[vintageogauge]

2200 new homes sold last year with what I would guess to be a low inventory as Fenney was in the early stages and and was not much left in the Pines or Osceola. Now Fenney is basically built out and lots of completed homes in DeSoto, might be a different story this year.

[twoplanekid]

I will post the sales figures again for those interested.

From page 43 of the SLCDD 9/10/2015 Agenda PDF
The information appearing herein regarding The Villages and the Developer has been furnished by the Developer.
..............

Historical annual home closings and historical annual average sales prices (home and lot) in The
Villages are as follows:

Year Homes Sold (Home and Lot) Average Sale Price
1986 511 *
1987 543 *
1988 517 *
1989 542 $ 74,000
1990 502 79,000
1991 430 81,000
1992 562 87,000
1993 567 93,000
1994 686 98,000
1995 700 106,000
1996 753 115,000
1997 1,054 119,000
1998 1,321 129,000
1999 1,544 139,000
2000 1,776 151,000
2001 2,074 156,000
2002 2,260 163,000
2003 3,329 168,000
2004 3,955 204,000
2005 4,263 232,000
2006 3,935 257,000
2007 2,403 251,000
2008 2,236 231,000
2009 2,115 229,000
2010 2,208 231,000
2011 2,307 241,000
2012 2,850 244,000
2013 3,419 271,000
2014 2,601 304,000
2015 2,294
2016 1,966
2017 2,231

[Aloha1]

Goldwingnut; Thanks for your cogent explanation of the history of the 468 interchange. Makes me wonder why FDOT still has this as a feasible project post IRMA. Methinks the 470 interchange will most likely now have a Plaza of sorts in the near future with gas, groceries and perhaps lodging.

[Goldwingnut]

Originally Posted by Aloha1

Goldwingnut; Thanks for your cogent explanation of the history of the 468 interchange. Makes me wonder why FDOT still has this as a feasible project post IRMA. Methinks the 470 interchange will most likely now have a Plaza of sorts in the near future with gas, groceries and perhaps lodging.

If I was a gambler I would definitely side with you on the idea of commercial areas around the CR470 interchange area. The next most likely place would be at the US301-CR468 intersection but that may also depend on how the Magnolia Plaza area is developed and land acquisitions further west of Fenney.

Ideally any new significant commercial area would have good access for car, truck, and golf cart access and be eventually surrounded by residential areas. This type of planning is now showing itself at the Rohan and Brownwood areas as the new development is now being revealed and starting to take shape. CR470 West of the Turnpike would fit this mold well for another townsquare. You would have over 15 square miles of development surrounding that location to support it and good access roads in place from four directions.

[vintageogauge]

Originally Posted by Goldwingnut

If I was a gambler I would definitely side with you on the idea of commercial areas around the CR470 interchange area. The next most likely place would be at the US301-CR468 intersection but that may also depend on how the Magnolia Plaza area is developed and land acquisitions further west of Fenney.

Ideally any new significant commercial area would have good access for car, truck, and golf cart access and be eventually surrounded by residential areas. This type of planning is now showing itself at the Rohan and Brownwood areas as the new development is now being revealed and starting to take shape. CR470 West of the Turnpike would fit this mold well for another townsquare. You would have over 15 square miles of development surrounding that location to support it and good access roads in place from four directions.

They already own a substantial amount of land west of the 301/468 intersection on both sides of 301 heading south in Coleman and beyond. My guess is there will be either commercial/retail or medical down there. On the west side of 301 in Coleman they own land that runs along the tracks so that won't be residential.

[2BNTV]

The man that said, "build out is a myth" was spot on.

Living north of 466, I would have never thought that I would have to drive an hour on local roads and still be in TV.

As Yogi Berra said, "who woulda thunk it". LOL

[SIRE1]

I had forgotten the earlier maps that showed all the land to the west of 301. And I know that everyone keeps asking where the next town center is going to be - - - well maybe it's already there. And it's name is COLEMAN. And since all of the other town centers are based on a theme, some can say that the theme of Coleman is a typical southern out of the way little farming town. What do you think about that ????

[diane reynolds]

I personally mourn all the animals and loss of habitat. In this country, more is always seen as better. When we bought 5 years ago, our realtor said it was just about built out and our home will really go up in value. Either he was hoodwinking us, or he was deluded. Greed-----our way of life.

[champion6]

Originally Posted by diane reynolds

I personally mourn all the animals and loss of habitat. In this country, more is always seen as better. When we bought 5 years ago, our realtor said it was just about built out and our home will really go up in value. Either he was hoodwinking us, or he was deluded. Greed-----our way of life.

If you look at the development plans, you will see many areas that will remain natural. The loss of habitat will occur, but will be minimized.

Your agent was half right. Obviously, the concept of "build out" is false. In spite of this, our homes HAVE gone up in value.

[Miles42]

The Villages along with growth needs a better health care facility

[57ChevyFI]

We figure the next Villages house we buy will be in Key West, they're getting closer every week.

[champion6]

Originally Posted by Miles42

The Villages along with growth needs a better health care facility

What do you mean by "health care facility?"

[Kenswing]

Originally Posted by 57ChevyFI

We figure the next Villages house we buy will be in Key West, they're getting closer every week.

I was figuring by the time we get down there they'll be at least to Disneyworld. lol

[Judy n Ron]

“The idea of unlimited growth... needs to be seriously questioned on at least two counts: the availability of basic resources and... the capacity of the environment ..." This includes parking at Publix, tee times, restaurant tables, and space at the gyms...... I'm not sure why we are all expected to celebrate.
The Daily Sun goes on and on about how big we are and how big we are getting. Are existing residents getting a piece of the pie?

[Arlington2]

Big time growth is happening in central Florida with or without The Villages. Very soon Orlando related development will me merging with TV. Many of the new developments lack the kinds of amenities we enjoy and are pretty drab (take a look at some of the developments forming along the turnpike). Fortunately for us in TV the Morse family expands facilities proportionally in front of the homes development. My preference is TV kind of new development. I already got my piece of the pie which i thoroughly enjoy and I really don't expect someone else to increase my pie share.