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"Everyone wants to live near Lake Sumter"
The Village of Virginia Trace, a centralized residential neighborhood in The Villages, offers small, medium and large housing options in proximity to the commercial and recreational heart of the world’s largest retirement community. “It’s a prime, prime, prime location,” says Karen Santoriello, a Realtor with Worth Clark Realty and community resident who lives nearby. “You’re within walking distance to Lake Sumter Market Square, which is the most popular of the four squares in The Villages. Everyone wants to live near Lake Sumter.”
The Village of Virginia Trace is located adjacent to Lake Sumter Landing.
The Village of Virginia Trace is centrally located in The Villages community.
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Villas, model homes, premier homes
Neighborhood housing consists primarily of small homes, but there are a range of options and price points available. They include two-bedroom, two-bath patio villas; two-bedroom, two-bath and three-bedroom, two-bath courtyard villas; contemporary model homes; and the occasional premier home. Villas start around $300,000, model homes range from $500,000 to $850,000, and premier homes can list in excess of $1 million. Attached garages are a common feature in the neighborhood, and larger homes can include an additional golf cart garage. There are no sidewalks, but the homes are surrounded by multi-modal paths that wind their way throughout the community and are open to travel by foot, bike and golf cart. "People can choose an area where golf-cart travel is preferable, and they even have an app to guide you through the community," says Gina Befumo, a real estate consultant with LPT Realty, LLC and former resident of The Villages. There are no HOA fees, but there is a bond payment typically required of homeowners.
Homebuyers can find large and midsize contemporary homes in the Village of Virginia Trace.
Many of the large contemporary homes in Village of Virginia Trace feature golf cart garages.
Village of Virginia Trace residents have the option to purchase smaller Villa style homes.
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Lake Sumter Landing "more vibrant than the other squares"
The buzzy waterfront environs surrounding Lake Sumter hum with commercial activity. The square’s several dozen stores include Winn-Dixie, Barnes & Noble and many independent boutique shops. Residents can bank there, get their hair cut, visit their financial advisor and much more. There are several doctor's offices and an urgent care center available. "Everything that The Villages has to offer is right at your doorstep," Santoriello says. Residents can catch a movie at Epic Theaters Old Mill Playhouse, and the square comes alive with the sounds of music. “There’s live entertainment 365 days a year,” says Alexa Anderson, a real estate agent with KRG whose sales are concentrated in the community. Dining options are anchored by several waterfront restaurants, including Lighthouse Point Bar & Grill and the Chop House. Other eateries feature steak, sushi and comfort food. Residents also can pop in for ice cream at a Haagen-Dazs store or grab a cup of coffee at Starbucks. “It gives off much more of an active vibe. It’s open and airy. It’s more vibrant than the other squares,” Befumo says.
Village of Virginia Trace residents head to Lime Light in Lake Sumter for vibrant accessories.
The Chop House is a beloved local steakhouse near the Village of Virginia Trace.
There is abundant shopping options located minutes from the Village of Virginia Trace.
Village of Virginia Trace residents enjoy the busy town square in Lake Sumter Landing.
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Dragon boat racing part of the action on Lake Sumter
Lake Sumter is large enough to support pontoon boats and fishing boats. Kayaks can be rented on-site. Dragon boat racing is part of an extensive list of clubs and social activities available throughout the community. Officials have begun plans for an expansion that will include an 8,500-square-foot floating dock for storage and kayak launches, a new boathouse and a new pavilion at the end of a renovated boardwalk. Sunset Park is a picturesque green space on an island in the middle of the lake that offers stunning views. Residents can enjoy less-crowded resort-style amenities closer to home. Located in the neighborhood are the Canal Street Recreation Center and the Virginia Trace Pool. The rec center features a clubhouse, pool, courts for tennis, pickleball and shuffleboard, and rooms for social gatherings. The neighboring community offers an array of amenities on a larger scale at the Lake Miona Recreation Center. “There’s a new park, and a new walkway was built around a pond,” Santoriello says. “And of course, there’s tennis and pickleball and all the outdoor activities, and the center has lots of clubs and activities going on.” Nearby are the Pelican & Heron Golf Courses, two of the community’s more than three dozen 9-hole courses connected by the executive golf trail. Every course is available to any resident who pays a $195 monthly amenities fee. That fee also includes access to more than 3,000 clubs and social activities. “You’re buying a lifestyle,” Befumo says, “you’re not just buying a house.”
The Lighthouse at Lake Sumter Landing is a striking landmark near the Village of Virginia Trace.
Village of Virginia Trace residents enjoy the beautiful views at Pelican and Heron Golf Courses.
Virginia Trace Pool is located in the Village of Virginia Trace and offers several amenities.
The Canal Street Recreation Center in Virginia Trace and offers pickleball, tennis and more.
Wilkerson Creek Park & Children's Playground in Lake Sumter has a playground for young visitors.
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Traffic can be an issue in such a large community
One of the potential drawbacks to living in The Villages is the traffic. The neighborhood is conveniently located to Buena Vista Boulevard and Morse Boulevard, which provide easy ways in and out. However, the community covers almost 60 square miles and has almost 150,000 residents, so getting around it by car and getting in and out of it can be a hassle. Nearby U.S. Highway 441 connects directly to Orlando about 60 miles southeast. The community is roughly equidistant between the Gulf Coast and the Atlantic Coast, both of which are about 90 minutes away.
The Village of Virginia Trace is located along Buena Vista Boulevard.
Village of Virginia Trace locals get around the Villages via golf cart paths.
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Daily Sun is the community newspaper
The community is served by the Villages Daily Sun. The newspaper covers the surrounding area, but it is the official publication of the ever-expanding development and helps keep its residents connected.
Lake Sumter Landing hosts nightly entertainment that is enjoyed by Virginia Trace residents.
Lake Sumter Landing always has something of interest for residents of Village of Virginia Trace.
Locals in Village of Virginia Trace head to nearby Lake Sumter Landing for enjoyment.
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Crime and Safety
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Village of Virginia Trace Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Village of Virginia Trace, The Villages sell after 80 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Village of Virginia Trace, The Villages over the last 12 months is $417,500, down 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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NEW TO THE RENTAL MARKET!!Prime Location - Walking Distance to Lake Sumter Landing, Virginia Trace Pool.2/2 Courtyard Villa with Large Extension, glass enclosed, under heat and air lanai with total privacy.... 2nd bedroom has desk + Murphy Bed.
Walk to Lake Sumter! Designer 3/2 Home with Golf Cart _ All Utilities Included.This stunning 3 bedroom, 2 bath designer home is located in one of the most desirable neighborhoods of The Villages, just a short walk to Lake Sumter Landing.Beautifully furnished with high-quality furniture, this home offers a spacious, open floor plan and all of the comforts of a true Village lifestyle. Enjoy
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