Village of Chatham Homes for Sale
Chatham is a 2003-era northern area village in Marion County (ZIP 32162), within golf cart range of Spanish Springs Town Square. Homes still carrying the bond pay about $195 to $474 a year under District 4's Series 2022 schedule, scheduled to reach zero in 2032 — and the Soulliere villa section (Unit 233) carries no bond at all. The honest trade-off: Marion County property taxes run higher than Sumter County at roughly 1.53% effective rate, so buyers comparing Chatham to central-area Sumter villages need to run the full annual cost. Lower bond, higher tax — the math favors Chatham when the bond savings outweigh the tax premium on a specific home.
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The bond picture is the defining financial fact about Chatham. District 4's published schedules show homes still carrying the bond pay about $195 to $474 a year under the Series 2022 schedule, scheduled to reach zero in 2032 — and the Soulliere villa section (Unit 233) shows no outstanding bond at all. For buyers comparing Chatham to central-area or southern-area villages with active or partial bond balances, the difference can run $2,000–$3,600 per year in annual carrying costs. That savings is real, but it is partially offset by Marion County's higher property tax rate compared to Sumter County — the math is worth running on any specific home before comparing neighborhoods on sticker price alone. Spanish Springs Town Square is the closest entertainment hub, typically 10–15 minutes by golf cart on the northern area path network.
Chatham Recreation Center is the village's own named facility. Hacienda Hills Country Club and Glenview Champions Country Club are the two primary championship courses in the northern area — both within golf cart range. The village takes its name from Chatham, England — a historic port town in the county of Kent on the River Medway, known for its Royal Navy dockyard that operated from the 16th through the 20th century. The northern area of The Villages draws from the same tradition of British and American heritage names, and Chatham fits that pattern with a genuine historical reference behind it.
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What's nearby in the Village of Chatham
Golf nearby
- Hacienda Hills Country Club — northern area championship club, within golf cart range
- Glenview Champions Country Club — northern area championship club, within golf cart range
Recreation & entertainment
- Chatham Recreation Center — village's own rec center — pool, fitness, activities
- Spanish Springs Town Square — ~10–15 min by golf cart, nightly free entertainment
Shopping & services
- CR 466 commercial corridor — groceries, banks, medical offices, retail
What to check before you buy in the Village of Chatham
- Bond status and remaining balance District 4's published schedules show Chatham homes still on the bond pay about $195 to $474 a year, scheduled to reach zero in 2032. The Soulliere villa section (Unit 233) carries no outstanding bond, and the Chatham Acres section (Unit 839) sits outside the district — verify per home there. Always verify the bond status in writing for any specific home — balances vary home to home even within the same village. More on bonds →
- Marion County tax rate vs. Sumter County Chatham is in Marion County, which carries a higher effective property tax rate (~1.53%) than Sumter County (~1.0%). On a $400,000 home the difference is roughly $2,100/year. The bond savings can offset this, but run the full annual cost — taxes plus bond payment plus amenity fee — for any specific home before drawing conclusions from price alone.
- 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 Chatham FAQs
Where is the Village of Chatham located in The Villages?
Chatham is in the northern area of The Villages, near Spanish Springs Town Square, in Marion County, ZIP 32162. It is one of the earlier northern area villages, built around 2003.
When were the homes in Chatham built?
Most Chatham homes were built between 2002 and 2004, with a median year of 2003 per county parcel records — among the earlier villages in the northern area.
What types of homes are in Chatham?
Chatham has Cottage Homes and Designer Homes — both single-family detached, built in the early 2000s. Mature landscaping and established streets are a characteristic of this build era.
What town square is closest to Chatham?
Spanish Springs Town Square is the closest, typically 10–15 minutes by golf cart on the northern area path network. It is The Villages' original town square, with nightly free entertainment, open-air dining, and boutique shops.
What golf courses are closest to Chatham?
Hacienda Hills Country Club and Glenview Champions Country Club are the two primary championship courses in the northern area, both within golf cart range of Chatham.
What county is Chatham in, and how does that affect property taxes?
Chatham is in Marion County. Marion County carries a higher effective property tax rate (~1.53%) than Sumter County (~1.0%), which covers most of the central and southern Villages. On a $400,000 home the difference is roughly $2,100 per year. Chatham's Low bond payment — about $195 to $474 a year, zero in the Soulliere section — partially offsets this premium. Run the full annual cost for any specific home before comparing to Sumter County alternatives.
Are the CDD bonds paid off in Chatham?
It varies by section. District 4's published schedules show most Chatham units still carry a small bond — about $195 to $474 a year, scheduled to reach zero in 2032. The Soulliere villa section (Unit 233) has no outstanding bond, and the Chatham Acres section (Unit 839) sits outside the district entirely — verify per home there. Always verify the current bond balance in writing for any specific home — it varies home to home even within the same village.
What is the Village of Chatham named after?
Chatham is named after Chatham, England — a historic port town in the county of Kent on the River Medway. Chatham was home to one of the Royal Navy's principal dockyards from the 16th through the 20th century. The Villages draws many of its northern area village names from British and American heritage place names.
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