Village of De Allende Homes for Sale
De Allende is in the northern area of The Villages, in Sumter County (ZIP 32159), part of the Spanish-naming corridor alongside Alhambra, Santiago, and Santo Domingo. De Allende is served by Community Development District 1, which reports no outstanding bond assessments for any unit — the original infrastructure bonds have been paid off — and the Sumter County property tax rate runs approximately 1.0%. The village is within golf cart range of Spanish Springs Town Square.
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What people like about the Village of De Allende
De Allende is part of the northern Sumter Spanish-naming cluster — villages built in the late 1990s alongside Alhambra, Santiago, Santo Domingo, and Tierra Del Sol. The financial profile is the main draw: District 1, which serves De Allende, reports no outstanding bond assessments for any unit — the original infrastructure bonds have been paid off. Sumter County's standard ~1.0% effective tax rate applies, without the Marion County premium that villages like Chatham and Briar Meadow carry in the northern band. For buyers who specifically want to avoid the annual bond payment, this cluster offers no outstanding bond cost at all.
The village sits in Community Development District 1, sharing infrastructure with De La Vista, Hacienda, Palo Alto, Rio Grande, Rio Ponderosa, Rio Ranchero, and Tierra Del Sol. That puts established golf close by: De La Vista Executive Golf Course — a par-29 course that opened in 1995 — serves this corridor and is included with the amenity fee for walking play, and Tierra Del Sol Country Club adds championship golf one village over, with a recreation center, restaurant, and postal station at the same complex.
The landscape here reflects its age in a way newer villages are still building toward: mature trees, settled home exteriors, and an established feel. Spanish Springs Town Square — the original town square (1994), Spanish colonial-themed — is the nearest entertainment hub, within golf cart range, with free nightly live entertainment.
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What's nearby in the Village of De Allende
Golf nearby
- De La Vista Executive Golf Course — par 29, opened 1995 — serves the District 1 corridor, included with amenity fee for walking play
- Tierra Del Sol Country Club — championship golf at the District 1 sibling village next door
Recreation & entertainment
- Tierra Del Sol Recreation Center — rec center at the country club complex — restaurant, shuffleboard, postal station
- Spanish Springs Town Square — nightly free entertainment, dining, and shopping — the original Villages gathering place
Shopping & services
- US-441 / Lady Lake corridor — Publix, Walmart, banks, medical offices — car or golf cart accessible
What to check before you buy in the Village of De Allende
- Bond status — no outstanding assessments in District 1 De Allende is served by Community Development District 1, and the district reports no outstanding bond assessments for any unit in District 1 — the original infrastructure bonds have been paid off. Confirm the specific home shows no bond line on its VCDD billing statement, and verify in writing before making an offer. More on bonds →
- Roof age Florida insurance carriers are strict about roof age. For a late-1990s home, the original roof is past the point where carriers commonly require documentation of replacement. Verify the roof installation date and material during inspection — replacement may be a current cost, not a future one.
- HVAC age A home built in the late 1990s would have an original HVAC system approaching 30 years old — well past any replacement window. If the original system is still operating, treat replacement as a current cost, not a future one. Confirm service history during inspection.
Village of De Allende FAQs
Where is the Village of De Allende located in The Villages?
De Allende is in the Northern Area of The Villages, in Sumter County, ZIP 32159. It is part of the Spanish-language naming cluster in northern Sumter — the same band as Alhambra, Santiago, Santo Domingo, and Tierra Del Sol. Spanish Springs Town Square is the nearest entertainment anchor.
When were the homes in De Allende built?
Homes in De Allende were built in the late 1990s. County records show homes on Allende Avenue from 1998, consistent with the build era of the surrounding District 1 villages.
What types of homes are in De Allende?
De Allende has full-size single-family homes from the late-1990s build era — ranch and designer-style layouts. County records show homes up to about 2,600 square feet. The mix varies street to street, so verify the home style and size per listing.
What town square is closest to De Allende?
Spanish Springs Town Square is the nearest town square for De Allende — the original town square, opened in 1994, with Spanish colonial-themed architecture in Lake County (Lady Lake). It hosts free nightly live entertainment and has the longest-running entertainment lineup of any Villages square.
What golf courses are nearest to De Allende?
De La Vista Executive Golf Course — a par-29 course that opened in 1995 — serves the District 1 corridor and is included with the amenity fee for walking play. Tierra Del Sol Country Club, a championship course at the neighboring District 1 village, is the closest championship option.
What does "De Allende" mean — what is the naming origin?
"De Allende" references Ignacio Allende — a key general in Mexico's War of Independence in 1810. The city of San Miguel de Allende in Guanajuato, Mexico is named for him and has become one of the best-known retirement destinations in Mexico for Americans and Canadians. The naming follows the Spanish-language theme of its cluster neighbors: Alhambra, Santiago, Santo Domingo, and Tierra Del Sol.
Does De Allende have lower bond costs than newer villages?
Yes. De Allende is served by Community Development District 1, which reports no outstanding bond assessments for any unit — the original infrastructure bonds have been paid off, so the annual bond assessment on the property tax bill is zero. This is a meaningful cost advantage over newer villages where full active balances remain. Always confirm in writing that no bond line appears on the tax bill for any specific home before making an offer.
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