Homes Near The Villages, Florida

The Villages is America's most recognized 55+ destination — and it's the reason many Northeast and Midwest buyers first look at Central Florida. But once you're here, it turns out there are compelling neighboring communities that many buyers prefer.

The Villages vs. Continental Country Club

Continental Country Club sits just 10–15 minutes from The Villages' town squares. Residents enjoy the same access to Villages shopping, dining, healthcare, and entertainment — but with three major differences:

• No bond debt. The Villages homes carry a Community Development District (CDD) bond that can add tens of thousands of dollars to the true cost. CCC has none.
• You own the land. CCC is a resident-owned, deeded community — no lot lease, no ground rent.
• Smaller, more intimate. The Villages has more than 80,000 homes. CCC has 964. Many buyers find CCC feels like a real neighborhood.

Darlene Sells in Both

Darlene doesn't push you one way or the other. She's licensed and active in both markets, and she'll show you homes across The Villages, Continental Country Club, and the wider Sumter County area so you can make the right call for your budget, lifestyle, and family.

Start with the Continental Country Club community guide, then look at the broader Sumter County, Florida housing market. Moving down from up north? Darlene's Northeast and Midwest relocation guide covers taxes, healthcare and hurricanes.