Village of Rio Grande Homes for Sale
Rio Grande is a 1993–1996 northern-area village in Sumter County (ZIP 32159), less than one mile from Spanish Springs Town Square and neighboring the De La Vista Executive Golf Course — both of which Rio Grande and Rio Ranchero share as listed neighboring communities of the course. The village has its own Rio Grande Family Pool with a croquet lawn and air gun range — amenities that are uncommon across most Villages neighborhoods. Chula Vista Recreation Center, shared with the northern cluster of Del Mar, El Cortez, and Rio Ranchero, has a Wild West theme and is within easy cart range. Homes are primarily Cottage Homes and Courtyard Villas, built between 1993 and 1996. Rio Grande is served by Community Development District 1, which reports no outstanding bond assessments for any unit — the original infrastructure bonds have been paid off.
At a glance
Location
Northern Area
Nearest square
Spanish Springs, Lake Sumter Landing
Year built
1993–1996
Home types
Cottage Homes, Courtyard Villas
Bond
No bond
Tax rate (typical)
~1.0% (2025)
County
Unincorporated Sumter County
ZIP Code
32159
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What people like about the Village of Rio Grande
The De La Vista Executive Golf Course is effectively adjacent to Rio Grande — both Rio Grande and the neighboring Village of Rio Ranchero are listed alongside De La Vista as neighboring communities of this course. Walking access to a dedicated executive course from an original-era village is one of the access advantages that newer southern villages, built further from the original course network, don't offer in the same way. The Rio Grande Family Pool is the village's own facility, and the combination of a croquet lawn and air gun range on the same premises is genuinely unusual — few Villages neighborhoods have either, let alone both. Croquet courts require maintenance and level turf that most smaller village facilities don't invest in. The air gun range hosts organized competitions. Chula Vista Recreation Center, shared with the northern cluster (Del Mar, El Cortez, Rio Ranchero), adds a Wild West-themed social layer with a broader facility set.
Spanish Springs Town Square is less than one mile from Rio Grande — close enough to walk to free nightly entertainment, restaurants, and the original Villages retail district without needing a cart. Hogeye Preserve, a nature preserve with walking and biking trails, is nearby — one of the few preserved green spaces in the northern section. Homes.com confirms three recreation centers and seven golf courses within a 5-mile radius for the Rio Grande area — a density of access that reflects the original-era buildout of the northern cluster, where courses and facilities were developed alongside the first wave of villages. On carrying cost: District 1, which serves Rio Grande, reports no outstanding bond assessments for any unit — the original infrastructure bonds have been paid off. Verify in writing for any individual home before making an offer.
Map & location
What's nearby in the Village of Rio Grande
Golf nearby
- De La Vista Executive Golf Course — adjacent — Rio Grande and Rio Ranchero are listed as neighboring communities of this course; included with amenity fee for walking play
Recreation & entertainment
- Rio Grande Family Pool — village's own facility — family pool, croquet lawn, and air gun range with organized competitions; the croquet lawn is an uncommon amenity in The Villages
- Chula Vista Recreation Center — shared with Del Mar, El Cortez, and Rio Ranchero — Wild West theme, broader facility set for the northern cluster
- Spanish Springs Town Square — less than 1 mile — original town square (1994), Spanish colonial-themed, free nightly entertainment, restaurants, retail; walkable from many Rio Grande homes
- Hogeye Preserve — nature preserve with walking and biking trails near Rio Grande — one of few preserved green spaces in the northern section
- Lake Sumter Landing Market Square — second-nearest town square — Coastal / Key West-themed waterfront square, golf cart or short drive
Shopping & services
- US-441 / Lady Lake corridor — Publix, Walmart, banks, medical offices — car or golf cart accessible.
What to check before you buy in the Village of Rio Grande
- Bond status — no outstanding assessments in District 1 Rio Grande is served by Community Development District 1, and the district reports no outstanding bond assessments for any unit in District 1 — the original infrastructure bonds have been paid off. Confirm the specific home's property tax bill shows no bond line, and verify in writing before making an offer. More on bonds →
- Roof age Roof age and condition can affect insurance options, and requirements vary by insurer. Confirm the roof's installation date and material during inspection, and get an insurance quote before the inspection period ends.
- HVAC age Florida systems work hard in sustained heat and humidity. For a home of this era, confirm the HVAC system age and service history during inspection. Multiple replacements may have occurred since original construction — verify the current system's installation date and service records rather than assuming it was replaced recently.
- Air gun range proximity The Rio Grande Family Pool includes an air gun range that hosts organized competitions. If quiet access is a priority, confirm the specific competition schedule and whether the range is audible from homes nearest to the pool facility before committing to a specific lot.
Village of Rio Grande FAQs
Where is the Village of Rio Grande located in The Villages?
Rio Grande is in the northern area of The Villages, in Sumter County, ZIP 32159, less than one mile from Spanish Springs Town Square. It is part of the northern Spanish Springs cluster alongside De La Vista, Rio Ranchero, Del Mar, and El Cortez.
When were the homes in Rio Grande built?
Homes in Rio Grande were built between 1993 and 1996. Sumter County parcel records show 1994 is the most common year, at about a third of the homes. District 1, which serves the village, reports no outstanding bond assessments for any unit. Verify the specific status in writing for any individual home before making an offer.
What types of homes are in Rio Grande?
Rio Grande has primarily Cottage Homes and Courtyard Villas. The village reflects the compact, well-established character of the original-era northern cluster — settled landscaping and original-construction homes at a size scale that was common in The Villages' founding years.
What town square is closest to Rio Grande?
Spanish Springs Town Square is the closest — less than one mile, walkable from many Rio Grande homes. It is the original Villages town square (1994), with a Spanish colonial-themed feel and the longest-running entertainment lineup of the five squares.
What golf courses are nearest to Rio Grande?
De La Vista Executive Golf Course is effectively adjacent to Rio Grande — both Rio Grande and Rio Ranchero are listed as neighboring communities of this course. The course is included with the amenity fee for walking play. With seven golf courses within a 5-mile radius of the area (per homes.com), access to both executive and championship options is strong for the northern cluster.
What is the Rio Grande Family Pool and what makes it unusual?
The Rio Grande Family Pool is the village's own recreation facility, with a family pool, a croquet lawn, and an air gun range that hosts organized competitions. Having a croquet lawn at a village-level facility is uncommon in The Villages — most neighborhoods have pools and shuffleboard but not dedicated croquet courts. The air gun range is also a distinctive amenity specific to this northern cluster.
What is the Hogeye Preserve and is it walkable from Rio Grande?
Hogeye Preserve is a nature preserve with walking and biking trails near the Rio Grande area — one of the few preserved green spaces in the northern section of The Villages. I can confirm the specific trail access points from Rio Grande addresses. It provides a natural alternative to the maintained golf course and recreation center landscaping that defines most of the surrounding neighborhoods.
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