Village of St. Johns Homes for Sale
St. Johns is a 2021–2022 Sumter County village in the Southern Area, built exclusively with Designer Homes. It sits between Sawgrass Grove and Eastport with access to both town squares. Magnolia Plaza provides nearby retail and dining including McDonald's, Foxtail Coffee, and Willie Jewell's BBQ. Lake Okahumpka Recreation Center is under construction as of 2026 and will serve this neighborhood when complete. Bond assessments are in the Average tier — roughly $1,806 to $2,127 per year on most units, with the Boaz East, Elin, and Wilson sections lower at about $1,068 to $1,199 — scheduled to reach zero around 2051–2052.
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What people like about the Village of St. Johns
St. Johns is a single-home-type village — all Designer Homes. That means a consistent neighborhood feel without the price variation that comes from mixing Patio Villas, Verandas, and Premier Homes in the same block. For buyers who want a Designer Home in the southern area without mixed inventory, St. Johns provides a more cohesive comparable set.
Magnolia Plaza is one of the nearer commercial centers for daily errands — McDonald\'s, 7-Eleven, Citizens First Bank, Willie Jewell\'s BBQ, Foxtail Coffee, and Quest Diagnostics are all reported there. For a newer southern village, the convenience retail is ahead of where many comparable villages were at the same age.
Lake Okahumpka Recreation Center is under construction as of 2026. When complete, it will be the primary neighborhood-adjacent recreation center for St. Johns. Until then, residents use Ezell Recreation and other nearby Sawgrass Grove cluster facilities. Sawgrass Grove and Eastport are both reachable by golf cart for evening entertainment.
Sumter County is the tax advantage compared to neighboring Lake County villages Dabney, Lake Denham, and Newell. At approximately 1.29% — St. Johns sits inside City of Wildwood limits, which adds the Wildwood municipal millage on top of the county rate — the effective tax rate still undercuts the ~1.6% Lake County rate, meaningful savings for buyers comparing across the Sawgrass–Eastport corridor. Combined with the bond assessment — Average tier, roughly $1,806 to $2,127 per year on most units — the total annual cost picture is still higher than older northern villages, but the county piece is more favorable.
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What's nearby in the Village of St. Johns
Golf nearby
- Bellaire Executive Golf Course — within Eastport, opened November 2025
- Mickylee Short Game Course — 18-hole short game, Sawgrass Grove cluster
- Jubilee Short Game Course — 18-hole short game, Sawgrass Grove cluster
Recreation & entertainment
- Lake Okahumpka Recreation Center — under construction as of 2026 — will serve St. Johns when complete
- Ezell Recreation — Sawgrass Grove cluster recreation center, currently the nearest open facility
- Olympia Recreation Center — Eastport — opened August 2025 — home to The Villages' first indoor gymnasium and rock-climbing wall, plus the 17,000 sq ft Athletic Club
- Sawgrass Grove — free nightly entertainment, short cart ride
- Eastport — newest town square (2025), European-inspired plaza, Bellaire golf
Shopping & services
- Magnolia Plaza — McDonald's, 7-Eleven, Citizens First Bank, Willie Jewell's BBQ, Foxtail Coffee, Quest Diagnostics
- Market at Sawgrass Grove — provisions, dining, and outdoor boxcar stage entertainment
What to check before you buy in the Village of St. Johns
- Bond status and remaining balance St. Johns' bond is in the Average tier — district schedules show annual assessments of roughly $1,806 to $2,127 on most units, with the Boaz East, Elin, and Wilson sections lower at about $1,068 to $1,199 per year, scheduled to reach zero around 2051–2052. Verify the exact bond amount and remaining balance in writing for any specific home. More on bonds →
- Lake Okahumpka Recreation Center still under construction The planned recreation center serving St. Johns is not yet open as of 2026. Residents currently use Ezell Recreation and facilities in the broader Sawgrass Grove cluster. Confirm the construction timeline before buying if you want nearby recreation on day one.
- Eastport retail still phasing in Eastport's entertainment venues and Olympia Recreation Center are open (Olympia August 2025), but retail and dining at the town square itself are still filling in. Sawgrass Grove is more established for daily convenience.
- Roof age 2021–2022 construction means roofs are new. Confirm the roof installation date and materials in writing.
- HVAC age New construction means new systems. Confirm all mechanical warranties are transferred and registered.
Village of St. Johns FAQs
Where is the Village of St. Johns located in The Villages?
St. Johns is in the Southern Area of The Villages, in Sumter County, ZIP 32163. It sits between Sawgrass Grove and Eastport town squares, near the villages of DeLuna and Marsh Bend.
When were the homes in St. Johns built?
St. Johns was built in 2021–2022, making it a newer southern village. All homes were built under current Florida building codes.
What types of homes are in St. Johns?
St. Johns is a Designer Home village — all homes are in the Designer series. No Patio Villas, Verandas, or Premier Homes. This creates a consistent comparable set throughout the neighborhood.
Which town squares are closest to St. Johns?
Sawgrass Grove and Eastport are both accessible by golf cart from St. Johns. Sawgrass Grove (2022) is more established for daily use. Eastport (2025) adds the Olympia Recreation Center and is still filling in retail and dining as of 2026.
What golf courses are closest to St. Johns?
Bellaire Executive Golf Course is within the Eastport footprint (opened November 2025). Mickylee and Jubilee short game courses are in the Sawgrass Grove cluster.
What is Lake Okahumpka Recreation Center?
Lake Okahumpka Recreation Center is a planned recreation facility for the St. Johns area. It was under construction as of 2026. Until it opens, residents use Ezell Recreation and other Sawgrass Grove cluster facilities.
What is the bond situation in St. Johns?
Bond assessments in St. Johns are in the Average tier — roughly $1,806 to $2,127 per year on most units, with the Boaz East, Elin, and Wilson sections lower at about $1,068 to $1,199 — scheduled to reach zero around 2051–2052. Verify the exact balance and annual assessment for any specific home before making an offer.
What shopping and dining is near St. Johns?
Magnolia Plaza has McDonald's, 7-Eleven, Citizens First Bank, Willie Jewell's BBQ, Foxtail Coffee, and Quest Diagnostics. The Market at Sawgrass Grove is a provisions and dining destination a short cart ride away.
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