North area
Spanish Springs
The original town square (1994) and the established heart of the north: mature oaks, quiet streets, mostly paid-off bonds, and the most affordable homes in The Villages.
Most resales roughly $250K–$450K; villas from the low $200Ks [DRAFT — Kevin to edit]
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Highlights
- Spanish Springs Town Square — the original, with nightly entertainment
- Mostly paid-off bonds on older resales
- Mature landscaping and established neighborhoods
- Closest to Lady Lake and Highway 27/441 shopping and medical
What it feels like
North of County Road 466 is the part of The Villages that was built first, roughly from the early 1990s through the early 2000s. The streets are shaded, the recreation centers are well-worn in the best way, and the pace is a little slower. Spanish Springs Town Square, with its Spanish-mission look, was the community’s first square and still hosts free live entertainment every night. [DRAFT — Kevin to edit]
Homes and costs
You’ll find the widest range of budgets here: manufactured and site-built ranch homes, patio and courtyard villas, and designer homes from the late ’90s and early 2000s. Many carry little or no remaining bond, and district maintenance assessments tend to be the lowest in The Villages. Roofs and HVAC age are the things to check — budget for them or negotiate them. [DRAFT — Kevin to edit]
Who it suits
- Buyers who want the most home for the money
- People who’d rather have shade and settled neighbors than brand-new everything
- Anyone who wants to be near Lady Lake shopping and the north-end medical offices
Villages in this area
- Village of AlhambraA village in District 2, Sumter County, in north part of The Villages near Spanish Springs Town Square.
- Village of Belle AireA village in District 2, Sumter County, in north part of The Villages near Spanish Springs Town Square.
- Village of Briar MeadowA village in District 4, Marion County, in north part of The Villages near Spanish Springs Town Square.
- Village of Calumet GroveA village in District 4, Marion County, in north part of The Villages near Spanish Springs Town Square.
- Village of ChathamA village in District 4, Marion County, in north part of The Villages near Spanish Springs Town Square.
- Village of Chatham at SoulliereA village in District 4, Marion County, in north part of The Villages near Spanish Springs Town Square.
- Village of Cottages at SummerchaseA village in District 3, Sumter County, in north part of The Villages near Spanish Springs Town Square.
- Village of Country ClubA village in Lady Lake / Lake County, Lake County, in north part of The Villages near Spanish Springs Town Square.
- Village of De AllendeA village in District 1, Sumter County, in north part of The Villages near Spanish Springs Town Square.
- Village of De La VistaA village in District 1, Sumter County, in north part of The Villages near Spanish Springs Town Square.
- Village of Del MarA village in Lady Lake / Lake County, Lake County, in north part of The Villages near Spanish Springs Town Square.
- Village of El CortezA village in Lady Lake / Lake County, Lake County, in north part of The Villages near Spanish Springs Town Square.
- Village of GlenbrookA village in District 3, Sumter County, in north part of The Villages near Spanish Springs Town Square.
- Village of HaciendaA village in Lady Lake / Lake County, Lake County, in north part of The Villages near Spanish Springs Town Square.
- Village of La ReynaldaA village in Lady Lake / Lake County, Lake County, in north part of The Villages near Spanish Springs Town Square.
- Village of La ZamoraA village in Lady Lake / Lake County, Lake County, in north part of The Villages near Spanish Springs Town Square.
- Village of Mira MesaA village in Lady Lake / Lake County, Lake County, in north part of The Villages near Spanish Springs Town Square.
- Village of Orange Blossom GardensA village in Lady Lake / Lake County, Lake County, in north part of The Villages near Spanish Springs Town Square.
- Village of Palo AltoA village in District 1, Sumter County, in north part of The Villages near Spanish Springs Town Square.
- Village of PiedmontA village in District 4, Marion County, in north part of The Villages near Spanish Springs Town Square.
- Village of Polo RidgeA village in District 3, Sumter County, in north part of The Villages near Spanish Springs Town Square.
- Village of Rio GrandeA village in District 1, Sumter County, in north part of The Villages near Spanish Springs Town Square.
- Village of Rio PonderosaA village in District 1, Sumter County, in north part of The Villages near Spanish Springs Town Square.
- Village of Rio RancheroA village in District 1, Sumter County, in north part of The Villages near Spanish Springs Town Square.
- Village of SantiagoA village in District 2, Sumter County, in north part of The Villages near Spanish Springs Town Square.
- Village of Santo DomingoA village in District 2, Sumter County, in north part of The Villages near Spanish Springs Town Square.
- Village of Silver LakeA village in Lady Lake / Lake County, Lake County, in north part of The Villages near Spanish Springs Town Square.
- Village of SpringdaleA village in District 4, Marion County, in north part of The Villages near Spanish Springs Town Square.
- Village of SummerhillA village in District 3, Sumter County, in north part of The Villages near Spanish Springs Town Square.
- Village of Sunbury of GlenbrookA village in District 3, Sumter County, in north part of The Villages near Spanish Springs Town Square.
- Village of Tierra Del SolA village in District 1, Sumter County, in north part of The Villages near Spanish Springs Town Square.
- Village of Valle VerdeA village in Lady Lake / Lake County, Lake County, in north part of The Villages near Spanish Springs Town Square.
- Village of WoodburyA village in District 4, Marion County, in north part of The Villages near Spanish Springs Town Square.
- Village of Woodbury at PhillipsA village in District 4, Marion County, in north part of The Villages near Spanish Springs Town Square.
Common questions
What’s the biggest difference between north and south of 466?
North of 466 is the original, established part of The Villages with mature landscaping and mostly paid-off bonds. South of 466 is newer, with more new construction and generally higher bonds. [PLACEHOLDER — Kevin to review]
What’s the difference between the amenity fee and the bond?
The amenity fee is a monthly charge that pays for recreation centers, pools, executive golf and entertainment. The bond is a one-time infrastructure assessment attached to the home that can be paid off or paid down over years. They are separate bills. [PLACEHOLDER — Kevin to review]
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