Scout's planning area · Generally CR 466 to SR 44

Central Area (between CR 466 and SR 44)

Q: What does Central Area mean?

It is my planning label for neighborhoods generally between CR 466 and SR 44. It is not an official government, county, tax or CDD boundary.

Q: How many Central Area neighborhoods are listed?

The site's current data lists 49. 47 are in Sumter County and 2 are in Lake County.

Q: Are all Central Area homes in unincorporated Sumter County?

No. Alden Bungalows, Antrim Dells and Atwood are inside Wildwood. Pine Hills and Pine Ridge are in Fruitland Park, Lake County. Verify the exact address.

Q: Does Central Area automatically mean lower property taxes?

No. Taxing jurisdiction, taxable value and exemptions determine the bill. Use the property record and county estimator for the address instead of relying on the area name.

Q: What are Central Area bond amounts?

Bond and maintenance assessments are tied to the property's district and unit. Do not estimate them from the area or village name. Check the DistrictGov schedule and request the exact payoff.

Q: How close is a home to Lake Sumter Landing or Brownwood?

It depends on the exact address and golf-car route. Use The Villages app for current directions instead of an area-wide time estimate.

Q: What home types are found in the Central Area?

Current site data records Patio Villas, Courtyard Villas, Cottage Homes, Designer Homes and Premier Homes. Availability depends on current listings.

I use “Central Area” as a practical planning label for neighborhoods generally between CR 466 and SR 44. It includes Lake Sumter Landing, Brownwood Paddock Square, and a broad mix of resale homes. County, city limits, taxes, CDD assessments, and golf-car travel times still vary by address.

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By Scout Eveleth, Licensed Florida Realtor (FL License # BK3491000) Last updated September 15, 2026 Scout Eveleth · 352-780-1479

Quick answer

“Central Area” is not an official district or government boundary. It is the label I use to make a large community easier to compare.

The site's current data includes 49 Central Area neighborhoods: 47 in Sumter County and 2 in Lake County. Lake Sumter Landing and Brownwood both offer free nightly entertainment, but routes and travel times depend on the exact starting address.

Central Area at a glance
Area type	Scout planning label; not an official district
General location	Between CR 466 and SR 44
Neighborhood guides	49, generated from current site data
Counties	47 Sumter; 2 Lake
City-limit exceptions	Alden Bungalows, Antrim Dells and Atwood are inside Wildwood; Pine Hills and Pine Ridge are in Fruitland Park
ZIP codes	32162 and 32163; verify the address
Entertainment hubs	Lake Sumter Landing and Brownwood
Home types in current data	Patio Villas, Courtyard Villas, Cottage, Designer and Premier homes

Address-first comparison

What to compare before choosing a Central Area home

The village name helps you get oriented. These four property-level checks decide whether a home fits your routine and budget.

Map your daily destinations

Run golf-car routes from each address to the entertainment hub, recreation center, golf course, grocery store and medical office you expect to use.

Verify the tax jurisdiction

Most villages in this planning area are in unincorporated Sumter County. Some are in Wildwood or Fruitland Park. City limits and taxable value—not the ZIP code—help determine the bill.

Check both CDD assessments

The annual bond assessment and ongoing maintenance assessment are separate non-ad valorem charges. Bond schedules are tied to the district and unit.

Compare the specific home

Construction year, roof and HVAC age, insurance quotes, lot position, nearby roads and current condition can matter more than the area label.

Entertainment and routes

Two Central Area entertainment hubs

Lake Sumter Landing Market Square

Lake Sumter Landing has a lakefront setting with shopping, dining, special events and free nightly entertainment.

See the official Lake Sumter Landing guide →

Brownwood Paddock Square

Brownwood uses an early Florida cattle-town theme and offers shopping, dining, special events and free nightly entertainment.

See the official Brownwood guide →

Do not rely on a fixed area-wide cart time. Run the golf-car route from the exact address. The Villages app provides current automobile and golf-car navigation.

See the official app information →

Property-level costs

Check taxes and bonds by address

Property taxes

The Central Area label does not determine property taxes. County, city limits, taxable value and exemptions all matter. A seller's current bill is not a reliable estimate of what a buyer will pay after a sale.

Bond and maintenance

The annual bond assessment and ongoing CDD maintenance assessment are separate. DistrictGov organizes bond schedules by county, district and unit. A homeowner may also have prepaid the remaining bond.

Estimate Property Taxes Use the address-specific jurisdiction and expected purchase price → Read the Bond Guide Compare annual assessment, scheduled balance and exact payoff → Open DistrictGov Bond Schedules Choose the applicable county, district and unit → Compare Ownership Costs Review assessments, insurance, utilities and other recurring costs →

Browse by village

Browse all 49 Central Area neighborhoods

This alphabetical list comes from the site's current village data. Choose a neighborhood for local details and current Stellar MLS listings available through this site.

Current listings

Homes for sale in the Central Area

Browse current Stellar MLS listings available through this site. Other listing channels may show additional homes.

Full MLS Search →

Compare areas

Compare Scout's three planning areas

These labels organize The Villages. They do not determine taxes, bonds, construction year or travel time.

Northern

Generally north of CR 466. This planning area spans Lake, Marion and Sumter counties.

Read the Northern Area guide →

Central

Generally between CR 466 and SR 44. Most current guide data is in Sumter County, with Wildwood and Fruitland Park exceptions.

Browse Central neighborhood guides →

Southern

Generally south of SR 44. Mostly Sumter County in current site data, with Lake County exceptions.

Read the Southern Area guide →

Primary sources and verification tools

Current rates, schedules and routes can change. Verify the specific property before relying on an estimate.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions — Central Area

What does Central Area mean?

How many Central Area neighborhoods are listed?

Are all Central Area homes in unincorporated Sumter County?

Does Central Area automatically mean lower property taxes?

What are Central Area bond amounts?

How close is a home to Lake Sumter Landing or Brownwood?

What home types are found in the Central Area?

Compare a Central Area address

Send me the address and I’ll pull the bond information, tax jurisdiction and current listing details. Then we can compare it with homes in the other areas.

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