Different Countys of the Villages

[velcro]

Is there any advantage to buying a house in one of the 4 county's that the Villages sit's in over another? Either tax wise or public utility's wise or any other reason?
Thanks:thumbup:

[Queen]

The Villages is comprised of three counties (not four): Lake, Marion, and Sumter.

[dbussone]

Holy smoke. While I was having dinner we grew into another county?

Velcro - just jesting, but you asked a question with many responses. For example, if you live in Lake County, your home will not have a bond. Sumter and Marion counties both permit bonds. Millage rates will vary, etc. You should go to each of the 3 county websites to see how they vary. In the case of Lake County you should check on the City of Lady Lake and the City of Fruitland Park. Most of the Villages is in unincorporated Sumter County.

No matter where you land, if you do your research you'll be very happy here. New or Preowned - TV is just a wonderful place with fabulous people. I wish you success.

[Villager Dude]

It appears that Sumter County is the best financed.

[mulligan]

The new homes in Fruitland park will have bonds. They have already been issued and sold.

[TNLAKEPANDA]

I think that Sumter County has the largest % of Village homes. I can remember when Sumter County was dirt poor and now they have a lot of money and power.

[dbussone]

The new homes in Fruitland park will have bonds. They have already been issued and sold.

Those bonds are not the same as the bond assessment on individual homes in Sumter County. Lake County does not permit that so the developer increases the price on homes in the new area as an alternative.

[Shimpy]

Lake County does not permit that so the developer increases the price on homes in the new area as an alternative.

This is how most of the country does it....The cost of the infrastructure is added to the price of the home.

[OldManTime]

Do your homework, look at the crime in the newer area's of the villages, make that a deciding factor too.

[Barefoot]

The Villages is comprised of three counties (not four): Lake, Marion, and Sumter.


Don't you just love people like Queenie, correct & criticize, but bring absolutely nothing to the table.

I don't know Queen from Adam, however I think he was trying to be helpful and factual, not critical.
Sorry for the hijack, back to the OP's question.

Oldmantime made an interesting comment about crime in newer areas of TV :confused:.

[billethkid]

Do your homework, look at the crime in the newer area's of the villages, make that a deciding factor too.

And just what is that statement based on? You jest right?

If not then it is a predjudiced throw away, baseless remark!

[velcro]

Thanks OldManTime. Didn't think crime was much of a problem there. What are we talking about quality of life,petty or major crime? Where would I fine the crime stats?

[dbussone]

In any community of 100,000 people there will be some level of crime. I challenge anyone to statistically prove that any particular type of crime here is greater than the national average (except maybe for golf cart thefts). Start by looking up FBI statistics.

We have some regular posters on TOTV who could easily address this question. Former LEOs!

[billethkid]

In any community of 100,000 people there will be some level of crime. I challenge anyone to statistically prove that any particular type of crime here is greater than the national average (except maybe for golf cart thefts). Start by looking up FBI statistics.

and be specifically focused as inferred above!!

[velcro]

I checked the crime stats for the villages in Sumter and like I expressed earlier didn't think much about it and for good reason. According to the stats TV crime is wayyyyyy below the state & national average. Looks like the good guys are winning!!!!!!!!

[Bogie Shooter]

And just what is that statement based on? You jest right?

If not then it is a predjudiced throw away, baseless remark!

I have to agree. That post was just off the wall. No area of TV is more prone to crime than any other.

[kleeh]

very new to this, and still deciding if it is right for us. But, OldManTime, what do you mean about crime in the newer area's of the villages? What about the newer areas makes it more susceptible to crime? I am still trying to wrap my head around the boundaries of The Villages.

[justjim]

A bit more than nine years in TV my experence with three "new" areas--- Caroline, Hadley and Sanibel---the new construction does bring the potential for crime due to the sheer number of various "trade workers" in the area of new villages. My experience is that the difference is not significant. Bottom line---if new to TV and you want a new home---GO FOR IT!

Generally, you will find the "younger" retirees in the new Villages. That could be important or not to you. Best of luck. TV is a great place to live---no matter which area you land.

[njbchbum]

In addition to other suggestions such as reviewing the cost impact of bonds and millage rates, I suggest that you take a look at just how each of the Counties actually budgets and spends the tax money they collect [and check the town of Lady Lake, too].

And most of all - read the Covenants and Deed Restrictions for the areas in which you think you might want to purchase. All too often folks become enraptured with all that The Villages has to offer - only to be disappointed because they cannot decorate their property as they wish, must seek approval of the Architectural Review Comm for some projects, are restricted by paint colors for house exteriors, etc.

[dewilson58]

We in the newer area's have newer stuff to steal.

:loco:

[spring_chicken]

He never stated that crime in TV was higher than other places. He stated that crime in certain areas of TV are higher than in other areas of TV.
Which is actually true.

[joldnol]

Do your homework, look at the crime in the newer area's of the villages, make that a deciding factor too.

crime is not higher in the newer sections.....what is up with this wildwood/fruitland park phobia? Look at the amenities you desire when you do your research.

[asianthree]

Come stay in a few areas before you buy. Some want to be near grocery, some banks, some town squares