Village of De La Vista Homes for Sale
De La Vista is a 1990s northern-area village in Sumter County (ZIP 32159) with two distinct golf courses effectively on its doorstep: the namesake De La Vista Executive Golf Course (opened 1995, included with the amenity fee for walking play) and Tierra Del Sol Country Club, the 18-hole championship course described by multiple sources as the most challenging course in all of The Villages, directly adjacent. Tierra Del Sol Recreation Center — tennis, pickleball, an adults-only pool, and live music on afternoons — connects to the country club. Spanish Springs Town Square is approximately one mile away. De La Vista has no outstanding bond assessments — the district confirms every unit in District 1 is bond-free, a meaningful cost advantage over newer villages. The village is organized into three sub-sections: De La Vista North, East, and West.
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What people like about the Village of De La Vista
The combination of a namesake executive course and a championship club at the same address is unusual in The Villages. De La Vista Executive Golf Course opened the same year as the village itself — 1995 — and runs on open terrain with three tee sets and Level 2 difficulty. Tierra Del Sol Country Club sits directly adjacent: 18 holes, the kind of layout that consistently gets described as the most demanding in The Villages, built for players who want a challenge above the typical championship track. The Tierra Del Sol Recreation Center connects to the club and adds a distinct recreational layer — an adults-only pool, tennis, pickleball, and live music scheduled on afternoons — separate from the standard village-level rec center amenities. For buyers who want championship golf access and daily rec facilities within walking distance of their front door, De La Vista covers both without a cart ride.
The Villages Polo Club holds regular matches during spring and fall in the northern cluster area — an activity few Villages residents are aware of, and one that distinguishes De La Vista from every southern-area village that has opened since 2015. The Rio Grande Air Gun Range, at the Rio Grande Family Pool in the neighboring Village of Rio Grande, offers practice facilities and organized competitions — another amenity unique to this northern corridor. Spanish Springs Town Square is approximately one mile from De La Vista — close enough to walk or take a very short cart ride to free nightly entertainment, restaurants, and the original Villages retail district. On carrying cost: De La Vista has no bond. Community Development District 1, which covers the village, reports no outstanding bond assessments for any unit — every home here is bond-free. That is the kind of northern-area cost profile that newer southern-area villages cannot replicate. If a seller or listing says "NO BOND," it should check out — but still get it confirmed on the official VCDD billing statement.
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What's nearby in the Village of De La Vista
Golf nearby
- De La Vista Executive Golf Course — namesake course — opened 1995, Level 2 difficulty, open terrain, 2 par-4 holes, three tee sets; included with amenity fee for walking play
- Tierra Del Sol Country Club — 18-hole championship course directly adjacent — described as the most challenging course in all of The Villages; pay-to-play
Recreation & entertainment
- Tierra Del Sol Recreation Center — adjacent to the country club — adults-only pool, tennis, pickleball, live music afternoons
- Spanish Springs Town Square — ~1 mile — original town square (1994), Spanish colonial-themed, free nightly entertainment, restaurants, retail
- Rio Grande Air Gun Range — at Rio Grande Family Pool in neighboring Village of Rio Grande — practice facilities and organized competitions; unique amenity in the northern cluster
- Villages Polo Club — regular matches in the northern cluster during spring and fall — genuinely distinctive; few Villages communities have polo nearby
- Lake Sumter Landing Market Square — second-nearest town square — Coastal / Key West-themed, waterfront, golf cart or short drive
Shopping & services
- CR 466 commercial corridor — Publix, UF Health, banks, restaurants — short cart ride from Spanish Springs.
What to check before you buy in the Village of De La Vista
- Bond status — none outstanding District 1 — the CDD that covers De La Vista — reports no outstanding bond assessments for any unit, so homes here carry no bond. Still confirm on the official VCDD billing statement for the specific home before closing; if a tax bill shows a bond line, call the district. More on bonds →
- Sub-section character — North, East, West De La Vista is divided into three sub-sections: North, East, and West. Home type mix, lot size, and proximity to specific amenities vary across them. Before committing to a specific home, confirm which sub-section it sits in and how that affects walking distance to Tierra Del Sol, the town square, and the executive course.
- Roof age Florida insurance carriers are strict about roof age — especially for homes built in the 1990s, which may have original or early-replacement roofs. Verify the roof installation date and material during inspection, and confirm the most recent replacement year. Budget for replacement as roofs approach or exceed their service life.
- HVAC age Florida systems work hard in sustained heat and humidity. For a 1990s-era home, confirm the HVAC system age and full service history during inspection. Multiple replacements may have occurred since original construction — verify the current system's installation date rather than assuming it was done recently.
Village of De La Vista FAQs
Where is the Village of De La Vista located in The Villages?
De La Vista is in the northern area of The Villages, in Sumter County, ZIP 32159, approximately one mile from Spanish Springs Town Square — close enough to walk. It is organized into three sub-sections (North, East, West) and borders the Village of Rio Grande and Village of Rio Ranchero in the northern Spanish Springs corridor.
When were the homes in De La Vista built?
Homes in De La Vista were built in the 1990s — original-era construction for The Villages. The district reports no outstanding bond assessments for any unit in District 1, which covers De La Vista — homes here have no bond. Confirm on the official VCDD billing statement before closing.
What types of homes are in De La Vista?
De La Vista has Courtyard Villas, Cottage Homes, Designer Homes, and Premier Home floor plans. The mix reflects 1990s-era construction across the North, East, and West sub-sections. Las Brisas Courtyard Villa and Premier Home Carrera-model configurations are among the confirmed floor plans listed in the area.
What town square is closest to De La Vista?
Spanish Springs Town Square is the closest — approximately one mile, walkable or a very short cart ride. It is the original Villages town square (1994), with a Spanish colonial-themed feel and the longest-running entertainment lineup of the five squares. Lake Sumter Landing Market Square is the second-nearest, reachable by golf cart.
What golf courses are nearest to De La Vista?
Two courses are effectively on-site: De La Vista Executive Golf Course (namesake, opened 1995, included with the amenity fee for walking play) and Tierra Del Sol Country Club (18-hole championship, directly adjacent, described as the most challenging course in The Villages). Both are accessible without leaving the neighborhood.
What is Tierra Del Sol Country Club and how close is it to De La Vista?
Tierra Del Sol Country Club is an 18-hole championship golf course directly adjacent to De La Vista, described by multiple sources as the most challenging course in all of The Villages. The Tierra Del Sol Recreation Center connects to the club and includes an adults-only pool, tennis, pickleball, and live music on afternoons. Championship golf at this club requires greens fees separate from the amenity fee.
What are De La Vista North, East, and West?
De La Vista is divided into three sub-sections: North, East, and West. All three are part of the same village and share the same amenity network, town square access, and general bond profile. The sub-sections vary in home type mix, lot configuration, and proximity to specific amenities like the executive golf course and Tierra Del Sol. When searching for homes, check which sub-section a specific listing sits in — it affects walkability to different village features.
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