Village of Silver Lake Homes for Sale | The Villages, FL

Village of Silver Lake Homes for Sale

Silver Lake is in the Northern Area of The Villages — Lake County, ZIP 32159. Original-era development with Cottage Homes; construction includes a mix of manufactured, wood-framed, and block — the same pattern as Orange Blossom Gardens and Country Club Hills. Silver Lake Executive Golf Course (opened 1987, designed by Clifton Ezell) is the namesake course, likely adjacent to or very near the village. Bond balances are mostly paid off after 30-plus years. Lake County's effective tax rate is approximately 1.6%. Spanish Springs Town Square is the nearest entertainment anchor.

At a glance
Location Northern Area
Nearest square Spanish Springs
Year built Varies — original development era
Home types Cottage Home
Bond status Mostly paid off
Tax rate (typical) ~1.6% (Lake, 2024)
County Lake County
ZIP Code 32159

Homes for sale in the Village of Silver Lake

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What people like about the Village of Silver Lake

Silver Lake is in the original northern Lake County section of The Villages — the same broad development era as Orange Blossom Gardens, Country Club Hills, and Del Mar. Cottage Homes from the original development era, with a mix of manufactured, wood-framed, and block construction — the same pattern as other original-era Lake County villages. CDD bonds from the original period have had 30-plus years of scheduled payments; most homes carry minimal or no remaining balance. Silver Lake Executive Golf Course, opened 1987 and designed by Clifton Ezell, is the namesake course and likely directly adjacent or within close cart range. Spanish Springs Town Square is the nearest entertainment anchor with free nightly live entertainment.

Map & location

What's nearby in the Village of Silver Lake

Golf nearby

  • Silver Lake Executive Golf Course — Nine-hole executive course in the northern Spanish Springs corridor, opened 1987, designed by Clifton Ezell — the namesake course for the village; included with amenity fee for walking play.
  • Orange Blossom Hills Executive Golf Course — Northern Lake County corridor executive course — confirm proximity.

Recreation & entertainment

  • Spanish Springs Town Square — Nightly entertainment, dining, and shopping — original town square (1995), Spanish colonial-themed.

Shopping & services

  • Southern Trace / Buffalo Ridge Plaza — Publix, Costco, restaurants, banks, medical — CR 466 corridor.

What to check before you buy in the Village of Silver Lake

  • Bond status and remaining balance Silver Lake is in the northern Lake County section — original-era construction with CDD bonds that have had 30-plus years of scheduled payments. Most homes carry minimal or no remaining bond balance. Always verify the bond status in writing for any specific home before making an offer. More on bonds →
  • Lake County property tax rate Silver Lake is in Lake County, where the effective property tax rate is approximately 1.6% — higher than the ~1.0% Sumter County rate. Verify the exact rate for any specific home with the Lake County Property Appraiser at lakecopropappr.com.
  • Roof age Florida insurance carriers are strict about roof age — especially for homes from the 1980s–1990s. Verify the roof installation date during inspection and confirm the most recent replacement year. Budget for replacement if the roof has not been updated in the past 10–15 years.
  • HVAC age Homes from the 1980s–1990s are past the typical Florida HVAC replacement window of 12–15 years. Confirm age and service history during inspection.
  • Construction type — verify materials Silver Lake includes a mix of manufactured, wood-framed, and block construction — the same mix found in Orange Blossom Gardens and Country Club Hills. Confirm construction type for any specific home during inspection, as it affects insurance, financing options, and renovation costs. Lenders and insurers treat manufactured homes differently from site-built homes.

Village of Silver Lake FAQs

Where is the Village of Silver Lake located in The Villages?

Silver Lake is in the Northern Area of The Villages, in Lake County, ZIP 32159. It is one of The Villages' original northern sections, in the same development era as Orange Blossom Gardens, Country Club Hills, and Del Mar. Spanish Springs Town Square is the nearest entertainment anchor.

When were the homes in Silver Lake built?

Silver Lake dates to the original development era of The Villages — construction dates vary within the village. Homes include a mix of manufactured, wood-framed, and block construction, consistent with other original-era Lake County sections.

What types of homes are in Silver Lake?

Silver Lake has Cottage Homes — confirmed via villagesgolfguy.com. The village includes a mix of manufactured, wood-framed, and block construction, the same pattern as Orange Blossom Gardens and Country Club Hills.

What town square is closest to Silver Lake?

Spanish Springs Town Square is the nearest town square for Silver Lake — the original town square (1995), Spanish colonial-themed, with free nightly live entertainment.

Is Silver Lake named for a golf course?

Silver Lake Executive Golf Course is a nine-hole executive course in the northern Spanish Springs corridor, and is likely the namesake or a direct neighbor of the village.

What golf courses are nearest to Silver Lake?

Silver Lake Executive Golf Course is likely the closest executive course, potentially adjacent to the village. Orange Blossom Hills Executive and El Santiago Executive are also in the northern Lake County corridor.

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