Village of Linden Homes for Sale
Linden is a 2020 southern-area village in Sumter County (ZIP 32163) with Linden Isle — a waterway-accessed island sub-section where Rhett Patio Villas and Preston Bungalow Villas sit along interconnected canals, accessible by a single roadway crossing. No other village in The Villages has an island sub-section of this kind. Bexley Bridge connects Linden directly to Brownwood Paddock Square and to areas north of SR 44 — confirmed open for golf cart travel. Riverbend Recreation Center, the village's own facility, has the most comprehensive amenity list of any village in this batch: family pool, billiards, beach tennis, fire pit, bocce, shuffleboard, sand volleyball, pickleball, tennis, outdoor exercise equipment, corn toss, and meeting rooms — with Rupert Canine Park adjacent. Under District 12's Series 2018 bond schedules, homes carry an Average-tier annual bond assessment of roughly $1,340–$1,890, scheduled to reach zero in 2050 — verify the exact amount by address before making an offer.
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Linden Isle is the defining physical characteristic of this village and has no documented equivalent among other Villages neighborhoods. It is a private island-style sub-section accessed by a single roadway crossing over interconnected waterways — not a marketing description, but a physical layout confirmed in listing descriptions. Rhett Patio Villas and Preston Bungalow Villas are the confirmed models on Linden Isle. Many Linden homes throughout the broader village also sit along or near the interconnected canal-style waterways, with water views from yard, lanai, or rear windows. Riverbend Recreation Center anchors the village's own amenity package with a list longer than most southern-area village-level rec centers: family pool, billiards, beach tennis, fire pit, bocce, shuffleboard, sand volleyball, pickleball, tennis, outdoor exercise equipment, corn toss, and meeting rooms — plus Rupert Canine Park adjacent to Riverbend for dog owners.
Bexley Bridge is a confirmed open golf cart connection linking Linden directly to Brownwood Paddock Square and to communities north of SR 44 — a practical route that makes a southern-area village feel less isolated from the broader Villages infrastructure. Southern Oaks Championship Golf Club is accessible across the Bexley Bridge for pay-to-play championship golf; Longleaf and Loblolly executive golf courses are also in the southern area for walking-play access included with the amenity fee. Swallowtail Recreation Area — an adult-only pool option — is a short cart ride from Linden, the same facility serving Monarch Grove in the same corridor. Magnolia Plaza is approximately 1 mile away: Publix, a McDonald's with a golf-cart-accessible drive-thru, Willie Jewell's Old School BBQ, and Citizens First Bank cover most day-to-day needs without a car. Sawgrass Grove is the closest town square; Brownwood Paddock Square is accessible via the Bridge. On carrying cost: Linden's bond is Average-tier — District 12's Series 2018 per-unit schedules show annual assessments of roughly $1,340–$1,890, scheduled to reach zero in 2050 (one home section runs into the Low tier), a mid-range southern bond rather than a near-original balance. The effective property tax rate is approximately 1.29% — Linden is inside City of Wildwood limits, which adds the Wildwood municipal millage on top of the Sumter County rate. Verify the exact remaining balance, annual assessment, and remaining years in writing for any specific home before making an offer.
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What's nearby in the Village of Linden
Golf nearby
- Longleaf Executive Golf Course — within the southern area — included with amenity fee for walking play
- Loblolly Executive Golf Course — within the southern area — included with amenity fee for walking play
- Southern Oaks Championship Golf Club — accessible across the Bexley Bridge — pay-to-play 18-hole championship course near Sawgrass Grove
Recreation & entertainment
- Riverbend Recreation Center — village's own facility — family pool, billiards, beach tennis, fire pit, bocce, shuffleboard, sand volleyball, pickleball, tennis, outdoor exercise equipment, corn toss, meeting rooms; Rupert Canine Park adjacent
- Rupert Canine Park — adjacent to Riverbend Recreation Center — dog park confirmed
- Swallowtail Recreation Area — short golf cart ride — adult-only pool; shared corridor facility also serving Monarch Grove
- Sawgrass Grove — closest town square — modern, less themed; free nightly entertainment; Clifton Cove Putting Course; opened 2022
- Brownwood Paddock Square — accessible via Bexley Bridge — country and Western horse-themed; free nightly entertainment; opened 2012
Shopping & services
- Magnolia Plaza — ~1 mile — Publix, McDonald's (golf-cart-accessible drive-thru), Willie Jewell's Old School BBQ, Citizens First Bank
What to check before you buy in the Village of Linden
- Bond status and remaining balance Linden's bond is Average-tier, not the near-original burden a 2020 build might imply. District 12's Series 2018 per-unit schedules show annual assessments of roughly $1,340–$1,890, scheduled to reach zero in 2050 — one home section runs into the Low tier. Bond payments still add to annual carrying cost on top of the amenity fee and property tax. Verify the exact remaining balance, annual assessment, 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 →
- Linden Isle — single roadway crossing and traffic patterns Linden Isle is accessed by a single roadway crossing over waterways — which means all ingress and egress for Isle residents passes through one point. During peak golf cart and vehicle traffic periods, that single crossing can experience congestion. If you are considering a home on Linden Isle specifically, visit at different times of day to assess traffic at the crossing before committing. The waterway setting is the benefit; the single-access layout is the tradeoff.
- Water view lots — confirm specific sightlines before making an offer Many Linden homes are described as having water views from the interconnected canal-style waterways throughout the village. Water view is a meaningful price premium — confirm the specific lot position, actual sightlines from the lanai and primary living areas, and whether the view is of a maintained waterway or a retention area. Not all water-adjacent lots in the village have equivalent views.
- Roof age Florida insurance carriers are strict about roof age. Verify the roof installation date and material during inspection. Budget for eventual replacement as roofs 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.
Village of Linden FAQs
Where is the Village of Linden located in The Villages?
Linden is in the southern area of The Villages, in Sumter County, ZIP 32163. Sawgrass Grove is the closest town square, and Brownwood Paddock Square is accessible via the Bexley Bridge — a confirmed open golf cart crossing connecting Linden to communities north of SR 44.
When were the homes in Linden built?
Homes in Linden were built in 2020. Under District 12's Series 2018 schedules, homes carry an Average-tier bond of roughly $1,340–$1,890 per year, scheduled to reach zero in 2050. 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 Linden?
Linden has seven confirmed home types: Patio Villa, Courtyard Villa, Cottage Home, Veranda, Designer Home, Premier Home, and Bungalow Villa — the broadest mix of any village in this batch. Rhett Patio Villas and Preston Bungalow Villas are confirmed models located on Linden Isle.
What town square is closest to Linden?
Sawgrass Grove is the closest town square, within golf cart range. It opened in 2022 as the modern, less themed square with Clifton Cove Putting Course and free nightly entertainment. Brownwood Paddock Square (country and Western horse-themed, opened 2012) is also accessible via the Bexley Bridge.
What golf courses are near Linden?
Longleaf and Loblolly executive golf courses are in the southern area and included with the amenity fee for walking play. Southern Oaks Championship Golf Club is accessible across the Bexley Bridge for pay-to-play championship golf.
What is Linden Isle, and is it different from the rest of the village?
Linden Isle is a sub-section within the Village of Linden accessed by a single roadway crossing over interconnected waterways — giving it a private island character within the larger village. Rhett Patio Villas and Preston Bungalow Villas are the confirmed home models on Linden Isle. No other Villages neighborhood has an island sub-section accessed by a single roadway crossing. Canal-style waterways that make the Isle distinctive also border many Linden homesites throughout the broader village outside the Isle.
What does Riverbend Recreation Center include?
Riverbend Recreation Center is the Village of Linden's own facility with one of the most comprehensive amenity lists in the southern area: family pool, billiards, beach tennis, fire pit, bocce, shuffleboard, sand volleyball, pickleball, tennis, outdoor exercise equipment, corn toss, and meeting rooms. Rupert Canine Park is adjacent to Riverbend. Additional adult-pool access is available at Swallowtail Recreation Area, a short golf cart ride away.
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