Village of Caroline Homes for Sale
Caroline is a central-area village with a direct trail connection to Lake Sumter Landing — the Stillwater Trail runs about 1 mile alongside the Mallory Hill golf preserve, making the commute to the town square one of the more scenic in The Villages. Built in 2006, the village has Designer Homes in Craftsman and Mediterranean styles, ranging from about 1,000 to 2,400 sq ft, in Sumter County (ZIP 32162). Bond assessments are in the Low tier — roughly $737 to $963 per year on the home sections and $437 to $524 in the villa sections under District 6's Series 2022 schedules, with balances scheduled to reach zero in 2035. Verify the exact balance for any specific home.
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Homes for sale in the Village of Caroline
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What people like about the Village of Caroline
The Stillwater Trail is the reason many buyers end up choosing Caroline over nearby villages. It is a dedicated golf cart and pedestrian path that runs about 1 mile from the village directly to Lake Sumter Landing Market Square, passing alongside the Mallory Hill Championship Golf Course preserve the entire way. That makes Lake Sumter Landing — with its waterfront setting, nightly entertainment, and lakeside dining — a practical daily destination, not just a special occasion trip.
Caroline has its own neighborhood recreation center with a pool, which keeps the facility genuinely quiet. Coconut Cove Recreation Center is nearby and adds pool, tennis, bocce, billiards, and card rooms. The CR 466 commercial corridor is a short drive away — Marshalls, Bealls, Walmart, and Winn-Dixie are all accessible without fighting for parking on a town square night. On cost: bond assessments run roughly $737 to $963 per year on the home sections — the villa sections (Kaylee, Elizabeth, and Katherine Villas) run lower, about $437 to $524 — under District 6's Series 2022 schedules, with balances scheduled to reach zero in 2035. Verify the exact balance and annual payment for any specific home before making an offer.
Map & location
What's nearby in the Village of Caroline
Golf nearby
- Mallory Hill Country Club — 27-hole championship course, directly adjacent to Caroline
- Bacall Executive Course — 9-hole executive course, included with amenity fee for walking play
- Bogart Executive Course — 9-hole executive course, included with amenity fee for walking play
Recreation & entertainment
- Caroline Neighborhood Recreation Center — village-exclusive facility with pool
- Coconut Cove Recreation Center — pool, tennis, bocce, billiards, card rooms
- Lake Sumter Landing Market Square — ~1 mile via Stillwater Trail, waterfront dining and nightly entertainment
Shopping & services
- CR 466 Commercial Corridor — Marshalls, Bealls, Walmart, Winn-Dixie — everyday retail and grocery
What to check before you buy in the Village of Caroline
- Bond status and remaining balance Caroline's bond assessments are in the Low tier — roughly $737 to $963 per year on the home sections and $437 to $524 in the villa sections under District 6's Series 2022 schedules, with balances scheduled to reach zero in 2035. Verify the exact remaining balance and annual payment in writing for any specific home before making an offer. More on bonds →
- Roof age Florida insurance carriers are strict about roof age. Check that the roof was replaced in the past 10–15 years, or budget for replacement.
- HVAC age Florida systems work hard. Anything older than about 12–15 years is worth a closer look during inspection.
Village of Caroline FAQs
Where is the Village of Caroline located in The Villages?
Caroline is in the central area of The Villages, in Sumter County, ZIP 32162. It sits about 1 mile west of Lake Sumter Landing Market Square, connected by the Stillwater Trail. Mallory Hill Country Club is directly adjacent to the village.
When were the homes in Caroline built?
Caroline was built in 2006, placing it in the mid-era of The Villages' development — newer than the original northern villages, but established enough that the landscaping has matured.
What types of homes are in Caroline?
Caroline has Designer Homes in Craftsman and Mediterranean architectural styles, ranging from about 1,000 to 2,400 sq ft. All homes are from the 2006 build period.
What town square is closest to Caroline?
Lake Sumter Landing Market Square is the closest, about 1 mile away via the Stillwater Trail. The trail runs alongside the Mallory Hill golf preserve the entire way, making it a scenic route.
What golf courses are closest to Caroline?
Mallory Hill Country Club (27-hole championship) is directly adjacent to Caroline. Bacall and Bogart Executive Courses are nearby 9-hole options included with the amenity fee for walking play.
What is the Stillwater Trail and how does it connect to Caroline?
The Stillwater Trail is a dedicated golf cart and pedestrian path running about 1 mile from Caroline to Lake Sumter Landing Market Square. It passes alongside the Mallory Hill golf course preserve, giving residents a direct and scenic route to the town square.
What is the bond situation in Caroline?
Caroline's bond assessments are in the Low tier for The Villages — roughly $737 to $963 per year on the home sections and $437 to $524 in the villa sections, under District 6's Series 2022 schedules with balances scheduled to reach zero in 2035. Always verify the exact remaining balance and annual payment in writing for any specific home before making an offer.
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