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Village of Gilchrist
$626,485
Average Value
Close to Brownwood Paddock and Lake Sumter Landing
One of the biggest draws to Gilchrist is its proximity to Brownwood Paddock, one of the three prominent "town squares" in The Villages, which are popular gathering spots for dining and nightly events. Brownwood is about 3 miles away, near State Route 44 and has a playful western theme. Shops and restaurants run along Brownwood's perimeter, and in the center is a large open square where there are events every night, usually featuring live music and dancing. "The only nights where there aren't events is when there’s thunder and lightning, or it gets too cold. Otherwise, it’s seven days a week,” Kamperman says. Some of the most popular restaurants at Brownwood are City Fire American Oven & Bar, a family-owned spot serving pizza, sandwiches and salads, and Bluefin, which specializes in seafood and serves everything from fish tacos to seared sea bass. Lake Sumter Landing, another of The Village’s town squares, is about five miles away and offers similar shopping, dining and entertainment opportunities, overlooking Lake Sumter. Residents head to Pinellas Plaza shopping center to pick up groceries at Winn-Dixie and visit the Sumter County Library. Pinellas Plaza also offers services like banks and salons.
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Three-bedroom custom homes throughout the neighborhood
The homes in Gilchrist are a mix of Designer style and Bungalow Villas with three bedrooms and two or three bathrooms. They feature big front windows and backyard lanais. Short driveways lead to two-car garages—some with special parking for golf carts, many residents' primary mode of transportation around the neighborhood. Front yards, while compact, are neatly manicured with small palm trees and flowers. Prices typically range from the low $400,000s to mid $700,000s, though a few homes that sit along the Evans Prairie Country Club golf course are priced from $800,000 to just over one million dollars. The streets do not have sidewalks but are quiet and expansive, leaving plenty of space for walks and bike rides.
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Golf, swimming, bocce and more are close by
The Gilchrist Neighborhood Recreation Center sits in the neighborhood's center and features many amenities that help residents stay active. While this green space is compact, it features horseshoes, shuffleboard, bocce and one of The Villages' many adult-only pools. Just outside the neighborhood is Bradenton Pool and Recreation Center, which offers a family pool, tennis and pickleball outside, and multiple pool tables indoors. Evans Prairie Country Club is just outside the neighborhood and features a 27-hole course open year-round. Golf is one of the many activities offered within The Villages, and residents can enjoy it, as well as the over 3,000 clubs and social events available, after paying the annual activities fee.
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It's easy to get around by golf cart
Due to The Villages’ continued growth, traffic can be challenging between neighborhoods, so many residents opt to leave their cars at home and travel by golf cart. To get outside the community, SR-44 is nearby and connects to Orlando, about 55 miles away.
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Written By
Sara Huffman
Photography Contributed By
Jay Welker
Video By
Michael Voyack
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Cindy Schutte
Cindy Schutte
KELLER WILLIAMS CORNERSTONE RE
(352) 747-0881
223 Total Sales
1 in Village of Gilchrist
$383,000 Price
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Jana Raber
Jana Raber
Responds QuicklyREALTY EXECUTIVES IN THE VILLAGES
(812) 706-3648
108 Total Sales
2 in Village of Gilchrist
$475K - $870K Price Range
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Karen Kamperman
Karen Kamperman
KELLER WILLIAMS CORNERSTONE RE
(352) 780-1635
347 Total Sales
1 in Village of Gilchrist
$715,000 Price
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Peggy Schaefer
Peggy Schaefer
REALTY EXECUTIVES IN THE VILLAGES
(352) 268-1009
87 Total Sales
1 in Village of Gilchrist
$325,000 Price
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Sally Love
Sally Love
NEXTHOME SALLY LOVE REAL ESTATE
(352) 706-4141
337 Total Sales
3 in Village of Gilchrist
$535K - $660K Price Range
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Debbie Schoonover
Debbie Schoonover
REALTY EXECUTIVES IN THE VILLAGES
(352) 268-0162
225 Total Sales
2 in Village of Gilchrist
$314K - $385K Price Range
Schools
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- 6th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
SeaBreeze Recreation Center
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
113
Median Year Built
2013
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,012
On par with the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534
Open Houses
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Wednesday, Jul 3011am - 1pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,810
Median Age
74
Population under 18
0.7%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
83.7%
Significantly above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$101,199
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$121,217
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98%
College Graduates
47.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20.7%
% Population in Labor Force
18.9%
Significantly below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
50
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
1
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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