Sumter County, Florida

The Villages Real Estate

The Villages is the Sumter County market known for 55-plus community homes and rural acreage, reached by I-75, Florida's Turnpike, and US-301 traffic.

Market Snapshot · July 2026

The Villages home values right now

Typical The Villages home values are down 1.5% over the past year, at about $392,162.

Typical home value$392,162
1-year change-1.5%
5-year change+20.7%
Typical rent$2,188 / mo
Sumter County typical value$387,864 (-1.1% yr)
County seatBushnell
CourtsFifth Judicial Circuit · Sumter County Clerk of the Circuit Court

Values: Zillow Home Value Index and Observed Rent Index, mid-tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted, July 2026. Population: U.S. Census 2020. Indexes are estimates, not appraisals; a free The Villages market report gives you sold comps for your exact street.

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Living in The Villages

What defines the The Villages market

55-plus community homes and rural acreage

Access via I-75, Florida's Turnpike, and US-301 traffic

Sumter County · seat Bushnell · Fifth Judicial Circuit

Buying or Selling in The Villages?

Your REALTOR® and your real estate attorney in The Villages: the same person

Arthur Simpson · Realty Pros Assured is licensed statewide and serves The Villages buyers and sellers by phone, video, and in-person appointment. Because Arthur is also a Florida attorney, REALTOR® & CIPS, you get a sharper eye on the contract, the title, and the deed, the parts of a Sumter County deal where money is usually lost.

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Questions

The Villages real estate FAQ

What is the typical home value in The Villages, Florida?

As of July 2026, Zillow's Home Value Index puts the typical The Villages home at about $392,162, -1.5% over the past year. Sumter County overall is about $387,864.

Which county and court handle The Villages property records?

The Villages is in Sumter County (county seat: Bushnell). Deeds and liens are recorded with the Sumter County Clerk of the Circuit Court, and real estate disputes are heard in the Fifth Judicial Circuit.

Can Arthur Simpson help me buy or sell in The Villages?

Yes. Arthur Simpson is licensed statewide as a Florida REALTOR® with Realty Pros Assured and is also a Florida attorney, so The Villages buyers and sellers get one person for the contract, the negotiation, and the legal side. He works The Villages by phone, video, and in-person appointment from Ormond Beach.

Do I need a real estate attorney to buy or sell a home in The Villages?

Florida does not require one, but The Villages contracts, title questions, and deed transfers are where money is usually lost. Arthur reviews your paperwork as an attorney at no extra cost when he represents you as your REALTOR®; legal services are provided separately through Truestead Law when you need them.

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