Courtyard Villas
 

My wife and I will be renting a CYV Jan-Mar for the second year in a row. We were hoping that that in 2024 , while we were down there, we would bite the bullet and buy. We would like new, but I’ve noticed that all the listings on the Villages app are sorely lacking any, or very few CYV. Is this really the case, or is the Villages purposely just pushing other styles?

IMHO, you might be better off investigating some of the existing neighborhoods. You may find what you are looking for there. If you are planning on being here most of the time you might want to check and see if your neighbors are typically full time or investors renting out the properties. Look over this site, there are some differences between north of 44 and south of 44. We really like our neighborhood very few renters and the few around seem to be long term renters. You will need 2 agents, one for new (villages agents), and a MLS agent for resales.
Hope you find what you are looking for.

It depends on the location. When I bought my CYV new in Hawkins 2 years ago, there were about 30 available and within a week they were gone. They opened up a section in Chitty Chatty backing up to the bridge and the noise of 44/Deaton Plaza. Those didn’t sell and they lowered the prices until they did. The last several areas have sold pretty quick. There were probably 25 last month available new and now there are maybe 4. They open them in sections. Not the entire village. But no, they don’t hold them. They list them as soon as they’re ready.

I already own a CYV and am thinking about moving. I have been looking at newly constructed CYV for six months. Every new Village had many and they sold out quickly. The main reason I have not purchased a new CYV is the proximity to the Interstate. Too noisy for me! Plus, I do not like the view of electric towers and lines running through the back of my yard. Newell, Dabney, and Denham are in Lake Country and the property taxes are the highest in the Villages. Double nope from me! Anyways, Yes! They still are constructing CYV and they are quick sells.

Just an added bit of info about the “ noise”. I’m not right on the turnpike but it’s fairly close me. There’s no way I could possibly hear it from inside, I can only barely hear it outside and only during certain times when the wind is blowing or rain, whatever the case, you have to listen pretty hard for it. 99%of the complainers about south of 44 don’t live down here and only go by hearsay. (It’s the worst to bash something you don’t know about first hand) Next, it’s true that Lake Co. has higher taxes but I’m not sure the difference so also don’t let that deter you until you see what the difference is. As for the electric lines, they are also bothersome to me so i chose Hawkins where I back up to an old oak tree.

Nothing I said was hearsay. I live in the Villages and am quite capable of driving to a home I am interested in and listening for the noise coming from the turnpike. For some, it doesn't bother them, for me it does. As far as the taxes go, have a realtor figure what you will pay each year including the bond and assessments. For me, it was a "no deal." I pay far less in Sumter County. Do your research and decide what is best for you. Everyone is different.

The OP’s question was about the availability of new courtyard villas not the price of taxes or turnpike noise or bonds.

I just purchased a CYV in lake Denham “Wil Courtyard Villas” My wife is very sensitive to noise and we font like to see the power lines. Luckily the home we purchased is not directly backing against any road and we were not able to hear road noise while there. We visited the home multiple times throughout the week we were there on a lifestyle visit and fell in love with the location and the house. The power lines are visible when your traveling out of the area but are not visible from the home. Best of luck in your home search, there are plenty of Courtyard Villas available especially pre-owned that are beautiful. We almost purchased one that was fully furnished and landscaped beautifully. Unfortunately by the time we put in our offer it was already spoken for.

Congratulations on your new home - I just drove my cart down to Lake Denham and Dabney this past weekend - such a scenic area with great walking trails!

Buy an Existing Villa… more bang for your dollar ! The Highway noise and the marsh odors are a turnoff down South …Lake Sumter Area comes highly recommended

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Keep in mind when making your decision, we may be heading into an increase in prices and an economy where the housing market starts to heat up. It will be a seller’s market, we might even be in one now?

The lack of CYV is probably because of investors gobbling them up for short term Airbnb rentals.

Oh, in case you do find one make sure it's not close to the 4am freight train.

Not all areas have highway noise down south. One of my homes on the north side had the worst stench from a pond. It was the worst turn off so we moved south.

When you are interested in purchasing a new home location and property taxes are top priority. Just sharing what I have learned. I was grateful when someone shared this information with me.