Base price include lot?
 

In the model home gallery, the base price is shown. Does it include the price for a "standard" lot, or do I need to add the lot price to the base price?

Thanks in advance for the info!

Dying to know the answer to this myself! Thanks for asking.

It may or may not include the lot. Many lots are available that are "zero" lots, usually backing to another's lanai. Zero lots have no upcharge. You decide what upgrades you want in your home and the lot adds no more expense if you buy a lot that is zero. Most have some premiums and the cost increases with certain things. A panoramic golfcourse lot usually includes selling your firstborn grandchild...just kidding, but they are usually the most expensive...except there was a panoramic lake lot last year and that Premier home was offered for more than a million five. Then there are water views and wall views and road views or any views not having a person behind them. The homes listed in the new homes for sale already are on a lot...and much can be gained from reading that list carefully to see what kind of view you can get and which model costs what.

The base price does include the lot. The only problem is it is really hard to find a lot that doesn't have some sort of upgraded price. The most expensive lots are of course are the golf course lot. Can run as high as 165K.

By all means, have your sales agent show you re-sale homes in The Villages. You may find some with premium views without premium prices and low bonds.

Lantana is a very nice Designer model and I know some are available as re-sales.

In the gallery the prices show as "starting at" and there is a little * after that. If you scroll down to the bottom of the page, it answers your question. It states:

"*Pricing is reflective of the base home, accoutrements & homesite. Individual pricing may differ due to personal selections offered such as structural enhancements, oversized or view homesites, swimming pools, spas, etc. For a specific quote please contact us at 753-6700 local or 800.346.4556 toll free."

Thanks...didn't see the "*". Noticed that most lots do have a premium...just need to factor it into the total cost.

Most have a premium
 

The Lantana, Bridgeport and I think Pondersoa require a larger than standard lot. We purchased a Lantana with Golf Cart Garage and there was only about 10 lots that our house would fit on, unless we went with a golf course lot that started at about $100k. Our lot was $17k premium. Even some of the "kissing lanai" lots had $1-5k premium if your house will fit on it.:22yikes:

Many re-sale homes, especially on the north side, are available with privacy and nice views thanks to mature landscaping.

Full Disclosure
 

It is surprising, in this era of heavy governmental regulation, that the Developer has not been required to disclose the amount of the bond when advertising home prices.

Boy Howdy.

Swimdawg Post of the Day Award already given
 

Too bad I already gave the SPOTD Award out.

Maybe there should be 2nd place?

Gracie you are a hoot!
 

Those panoramic views are a "bit much"...giggle.

It is sometimes a bit humorous what they determine is an upgraded lot. We looked at one that backed up to a very busy road. The noise from cars, trucks, and golf carts was really intrusive. The agent said it was considered an upgrade because you had no backyard neighbors. When I pointed out it would be hard to enjoy the lanai with all the noise she said "oh, it really quiets down after 10pm". My response was "so do I". Instead we bought a cul de sac lot, (thus avoiding the kissing lanais) for about half the cost of the "premium" lot on the busy road.

Newbees and Wanabees, read the above statement carefully. A new home in TV advertised for $160k will have a bond of around $20k so the actual price is $180k. And the bond price will usually be higher than 20k on more expensive homes, less on villas.

I was gonna say that, but I think it is a little higher than that now Ed.

I think it is based on the area, rather than the exact price...I am thinking that a designer in the new areas that sells for about $222K has a bond of about 23K. The bond for Premiers is about 50k. I hope someone will give the recent charge for bonds for cyvs and I am not sure that cottages are the same as designers or not.

This is for a new home now. Be sure to add that to the basic cost, although many people do not pay it off, and I know that I have heard much advice to NOT pay it off because it is easier to sell when you move into your next Villages home. I know that is something you don't want to hear, that you EVER will move again, but we bought our first home here almost four years ago and built and closed on our..."Lily Pad"...we think, four months ago.

When we purchased a CYV last July in Tamarind Grove, I was told by Tony Trussler (my salesman) that patio villas were $10,000, courtyard villas were $14,000 and cottages were about $21,000. I didn't look at any designer homes but was told they were $23,000.