Waterfront Homes?

[BrianL99]

Only in The Villages, would someone say this was a "Waterfront Home".

Where do people get this stuff? You have a retention or detention pond in the neighborhood and now you have "waterfront property"?

& I read stories all the time, about people complaining they bought "waterfront" homes and the drainage basin are dry. That's what they're for. Sometimes they're dry, sometimes they're wet and become mosquito incubators.

It's like those overpasses that say "Welcome to The Villages" in huge letters, is actually a force field, that sucks people's brains out, when they drive under them.

This was posted yesterday, on Facebook.

[kansasr]

Looks like water to me....

[retiredguy123]

LOL. But, I don't think it could only happen in The Villages. Note the caption on the second photo, "Visually staged to inspire your dreams". That means that, technically, the retention pond and other features may not even exist.

[Keefelane66]

I agree waterfront property is on lake, ocean or river.

[ElDiabloJoe]

I agree waterfront property is on lake, ocean or river.

Or bay, or canal. No to pond, stream, or crick.

[Topspinmo]

Only in The Villages, would someone say this was a "Waterfront Home".

Where do people get this stuff? You have a retention or detention pond in the neighborhood and now you have "waterfront property"?

& I read stories all the time, about people complaining they bought "waterfront" homes and the drainage basin are dry. That's what they're for. Sometimes they're dry, sometimes they're wet and become mosquito incubators.

It's like those overpasses that say "Welcome to The Villages" in huge letters, is actually a force field, that sucks people's brains out, when they drive under them.

This was posted yesterday, on Facebook.


Good up sell/price bait.

[HandyGrandpap]

Does anyone know what is the $ rent fee for the home posted by OP, out of curiosity?
Curious if there is a point of oversupply of rentals in TV from investors buying homes.
A quick Zillow search for Villages rental homes showed 145.

[vintageogauge]

Does anyone know what is the $ rent fee for the home posted by OP, out of curiosity?
Curious if there is a point of oversupply of rentals in TV from investors buying homes.
A quick Zillow search for Villages rental homes showed 145.

I assume you're referring to waterfront rentals or those that are on retention ponds that some don't call waterfront.

[MrChip72]

I think in some places they would only call that "water view" or includes water feature.

[villagetinker]

Now you see all of the reasons when we bought a lot and built we stated no water view, no golf course view, and we are very happy with our lot and house.

[shut the front door]

Only in The Villages, would someone say this was a "Waterfront Home".

Where do people get this stuff? You have a retention or detention pond in the neighborhood and now you have "waterfront property"?

& I read stories all the time, about people complaining they bought "waterfront" homes and the drainage basin are dry. That's what they're for. Sometimes they're dry, sometimes they're wet and become mosquito incubators.

It's like those overpasses that say "Welcome to The Villages" in huge letters, is actually a force field, that sucks people's brains out, when they drive under them.

This was posted yesterday, on Facebook.

I live in The Villages on a named lake that is neither a retention nor detention pond. They do exist here, and according to TV, all that are fishable are above 466. All of the fishable waters below 466 are ponds.

[rustyp]

Now you see all of the reasons when we bought a lot and built we stated no water view, no golf course view, and we are very happy with our lot and house.

Could you specify no kissing lanais ?

[Debfrommaine]

I love my puddle view.....it does not run dry and mosquitoes were not a problem.

[JMintzer]

LOL. But, I don't think it could only happen in The Villages. Note the caption on the second photo, "Visually staged to inspire your dreams". That means that, technically, the retention pond and other features may not even exist.

No, it means the furniture in the house was digitally added. It's commonly done so one can visualize what the house may look like when furnished...

[retiredguy123]

No, it means the furniture in the house was digitally added. It's commonly done so one can visualize what the house may look like when furnished...
Who says it's just furniture? I once viewed a house online that showed built-in shelving and wood floors. But, when I met the listing agent at the house, there was no shelving or wood floors. The agent said that I could hire a contractor to install those upgrades after I bought the house.

[JMintzer]

Who says it's just furniture? I once viewed a house online that showed built-in shelving and wood floors. But, when I met the listing agent at the house, there was no shelving or wood floors. The agent said that I could hire a contractor to install those upgrades after I bought the house.

The horror... And even if that -did- happen, it's a far cry from adding a lake to the back of a home...

[retiredguy123]

The horror... And even if that -did- happen, it's a far cry from adding a lake to the back of a home...
Huh? It did happen. I didn't make it up. But, the point is that you really do need to visit a property in person and not rely on photos, especially when they state that they are trying to "inspire your dreams".

[Velvet]

I believe some sales people are talking a different language than the rest of us. (And their body language. Watch them carefully.) One has to learn that language to understand that, for example, “I have not heard of sinkholes in this area” might be referring to the area under your front door mat. Not all sales people, of course, but remember, they are in the business of you buying whatever they’ve got to sell.

[ohioshooter]

I lived on a chain of lakes in OH. most of my life. I’ve never seen a water ‘front’ home where the back of the house faces the water. I live on a pond now and don’t consider it waterfront. I personally have not seen a “waterfront “ home anywhere in TV. Doesn’t mean they don’t exist.

[cjrjck]

Looking at homes recently one was listed as having a "lush garden" view outside the kitchen bay window. Turns out it was the neighbor's garden across the street. Whatever.

[ElDiabloJoe]

I lived on a chain of lakes in OH. most of my life. I’ve never seen a water ‘front’ home where the back of the house faces the water. I live on a pond now and don’t consider it waterfront. I personally have not seen a “waterfront “ home anywhere in TV. Doesn’t mean they don’t exist.

Am I understanding you correctly? If the back of the house faces the water, it is not water front? So people living in ocean front homes have to drive on the sand to get into their garages, since the front of the house has to face the water body to be "ocean front?" If that's the case, there isn't an ocean front house in the entire country.

I believe the house sits on the front of the body of water, making it water front, not that the front of the house sits on the body of water.

I dunno, my apologies if I am not clearly understanding your post.

[shut the front door]

I lived on a chain of lakes in OH. most of my life. I’ve never seen a water ‘front’ home where the back of the house faces the water. I live on a pond now and don’t consider it waterfront. I personally have not seen a “waterfront “ home anywhere in TV. Doesn’t mean they don’t exist.

Good grief. I guess you could call it a water back home, but you'd look foolish. The definition has always been
“Waterfront” property has direct water access, private docks, and pathways between the home and the water. A home with “water views” means water isn't far, but it's likely not out your back door.

[Velvet]

Yes, but a “pondfront” whether at the back or front (that’s a retention pond and sometimes dry) doesn’t sound as good, does it?

[Smalley]

Only in The Villages, would someone say this was a "Waterfront Home".

Where do people get this stuff? You have a retention or detention pond in the neighborhood and now you have "waterfront property"?

& I read stories all the time, about people complaining they bought "waterfront" homes and the drainage basin are dry. That's what they're for. Sometimes they're dry, sometimes they're wet and become mosquito incubators.

It's like those overpasses that say "Welcome to The Villages" in huge letters, is actually a force field, that sucks people's brains out, when they drive under them.

This was posted yesterday, on Facebook.
I agree Brian. The "waterfront" designation is a silly exaggeration. More accurate would be to mention; facing pond or pond in backyard view. To me, it would be a positive since the ponds attract bird life and they can be pretty. We don't have a view; we're in a villa.

[Altavia]

Looking at homes recently one was listed as having a "lush garden" view outside the kitchen bay window. Turns out it was the neighbor's garden across the street. Whatever.

Quiet neighbors :D

[Topspinmo]

I love my puddle view.....it does not run dry and mosquitoes were not a problem.

Yet?

[villageuser]

I believe some sales people are talking a different language than the rest of us. (And their body language. Watch them carefully.) One has to learn that language to understand that, for example, “I have not heard of sinkholes in this area” might be referring to the area under your front door mat. Not all sales people, of course, but remember, they are in the business of you buying whatever they’ve got to sell.

Which is why one should make sure they work with a Realtor. They are bound by rules of ethics.

[LeRoySmith]

It's like those overpasses that say "Welcome to The Villages" in huge letters, is actually a force field, that sucks people's brains out, when they drive under them.

Based on some people's posts here I'd guess they drive under the brain sucker bridges several times a day. 😁

[Wilharm]

Or bay, or canal. No to pond, stream, or crick.
I don't know about a crick; but a creek is ok.

[Sandy and Ed]

So when are you selling and moving to a more acceptable community??

(At least no one can say this community doesn’t have a good sense of humor!)

[Nana2Teddy]

I live in The Villages on a named lake that is neither a retention nor detention pond. They do exist here, and according to TV, all that are fishable are above 466. All of the fishable waters below 466 are ponds.
Not true. South of 44 has Lake Okahumpka, which is fishable and has kayaks. It has a rec center too, and will eventually have a restaurant. The Village of St John sits next to it, and Richmond Village is across the street (Meggison Rd).

[La lamy]

I live in The Villages on a named lake that is neither a retention nor detention pond. They do exist here, and according to TV, all that are fishable are above 466. All of the fishable waters below 466 are ponds.

Same here. I am waterfront, on a named lake.

[garykoca427@gmail.com]

I agree with VillageTinker. No waterfront view, no golf course view, and we are happy with that.

[keithwand]

My pool is bigger than that waterfront hole

[terryf484]

Only in The Villages, would someone say this was a "Waterfront Home".

Where do people get this stuff? You have a retention or detention pond in the neighborhood and now you have "waterfront property"?

& I read stories all the time, about people complaining they bought "waterfront" homes and the drainage basin are dry. That's what they're for. Sometimes they're dry, sometimes they're wet and become mosquito incubators.

It's like those overpasses that say "Welcome to The Villages" in huge letters, is actually a force field, that sucks people's brains out, when they drive under them.

This was posted yesterday, on Facebook.


Do I really care!!

[midiwiz]

Only in The Villages, would someone say this was a "Waterfront Home".

Where do people get this stuff? You have a retention or detention pond in the neighborhood and now you have "waterfront property"?

& I read stories all the time, about people complaining they bought "waterfront" homes and the drainage basin are dry. That's what they're for. Sometimes they're dry, sometimes they're wet and become mosquito incubators.

It's like those overpasses that say "Welcome to The Villages" in huge letters, is actually a force field, that sucks people's brains out, when they drive under them.

This was posted yesterday, on Facebook.

You are obviously not From or have been in Florida for a long time. This has NOTHING to do with the Villages at all. Any home in Florida that has water of any kind behind it is considered a waterfront home whether that pond is dry or not. That is the way it is. While I might agree with your "suck the brains out" comment, it has NOTHING to do with this at all

by the way Welcome to Florida!

[Pgcacace]

What is a crick?

[Foristell10]

When we bought our lot that backed to a retention pond, We wanted it mostly to have a little distance from our neighbors in the back. We knew we may or may not have water all the time. After 5 years it has gone up and down a bit but it has not gone dry so far. We are happy with our purchase but we knew up front what we were getting.

[Surf Daddy]

Looks like water to me....

People can judge for themselves with how they want to characterize the view. The picture is clear. If the buyer likes it, great. If not, keep searching. I live on a pond. It is a terrific view, with palm trees, rocks, native grasses, and lots of birds for entertainment. I love it. If you prefer kissing lanais, go for it. Should that type of lot be characterized as "great view of your neighbor reading his morning paper"?

[maistocars]

Very true, but I rather look at that than a lanai staring me in the face......

[txfan]

Crick is a variant of creek originating in the U.S., where it reflects a dialectal pronunciation of the word for a small, shallow stream. Crick might be nonstandard, but it is established enough to be considered an alternative form, and it is even listed in some dictionaries.

[merrymini]

Plenty of realtors lie. I have met them. Caveat emptor.

[Altavia]

South of 44, the most of the rentention areas tend to cover several acres and be be more linear, winding through the community giving the impression of being along a winding river. They quickly attract all forms of wildlife that was not in the previous pastureland.

The water table is high so even the new lakes fill rapidly on their own. Never seen a pond get lower than the top of the pipes connecting the lakes.

Homes backing to these areas sell for as much as $100k or higher relative to homes not on water.

[Gunny2403]

I have a pond behind my house. Call it what you want. I love hearing the birds. Watching the fish get picked out by Ospreys or getting speared by Inhingas. The random Eagle is a bonus. The golf course behind the pond does draw from it so the water level is generally really good. No wall to smack me in the face or noisy neighbor. I happily paid more for this. Live in a Courtyard Villa so I have great privacy. “ Private “ entrance into the Villas is wonderful. We all pick what we want. I don’t criticize folks that like the wall 10’ from their lanai. Or those that have bushes behind their lanai to hide their neighbors lanai 20’ from theirs. If they are happy; Good. Never considered my house as waterfront. But, I do tell folks I have a beautiful pond and golf course view.

[sallyg]

Only in The Villages, would someone say this was a "Waterfront Home".

Where do people get this stuff? You have a retention or detention pond in the neighborhood and now you have "waterfront property"?

& I read stories all the time, about people complaining they bought "waterfront" homes and the drainage basin are dry. That's what they're for. Sometimes they're dry, sometimes they're wet and become mosquito incubators.

It's like those overpasses that say "Welcome to The Villages" in huge letters, is actually a force field, that sucks people's brains out, when they drive under them.

This was posted yesterday, on Facebook.
Agree! LOL. They stink when they start drying up too. Really gross.

[Wondering]

It would have stated water view or pond view. If you are on a pond, which is part of a golf course, they always have water - never dry!

[jimdecastro]

I bought a "lakefront" house - our pond is quite large with a preserve behind it. On the sales map it plainly said the area where the pond was "may or may not contain water. The bigger grime to me is that many of these ponds are overrun with weeds and other growth that was not there during the sales cycle.

[Bogie Shooter]

I bought a "lakefront" house - our pond is quite large with a preserve behind it. On the sales map it plainly said the area where the pond was "may or may not contain water. The bigger grime to me is that many of these ponds are overrun with weeds and other growth that was not there during the sales cycle.

Isn’t nature wonderful………..

[crash]

I live in The Villages on a named lake that is neither a retention nor detention pond. They do exist here, and according to TV, all that are fishable are above 466. All of the fishable waters below 466 are ponds.

You saying lake Miona is a pond it is below 466.

As far as I know a pond has water in it so if you can see it it is a water view.

[ElDiabloJoe]

What is a crick?

It's what unedumacated yankees call a creek.

"Crick is a variant of creek originating in the U.S., where it reflects a dialectal pronunciation of the word for a small, shallow stream. Crick might be nonstandard, but it is established enough to be considered an alternative form, and it is even listed in some dictionaries.

[Regorp]

Only in The Villages, would someone say this was a "Waterfront Home".

Where do people get this stuff? You have a retention or detention pond in the neighborhood and now you have "waterfront property"?

& I read stories all the time, about people complaining they bought "waterfront" homes and the drainage basin are dry. That's what they're for. Sometimes they're dry, sometimes they're wet and become mosquito incubators.

It's like those overpasses that say "Welcome to The Villages" in huge letters, is actually a force field, that sucks people's brains out, when they drive under them.

This was posted yesterday, on Facebook.

Looks more like water back home as it is the rear of the home. So false advertising.

[Bogie Shooter]

It's what unedumacated yankees call a creek.

"Crick is a variant of creek originating in the U.S., where it reflects a dialectal pronunciation of the word for a small, shallow stream. Crick might be nonstandard, but it is established enough to be considered an alternative form, and it is even listed in some dictionaries.

Or,
A crick in the neck is a stiffness in the muscles that surround your lower neck and shoulder blades, often caused by sleeping in an awkward position or moving your neck in an abnormal way.

[Whitley]

Huh? It did happen. I didn't make it up. But, the point is that you really do need to visit a property in person and not rely on photos, especially when they state that they are trying to "inspire your dreams".

Back in the late 80's I bought ocean front property in the Dominican Republic. When I looked at the property it was 1 good 50 yards to the water. They dug to the property. Not sure if that'd be allowed in the US.

[Whitley]

It's what unedumacated yankees call a creek.

"Crick is a variant of creek originating in the U.S., where it reflects a dialectal pronunciation of the word for a small, shallow stream. Crick might be nonstandard, but it is established enough to be considered an alternative form, and it is even listed in some dictionaries.

A Crick is a pain in the neck or upper back, shoulder. When it rains ol Aunt Gurdie get that crick in her neck.

[Whitley]

Has anyone bothered to check with the body of water? It may look like a puddle, act like a puddle, but identify itself a lake.

[RCMill531@comcast.net]

I believe they are referred to as a view site by the developer.

[JMintzer]

Which is why one should make sure they work with a Realtor. They are bound by rules of ethics.

No they're not... It's a trade association.

Their real estate license (the same license that TV agents have) defines the "code of ethics"...

[JMintzer]

Not true. South of 44 has Lake Okahumpka, which is fishable and has kayaks. It has a rec center too, and will eventually have a restaurant. The Village of St John sits next to it, and Richmond Village is across the street (Meggison Rd).

And Lake Deaton is between 466A and 44, as well...

[JMintzer]

What is a crick?

A pain in the neck... Like this thread...

[RCMill531@comcast.net]

True. I know people who back to the ponds and the view is beautiful. Some are better than others.

[villagetinker]

Could you specify no kissing lanais ?

In our case, pie shaped lot, almost no front yard, lots of back yard, and no kissing lanai, think of a lot on a cul de sac, or the outside bend in a road.

[wolfie]

there are a lot of small natural lakes and large ponds north of 466, I live on lake Lago, never knew it had a name until a old timer told me, waterfront or Waterview has many definitions. It depends on where you come from or what you expect I agree there are many retention ponds that dry up but there are a lot of man-made ponds that are out there and there's quite a few natural ones so it's up to the person buying what their definition is of waterfront view is. my bride of 55 years which I survived looked at 105 homes before she found this one on the lake and then behind the lake, there was a Golf Course, true I was getting ready to go into the lake and drown myself, but we found what we want. It took time, the Lord blessed us, so we have a few shackle, it's only up to a couple or the person what they consider a water view , their opinion is the one that counts ,not me, not you, because they're gonna live there,

[RCMill531@comcast.net]

Water in the rear is referred to as waterfront in real estate. It usually isn’t in the front of a home.

[JMintzer]

Looks more like water back home as it is the rear of the home. So false advertising.

Really? You've never heard of "Ocean Front" homes? Do you really think the front door is off the beach, or is it on the road on the other side of the house?

[twoplanekid]

Really? You've never heard of "Ocean Front" homes? Do you really think the front door is off the beach, or is it on the road on the other side of the house?

We didn’t have the desire to live on a Village waterfront view home because of costs and a desire to have an ocean view. So, we live in the Villages in a less expensive house but have a condo in Hudson with a good view of the Gulf waters. I am not sure in the long run which will come out ahead money wise. View wise the condo can’t be beat.

[Pairadocs]

Only in The Villages, would someone say this was a "Waterfront Home".

Where do people get this stuff? You have a retention or detention pond in the neighborhood and now you have "waterfront property"?

& I read stories all the time, about people complaining they bought "waterfront" homes and the drainage basin are dry. That's what they're for. Sometimes they're dry, sometimes they're wet and become mosquito incubators.

It's like those overpasses that say "Welcome to The Villages" in huge letters, is actually a force field, that sucks people's brains out, when they drive under them.

This was posted yesterday, on Facebook.

LOL, don't know about "sucking brains out" part, but at least there seems to be a lot or home for everyone's desire ! We were fortunate enough to have rented a number of times for a month or more before buying a lot for our future home... we were here in a very dry year and able to take advantage of the "aroma" of dying fish during a dry year... so needless to say, it helped us choose the location of our lot. Others are able to over look the negatives of some years, in order to enjoy the pleasant views of other years: duck swimming with their new hatch-lings, the sight of white pelicans forming a "fishing ring" circle by touching their wings and "beating" them on the water's surface to force fish to the top of the water, and so on.

[Pairadocs]

I agree with VillageTinker. No waterfront view, no golf course view, and we are happy with that.

Especially so this time of year when the tax bill comes !

[Pairadocs]

What is a crick?

Not sure about everywhere, but have relatives in Missouri and in rural Missouri a "crick" is a "creek".

[Pairadocs]

[QUOTE=Pairadocs;2276143]


Not sure about everywhere, but have relatives in Missouri and in rural Missouri a "crick" is a "creek"

[rustyp]

If one looks at The Villages new lots for sale not one waterfront or golf front lot appears to be available. Also I did a quick scan for lots which had a neighbor on just one side - very few. Do these water or golf lots sell as fast as they hit the market or is there a different sales technique applied. Many lots available seem to have premiums of $89K and these are not water or golf lots - how much are the premium for these ?

[PugMom]

Looking at homes recently one was listed as having a "lush garden" view outside the kitchen bay window. Turns out it was the neighbor's garden across the street. Whatever.

now THAT is funny! :loco:

[ElDiabloJoe]

[QUOTE=wolfie;2276115... I live on lake Lago, never knew it had a name until an old timer told me, waterfront or Waterview has many definitions... [/QUOTE]

That's kinda funny, your lake's name is "Lake Lake." I'm sure most here know "Lago" is the Spanish word for "lake."

[asianthree]

Not sure about everywhere, but have relatives in Missouri and in rural Missouri a "crick" is a "creek".

As a kid crick was something you could walk across in less than 12” of moving water.

A creek was something you could could drown in up north we have lakefront property that we refer to the lake house. Good size lake that one can swim, ski, tube, or in the middle a great sand bar.

Here we have a water view, that never lost water, but not at any time would one want to step in it, gator included

In TV One can have view lot, or lake living, but again not a lake that I would use.

[Velvet]

Which is why one should make sure they work with a Realtor. They are bound by rules of ethics.

Ah yes. Some are. My dear realtor lied not only orally but also in writing. However, having been in real estate myself, not in Florida, it was not a deal breaker. I just never believed a word they said. Checked out everything independently, wrote into the agreement what I agreed to and … all is well.

[vintageogauge]

If one looks at The Villages new lots for sale not one waterfront or golf front lot appears to be available. Also I did a quick scan for lots which had a neighbor on just one side - very few. Do these water or golf lots sell as fast as they hit the market or is there a different sales technique applied. Many lots available seem to have premiums of $89K and these are not water or golf lots - how much are the premium for these ?

There are usually several buyers waiting for each waterfront or golf front lot that is released and yes they sell usually the day they are released. Today an $89,000 lot premium most likely offers nothing but possibly a wall in the back.

[JMintzer]

If one looks at The Villages new lots for sale not one waterfront or golf front lot appears to be available. Also I did a quick scan for lots which had a neighbor on just one side - very few. Do these water or golf lots sell as fast as they hit the market or is there a different sales technique applied. Many lots available seem to have premiums of $89K and these are not water or golf lots - how much are the premium for these ?

Depending on the view, premium could be upwards of $250K...

[dhdallas]

Only in The Villages, would someone say this was a "Waterfront Home".

Where do people get this stuff? You have a retention or detention pond in the neighborhood and now you have "waterfront property"?

& I read stories all the time, about people complaining they bought "waterfront" homes and the drainage basin are dry. That's what they're for. Sometimes they're dry, sometimes they're wet and become mosquito incubators.

It's like those overpasses that say "Welcome to The Villages" in huge letters, is actually a force field, that sucks people's brains out, when they drive under them.

This was posted yesterday, on Facebook.

Can they be "waterfront" homes if the water is behind them? Hmmmmm.

[JMintzer]

Can they be "waterfront" homes if the water is behind them? Hmmmmm.

Tell me you didn't read the thread without telling me you didn't read the thread...

[Lee55]

Only in The Villages, would someone say this was a "Waterfront Home".

Where do people get this stuff? You have a retention or detention pond in the neighborhood and now you have "waterfront property"?

& I read stories all the time, about people complaining they bought "waterfront" homes and the drainage basin are dry. That's what they're for. Sometimes they're dry, sometimes they're wet and become mosquito incubators.

It's like those overpasses that say "Welcome to The Villages" in huge letters, is actually a force field, that sucks people's brains out, when they drive under them.

This was posted yesterday, on Facebook.
LOL ! :1rotfl:

[huge-pigeons]

Ponds, lakes, rivers, creeks: don’t all of these contain water? Does your property front on some kind of water then?
The only thing I don’t like here is that the real estate agent from the villages will state that this piece of water might not always be here. It could be dry tomorrow and full a month from now. But I’ve seen huge lakes (let’s say Lake Mead) that if I lived on that lake, boat access and views would have drastically changed throughout the years.

[Singerlady]

Only in The Villages, would someone say this was a "Waterfront Home".

Where do people get this stuff? You have a retention or detention pond in the neighborhood and now you have "waterfront property"?

& I read stories all the time, about people complaining they bought "waterfront" homes and the drainage basin are dry. That's what they're for. Sometimes they're dry, sometimes they're wet and become mosquito incubators.

It's like those overpasses that say "Welcome to The Villages" in huge letters, is actually a force field, that sucks people's brains out, when they drive under them.

This was posted yesterday, on Facebook.

That’s OUR waterfront. Sounds like you’re unhappy here. There’s lots of ‘real’ Florida waterfront elsewhere, but $$$$.

[beckylou152]

I live in The Villages on a named lake that is neither a retention nor detention pond. They do exist here, and according to TV, all that are fishable are above 466. All of the fishable waters below 466 are ponds.

Is Lake Okahumpka a lake? Lake Deaton?

[phojo]

They can ask for more money.

[keithwand]

Waterfront

[Pondboy]

I bought a "lakefront" house - our pond is quite large with a preserve behind it. On the sales map it plainly said the area where the pond was "may or may not contain water. The bigger grime to me is that many of these ponds are overrun with weeds and other growth that was not there during the sales cycle.

So are those weeds, or beneficial aquatic plants? If weeds, call The Villages Property Management and complain. The contractor hired to maintain the pond might not be doing their job.

[BrianL99]

They quickly attract all forms of wildlife that was not in the previous pastureland.

.


A more accurate description would be:

"They eventually replace the prior/existing wildlife, with an eco-system more compatible with residential development"

[Altavia]

A more accurate description would be:

"They eventually replace the prior/existing wildlife, with an eco-system more compatible with residential development"

Nope, it was tax exempt pasture land filled with future McDonald's hamburgers that fertilized the sod farms.

[Lyarham]

Only in The Villages, would someone say this was a "Waterfront Home".

Where do people get this stuff? You have a retention or detention pond in the neighborhood and now you have "waterfront property"?

& I read stories all the time, about people complaining they bought "waterfront" homes and the drainage basin are dry. That's what they're for. Sometimes they're dry, sometimes they're wet and become mosquito incubators.

It's like those overpasses that say "Welcome to The Villages" in huge letters, is actually a force field, that sucks people's brains out, when they drive under them.

This was posted yesterday, on Facebook.

This person should move on to somewhere else since the beautiful villages isn’t good enough for them

[rustyp]

A more accurate description would be:

"They eventually replace the prior/existing wildlife, with an eco-system more compatible with residential development"

They paved paradise and put up a parking lot.

[BrianL99]

Nope, it was tax exempt pasture land filled with future McDonald's hamburgers that fertilized the sod farms.


Ahhh ....

Of course. The denuding of 1000's of acres of pasture land to make room for residential development is always big a win-win for the environment.

[harby]

Should say waterrear or golfrear! by the way, should say pondrear...we r sickly tired of the words the realtors play around...have a home insurance problem after we bought the house in TV that they never tell about the home ins. issues especially ages of roofing, hvac, etc. Farm State Ins. won t accept our application for our only 19 years old home, ugh.

[chrisinva]

7 pages & 92 comments so far. (Nov 21, 2023 at 1130) Lots of brains sucked out by The Villages bridges!

[Altavia]

Ahhh ....

Of course. The denuding of 1000's of acres of pasture land to make room for residential development is always big a win-win for the environment.

That land was denuded generations ago.

[vintageogauge]

I heard a MLS real estate agent asking a customer if she would like to see a Peek-A-Boo waterfront lot. I thought that term went away around 2008 when they were selling Peek-A-Boo golf course view lots meaning if you looked between two homes that were actually on the golf course you would get a peek of it and you paid a premium for that little view.

[twoplanekid]

I do love the addon descriptors:)

heated pool OK
water heater 2018 I would hope
newer roof OK
new roof Good
location ??
bond paid OK
panoramic golf view or
highly desired location or
nature water views or
near entertainment OK
near Walmart even better !:icon_wink:

[ThirdOfFive]

7 pages & 92 comments so far. (Nov 21, 2023 at 1130) Lots of brains sucked out by The Villages bridges!
Dunno if that's true or not...but I do happen to have some prime oceanfront property for sale on the Gulf of Nebraska. Anyone interested?

[mrf0151]

18 years on open space behind us with a retention pond and it has ALWAYS been full of water. Levels change but the wildlife it brings in is simply amazing. Another cool thing is we don't have to look at another house, just the beauty.
Our lot premium for this wonderful site was only 15K.
Maybe that is what the poster is crabbing about in that now in the new sections of TV the lot premiums for water view are 10 times that price.

[BrianL99]

18 years on open space behind us with a retention pond and it has ALWAYS been full of water. Levels change but the wildlife it brings in is simply amazing. Another cool thing is we don't have to look at another house, just the beauty.
Our lot premium for this wonderful site was only 15K.
Maybe that is what the poster is crabbing about in that now in the new sections of TV the lot premiums for water view are 10 times that price.

Paying for privacy is a time honored tradition. Paying to view a typical detention or retention basin, that may nor may not have water in is .... well, only in The Villages it seems.

In the real world, having a detention or retention basin abutting your yard, is more likely to get you a discounted price, rather than a premium price.

To each his own.

[vintageogauge]

Paying for privacy is a time honored tradition. Paying to view a typical detention or retention basin, that may nor may not have water in is .... well, only in The Villages it seems.

In the real world, having a detention or retention basin abutting your yard, is more likely to get you a discounted price, rather than a premium price.

To each his own.

If you lived on one you would realize that every penny paid as a premium is well worth it for the view, the wildlife, peace and quiet as well as the privacy. I lived on a golf course for many years and now on a waterfront pond which I would take over the golf course as that grows old real fast. The pond front view is ever changing with birds, reptiles, mammals, etc., they are very quiet and not one of them throws trash out of their golf cars.

[Bogie Shooter]

Paying for privacy is a time honored tradition. Paying to view a typical detention or retention basin, that may nor may not have water in is .... well, only in The Villages it seems.

In the real world, having a detention or retention basin abutting your yard, is more likely to get you a discounted price, rather than a premium price.

To each his own.
Too bad that you are never able to find any good in The Villages.

[coffeebean]

I lived on a chain of lakes in OH. most of my life. I’ve never seen a water ‘front’ home where the back of the house faces the water. I live on a pond now and don’t consider it waterfront. I personally have not seen a “waterfront “ home anywhere in TV. Doesn’t mean they don’t exist.

What about those homes on Lake Sumter that you can see when you go over the bridge on Morse Blvd?

[kkingston57]

I agree waterfront property is on lake, ocean or river.

Bet the developer researched statutory and case law before they advertised this as "waterfront property.

[kkingston57]

I don't know about a crick; but a creek is ok.

Southern phonetic spelling.

[kkingston57]

Crick is a variant of creek originating in the U.S., where it reflects a dialectal pronunciation of the word for a small, shallow stream. Crick might be nonstandard, but it is established enough to be considered an alternative form, and it is even listed in some dictionaries.

Good description.

[Tenmoss79]

From Maine we'd call it a puddle view. LOL

[Tenmoss79]

Wonder if the Owner provides a kayak with the rental.

[Topspinmo]

A Crick is a pain in the neck or upper back, shoulder. When it rains ol Aunt Gurdie get that crick in her neck.


Depends on we’re you’re from and how many milkmen been in family tree.:22yikes:

[BrianL99]

From Maine we'd call it a puddle view. LOL

Maine? More like a natural kid's ice skating rink.������

[mrf0151]

Paying for privacy is a time honored tradition. Paying to view a typical detention or retention basin, that may nor may not have water in is .... well, only in The Villages it seems.

In the real world, having a detention or retention basin abutting your yard, is more likely to get you a discounted price, rather than a premium price.

To each his own.

You really don't know what you are talking about. Homes in Florida and yes, The Villages also that have open space that may include water views sell at a higher price than that that don't have this privacy. I will hand it to you, you started a pretty good "clickbait" post.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

You really don't know what you are talking about. Homes in Florida and yes, The Villages also that have open space that may include water views sell at a higher price than that that don't have this privacy. I will hand it to you, you started a pretty good "clickbait" post.your correct about homes and him .I owned and lived in 14 homes all but one of them new and a couple of condos ocean front all over florida , privacy no matter if it’s a retention pond , pond or just trees ,always cost more and always sells for more and faster when you want to move

[BrianL99]

lived in 14 homes all but one of them new and a couple of condos ocean front all over florida ,

There's a big giant world out there, beyond Florida and in much of it, living on a drainage basin is not considered "premium", it's the opposite.

[vintageogauge]

There's a big giant world out there, beyond Florida and in much of it, living on a drainage basin is not considered "premium", it's the opposite.

It's nice to here from someone that has had the experience of living on a drainage ditch. But here the flood control retention ponds are considered gold and their intended duty to prevent flooding, provide irrigation water, and a home for wildlife works very well. I doubt that anyone living on one of these ponds would consider them a drainage ditch, only those who have not experienced The Villages water front living would do so and most likely enjoy their kissing lanais.

[villagerjack]

150 out of 70,000 homes overall does not seem to be a lot.

[villagerjack]

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