By Scout Eveleth,
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Richmond is a 2023 southern-area village in Sumter County (ZIP 32163) with its own Richmond Pitch & Putt course within the village — one of the few southern Villages neighborhoods where a putting course is a built-in village amenity rather than a shared facility you drive to. Developer descriptions confirm water and preserve views on select lots. Richmond Recreation Center, Clarendon Recreation Center, and Lake Okahumpka Regional Recreation Center are all nearby. Brownwood Paddock Square is approximately 2 miles by golf cart. New construction was recently available through the developer's custom-finish selection program. Home types include Patio Villas, Courtyard Villas, Verandas, and Designer Homes. CDD bond assessments here are in the Average tier — roughly $1,590 to $2,188 per year on the home units, with villa sections lower at about $1,093 to $1,460, scheduled to reach zero around 2052. Verify the exact figure by address.
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The Richmond Pitch & Putt is the village's headline amenity — a putting course built within the village footprint, meaning Richmond residents have walking-distance access to golf practice without needing a cart ride to a shared facility. This is uncommon in the southern area, where most villages access golf through adjacent or nearby shared courses rather than having a dedicated putting course on-site. Developer descriptions for Richmond confirm water and preserve views on select lots — another characteristic that draws buyers who want a southern-area address with natural sightlines rather than views of neighboring rooftops. Not all Richmond lots have these views; the specific position within the village determines which homes face water or preserved habitat.
The recreational infrastructure supporting Richmond covers three facilities: Richmond Recreation Center (the village's own), Clarendon Recreation Center (nearby additional facility), and Lake Okahumpka Regional Recreation Center (nearby regional-scale facility). Brownwood Paddock Square — the country and Western horse-themed square opened in 2012 — is approximately 2 miles away by golf cart, and Sawgrass Grove (the modern, less themed square opened 2022) is also within cart range. Southern Oaks Championship Golf Club serves the south-of-SR-44 championship corridor. On carrying cost: Richmond's bond runs in the Average tier for the southern area — district schedules show annual assessments of roughly $1,590 to $2,188 on the home units, with the villa sections lower at about $1,093 to $1,460, scheduled to reach zero around 2052. The developer's custom-finish selection program indicates new construction was available, which means some homes may still be original construction with full warranty coverage. Verify the exact remaining bond balance, annual assessment, and remaining term in writing for any specific home before making an offer.
Richmond is in the southern area of The Villages, in Sumter County, ZIP 32163. Brownwood Paddock Square is approximately 2 miles away by golf cart, and Sawgrass Grove is also within cart range. The village is part of the southern area built south of SR 44.
Homes in Richmond were built in 2023. CDD bond assessments here are in the Average tier — roughly $1,590 to $2,188 per year on the home units, with villa sections lower at about $1,093 to $1,460 — scheduled to reach zero around 2052. Always verify the exact remaining balance and annual assessment in writing for any specific home before making an offer.
Richmond has Patio Villas, Courtyard Villas, Verandas, and Designer Homes. The developer's custom-finish selection program was available for Richmond, meaning some buyers were able to select finishes and options during the purchase process.
Brownwood Paddock Square is the closest at approximately 2 miles by golf cart — the country and Western horse-themed square opened in 2012 with free nightly entertainment. Sawgrass Grove, the modern less-themed square opened in 2022, is also within golf cart range from Richmond.
Richmond has its own pitch & putt course within the village — a putting course accessible without a cart ride to a shared facility. Southern Oaks Championship Golf Club serves the south-of-SR-44 championship golf corridor and is pay-to-play. Executive golf courses included with the amenity fee for walking play are also accessible in the broader southern area corridor.
Most villages in the southern area access golf through adjacent or nearby shared courses — residents cart to a separate facility. Richmond has a dedicated pitch & putt course built within the village, meaning walking-distance golf practice is available on-site. This is uncommon in any area of The Villages but especially in the newer southern villages, where the focus has been on shared regional courses and recreation complexes rather than dedicated village-level putting facilities.
No. Developer descriptions confirm water and preserve views for Richmond, but these apply to specific lot positions within the village. Not every home faces water or preserved habitat — the specific street and lot position determines whether a home has those sightlines. If water or preserve views are a priority, ask specifically which lots have direct views before making an offer.
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