Village of Bridgeport at Lake Sumter Homes for Sale
Bridgeport at Lake Sumter is one of the central area's concentrated Premier Home sections — the largest home series in The Villages at 2,000 to 3,500-plus square feet, with two to four-car garage configurations. The village sits on the Lake Sumter waterfront corridor, a short golf cart ride from Lake Sumter Landing Market Square. Bridgeport Premier Homes is the designation for this section of the central area specifically developed around the Premier series, between CR 466 and SR 44. The village has a single bond schedule (District 6, Unit 105): about $1,829 per year, in the Average tier, with balances scheduled to reach zero in 2035. Sumter County effective property tax rate runs approximately 1.0%.
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Bridgeport at Lake Sumter is built around the Premier Home series — the top-tier home offering in The Villages, with floor plans from approximately 2,000 to 3,500-plus square feet and garage configurations from two cars up to four cars. Buyers who find the central area's Designer Home and Patio Villa villages too compact often end up here. The Premier series offers formal dining rooms, larger primary suites, expanded garages, and more enclosed interior square footage than the Designer or Cottage series. The Lake Sumter waterfront corridor location puts the village close to Lake Sumter Landing Market Square — the Coastal / Key West-themed waterfront square with lakeside dining and free nightly entertainment — while still being inside the central area between CR 466 and SR 44.
The neighboring Lakeshore Cottages village is on the same waterfront corridor but represents the smaller end of the home-type spectrum — Cottage-series homes. The contrast is significant: buyers comparing the two corridors often use Lakeshore Cottages as a reference point for scale and price, and choose Bridgeport at Lake Sumter for the Premier Home footprint and larger lot coverage. Both share the Lake Sumter Landing proximity. On cost: Bridgeport at Lake Sumter has a single bond schedule — District 6, Unit 105, under the Series 2022 schedules — at about $1,829 per year, squarely in the Average tier, with a 2026 balance of roughly $13,859 scheduled to reach zero in 2035. Sumter County property taxes apply at approximately 1.0%. Some homes have prepaid the bond, so verify the exact remaining balance and annual assessment in writing for any specific home before making an offer.
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What's nearby in the Village of Bridgeport at Lake Sumter
Golf nearby
- Palmer Legends Championship Golf Course — Bridgeport at Lake Sumter sits on the Riley Grove nine holes of this 27-hole Arnold Palmer-designed championship course — confirmed via Villages-News.com.
Recreation & entertainment
- Lake Sumter Landing Market Square — short golf cart ride — Coastal / Key West-themed waterfront square (2004), lakeside dining, free nightly entertainment
Shopping & services
- CR 466A commercial corridor — groceries, pharmacies, banking, medical offices — standard Lake Sumter corridor retail access
What to check before you buy in the Village of Bridgeport at Lake Sumter
- Bond status and remaining balance Bridgeport at Lake Sumter has one bond schedule (District 6, Unit 105): homes still carrying the bond pay about $1,829 per year — the Average tier — with a 2026 balance of roughly $13,859 scheduled to reach zero in 2035. Some homes have prepaid the bond, so verify the exact remaining balance and annual assessment in writing for any specific home before making an offer. More on bonds →
- Roof age — verify replacement history Florida insurance carriers are strict about roof age. Verify whether the roof has been replaced, confirm the replacement date and material during inspection, and budget for eventual replacement if the original roof is approaching the end of its service life. Ask for the Florida Citizens or private insurer roof inspection history where available.
- HVAC age Florida systems work hard in sustained heat and humidity. Confirm the HVAC system age and service history during inspection and budget for replacement on any system approaching or past the typical 15-20 year service window.
- Premier Home size — operating costs Larger Premier Home floor plans carry proportionally higher utility costs than smaller villa or Designer Home floor plans — especially air conditioning in Florida's summer months. Confirm the average monthly utility costs with the seller and factor them into your monthly budget alongside the amenity fee and bond assessment.
Village of Bridgeport at Lake Sumter FAQs
Where is the Village of Bridgeport at Lake Sumter located?
Bridgeport at Lake Sumter is in the central area of The Villages, in Sumter County, ZIP 32162. It sits on the Lake Sumter waterfront corridor, a short golf cart ride from Lake Sumter Landing Market Square. The village is between CR 466 and SR 44, in the Bridgeport Premier Homes section of The Villages.
When were the homes in Bridgeport at Lake Sumter built?
Homes in Bridgeport at Lake Sumter were built in 2005–2006 — confirmed via Villages-News.com, which references Noble Way homes "built in 2005" and Russell Loop and Harley Circle homes "built in 2006." Homes still carrying the bond pay about $1,829 per year under the village's single District 6 schedule, scheduled to reach zero in 2035; verify the exact balance in writing for any specific home.
What types of homes are in Bridgeport at Lake Sumter?
Bridgeport at Lake Sumter is built around the Premier Home series — the largest home offering in The Villages, with floor plans from approximately 2,000 to 3,500-plus square feet and garage configurations from two cars up to four cars. The series offers more interior square footage, formal rooms, and enclosed garage space than the Designer or Cottage series.
What town square is closest to Bridgeport at Lake Sumter?
Lake Sumter Landing Market Square is the closest — the Coastal / Key West-themed waterfront square opened in 2004, with lakeside dining, waterfront views, and free nightly live entertainment. The Lake Sumter shoreline setting makes it distinct from the other four town squares in The Villages, and the short cart ride distance from Bridgeport at Lake Sumter is one of the village's location advantages.
What golf courses are nearest to Bridgeport at Lake Sumter?
Palmer Legends Championship Golf Course is the confirmed neighboring course — Bridgeport at Lake Sumter sits on the Riley Grove nine holes of this 27-hole Arnold Palmer-designed championship course. Executive courses included with the amenity fee for walking play are also accessible in the central area. For the executive courses closest to a specific address, call or text me at 352-780-1479.
What is the Bridgeport Premier Homes section?
Bridgeport Premier Homes is the designation for the Premier Home-focused development in the central area of The Villages between CR 466 and SR 44. Premier Homes are the largest home series built by The Villages developer — 2,000 to 3,500-plus square feet with two to four-car garage options. Bridgeport at Lake Sumter is the section on the Lake Sumter waterfront corridor, the closest of the Bridgeport sections to Lake Sumter Landing Market Square.
How does Bridgeport at Lake Sumter compare to Lakeshore Cottages?
Both are on the Lake Sumter waterfront corridor and share proximity to Lake Sumter Landing Market Square. The key difference is home size and series: Lakeshore Cottages is built around the Cottage Home series (smaller floor plans, more compact lots) while Bridgeport at Lake Sumter is built around the Premier Home series (2,000-plus square feet, two to four-car garages). Buyers comparing these two villages are typically choosing between a smaller footprint near the waterfront versus a larger home on the same corridor.
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