Village of Fenney Homes for Sale
Fenney is the largest single village development in The Villages history — 1,850 acres, approximately 4,600 homes planned — and the only one built around a preserved natural spring. Fenney Spring sits at the center of the village alongside hundreds of mature oak trees and a wetland and upland hammock ecosystem that reflects what central Florida looked like before development. The Fenney Nature Trail winds through this preserved landscape, and the developer's own VP used the phrase "old-Florida character" to describe what the setting delivers. Built 2016–2020 in Sumter County (ZIP 32163), Fenney has Patio Villas, Courtyard Villas, Verandas, and Designer Homes. The closest town squares are Sawgrass Grove (approximately 15–20 minutes by cart) and Brownwood Paddock Square. Under District 12's Series 2016 bond schedules, single-family homes carry an Average-tier annual bond assessment of roughly $1,300–$2,200 — villa units run lower, about $800–$1,300 — scheduled to reach zero around 2047, a mid-range southern bond rather than the near-original burden the 2016–2020 build era might suggest. The effective tax rate runs approximately 1.29%, reflecting the City of Wildwood municipal millage on top of the Sumter County rate.
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What people like about the Village of Fenney
The natural setting is the defining feature and the primary reason buyers choose Fenney over other southern-area villages. A preserved natural spring — Fenney Spring — sits at the center of the development, not as a constructed pond or water feature, but as an actual Florida spring with its own ecosystem. Hundreds of mature oaks were retained across the 1,850-acre site, and the wetland and upland hammock corridors running through the village are protected rather than filled and graded. The Fenney Nature Trail connects these areas, giving residents a daily walking and golf cart path through genuine Florida landscape — live oaks, sawgrass, and wildlife corridors. For buyers who moved to Florida in part for the natural environment, not just the climate and community amenities, Fenney provides something the northern and central area villages cannot: old-growth canopy and preserved wetland that predates the development itself.
The recreation infrastructure matches the scale of the village. Red Fox and Gray Fox are the two executive courses within Fenney, included with the amenity fee for walking play. Fenney Putt and Play is a 4-acre natural grass island designed for short game practice and neighbor gathering — a format not found in other villages. Rohan Regional Recreation Center brings European-inspired architecture, a sports pool, tennis, pickleball, bocce, shuffleboard, billiards, and arts and crafts. Fenney Recreation Center adds an 18-hole putting course, a resort-style pool with beach entry and fire pit, and fitness classes. The Fenney Grill operates on-site adjacent to the recreation center for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a happy hour. Sawgrass Grove is approximately 15–20 minutes by cart; Brownwood Paddock Square is also accessible from this corridor. The cost picture is direct: verified against District 12's Series 2016 schedules, annual bond assessments run about $1,300–$2,200 for single-family homes and lower for villa units, roughly $800–$1,300 — the Average tier, scheduled to reach zero around 2047 — the effective tax rate runs approximately 1.29% (Fenney is inside City of Wildwood limits, which adds the Wildwood municipal millage on top of the Sumter County rate), and the $204/month amenity fee applies to all residents. McClure, the adjacent village and officially a division of Fenney, shares this southern-area corridor and cost profile.
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What's nearby in the Village of Fenney
Golf nearby
- Red Fox Executive Golf Course — within Fenney — opened 2018; included with amenity fee for walking play
- Gray Fox Executive Golf Course — within Fenney — sister course to Red Fox; included with amenity fee for walking play
- Fenney Putt and Play — 4-acre natural grass island for short game practice and neighbor gathering — a format unique within The Villages
Recreation & entertainment
- Rohan Regional Recreation Center — European-inspired architecture — sports pool, tennis, pickleball, bocce, shuffleboard, billiards, arts and crafts
- Fenney Recreation Center — 18-hole putting course, resort-style pool with beach entry and fire pit, art gallery, fitness classes
- Fenney Nature Trail — winds through Fenney Spring, mature oaks, and preserved wetland and upland hammock corridors — the defining natural landscape feature of the village
- Sawgrass Grove — ~15–20 minutes by golf cart — modern town square (2022), Clifton Cove Putting Course, free nightly entertainment
- Brownwood Paddock Square — country and Western-themed square (2012), accessible from the Fenney corridor — free nightly entertainment
Shopping & services
- Fenney Grill — on-site restaurant adjacent to the recreation center — breakfast, lunch, dinner, and happy hour
- SR 44 / Brownwood commercial corridor — grocery, retail, and services accessible from the southern-area road network
What to check before you buy in the Village of Fenney
- Bond status and remaining balance Fenney's bond is Average-tier, not the near-original burden the 2016–2020 build era might imply. District 12's Series 2016 per-unit schedules show single-family homes at roughly $1,300–$2,200 per year and villa units lower, about $800–$1,300, scheduled to reach zero around 2047. Always verify the exact bond balance, annual assessment amount, and remaining term in writing for any specific home before making an offer — amounts vary by street, section, and home type within the village. More on bonds →
- Tax rate — City of Wildwood parcels Fenney is in Sumter County but inside City of Wildwood limits, so the Wildwood municipal millage applies on top of the county rate — approximately 1.29% effective versus the ~1.0% on unincorporated Sumter County properties. When comparing annual ownership costs against central-area alternatives, run both the bond payment and the tax rate together. The bond difference is the larger variable, but the ~0.3% tax gap adds to it on top.
- HVAC age — near-term watch window 2016–2020 construction means original HVAC systems will be entering the watch window in the coming years. For homes at the earlier end of that build range, confirm the system service history and budget for eventual replacement. Florida systems work hard in sustained heat and humidity; the typical service window is 10–15 years.
Village of Fenney FAQs
Where is the Village of Fenney located in The Villages?
Fenney is in the southern area of The Villages, in Sumter County, ZIP 32163. It sits in the Sawgrass Grove corridor — approximately 15–20 minutes by golf cart from Sawgrass Grove and also accessible to Brownwood Paddock Square. SR 44 provides the primary road access into the southern area.
When were the homes in Fenney built?
Homes in Fenney were built from approximately 2016 to 2020, making it one of the earlier southern-area villages in the Sawgrass Grove development era. Under District 12's Series 2016 schedules, most homes carry an Average-tier bond of roughly $1,300–$2,200 per year (villa units lower), scheduled to reach zero around 2047. Always verify the specific balance in writing for any home before making an offer.
What types of homes are in Fenney?
Fenney has Patio Villas, Courtyard Villas, Verandas, and Designer Homes — a broad mix across villa and single-family types. The 1,850-acre site was designed with variety, giving buyers across a range of size and layout preferences options within the same neighborhood.
What town square is closest to Fenney?
Sawgrass Grove is the closest, approximately 15–20 minutes by golf cart. It opened in 2022 with a modern, less-themed character and includes the Clifton Cove Putting Course and free nightly live entertainment. Brownwood Paddock Square is also accessible from the Fenney corridor, with a country and Western theme and free nightly entertainment.
What golf courses are nearest to Fenney?
Red Fox Executive Golf Course and Gray Fox Executive Golf Course are both within Fenney, included with the amenity fee for walking play. Fenney Putt and Play is a 4-acre natural grass island within the village designed for short game practice — a format distinct from standard executive courses in The Villages.
What is Fenney Spring?
Fenney Spring is a natural Florida spring preserved at the center of the village — not a constructed pond or water feature, but an actual spring with its own ecosystem. Hundreds of mature oaks and wetland and upland hammock corridors were retained around it during development. The Fenney Nature Trail winds through this preserved landscape. The developer described the setting as having "old-Florida character" — a distinction over other southern-area developments where more of the original landscape was removed during construction.
What is the bond situation in Fenney?
Fenney's bond is Average-tier. District 12's Series 2016 per-unit schedules show single-family homes at roughly $1,300–$2,200 per year and villa units lower, about $800–$1,300, scheduled to reach zero around 2047 — a mid-range southern bond, not the near-original burden the build era might suggest. Amounts vary by street, section, and home type; always pull the specific bond balance by address before making an offer.
What is the relationship between Fenney and McClure?
McClure is officially designated a division of Fenney according to The Villages Daily Sun. The two share the southern-area corridor, the same bond tier, and proximity to Sawgrass Grove. Buyers comparing the two should check specific bond amounts by address — they can differ even between closely related neighborhoods.
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