[LSTOWELL]

Those in chitty chatty are really a dumb thing to do..makes that area of villas look like the old ones on the other side of 441...

[LSTOWELL]

Originally Posted by 024engine

That is true. One mile from villages. Tiny homes. You rent the property, but own the house. Not a good deal. Have to make appointment to see them.

Yeah why would you want to pay that much $$ BUT it's really like a condo association where you own the inside only of your unit,own no land but can still sell it..maybe they're taking care of the yards like condo living..

[airstreamingypsy]

It is like a condo, and like a condo they can do a background check, which I feel like is an advantage. No where in The Villages do they do that. As for living in the small size, it's not for everyone. Millions of people live fulltime in RVs, and love it. I lived in one for 15 years, pulled it to 48 states.... saw the USA like few get to. I moved out of 4,000 square feet into 170 square feet....... meant to do it for 1 year, came off the road 15 years later...... different strokes. I went by it the other day, I thought it looked great.

[Cranford61]

Originally Posted by Rich42

These tiny houses are to attract workers to staff all the villages stores and restaurants. They have to live somewhere people.

They also will enjoy The Villages’ squares for entertainment and action. Too many surrounding parasitic neighborhoods encircling TV, buying one happy hour beer and sitting all night.

[John_W]

If you don't live in TV, then why would anyone want to live in this part of Florida? If I just came to Florida and wanted to retire or even needed to work part-time, I would chose somewhere that had something interesting, something going for it, somewhere you can enjoy.

I would consider this condo for $149K right now on the market, it's a studio but perfect for a single person. However, the location and the area more than make up for the space, it's 5 minutes from Madeira Beach. If people want to visit, there is always pullout couches or motels. If I had to decide between a tiny house in Oxford, Florida and this place, it would be a no brainer.

4725 Cove Cir APT 806, Saint Petersburg, FL 33708

4725 Cove Cir APT 806, Saint Petersburg, FL 33708

[Aces4]

Originally Posted by LSTOWELL

Those in chitty chatty are really a dumb thing to do..makes that area of villas look like the old ones on the other side of 441...

In one person’s eyes...

[Aces4]

Originally Posted by John_W

If you don't live in TV, then why would anyone want to live in this part of Florida? If I just came to Florida and wanted to retire or even needed to work part-time, I would chose somewhere that had something interesting, something going for it, somewhere you can enjoy.

I would consider this condo for $149K right now on the market, it's a studio but perfect for a single person. However, the location and the area more than make up for the space, it's 5 minutes from Madeira Beach. If people want to visit, there is always pullout couches or motels. If I had to decide between a tiny house in Oxford, Florida and this place, it would be a no brainer.

4725 Cove Cir APT 806, Saint Petersburg, FL 33708

4725 Cove Cir APT 806, Saint Petersburg, FL 33708

Probably the hurricane factor, employment opportunity and closer to family. We know elderly who also struggle with The Villages taxes, fees and extra bonds. People come from many different scenarios

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by John_W

If you don't live in TV, then why would anyone want to live in this part of Florida? If I just came to Florida and wanted to retire or even needed to work part-time, I would chose somewhere that had something interesting, something going for it, somewhere you can enjoy.

I would consider this condo for $149K right now on the market, it's a studio but perfect for a single person. However, the location and the area more than make up for the space, it's 5 minutes from Madeira Beach. If people want to visit, there is always pullout couches or motels. If I had to decide between a tiny house in Oxford, Florida and this place, it would be a no brainer.

4725 Cove Cir APT 806, Saint Petersburg, FL 33708

4725 Cove Cir APT 806, Saint Petersburg, FL 33708

Nice area for a person 40 years old or younger.

[askcarl]

HOA of $400 a month. Really need to check out the date of building repairs. Elevators, pool, parking lot, A/C, etc. Then ask for the HOA planned future repairs and reserve monies (and who/where those $$$ are held).

If you're serious, attend and HOA meeting and ask the attendees some questions.

Your costs can skyrocket after Move-in.

BBW buyer be ware.

[TomPerrett]

There is a large market for tiny homes and it’s getting bigger. I don’t know if these are a good deal or not. Many people don’t need or want large places.
The house I grew up in Had three rooms down stairs three bedroom upstairs one bathroom with a tub and one sink. Nobody went to the bathroom in your house. You went across the street to your own toilet. Boys use the nearest bush. Today you get registered as a sec offender for doing that. People didn’t go far back then no Ferraris are Lamborghinis.
Was sure a simpler life.

[John_W]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

Nice area for a person 40 years old or younger.

My neighbor that I play golf with, he's either at St. Pete Beach, Venice Beach, Pine Island in Spring Hill, Crystal River or somewhere on the Gulf coast fishing and hanging out about 3 days a week. Everytime we play golf, he tells me of all the stuff he's doing. I would do it myself, but I hate to drive that much. There are still some of us who like the beach life.

You're right, it's not like anything we have here. If I were to go to the Gulf coast at my age, it would be in a 55+ community like Heritage Pines in Hudson. I still want to play golf and be around people our age some of the time.

Heritage Pines 55+ community Hudson, Florida

Originally Posted by askcarl

HOA of $400 a month. Really need to check out the date of building repairs. Elevators, pool, parking lot, A/C, etc. Then ask for the HOA planned future repairs and reserve monies (and who/where those $$$ are held).

If you're serious, attend and HOA meeting and ask the attendees some questions.

Your costs can skyrocket after Move-in.

That can said for any condo no matter where it is, you have to do your due diligence, not just St. Pete Beach. The Simple Life Tiny Homes in Oxford on 466 have a monthly land rental and amenity fee of $675.

[Nick B]

We used to call them trailer parks

[michellevanhaste]

They cute , And the land lease is expensive . A big price tag, for trend

[Rosebud1949]

Good idea for those who are happy with a small neat house. Not everyone wants to have a "Mc Mansion" and try to keep up with the Joneses' at vast expense. Many an old saying is pertinent, All that glistens is not gold folks, and all that is large is NOT always paid for !!!!! Some are happy to live within their means.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

How many cities , do you go to and buy more then one beer