The second stage of Richmond was bought from another developer after the first stage of Richmond was completed. Further planning and approvals were required after that purchase.

Sumter county lists both Richmond sites to the developer on the same date.

Developer built and opened villages in the farther corners of TV, that took months to sell some houses. Before building in a prime sell out same day village of Richmond.
We knew both Richmond sites would be built, but not when. Many also thought the second Richmond would have lots released for custom build, not just spec homes.
Except for a few houses first Richmond village releases had up to 10-20 plus people for each home or lot. I know this because we tried for 15 lots before we were #1on a lot. Then we continued to try for 5 lots after which the closest number was 2,3,8,and so on.

So far homes in current Richmond have sold in first 5 minutes to 24 hours. Some are in the $400,000-$700,000 range. Best guess is the next release Warbler with the largest lot and pool will be in $800,000 range.

Yes there have been a few like us looking for investment properties in this Richmond.

Not for me - spec homes, many with no backyard, traffic on both sides and trailer park behind. It appears Shady Brook, closest to Eastport, was the place to be yesterday - all view lots went up and sold immediately.

And in a couple of years Richmond will be as memorable as the "Pony" dance that popular in the sixties. The next fabulous village is on the horizon already and many fabulous villages are sitting in the dust.

It really comes down to finding the house that is your right fit and not worrying about a status symbol.:)

Does anyone know how much the bond is for the new Richmond village?

I may have my timeline mixed up but all or part of Richmond and St John's was originally owned by another developer. The development was originally named Cresswinds. Same developer that did Beaumont in Wildwood I believe.

Approximately $45,000

Yup...nothing says ‘active retirement community’ like sitting behind a monitor and having every aspect of your life ‘delivered to your doorstep’! Maybe those same Kroger and Walmart delivery guys can play pickle ball for us too!

I've been watching The Villages App for these to populate but as of 9-26 they still haven't posted them there. Where are these new homes listed?

Anyone find the bond information? I do not see it on the district website units S115V.

No need to list....
 

Filter NEW and PENDING. They're all there. Switch to map view and you can see which are no longer "for sale". Suspect none of these homes will "list". Village Realtors verbally share with their clients on Friday what is coming available on Monday. Buyers are telling them to lock it in and so... the queue is established. #1 gets first right of refusal.

I posted earlier with an approximate amount of $45,000. Per my source, the exact numbers are $44,867 per unit or $3,070 per year.

I have rented numerous times in Richmond, the problem as I see it, is most of the homes are rentals. There seems no sense of community as your neighbors change every 7 days. For that reason I'm not that inerested in buying there.

Wow. A Charlotte for twice what we paid 3 years ago. And closer to the turnpike.

No thanks.