[jrieker68]

Don't know how soon it will happen (was supposed to be by 2028), 301 is to be widened to 4 lanes and the turnpike exchange there to be improved - making for construction nightmares for a while for DeLuna and Fenney.

[Borko91]

Check CDD Bond. Not sure what t hey are but that maybe deciding factor.

[NoMo50]

The newest upcoming villages of Newell, Lake Denham and Dabney are all in Lake County. For some, this could add another decision point as Lake County taxes are somewhat higher than Sumter.

[Debfrommaine]

Originally Posted by Borko91

Check CDD Bond. Not sure what t hey are but that maybe deciding factor.

Bonds will vary by neighborhood. Four homes later, three in the "north" and the Marsh Bend is the lowest bond we are paying yet.

[mkjelenbaas]

Originally Posted by flower7330@gmail.com

We are looking at a new home to purchase in TV.
We have never lived here before.
We notice that there are a ton of homes available in DeLuna that have been on the market for a little while. The homes in Richmond seem to sell much quicker.
Deluna seems nice.
Why is Richmond more desirable other than its closer to Brownwood?

What did your sales person tell you? Don’t depend on a third party info on this site!

[Lisanp@aol.com]

Richmond is on the same side of the turnpike as the majority of the current Villages, DeLuna is not. The current bridge over the turnpike for carts is convenient to DeLuna but you still have to get across the turnpike for all of the squares and most shopping and golf. The southern area where DeLuna is located will be awesome when Eastport goes in, but that is a few years off. By car to go north from DeLuna, the 301 interchange at the turnpike is just not easy at most times of day. Most of these issues will be fixed with time...

[Lindaws]

Could be the only reason.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by augustnotes

I don’t live there but I heard there is a noise issue with the expressway so close and the people that live there want the developer to build a wall by 75 to lower the noise. Don’t take that as gospel, it’s just what I heard.

Well gospel needs correcting, it’s the turn pike , not I75. There are many verandas and CYV in Richmond so walls are in place. We are 4 streets over with homes, plus open property before the turnpike. Rumors are created by those who went to the barber shop, with no first hand experience, Or bigger scare tactic from MLS agents who can’t sell new houses, and May want to create a sense of fear to buy preowned, for a sale

[merrymini]

No one is spending millions of dollars for sound barriers where the highway existed before the homes were built. Pipedream.

[Regorp]

Originally Posted by Toymeister

Deluna is somewhat 'isolated' from the rest of TV and from shopping opportunities. Richmond is the closest village to Brownwood, to several shopping opportunities outside of TV owned properties.

That is not to say Deluna does not have it's charms.

Disagree. DeLuna is close to much shopping to Magnolia Plaza and along 301 to 466/466a. Within 15 to 20 minutes is LOTS of shopping opportunities. Love the location of DeLuna!!

[sallyg]

Originally Posted by PersonOfInterest

Richmond does seem to be Highly desirable and appears to have a magic shield for its locations with close proximity to the Turnpike. You hear negativity about the Roar of the turnpike for properties of DeLuna while Richmond properties near the turnpike are highly sought after. I fail to see the 'magic' of Richmond in spite of its closer proximity to Brownwood. Evidently 'Location' is in the eye of the beholder.

Agree. I don't understand it either. Advice to a new homebuyer, spend some time here. Each area has advantages and disadvantages. Do you want easy access to shopping, golf course frontage, medical facilities? You need to decide what is important for your lifestyle. The building is on-going. There will always be a nice new house if that is your preference. Good luck.

[GpaVader]

It really comes down to your definition of easy access. If you need or want to have a 5-10 golf cart ride to Brownwood, that's fine, I have a 20 minute cart ride from Hammock at Fenney and it doesn't bother me. If I am shopping or going to a medical clinic I'm usually in the car anyway. Sometimes its just good to go sit in the area you want to live and see what it's like. The activity level, noise, traffic. It's all a personal preference along with what you're willing to pay for. What you like is more important to you than what I like for me.... Enjoy your choice...

[bjansson]

My Villages Realtor told me there is to be a full-sized bridge from De Luna across the turnpike (i think) that will make getting to Brownwood a lot faster. So if proximity to Brownwood etc. is important to you De Luna might actually be a better option. Richmond is a feeding frenzy right now. But De Luna has more availability and is a beautiful village too!

[Loug56]

We choose Deluna and love it!! Bridge to Brownwood is a 15 minute golf cart ride. Prices are slightly lower then Richmond and Water Lilly is a nice community Center.

[justjim]

Originally Posted by bjansson

My Villages Realtor told me there is to be a full-sized bridge from De Luna across the turnpike (i think) that will make getting to Brownwood a lot faster. So if proximity to Brownwood etc. is important to you De Luna might actually be a better option. Richmond is a feeding frenzy right now. But De Luna has more availability and is a beautiful village too!

You said it “I think” there will be a bridge for cars across the Turnpike. I strongly believe you misunderstood your Relator. That happens.