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A convenient location in a convenient area
The Villages may be a sprawling development with attractions and amenities at seemingly every turn, but location is still key within what is the largest 55-and-over community in the world. That’s why home seekers covet neighborhoods like the Village of Bonita, a pocket at the heart of all that attracts people to this area. “It’s its proximity to Lake Sumter Landing Market Square and all the different shopping areas,” local Realtor Sheila Davis says of the Village of Bonita’s appeal. “It’s surrounded by all the shopping you could possibly want.”
Lake Sumter Landing has car shows, markets and more events near the Village of Bonita.
Village of Bonita residents can pick up a new book at Barnes & Noble in Lake Sumter Landing.
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Homes come with cohesive perks
The Village of Bonita is full of new, traditional Mediterranean and Craftsman-style houses with similar layouts. These well-kept homes have floor plans that average almost 1,600 square feet, including garages. Most of the neighborhood’s houses sit on manicured lots of up to a fifth of an acre. Price tags in the area tend to fall between $300,000 and $800,000, based on factors like square footage, lot size and views of the golf course. The housing here is age-restricted — at least one person in each household must be at least 55 years old and no one can be under 19.
Homes in the Village of Bonita boast well maintained lawns.
Ranch-style homes are very common in the Village of Bonita.
Many homes in the Village of Bonita feature Craftsman-like details.
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Fun in the sun at every turn
Not only is The Villages the largest retirement community on the globe, it also has the biggest recreation department in the world. The Village of Bonita is woven around the Havana Country Club, which is considered one of the development's best spots, says Charmaine Adams, a Florida native and a local Realtor with Realty Executives in The Villages. The course at Havana features three nine-hole layouts: Hemingway, Kenya and Kilimanjaro. “It is very popular and is always busy,” says Davis, also of Realty Executives in The Village. Davis, who has more than a dozen years of industry experience, says Bonita has its own community recreation area as well, complete with a pool, horseshoe and shuffleboard areas, and a bocce court.
Village of Bonita locals can spend an afternoon on the links at Havana Country Club.
The Bonita Pool in the Village of Bonita is a great place for locals to cool off.
Village of Bonita residents enjoy playing water volley ball at SeaBreeze Recreation Center.
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Land at Sumter Landing for endless community events
The Village of Bonita’s is only a handful of miles south of the Lake Sumter Landing Market Square, one of The Village’s four signature town squares. Lake Sumter offers nightly live music like the other town squares, plus regular meet-ups of the Grand Masters Dragon Boat Club, a rowing group that paddles Lake Sumter itself.
Masters Dragon Boat Club, a rowing group that paddles Lake Sumter itself.
Lake Sumter Landing offers beautiful views near the Village of Bonita.
Village of Bonita locals can catch the newest movie releases at the Old Mill Playhouse.
Rain or shine, nightly music and dancing happens at Lake Sumter near the Village of Bonita.
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Location is a boon for transportation, thanks to 466 and 466A
This neighborhood’s central location sits between Sumter County Road 466 to the north and Sumter County Road 466A to the south. “Most people are purchasing between ‘the Sixes,’” Adams says, using the local nickname for the highways. Both are lined with commercial amenities, and Sumter County Road 466A can take drivers west toward Interstate 75 for trips down to Tampa, roughly 80 miles away.
Residents of the Village of Bonita have swift access to many major roadways such as I-75.
CR-466A is a major thoroughfare with shopping and dining near the Village of Bonita.
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Have a meal in Havana
The Havana Country Club offers more than golf. “They also have a restaurant there that’s really nice that a lot of people frequent,” Adams says. Family owned, the club has a long list of weekly specials, from fried chicken on Sundays to prime rib on Thursdays. Locals can also make the quick trip up to Lake Sumter Landing Market Square, which has a range of stores and restaurants, including Winn-Dixie, CITY Furniture, Barnes & Noble, Panera, Johnny Rockets and the Flying Biscuit Café. People can keep going a tad farther north to reach a stretch of Sumter County Road 466 that features everything from Publix to Walmart and Olive Garden to Golden Corral.
In Lake Sumter Landing near the Village of Bonita, locals grab a bite to eat at Panera Bread.
Village of Bonita families head to the nearby Winn-Dixie grocery store for their shopping needs.
Near the Village of Bonita, Thai Ruby serves up delicious Thai fare.
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Parks in this Area
Allamanda Recreation Center
SeaBreeze Recreation Center
Bacall Recreation Center
Bacall and Bogart Executive Golf Course
Havana Country Club
Bonita Pool
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Village of Bonita
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Village of Bonita, Leesburg sell after 49 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Village of Bonita, Leesburg over the last 12 months is $491,164, up 9% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Nestled in The Village of Bonita, this updated Courtyard Villa offers 3 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms within 1,398 Square Feet of living space. The Open-Concept design features Crown Molding and Plantation Shutters, enhancing the home's elegance. The Kitchen boasts Quartz Countertops, a stylish Backsplash, a Pantry, newer Stainless Steel Appliances and ample Cabinetry, complemented by a Breakfast Bar.
PERFECT LOCATION!! Between the "6's" means golf cart distance from Brownwood and Sumter town squares. 3 bedroom, 2-bathroom Courtyard Villa in The Village of Bonita, Pilar Villas. Lovely curb appeal with LOW MAINTENANCE landscaping. Golf course view from the master, living room and kitchen. Front entry has a protective storm door. The interior features high-volume knock-down ceilings that give
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,581
Median Age
76
Population under 18
0.3%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
88.6%
Significantly above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$49,091
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$69,075
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.2%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
37.7%
Advanced Degrees
8%
% Population in Labor Force
8.6%
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
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
37/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
10/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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