Village of Fernandina Homes for Sale
Fernandina is a 2014 central-area village in Sumter County (ZIP 32163) with the broadest home type range in the Brownwood 32163 cluster — Patio Villas, Courtyard Villas, Designer Homes, and Premier Homes. The Bradenton Recreation Center is in the village itself, with multiple homes backing directly to the pool. Manatee Recreation Center is less than a tenth of a mile away. Bonifay Country Club (27-hole) and Evans Prairie Country Club are both within golf cart range, giving Fernandina dual championship access from one address. CDD bond balances are still active but carry a low annual assessment for most homes — roughly $662 to $1,450 per year under District 9's schedules, scheduled to reach zero in 2042 (the MacClenny section runs higher). Brownwood Paddock Square is approximately 4 miles away; Lake Sumter Landing Market Square is also within cart range.
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What people like about the Village of Fernandina
Two recreation centers within a tenth of a mile is unusual in The Villages, where most villages share a single rec center with neighboring neighborhoods. Bradenton Recreation Center sits inside the Fernandina footprint — residents in homes along the back perimeter have the pool effectively in their yard. Manatee Recreation Center is under a tenth of a mile from the nearest Fernandina homes. For buyers who use the rec center pools and facilities daily, that density of access is a practical differentiator. The home type range runs from Patio Villas at the compact, lower-price end to Premier Homes at 2,000-plus square feet — Fernandina covers a wider price band than the neighboring Brownwood 32163 cluster villages (Charlotte and Gilchrist are more concentrated in Patio Villa and Designer Home series). The Sarasota Golf Practice Center is adjacent, giving Fernandina residents an on-site practice option beyond the executive courses.
Bonifay Country Club is a 27-hole championship club with Caribbean-inspired architecture and dining, within golf cart range. Evans Prairie Country Club is a second championship option in the same corridor — giving Fernandina access to two separate championship venues without a car trip. Havana Country Club is a third championship option in the area, the same course that neighbors Duval and Hemingway. Brownwood Paddock Square — the country and Western horse-themed town square — is approximately 4 miles from Fernandina, a realistic golf cart destination for dinner and nightly entertainment. Lake Sumter Landing Market Square is also reachable by cart. The honest carrying-cost picture: Fernandina was built in 2014, so CDD bond balances are still active and scheduled to reach zero in 2042 — but the annual assessment is low for most of the village, roughly $662 to $1,450 per home per year under District 9's schedules, not the $3,000-plus a mid-2010s build often implies. One pocket runs higher: the MacClenny section (District 9 Unit 207, Series 2021) carries about $2,285 per year through 2041. Verify the exact remaining balance and annual assessment amount in writing for any specific home before making an offer.
Map & location
What's nearby in the Village of Fernandina
Golf nearby
- Bonifay Country Club — 27-hole championship club with Caribbean-inspired architecture and dining — within golf cart range from Fernandina
- Evans Prairie Country Club — championship golf within cart range — second championship venue accessible without a car trip
- Havana Country Club — third championship option in the Brownwood corridor — same course referenced near Duval and Hemingway
- Sarasota Golf Practice Center — adjacent to Fernandina — on-site practice facility for residents
Recreation & entertainment
- Bradenton Recreation Center — inside the Fernandina footprint — multiple homes back directly to this facility and its pool; confirmed in MLS listing descriptions
- Manatee Recreation Center — less than 1/10 of a mile from Fernandina — confirmed by listing descriptions; two rec centers at this proximity is unusual in The Villages
- Brownwood Paddock Square — ~4 miles by golf cart — country and Western horse-themed, free nightly entertainment, opened 2012
Shopping & services
- Colony Plaza — Publix, Walgreens, Bob Evans, McDonald's, banking, dental — golf-cart accessible at Colony Blvd between CR 466 and CR 466A.
What to check before you buy in the Village of Fernandina
- Bond status and remaining balance Fernandina was built in 2014, so most homes still carry active CDD bond balances, scheduled to reach zero in 2042. The annual amount is low for most of the village — roughly $662 to $1,450 per home per year under District 9's schedules — though the MacClenny section (Unit 207) runs higher at about $2,285 per year through 2041. Bond payments are still a real annual line item on top of the amenity fee and property tax. Verify the exact remaining balance, annual assessment amount, and remaining term in writing for any specific home before making an offer — amounts vary home to home even within the same village. More on bonds →
- Roof age Florida insurance carriers are strict about roof age. Verify the roof replacement history during inspection and confirm the replacement date and material. Budget for eventual replacement as roofs in this build era approach the end of their service life.
- HVAC age Florida systems work hard in sustained heat and humidity. Confirm the HVAC system age and service history during inspection. Budget for replacement as systems approach or pass the typical 15-20 year service window.
- Home type and operating costs Fernandina covers a wide range from compact Patio Villas to Premier Homes at 2,000-plus square feet. Larger floor plans carry proportionally higher utility costs — particularly air conditioning in Florida summer months. Confirm average monthly utilities with the seller and factor the full monthly carrying cost (bond + amenity fee + property tax + utilities) into your budget before committing.
Village of Fernandina FAQs
Where is the Village of Fernandina located in The Villages?
Fernandina is in the central area of The Villages, in Sumter County, ZIP 32163. It sits in the Brownwood corridor alongside Collier, Charlotte, and Gilchrist, with Brownwood Paddock Square approximately 4 miles by golf cart. Lake Sumter Landing Market Square is also within cart range.
When were the homes in Fernandina built?
Homes in Fernandina were built in 2014, so most homes carry active CDD bond balances scheduled to reach zero in 2042. The annual amount is low for most of the village — roughly $662 to $1,450 per home per year under District 9's schedules — though the MacClenny section runs higher, about $2,285 per year. Always verify the exact remaining balance and annual assessment in writing for any specific home before making an offer.
What types of homes are in Fernandina?
Fernandina has Patio Villas, Courtyard Villas, Designer Homes, and Premier Homes. This is the broadest home type mix in the Brownwood 32163 cluster, covering a wide price range from compact villas to full Premier-series floor plans at 2,000-plus square feet.
What town square is closest to Fernandina?
Brownwood Paddock Square is the closest — the country and Western horse-themed square opened in 2012, approximately 4 miles from Fernandina by golf cart. Lake Sumter Landing Market Square, the Coastal / Key West-themed waterfront square, is also reachable by cart.
What golf courses are nearest to Fernandina?
Bonifay Country Club (27-hole, Caribbean-inspired architecture and dining) and Evans Prairie Country Club are both within golf cart range — two championship venues without a car trip. Havana Country Club is a third championship option in the corridor. The Sarasota Golf Practice Center is adjacent to the village. Executive courses included with the amenity fee provide free walking-play options as well.
What is the Bradenton Recreation Center and how close is it to Fernandina?
Bradenton Recreation Center sits inside the Fernandina village footprint. Multiple homes along the back perimeter back directly to the facility and its pool — MLS listing descriptions confirm "home backs up to the Bradenton Recreational Center, pool basically in our back yard." Manatee Recreation Center is also less than a tenth of a mile from Fernandina. Two rec centers at that proximity is unusual in The Villages, where most villages share one facility with neighboring neighborhoods.
How does Fernandina compare to the other Brownwood 32163 villages?
Fernandina has the widest home type mix of the Brownwood 32163 cluster — Patio Villas through Premier Homes. Charlotte and Gilchrist are more concentrated in Patio Villa and Designer Home series. Fernandina also has two recreation centers within a tenth of a mile (Bradenton and Manatee) and dual championship course access (Bonifay and Evans Prairie). Bond balances are still active across all three villages but carry low annual amounts — District 9's schedules for this era run in the hundreds to low thousands per home per year, not the full original principal a 2010s build year might imply.
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