestead exemption? That would reduce your property taxes.

Do you keep your air conditioner at 70? Your electric bill will be high.

Do you keep your heat at 76? That will spike your gas or electric bill.

Do you like basic cable or full service with HBO, etc?

Are you talking about an 1100 square foot villa or a 1700 square foot villa? (I overlooked that the original post was for "patio" villa. I know there are no patio villas at 1700 sq ft.)

Here is a list of expenses you can expect to be paying:

Electric
Gas (in older villas, new ones are all electric)
Water/sewer/trash/recycle
Cable
Ammenity fee
Home owners insurance/flood insurance
Landscaping maintenance
Property taxes
Misc house repairs
Pest/termite control/fertilizer


As I stated earlier, your personal preferences can make a big difference, GomerPyle says $9500. I say $12,000. Joan Doe may say $8000.