By Scout Eveleth,
Licensed Florida Realtor (FL License # BK3491000)
Alhambra is one of The Villages' original northern neighborhoods — Patio Villas and ranch homes built 1997–2001 in Sumter County (ZIP 32162). District 2, which serves the village, reports no outstanding bond assessments for any unit. Close golf cart access to Spanish Springs Town Square. Sumter County's lower property tax rate combined with no bond payment makes annual carrying costs among the most manageable in The Villages.
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Alhambra is close to Spanish Springs Town Square — The Villages' original town square with nightly live entertainment, dining, and boutique shopping. Being 5–15 minutes by cart means residents can genuinely use the square as part of their regular routine, not just for special occasions.
The trees planted in the late 1990s are now fully grown. Canopy streets and established landscaping are impossible to replicate in new construction. For buyers who've toured both the northern area and the southern area and noticed the difference in maturity, neighborhoods like Alhambra are where that character lives.
District 2, which serves Alhambra, reports no outstanding bond assessments for any unit — the original infrastructure bonds have been paid off. That, plus Sumter County's lower property tax rate, means the total annual carrying cost here tends to be comparatively low for the size and quality of home.
Alhambra is in the northern area of The Villages, near Spanish Springs Town Square — in Sumter County, ZIP 32162. It is one of the original northern villages, with close golf cart access to Spanish Springs Town Square.
Most homes were built between 1997 and 2001, making Alhambra one of the more established northern villages in The Villages.
Alhambra has Patio Villas and ranch-style homes built 1997–2001. Patio Villas are typically 2 bed / 2 bath under 1,000 sqft; ranch homes run up to about 1,700 sqft. Canopy streets and mature landscaping are a notable feature of this build era.
Spanish Springs is the closest, roughly 15 minutes by golf cart. Lake Sumter Landing is about 20–25 minutes further south.
Glenview Champions Country Club (27-hole championship) is the nearest championship course. El Santiago Executive Course is the neighborhood executive course, included with the amenity fee for walking play.
Yes — District 2, which serves Alhambra, reports no outstanding bond assessments for any unit. Always verify in writing for any specific home before making an offer.
Alhambra is in Sumter County, which has historically had one of the lower property tax rates among the three counties that make up The Villages — typically around 1.0% effective rate. Combined with no outstanding bond, the total annual carrying cost in Alhambra tends to be comparatively low for a northern village.
I can pull the current bond balance on any home here, show you what's active, and give you a real read on whether this village fits your priorities.
