Village of Linden Homes for Sale
Linden is a 2019–2020 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. Riverbend Recreation Center, the village's own facility, includes a 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.
At a glance
Location
Southern Area
Nearest square
Sawgrass Grove, Brownwood Paddock Square
Year built
2019–2020
Home types
Patio & Courtyard Villas, Cottage Homes, Verandas, Designer Homes, Premier Homes
Bond
Average — active balance typical, scheduled to reach zero in 2050
Tax rate (typical)
~1.29% (2025)
County
City of Wildwood, Sumter County
ZIP Code
32163
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What people like about the Village of Linden
Linden Isle is the defining physical characteristic of this village. It is an island-style sub-section reached by a single roadway entry across waterways. 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 is the village's own recreation center: 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.
Southern Oaks Championship Golf Club, at Sawgrass Grove, offers 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 pool in the Village of Monarch Grove, is on Corbin Trail, the same road as Riverbend. 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, about 1.8 miles straight-line; Brownwood Paddock Square is about 3.7 miles straight-line. 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.
Map & location
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 — pay-to-play 18-hole championship course at 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 — on Corbin Trail in the Village of Monarch Grove — adult pool
- Sawgrass Grove — closest town square — modern, less themed; regular free live entertainment; Clifton Cove Putting Course; opened 2022
- Brownwood Paddock Square — about 3.7 miles straight-line — 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 2019–2020 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. 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. 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 Roof age and condition can affect insurance options, and requirements vary by insurer. Homes here were built in 2019–2020. Confirm the roof's installation date and material during inspection, and get an insurance quote before the inspection period ends.
- HVAC age Ask for the HVAC installation date and service records.
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, about 1.8 miles straight-line. Brownwood Paddock Square is about 3.7 miles straight-line.
When were the homes in Linden built?
Homes in Linden were built between 2019 and 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's home types include Patio Villas, Courtyard Villas, Cottage Homes, Verandas, Designer Homes, and Premier Homes. 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, about 1.8 miles straight-line. It opened in 2022 as the modern, less themed square with Clifton Cove Putting Course and regular free live entertainment. Brownwood Paddock Square (country and Western horse-themed, opened 2012) is about 3.7 miles straight-line.
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, at Sawgrass Grove, offers 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. 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 and includes a 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 on Corbin Trail in the Village of Monarch Grove.
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