The Villages, FL Real Estate & Homes for Sale | realtor.com® (2024)

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Are home prices dropping in The Villages Florida? ›

The Villages, FL housing market

The median listing home price in The Villages, FL was $374.5K in May 2024, trending down -6.4% year-over-year. The median listing home price per square foot was $259. The median home sold price was $375K.

There are no HOA fees in The Villages FL. Residents do pay CDD fees (community development district) that range from $129 to $220 per month. CDD fees are different as they are incorporated into your annual property tax bill.

Last year in a federal trial in Tampa, The Villages won a $603,700 judgement against Kranz and Day, former top producers for Properties of The Villages, who broke away in December 2019 to form KD Premier Realty.

1. Village of Belvedere. With a median home price of $395,143 and a median rent of $1,541, Village of Belvedere is the cheapest neighborhood on our list. Based on the growth in home prices in Village of Belvedere over the last 3 years, it ranks No.

Con: While the weather is also an advantage in the area, some people may not like the humidity and muggy summer days. Con: Like everywhere else in Florida, The Villages has bugs including pests like ants, co*ckroaches, termites, and spiders. Con: With a population that is 93% Caucasian, the area has limited diversity.

The trouble began in 2019 when residents of The Villages were suddenly hit with a 25 percent hike in their property taxes. In the master-planned retirement community of 130,000 across Sumter, Lake, and Marion counties in central Florida, many are on fixed incomes.

The Villages lifestyle is surprisingly affordable. The monthly amenity fee provides Villagers with free access to golf on all executive courses*, swimming, tennis, pickleball, bocce, sports pools, fishing lakes, parks, trails, 24-hour community watch and more than 3,000 resident run sports, activities and social clubs.

HOA dues cover services that benefit the property's common areas as well as owners' interests. Owners in HOAs pay dues in addition to the property taxes and homeowner's insurance for your own property.

How far are The Villages from the beach? ›

The Villages is about 70 miles from the Atlantic Ocean (Daytona Beach area). This trip will take you about an hour and 30 minutes or so because the route does not include interstate. However, not a bad distance to drive to get to the beach. There's always quite a bit going on in this area.

Citizens First Bank is owned and operated by Villages Bancorporation, Inc.

It is made up of 17 special purpose community development districts (CDD), which are controlled by a board of supervisors (BoS), five individuals elected by the landowners of the district. H. Gary Morse, the original owner's son, transferred most direct ownership in the company to his three children in 2006.

While many people are worried about a housing market crash this year, Ramsey Solutions said it's unlikely. In fact, Florida homes might actually increase in cost, which is good news for sellers.

$410,804. The average The Villages home value is $410,804, down 3.3% over the past year and goes to pending in around 33 days.

Village of Bonita

With a median home price of $775,299 and a median rent of $1,541, Village of Bonita is the most expensive neighborhood on our list. Based on the growth in home prices in Village of Bonita over the last 3 years, it ranks No. 1 among all the neighborhoods in The Villages.

Fantastic retirement community. Not very diverse, but offers a lot for those looking to have a "Disney-type"/all inclusive retirement experience. Everything is located nearby. THE VILLAGES IS A STRONG GROWING COMMUNITY OF PEOPLE FROM ALL AROUND THE WORLD.