[La lamy]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Further research, its East, for the record....

U.S. Route 441 (US 441) in Florida is a north–south United States Highway. It runs 433 miles (697 km) from Miami in South Florida northwest to the Georgia border north of the Lake City area.

Can we call it north east of the 441?!

[Bogie Shooter]

No!

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

No!

Yes, if you go on google earth 441 does NOT run straight north/south in that area. Historic side is North northeast of 441.

[La lamy]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

No!

[La lamy]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Yes, if you go on google earth 441 does NOT run straight north/south in that area. Historic side is North northeast of 441.

[CWGUY]

Originally Posted by jebartle

No bond in lake County also.

There are some people in District 11 that would disagree with you.

[Cheryl Barrios]

Thank you for the information. I do have a question too about buying an older home. How are the basic, physical structures of the homes? I wonder if high winds and rains may have affected their integrity. I can easily have flooring and paint exchanged and maybe a few interior structural changes done, but the rest, I don't want to have to worry about. I appreciate all comments and thoughts.

[SugarBear]

The area between 466A and SR44 is in fact the highest priced area in all of The Villages. We purchased 2 homes in this area since 2014. Last one purchased in June 2017 for 455K and sold this past October for 635K. No other area in TV has appreciated as much.
Knowing we have reached the peak of the bubble here in TV we are using the profit and building on the coast in SW Florida.

[vintageogauge]

Originally Posted by La lamy

From my research the homes north of 441 in Orange Blossom are definitely cheaper than newer ones down south. There is a charm to the old district that can't be found in newer areas. I love the feel of the historic side where it's much more relaxed and a real 'village' feel. And the more mature landscape is truly beautiful.

That is why so many adult children live there with their parents. you can read all about them just about every day in the online news.

[vintageogauge]

Originally Posted by SugarBear

The area between 466A and SR44 is in fact the highest priced area in all of The Villages. We purchased 2 homes in this area since 2014. Last one purchased in June 2017 for 455K and sold this past October for 635K. No other area in TV has appreciated as much.
Knowing we have reached the peak of the bubble here in TV we are using the profit and building on the coast in SW Florida.

The original homes in Fenney that were in that price range have matched that appreciation and the cost of homes continue to increase, the peak has not been reached yet. It used to be anything over $600,000 included a pool, not so true today as there are many homes south of 44 without pools that are selling for well over $600,000. Too early to build on the coast but then again those prices keep going up also.

[DaveGodin]

Originally Posted by STLRAY

Thank you all again for answering all my questions. Per the advice I have received on this forum I have done the lifestyle visit and have arranged to rent a house for the winter while I decide where to buy. One thing that has me scratching my head is the older homes in the Spanish Springs area seem to sell for as much or more than newer homes near Brownwood. Many of the older homes seem so dated, there appear to be fewer pools and such but the prices paid do not seem to reflect these deficiencies. This leads me to wonder if I am missing something that makes the older areas more attractive. I drove around a LOT while I was on my lifestyle visit and could not answer this question for myself, so I am asking the source of all Villages knowledge.

What is the attraction of the older section?

I do not see any deficiencies in the historic area. We built a house here on a vacant lot 2 years ago, are satisfied with our choice, and have no intention of moving.
There are advantages to the area.
1). easy access to grocery stores. Two Publix, a Winn Dixie, Walmart, and Aldi all within easy golf cart access. The publix and winn dixie are less than 2 miles from my house.
2). Other shopping. Lowes, ACE hardware, Belk, Target, and numerous other stores are very close.
3). quieter streets. You don't pass through the historic area to go somewhere else. This makes it easier to drive around in a golf cart as well as run, bike or walk on the roads.
4). Two adult pools and a family pool within 2 miles. (also a premium pool at Orange Blossom Golf Course
5). Plenty of golf. Two executive and one Championship just in the historic area and more nearby.
6). Healthcare is close (even if you don't like the Villages Hospital.

I could go on.

Dave G.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by vintageogauge

That is why so many adult children live there with their parents. you can read all about them just about every day in the online news.

Since you choose to "go there"

There are so many renters outside the Historic Section, because people don't really want to actually live there, they just want to make a lot of money there. So they buy new homes and rent them for ridiculous sums that they know they'll get, or they'll buy foreclosures, renovate, and flip to "investors" who have no intention of ever actually becoming residents.

Also, obligatory Stepford and Sardine Can remark about every single courtyard villa neighborhood in the Villages.

But you do you, boo.

[Inspector Mark]

One of the best concepts of The Villages is the villages. The various housing styles and price points allow people to move into an area where they fit in socially and economically. I would not feel comfortable with a $300,000 home in a neighborhood with million dollar homes. I would not fit in nor could I keep up with their life style.

My goal is to move into a neighborhood where I can meet and have many friends that are in basically the same position as I.

That being said, I have driven all through Orange Blossom and though it was quite nice. The trick is to do as much research as you can to find a village that you can afford and where you think you might fit in.

[Kerry Azz]

The Bond is not figured into the selling price on the new homes or resale homes.

[Dgizzi]

Originally Posted by STLRAY

Thank you all again for answering all my questions. Per the advice I have received on this forum I have done the lifestyle visit and have arranged to rent a house for the winter while I decide where to buy. One thing that has me scratching my head is the older homes in the Spanish Springs area seem to sell for as much or more than newer homes near Brownwood. Many of the older homes seem so dated, there appear to be fewer pools and such but the prices paid do not seem to reflect these deficiencies. This leads me to wonder if I am missing something that makes the older areas more attractive. I drove around a LOT while I was on my lifestyle visit and could not answer this question for myself, so I am asking the source of all Villages knowledge.

What is the attraction of the older section?

I moved to newer section, Monarch Grove. I like new stuff. Personally Spanish Square is old and not impressed. They are going to put more money into newer area. We have a lot over here to look forward too! And yes older homes sell for more then newer. We wanted new home with more upgrades and nicer styles and colors and bigger garages. I have met many people that have moved from the other squares to over here for the newer stuff.