The least desirable areas in The Villages
 

Greetings-
The other day I asked about which areas here in The Villages where considered the most exclusive / desirable areas in The Villages and I received many positive responses.

I'm also interested in learning about the least desirable areas in The Villages.

I "personally" was not impressed with the dog park near Spanish Springs. It appeared neglected and most of the grass in the dog-park playing area is gone and only dirt remains which makes it a terrible area especially when the dirt turns to mud after a heavy rain. Not sure why The Villages cant spent a few bucks and re-sod and clean the area.

Any suggestions appreciated.

Oh wonderful idea , let’s just all thrash other people’s neighborhoods

each area, including the 'less desireable' ones have a charm of their own. if the home isn't 'perfect' there may still be some lovely areas surrounding it. it's all how you look @ it, and quite possibly, a matter of taste. our area is beautiful to us, but some think it's impossible to live here & still be part of the villages.

great response


This is either a very bold or a very stupid question by the OP

given that we don't seem to know what his values are beyond elite exclusivity and money is the yardstick for success it's hard to tell

Every Village has it's positives and it's drawbacks...just depends upon what you're looking for.

Least desirable is very personal, I guess to me it would be where your neighbors are the least considerate. Just think for example, how much that would count during Covid or any other disaster when we need to rely on each other. I know some neighbors will move, but not all. Before buying I was very careful to check out the neighborhood, the local pool, anything I would regularly use. I am glad I did. My neighbors are the best!

Almost everyone has a dog, for example. And somehow, none of the dogs visit my lawn. There was a puppy that used to wake me up -maybe three days in a row. When I walked around the block I saw the owner, a recent widow, and the little guy. She had a bit of difficulty controlling his barking, but after 3 days I never heard the puppy again. There are many more examples of my wonderful neighbors. In my opinion that is what makes up a desirable neighborhood.

Based on OP’s previous posts, my impression is they are:
A) either going about trying to find a place to live in the wrong way, or
B) trying to stir the pot and cause bad feelings.

That’s only my perception, but the OP should take notice This is the impression they are making.

Anywhere near a country club where apartments will be built. So far anywhere within view of The Tenements of Hacienda Hills.
Also within earshot of the trains or turnpike.
Also near a border road of The Villages where criminals can hop over the fence and escape quickly.
Legit question don’t know why the snarky responses

Because your responses while excellent didn't seem to be the intent of his question OR it was just poorly expressed. He mentioned "exclusive areas" then asked "which areas aren't so great." Hopefully the latter.

So, most any area that backs up to Morse or Buena Vista?

Seems like a balance question to offset the prior best places to live thread.

The question in practicality is not very answerable.....more the beauty is in the eye of the beholder aspect.

For example, we can talk all day long about why not to live near the turnpike......yet there are thousands of people who live along our nation's interstates.....now including TV....probably most who have opinions about why not do not live there.

To each his own....including opinions.

To me the least desirable would be anywhere near a wastewater treatment plant or a pickle ball court. There than that all of the villages have something great to offer. You can pick your home and your villages but you can't pick your neighbors, that is luck of the draw.

Once again, I'm not trying to upset anyone and I sincerely apologize if anyone takes my question in a negative manner, but even in the most exclusive areas here in The Villages, there are areas which need attention. It appears to "ME" that a lot of resources are being placed in the southern end and "SOME" parts of the northern end would benefit from some TLC such as the dog park near Spanish Springs. Thanks

Noise
 

Excellent post. You might add “excessive noise” to that from heavy traveled roads and shopping areas. Some houses on golf courses close to cart paths and subject to being hit by golf balls could be annoying too.

You can check out your future neighbors. Some may move but not all and the tone of the neighborhood is largely set by most neighbors. I know it is easier to find where the turnpike is or the waste plant but if you really want to find a desirable place you put in the effort. Up north I had to sell a house because of a very aggressive neighbor. The new owner can’t sell that house now because the aggressive person makes it very difficult. Because we have more cohesion in TV I’d get all my neighbors together to run such an aggressive person out.

I believe your answer is fair and information al. So many people take offense where it was not intended. Maybe the question could have been worded differently.