THE BEST LOCATIONS IN THE VILLAGES - My Picks
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- Here are some great locations to consider if your looking to buy a pre-owned home in THE VILLAGES, Florida.
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I've lived here for 13 years. My top pick is Tall Trees, because it is close to everything! One block south of CR 466, just west of Buena Vista. Polo Ridge is just across 466 to the north. Caroline is great because it is close to LSL (Lake Sumter Landing). Caroline, Mallory, Sabal Chase and Virginia Trace make a "U", with LSL being at the top. I would NOT buy any house who's street is connected to North Morse Blvd because it is only 2 lanes & you can hardly get out onto Morse during high season; Rio Grande & San Marino are the only streets that have a traffic light. I don't like any of the Villages off North Buena Vista, north of El Camino Real because you don't have very many Rec Centers or pools. I have always liked houses between CR 466 & 466A. You have to understand that most of the doctors offices are near the hospital off 27/441--the very top of The Villages. Lots of restaurants, too. Two new freestanding ERs just opened on 466A, which we are so happy to have. The Villages hospital, esp the ER, is crap. If you have major health problems, don't move here. Some people have moved back North because of the great hospitals/health care they have. There just aren't any medical training schools like we have back home. I don't know how all the new assisted living facilities are finding employees. Back to real estate, the big extension of The Villages beyond the turnpike sounds good, maybe in 10 years. The only Village I've seen is Fenney. I like it because it's close to all the big amenities. I can't believe people are buying houses close to the Turnpike--now they want walls built to help with the noise. There's also a gravel pit that blasts occasionally & rattles people & windows. Coleman Prison is just to the west--I haven't heard of any escapes. I would stick to houses between 466 & 44, except for Polo Ridge, which is just north of 466. Sign up for our blog, talkofthevillages.com and you will get great info there. 8/17/20
Thank you for your input. One thing about those Villages north of El Camino Real. That is the quietest area in The Villages when the snowbirds are here. The First Responders recreation center will be up and running in about 18 months. It will have a beach entry pool and a Putt & Play. Walking trails too.
I love living in Tamarind Grove which most people don't even know exists. 15 minute golf cart ride to either Lake Sumter Landing or Brownwood, lots of pools and lots of friendly people.
Nicely done. A map of the villages with each housing area shown would be nice.
You sold me! We bought in Tall Trees!
This summary of your favorite areas is very informative and the reasons you like them are helpful to a newcomer. Thank you for sharing your viewpoint.
@Dr Micheal How are you doing
Hope we get to know each other with time and patience?
Yes The Villages is a beautiful place to live and yes a city of nearly 150,000 but people want to retire here so they keep building. Once you live here you realize it's not as large as you thought. Many small communities inside one large city. There are so many residents that are in their 50's that they started a South of Sixty Club. If you can retire early why not! No better place to be then an active lifestyle community!
We just bought in the Village of Lynnhaven. Loads of trees and we are right near Lake Miona Park! We did not want to buy new. When you buy new, you have to wait years for the vegetation to mature!
Great to hear you like your new home and location! Welcome to The Villages...
Excellent video. Thank you for the information.
@Papa Great video How are you doing
Hope we get to know each other with time and patience?
Live in the Piedmont Village for 14 years and he is right, it's quiet, established, wooded and close to everything you need.
Right on, one of our favorites too. Chatam is another great Village , we rented there this past winter.
I lived there for ten years. It is a Disney Land for grown ups. Piedmont on Grimball Ave
We have lived in Chatham for 3 years, house is for sale. Need more elbow room, moving to Ocala. Good Luck.
Thanks!
who will buy a house at the village now,too many sinkholes
chris60810 Sinkholes happen everywhere. Texas leads the nation.
Really appreciate this review . Looking at a property in Santiago . Everything has gone crazy hasn’t it?
Changed your views on this village?
Any new pluses or minuses
No change in my view. We really like living north of 466.
Santiago is area close to Polo fields, Savana entertainment center and close to shopping on 466. Also 5 miles to Spanish Springs and all shopping on 21/441 and 6 miles to Lake Sumter landing
My mom lives in Rio Ponderosa near Rio Grande just north of 466 off Morse.
Perfect location. 2 miles to Spanish Springs, 2 miles to Sumter Landing. 441 and 466 are just a few minutes away.
Janet A We rented house in Rio before we purchased a house. Close to everything!
Thanks another great video
@ R Hary How are you doing
Hope we get to know each other with time and patience?
@@lydiaanderson9765 I’m doing fine in this crazy time 🤙
What about ranges of selling prices?
Very informative
sinkholes in the Villages 5/23/2018 !!!!
maybe your children have a place for you without sinkholes - where you should be in the first place
I've lived with grown children.....not a good idea! Independence and privacy is more enjoyable if you can live alone.
Thanks so much. Going to visit for the first time in about 2 weeks. This was really helpful.
What would you recommend as the most economical section of The Villages? Are there one bedroom condo units or places requiring low to no maintenance? I'm an apartment dweller type and I love watching golf, but I don't want to golf myself. I actually prefer to be close to a Catholic church. Any suggestions? Thank you.
Mary McNally The most economical would be the oldest section. Which is Orange Blossom and others on 441. It’s across the street from Saint Timothy. These are homes and not apartments. New apartments have just been built near Brownwood.
@@sonofmabarker Thank you so much for your quick response. I have to sheepishly admit that for years and years I have been afraid to live in a house by myself. Long before catching any true crime or Forensic Files shows on TV. Nevertheless I'm grateful for your valuable information! 👍🙏🥰
Could I live there if my house is paid and my retirement is only 4k?
Marisa Parra 4K a month? If so, I would say yes. That would be $48,000 a year. But, it is less then the reported $55,000 average household income.
Excellent show Mr Barker! Very enjoyable!
thanks. we just visited and this really helps!
Good video! For the haters here, keep in mind The Villages is a city of 120,000 and growing. You make it sound like there is an accident a minute here. You don't like TV's that's great. Find a place that suits you but don't crap on our community. As for sinkholes - well folks better be warned about Texas, Alabama, Missouri, Kentucky, TN and PA as well! If people were that concerned in TV's they would be moving out. Instead they keep coming!
I agree with you.
Bonnie Flanagan
How bad is gang violence in The Villages?
Are there many shootings and what about those packs of wild pit bulls running around?
You make it sound like the sinkholes are not real. Just ask the owners of those condemned homes. And by the way, the Developer, Mr Morris, will not acknowledge any responsibility... you are on your own.
Your voice sounds very familiar, do you do the hockey hair videos here in Minnesota?
ruining central Florida day by day
Fantastic information, thank you!!!!!!!
good tour but so hard to hear..
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Yes thank you for the great video, my question is I have a boxer are you allowed to own a dog? My pet is very well behaved do these home have fencing behind them or what areas do? Thank you
No, the old hypocrite, bigot Republicans there will put it down.
You can only have 2 pets. If you already have 3, you can move in but if one of them dies then you can't replace it. No fences or hedgerows are allowed but some houses in the newer Village of Pine Ridge have fences. The drawback to Pine Ridge is that the land is actually part of the town of Lady Lake & you will pay higher taxes. There are several dog parks, mostly in the south end.
@@magaisacult2023 that's a stupid reply. Of course his wonderful companion boxer would be welcome at TV.
I just love your voice,voices that fit my live is Morgan Friedman, Harrison Ford,Anthony Hopkins.
Just to name a few,I really enjoy your videos and knowledge of the villages.
My wife and I very much want to live there and looking to maybe build new.
Really looking at Finney we love what is to come there.
I am a very active guy and can’t wait to get there.Keep the great work up with all the info
You share with all of us.
Jim Nordgren Don’t forget the preowned houses. Many are only 5 to 10 years old.
Good information. How many villages are there? For those of us that don’t live in the area and aren’t familiar with the road systems, It would be very helpful to have a map with each area marked.
My guess is there are probably around 140 Villages here. Which is just the name for your neighborhood. My villages has about 675 homes.
Thanks for the tips! I've been thinking about moving to the villages.
You will like it here. Lots to do and many friendly people. Take your time buying a house and if possible maybe rent for a couple of months. That way you will get to know the area better.
Thank you for this awesome tour!
Every Village has it's good and bad points. There is no such thing as a perfect location. People who are buying in the new section south of the Florida Turnpike will have to put up with loads of construction for the next few years. Plus, they will have to wait for stores and restaurants to come into that area. Myself, I would suggest a preowned home that already has many updates added. That can add up to a great savings.
pre built home in the older section is the way to go. North of 466. Better built homes updates and low or no bonds. Better bang for your buck! Also the courtyard villa is very popular and in high demand. One will get higher resale value.
Kit Sc
I like the villages for rental property.
Great video with solid advice⚘
How bad is gang violence there?
Gardener Earth Guy There is no gang violence.
Thank you so much. Very informative.
Glad it was helpful!
All these rude comments about The Villages and sinkholes are unnecessary! All from haters who, most likely have never even been to TV's! Yes there may be one or two sinkholes that have done real damage to a few properties but those folks have insurance to cover it. Most sinkholes that show up are small and easily repaired. So calm down haters and go elsewhere! Oh and the top 5 states for sink holes are TX, AL, KY, PA, TN and yes FL. I worry more about the sinkholes in PA and west TX!
I live near those condemned houses, and I CANNOT purchase a meaningful 'sinkhole' insurance policy.