Village of St. James Homes for Sale
St. James is a Central Area village in Sumter County (ZIP 32162), built 2011–2012, with Patio Villas, Cottage Homes, Courtyard Villas, and Designer Homes ranging from approximately 1,156 to 2,111 square feet. Southern Star Executive Golf Course runs along the western boundary of the village and Sandhill Crane Executive Golf Course runs along the eastern boundary — golf course views or adjacency are available from multiple sides of the neighborhood without a championship course premium. SeaBreeze Recreation Center serves this corridor, and St. James has its own adult pool and pavilion. Lake Sumter Landing and Brownwood Paddock Square are both within approximately 5 miles. HCA Florida Trailwinds Village Emergency and a Publix are each approximately 1 mile away. Bond assessments run about $728 to $1,512 per year under District 8's Series 2020 schedule, scheduled to reach zero in 2040.
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What people like about the Village of St. James
Golf course adjacency from two directions is the distinctive lot characteristic of St. James. Southern Star Executive Golf Course defines the western edge of the village and Sandhill Crane Executive Golf Course the eastern edge — buyers who want a golf course view or a lot that backs to a fairway without selecting a specific course orientation have both options available within the same neighborhood. Executive golf courses are included with the amenity fee for walking play; trail fees apply for golf carts. The home-type range is among the widest in this part of the central corridor: Patio Villas at the smaller end, up through Designer Homes reaching approximately 2,111 square feet, giving buyers at different price points and size requirements meaningful options within a single village rather than having to move to an adjacent neighborhood. St. James's own adult pool and pavilion provides village-level rec; SeaBreeze Recreation Center — the major shared hub for this section of the Lake Sumter corridor — adds the broader programming: swimming, pickleball, tennis, volleyball, shuffleboard, bocce, theater, and crafts.
The practical location advantages add up quickly for this village. HCA Florida Trailwinds Village Emergency is approximately 1 mile away — one of the shortest hospital distances available in the central area, which matters for buyers weighing 55+ community options where medical access times vary. A Publix is approximately 1 mile away, a grocery distance that many buyers confirm before selecting a specific village. The dual town square position is comparable to St. Charles: Lake Sumter Landing (waterfront dining, boat dock, Coastal/Key West character) and Brownwood Paddock Square (country and Western horse-themed) are both within roughly 5 miles by cart, offering two meaningfully different town square experiences without a long ride to either. The cost picture: homes still carrying the bond pay about $728 to $1,512 per year under District 8's Series 2020 schedule, scheduled to reach zero in 2040 — the villa sections (Fairhope, Fairwinds, Juniper, Sawgrass, and Windermere Villas) sit at the lower end, about $728 to $913. Always verify the exact remaining balance in writing for any specific home.
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What's nearby in the Village of St. James
Golf nearby
- Southern Star Executive Golf Course — runs along the western boundary of St. James — golf course views from western-facing homes
- Sandhill Crane Executive Golf Course — runs along the eastern boundary of St. James — golf course views from eastern-facing homes
- Cane Garden Country Club — 27-hole championship course nearby — part of the same Cane Garden cluster serving the Lake Sumter corridor
Recreation & entertainment
- St. James Adult Pool and Pavilion — village's own adult pool and pavilion — St. James neighborhood-level rec
- SeaBreeze Recreation Center — major shared hub — swimming, pickleball, tennis, volleyball, shuffleboard, bocce, theater, crafts
- Lake Sumter Landing Market Square — ~5 miles by cart — waterfront dining, boat dock on Lake Sumter, Coastal/Key West character, free nightly entertainment
- Brownwood Paddock Square — ~5 miles by cart — country and Western horse-themed, free nightly entertainment
Shopping & services
- Publix — ~1 mile — confirmed for this corridor
- HCA Florida Trailwinds Village Emergency — ~1 mile — one of the shortest hospital drives from any Lake Sumter corridor village
What to check before you buy in the Village of St. James
- Bond status and remaining balance St. James homes still carrying the bond pay about $728 to $1,512 per year under District 8's Series 2020 schedule, scheduled to reach zero in 2040 — a Low bond by Villages standards. The villa sections (Fairhope, Fairwinds, Juniper, Sawgrass, and Windermere Villas) sit at the lower end of that range, about $728 to $913 per year. Bond amounts vary by home and unit; verify the exact remaining balance in writing for any specific home before making an offer. More on bonds →
- Roof age Roof age and condition can affect insurance options, and requirements vary by insurer. Homes here were built in 2011–2012. 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 St. James FAQs
Where is the Village of St. James located in The Villages?
St. James is in the Central Area of The Villages, in Sumter County, ZIP 32162. It sits in the Lake Sumter corridor between Lake Sumter Landing and Brownwood Paddock Square, both approximately 5 miles away by golf cart. Southern Star Executive Golf Course borders the village to the west and Sandhill Crane Executive Golf Course to the east.
When were the homes in St. James built?
Homes in St. James were built from approximately 2011 to 2012. Homes still carrying the bond pay about $728 to $1,512 per year under District 8's Series 2020 schedule, scheduled to reach zero in 2040. Verify the exact remaining balance in writing for any specific home before making an offer.
What types of homes are in St. James?
St. James has Patio Villas, Cottage Homes, Courtyard Villas, and Designer Homes, ranging from approximately 1,156 to 2,111 square feet. This is one of the wider home-type ranges available in a single village in the Lake Sumter corridor, covering buyers from smaller Patio Villas through larger Designer Home floor plans.
What town squares are closest to St. James?
Both Lake Sumter Landing and Brownwood Paddock Square are approximately 5 miles away by golf cart — a centered position between the two squares in the Lake Sumter corridor. Lake Sumter Landing has a waterfront, Coastal/Key West character with boat dock dining on Lake Sumter; Brownwood Paddock has a country and Western horse-themed character. Both host free nightly live entertainment.
What golf courses are nearest to St. James?
Southern Star Executive Golf Course borders St. James to the west and Sandhill Crane Executive Golf Course borders it to the east — golf course views are available from homes on both sides of the village. Cane Garden Country Club (27-hole championship complex, the same course neighboring Pennecamp and Poinciana) is accessible from the broader corridor.
What is the golf course situation around St. James?
St. James is bounded by executive golf courses on two sides: Southern Star to the west and Sandhill Crane to the east. Buyers who want a golf-course-view lot have options on both sides within the same village rather than having to choose a specific orientation before selecting a neighborhood. Both executive courses are included with the amenity fee for walking play (trail fees apply for golf carts).
How close are medical facilities and grocery stores to St. James?
HCA Florida Trailwinds Village Emergency is approximately 1 mile from St. James — one of the shorter hospital distances available from any village in the Lake Sumter corridor. A Publix is also approximately 1 mile away. Both distances are among the practical considerations buyers in the 55+ market commonly confirm before selecting a specific village.
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