[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by villagerjack

Delends.. Check CYV 3 bed 2 bath golf front homesite and you will see that location does matter. Quite a bit.

View lots are more expensive. And that includes any lot that backs to privacy and that includes a road! But a lot's proximity to a square doesn't effect it's cost.

[champion6]

Originally Posted by goodtimesintv

I thought Lake County didn't allow a bond on the property, and thus, the overall price of the home would look higher because of the lot improvements and street/neighborhood infrastructure would be baked into the home price, not in a separate bond.

This is not true in Pine Hill and Pine Ridge. Your thought pertains to older areas of TV that are in Lake County. All of these older areas are north of 466. Some are east of 441.

[villagerjack]

Originally Posted by 2BNTV

I don't agree if a home is closer to a square, it is more expensive. You will pay more for a view, corner lot, upgrades in home, etc.

I agree it's more important to be closer to shopping, doctors and an activity that you might do on a daily basis, After awhile, most people don't go to the squares as often.

You might want to consider something like Bonnybrook, Summerhill, area. Caroline and Virginia Trace are also beautiful. Close to doctors and shopping and a short ride to the squares. TV is very big so don't get overwhelmed.

Best to send for a map and study it, as there are many choices.

Delends.. Check CYV 3 bed 2 bath golf front homesite and you will see that location does matter. Quite a bit

$419,900
Stoneybrook:
3 BED • 2 BATH • 1602 sq. ft.
VLS: 221381 • 742 ENOLA PL

View Details
220736
$379,700
Stoneybrook:
3 BED • 2 BATH • 1684 sq. ft.
VLS: 220736 • 1424 FILLMORE PL

$249,900
Stoneybrook:
3 BED • 2 BATH • 1556 sq. ft.
VLS: 221608 • 17181 SE 76TH CALEDONIA TER
Furnished

Thus last one on Caledonia looks like quite the deal. Not sure of condition but it is a corner lot , golf, water. Maybe the condition?

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by villagerjack

Delends.. Check CYV 3 bed 2 bath golf front homesite and you will see that location does matter. Quite a bit

$419,900
Stoneybrook:
3 BED • 2 BATH • 1602 sq. ft.
VLS: 221381 • 742 ENOLA PL

View Details
220736
$379,700
Stoneybrook:
3 BED • 2 BATH • 1684 sq. ft.
VLS: 220736 • 1424 FILLMORE PL

$249,900
Stoneybrook:
3 BED • 2 BATH • 1556 sq. ft.
VLS: 221608 • 17181 SE 76TH CALEDONIA TER
Furnished

Thus last one on Caledonia looks like quite the deal. Not sure of condition but it is a corner lot , golf, water. Maybe the condition?

They are all view lots and they are all decorated nicely and one is a couple hundred sq fit bigger than the others, but the one on Calegonia is a wonderful price. One is near Havana. One is near Lopez and one backs to 466A.

[villagerjack]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

View lots are more expensive. And that includes any lot that backs to privacy and that includes a road! But a lot's proximity to a square doesn't effect it's cost.

All 3 are view lots home golf front and all are furnished all are Stoneybrook and the one near Lopez is $249,900, the one near Truman is $379,999 and the one across 466a is $419,900. The one near Looez looks like a steal.

[John_W]

Built in 2003 in Calumet Grove listed for $249K





Built in 2003 in the Village of Briar Meadow listed for $339K





Built in 2007 in the Village of Duval listed for $379K





Built in 2008 in the Village of Bonita listed for $419K

[Aloha1]

Originally Posted by New York Transplant

Stay away from Pine Ridge and closer to the squares as the taxes are a lot higher as well as the home prices. Few miles off the cuff you will be saving about 50k-100k on your home as well as lower taxes. Love it here however the closer you are to the squares the more you'll pay. If you are all about location, and don't mind being taken to the cleaners then that is for you. If you want a beautiful home, and a few miles from the squares you can find a real good buy. Courtyard villas are popular and good resale value!

Really?? Stay away?? Prices MAY be higher because there are more designer homes in Pine Ridge. And yes the taxes in Lake County are a scosh higher than other areas but not a deal breaker for a great lot, beautiful home, and convenient amenities. And only 8 minutes to Sumter Landing!

[perrjojo]

Originally Posted by villagerjack

Delends.. Check CYV 3 bed 2 bath golf front homesite and you will see that location does matter. Quite a bit.

If you look at the square footage of the lots ...they are all different. You pay extra for EVERY INCH of your lot. A house can have same sq footage, same decor but if the lot is only slightly larger, you will pay more.

[justjim]

OP, there are no "bad" villages or locations in The Villages. Once you live in The Villages, you will see there is no "wrong side of the tracks". That said, you might want to pick a village close to a square if your major activity is dancing several nights a week. If golf is your game, a village close to several courses might be your best village pick. If you swim laps every morning, then near a lap pool. Well, you get it by now......

Take your time and spend some time in The Villages. It won't take you long to get the lay of the land here. Good luck and enjoy.

[Fraugoofy]

Originally Posted by 2BNTV

I don't agree if a home is closer to a square, it is more expensive. You will pay more for a view, corner lot, upgrades in home, etc.

I agree it's more important to be closer to shopping, doctors and an activity that you might do on a daily basis, After awhile, most people don't go to the squares as often.

You might want to consider something like Bonnybrook, Summerhill, area. Caroline and Virginia Trace are also beautiful. Close to doctors and shopping and a short ride to the squares. TV is very big so don't get overwhelmed.

Best to send for a map and study it, as there are many choices.

I agree. Lynnhaven, Belvedere, Tall Trees are all wonderful areas! Of course any Village you choose will be beautiful!

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[redwitch]

Another thing to consider is that by living near a town square you'll hear the music quite frequently. It may be at a distance, but it is still a noise. If you live very close to a rec center, be prepared to hear the pickleball thunk, thunk. Close to country clubs means the smell of food wafting through your neighborhood when the wind is right. A golf course view comes with the joys of hearing golfers converse, the joys of strangers going on your property to retrieve their balls and the risk of your home being damaged by an errant swing. There are disadvantages to living close to almost any facility. The reality is that no village or location is perfect but they're almost all pretty darn good. Figure out what you want/need in a house and the price you can afford. Features really do matter here, much more so than location.

[kstew43]

Originally Posted by goodtimesintv

I thought Lake County didn't allow a bond on the property, and thus, the overall price of the home would look higher because of the lot improvements and street/neighborhood infrastructure would be baked into the home price, not in a separate bond.

Also, a lot of people don't want a 4-bedroom home. They could get a 3-bedroom home there, without the furnishings and cart (which makes for fuzzing price of the actual home), for maybe $25k less, and have pretty much the same thing on the same land.

Taxes go by the price of the home. They don't change much with a 25k price change.....
Lake County Fruitland park DOES have a bond. Pine Ridge off Brinson is $24,900

[kstew43]

Originally Posted by big guy

Yearly maintenance fee? We have no yearly maintenance fee. Are you talking about the amenity fee? That doesn't vary much between houses. We own a 23 year old villa that is a rental and we own a 10 year old designer home in which we live. The amenity fee is the same.

If you live outside of the Historic and maybe some of the old homes near Spanish Springs I am not sure...

BUT, if you have purchased your home within the past 15 years or so...you do Pay a yearly Maintence fee on your particular development. Some higher than others.

[kstew43]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

That seems strange. This link estimates yearly property tax for a 250K home in Fruitland Park in the $3500 area.

Tax Calculator

Purchase Price: 259000
Homestead Exemption? No
Property Location: Fruitland park
Estimated Property Taxes: $4527 $3796 with homestead

plus....$1800 bond......$650 maintance......I think non-add vulorums were about $345.......from memory anyway...around $7500 a year

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by kstew43

Purchase Price: 259000
Homestead Exemption? No
Property Location: Fruitland park
Estimated Property Taxes: $4527 $3796 with homestead

plus....$1800 bond......$650 maintance......I think non-add vulorums were about $345.......from memory anyway...around $7500 a year

From $3700 to $7500???...that does not sound right.