The Villages, Florida

The Villages Neighborhoods

Over 100 distinct neighborhoods spread across three areas and three counties. Where you buy shapes your daily life and annual costs more than most buyers expect. Browse by feature, or scroll down to explore by area.

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Location is everything in The Villages. Similar floor plans exist throughout the community — but county tax rates, bond balances, and distance to amenities can create a $6,000+ difference in annual costs on the same $500,000 home, depending on which neighborhood you choose. Understand costs & fees →

Before You Start Shopping

Five questions to ask first

Similar floor plans can be found in every area — the neighborhood decision is the one that's hard to undo. Ask these before you fall in love with a home.

  1. 1
    Which areas have the best amenities for you? Recreation centers, pools, and pickleball facilities vary significantly by area and age of development. Browse areas →
  2. 2
    Where are the golf courses you want to play regularly? The Villages has 46 executive courses and 12+ championship courses. Living near the ones you'll use most makes a real difference day-to-day.
  3. 3
    Which town square do you like best? Each of The Villages' five town squares — Spanish Springs, Lake Sumter Landing, Brownwood Paddock Square, Sawgrass Grove, and Eastport — has a distinct character. Proximity to your favorite shapes how often you visit.
  4. 4
    How far is everyday shopping, dining, and medical care? Some neighborhoods are a quick golf cart ride from Publix and urgent care; others require a car. Know this before you buy.
  5. 5
    Which area makes the most sense financially? Bond balances, county tax rates, and CDD assessments all vary by location. Compare areas →
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Find neighborhoods by area

Jump to an area below, or scroll down to browse all neighborhoods in order. Each area has a full guide with costs, lifestyle details, and what makes it distinct.

Spanish Springs

Northern Area

Spanish Springs

~31 neighborhoods · near Spanish Springs Town Square

Lake County · Marion County Lowest bonds Est. 1990s–2000s
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Lake Sumter

Central Area

Lake Sumter

~32 neighborhoods · near Lake Sumter Landing

Sumter County Generally lower tax rate Est. 2000s–2010s
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Brownwood

Central Area

Brownwood

~16 neighborhoods · near Brownwood Paddock Square

Sumter County Mid-range bonds Est. 2000s–2010s
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Sawgrass Grove

Southern Area

Sawgrass Grove

~17 neighborhoods · near Sawgrass Grove · active development

Sumter County Highest bonds Est. 2010s–2020s
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Eastport

Southern Area

Eastport

~11 neighborhoods · newest town center · opened 2025

Sumter County Highest bonds Est. 2020s
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Northern Area · North of CR 466

Spanish Springs Town Square

The original Villages. Built primarily from the late 1990s through the early 2000s — mature landscaping, classic character, and often the lowest bond balances in the community. Home to Spanish Springs Town Square.

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CountyLake County · Marion County (varies by village)
Built EraLate 1990s – Early 2000s
Bond ProfileLowest in The Villages
Town SquareSpanish Springs

Villages near Spanish Springs Town Square — in the northern area (above CR 466).

AlhambraAlhambraBelle AireBelle AireBriar MeadowBriar MeadowCalumet GroveCalumet GroveChathamChathamCountry Club HillsCountry Club HillsDe AllendeDe AllendeDe La VistaDe La VistaDel MarDel MarEl CortezEl CortezGlenbrookGlenbrookHaciendaHaciendaHarmeswoodHarmeswoodLa ReynaldaLa ReynaldaLa ZamoraLa ZamoraMira MesaMira MesaOrange Blossom GardensOrange Blossom GardensPalo AltoPalo AltoPiedmontPiedmontPolo RidgePolo RidgeRio GrandeRio GrandeRio PonderosaRio PonderosaRio RancheroRio RancheroSantiagoSantiagoSanto DomingoSanto DomingoSilver LakeSilver LakeSpringdaleSpringdaleSummerhillSummerhillTierra Del SolTierra Del SolValle VerdeValle VerdeWoodburyWoodbury
Central Area · South of CR 466

Lake Sumter Landing Market Square

The most centrally connected area — close to Lake Sumter Landing's waterfront entertainment, with the generally lower Sumter County property tax rate and the widest range of home types and price points.

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CountySumter County
Built EraEarly 2000s – 2010s
Bond ProfileMid-range
Town SquareLake Sumter Landing

Villages near Lake Sumter Landing Market Square — in the central area, Lake Sumter corridor.

AmeliaAmeliaAshlandAshlandBelvedereBelvedereBonitaBonitaBonnybrookBonnybrookBridgeport at Creekside LandingBridgeport at Creekside LandingBridgeport at Lake MionaBridgeport at Lake MionaBridgeport at Lake SumterBridgeport at Lake SumterBridgeport at Laurel ValleyBridgeport at Laurel ValleyBridgeport at Miona ShoresBridgeport at Miona ShoresButtonwoodButtonwoodCabanas at Creekside LandingCabanas at Creekside LandingCarolineCarolineDuvalDuvalHaciendas of Mission HillsHaciendas of Mission HillsHadleyHadleyHemingwayHemingwayLakeshore CottagesLakeshore CottagesLargoLargoLiberty ParkLiberty ParkLynnhavenLynnhavenMallory SquareMallory SquarePennecampPennecampPoincianaPoincianaSabal ChaseSabal ChaseSt. CharlesSt. CharlesSt. JamesSt. JamesSunset PointeSunset PointeTall TreesTall TreesTamarind GroveTamarind GroveVirginia TraceVirginia TraceWinifredWinifred
Central Area · South of CR 466A, near Brownwood Paddock

Brownwood Paddock Square

Close to Brownwood Paddock Square — one of The Villages' most popular entertainment hubs. A blend of established and newer communities with strong access to southern area amenities and recreation centers.

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CountySumter County (Pine Hills and Pine Ridge are Lake County)
Built EraMid 2000s – 2010s
Bond ProfileMid-range
Town SquareBrownwood Paddock Square

Villages near Brownwood Paddock Square — in the central area, Brownwood corridor.

Alden BungalowsAlden BungalowsAntrim DellsAntrim DellsAtwoodAtwoodCharlotteCharlotteCollierCollierDunedinDunedinFernandinaFernandinaGilchristGilchristLaBelleLaBelleLake DeatonLake DeatonOsceola HillsOsceola HillsPine HillsPine HillsPine RidgePine RidgePinellasPinellasSanibelSanibelSoaring Eagle at Osceola HillsSoaring Eagle at Osceola Hills
Southern Area · South of SR 44

Sawgrass Grove

Active southern area centered on Sawgrass Grove — opened 2022. Modern home designs, newer recreation centers, and a natural Florida landscape feel. Bond balances are higher than the north and central areas, reflecting newer infrastructure.

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CountySumter County
Built Era2010s – Present
Bond ProfileHighest (newest infra)
Town SquareSawgrass Grove

Villages near Sawgrass Grove — in the southern area (below SR 44).

BradfordBradfordCason HammockCason HammockChitty ChattyChitty ChattyCitrus GroveCitrus GroveDabneyDabneyDeLunaDeLunaHawkinsHawkinsHillsboroughHillsboroughLake DenhamLake DenhamLindenLindenMarsh BendMarsh BendMonarch GroveMonarch GroveMoultrie CreekMoultrie CreekRichmondRichmondShady BrookShady BrookSt. CatherineSt. CatherineWaters EdgeWaters Edge
Southern Area · South of SR 44

Eastport

The newest town center in The Villages — Eastport opened in 2025 on 250 acres around Central Lake. Entertainment and recreation are active: nightly live music, the Olympia Recreation Center, and Bellaire Executive Golf opened in 2025. Commercial retail is still phasing in. Homes here carry the highest bond balances in The Villages, reflecting brand-new infrastructure.

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CountySumter County
Built Era2020s
Bond ProfileHighest (newest infra)
Town SquareEastport (opened 2025)

Villages near Eastport — in the southernmost section of The Villages (below SR 44).

DeSotoDeSotoEdenfieldEdenfieldFenneyFenneyHammock at FenneyHammock at FenneyLaGrangeLaGrangeLakeviewLakeviewMcClureMcClureNewellNewellOak HollowOak HollowSt. JohnsSt. JohnsWell PointWell Point

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