I just recently launched my upgraded list of what I believe are the best places to retire in Florida, however 2 realty consulting companies, RCLCO and John Burns Real Estate Consulting, just recently launched their 2022 lists of the nation’s 50 top-selling master-planned neighborhoods.
It need to come as not a surprise that a number of these top-selling neighborhoods lie in a few of Florida’s finest locations to retire.
Fast Facts:
- The Villages was # 1 top-selling in the nation with 3,923 brand-new house sales
- The leading 3 selling neighborhoods were all in Florida
- 17 Florida neighborhoods discussed in between the 2 lists
- According to RCLCO, Florida represented about 46% of sales amongst all ranked neighborhoods, followed by Texas with 30%
There constantly appear to be a couple of inconsistencies in between the 2 lists. For example, some neighborhoods appear on one list however not the other. Also, some neighborhoods that appear on both lists have various sales numbers credited to them.
I do not understand which list is the most precise, however for one of the most part, they’re quite comparable. Below I’ve noted all of the Florida neighborhoods that appear on either list.
Keep in mind that a few of these neighborhoods are 55+, some are any ages, and some are a mix of the 2.
The Villages– 3,923 brand-new house sales
Both lists concur that The Villages is when again the very popular neighborhood, 55+ or otherwise, in the country. I’ve been tracking new home sales in The Villages considering that 2003, and this is the fifth-highest sales year on record for them because that time.
Learn more about The Villages here
Lakewood Ranch– 1,846 brand-new house sales
Just minutes from the beaches of Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch is the # 1 very popular multigenerational master-planned neighborhood in the nation.
With whatever from low-maintenance condos to single-family homes beginning in the $400k’s, Lakewood Ranch uses an area alternative for almost every kind of household and budget plan. There are likewise a couple of 55+ neighborhood alternatives readily available, consisting of Del Webb Lakewood Ranch and Cresswind Lakewood Ranch.
Get more information about Lakewood Ranch here
Silverleaf– 1,034 brand-new house sales
Silverleaf, an all-ages neighborhood inSt Johns County (near Jacksonville), was the only other neighborhood in the nation to sign up with The Villages and Lakewood Ranch in the 4-digit club.
Babcock Ranch– 934 brand-new house sales
Located in Southwest Florida, Babcock Ranch has actually been developed to assist homeowners live their happiest, healthiest life. Situated on 18,000 acres, nearby to a substantial wilderness protect, Babcock Ranch functions treking and cycling courses, greenways, and lakes best for outside experiences.
America’s very first solar-powered town, Babcock Ranch homes an 870-acre solar farm run by Florida Power & &Light, and the whole town is equipped with fiber optic web for a totally linked way of life. A brand-new 55+ neighborhood called Regency at Babcock Ranch is opening in 2023.
Get more information about Babcock Ranch here
Viera– 722 brand-new house sales
Located near Melbourne on Florida’s east coast, Viera has actually constantly been quite popular, and 55+ areas currently exist there, however the opening of a brand-new Del Webb neighborhood here in 2023 need to actually put them on the map amongst retired people.
Wellen Park– 722 brand-new house sales
For retired people looking for an active way of life on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Wellen Park in the Venice area is a next-generation neighborhood comprised of friendly areas and a lively downtown.
There aren’t any 55+ areas in Wellen Park yet, however the large range of neighborhood features, and distance to excellent Venice location beaches, excellent dining establishments, and Braves Spring Training baseball more than offset that reality. Home costs normally begin in the $400k’s.
Learn more about Wellen Park here
Epperson– 719 brand-new house sales
Epperson is a master-planned neighborhood in the Tampa location. The Lagoon at Epperson was the very first finished Crystal Lagoons feature in the country.
Latitude Margaritaville Watersound– 605 brand-new house sales
Latitude Margaritaville Watersound is the second Jimmy Buffett- influenced 55+ neighborhood in Florida, and the 3rd one total when you consist of Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head.
It lies near the well known State Road 30A, a picturesque stretch of roadway in the Florida Panhandle, in between Panama City Beach and Destin.
Learn more about Latitude Margaritaville Watersound here
Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach– 601 brand-new house sales
The first-ever Latitude Margaritaville 55+ neighborhood is still offering rather well.
Inspired by the way of life and music of Jimmy Buffett, features here consist of a totally equipped fitness center/ Spin Room, an indoor whirlpool health club and swimming pool, Latitude Town Square where you’ll discover the Bandshell with live music, The Last Mango Theater, Barkaritaville Pet Spa, Latitude Bar & & Chill Restaurant, Changes in(* ), Attitude Bar with beach entry, cabanas, and tiki huts, plus, a facility that you do not see every day … your extremely own Paradise Pool!private beach club
Get more information about Latitude Margaritaville Daytona here— 586 brand-new house sales
Ave Maria in the
Located, Naples area is house to Ave Maria, a relatively big neighborhood of around 2,000 condominiums, townhouses, and single-family houses. Del Webb Naples neighborhood has an (optional to sign up with) 18-hole champion golf course, sports courts, resort and swimming pool, a modern gym, and 2 big clubhouses with a full-time This.Lifestyle Director
Learn more about Del Webb Naples here— 550 brand-new house sales
Westlake lies in
Westlake, in between Palm Beach County and Wellington, and it is house to the 55+ neighborhood Palm Beach GardensCresswind Palm Beach at Westlake— 455 brand-new house sales
Riverland is house to the 55+ neighborhoods
Riverland (offered out), Valencia Cay (offered out), and now Valencia Grove Valencia Walk at Riverland combines GL Valencia Walk’ well-known 55+ resort-style living with a fantastic master website strategy where you can stroll to neighboring stores and dining establishments, invest the day at the beach, or just take pleasure in all the features right within your own community.Homes– 430 brand-new house sales
Tradition is a master-planned neighborhood in
Tradition Port St. Lucie produces a natural neighborhood center for homeowners to satisfy and interact socially, where occasions like a weekly farmers market welcome one and all to collect. The Town Center substantial The winds through the neighborhood linked to over 300 acres of parks, welcoming homeowners to check out the outdoors, meet good friends, or take pleasure in a casual walk and check out the Tradition Trail.Town Center is consisted of a number of various areas.
Tradition some areas are open to homeowners of any ages, While likewise consists of Tradition from designers like several 55+ neighborhoods, Del Webb, and Mattamy Homes.Minto– 403 brand-new house sales
Lake Nona is close to a number of
Lake Nona, however it is likewise house to Orlando 55+ communities of Gatherings, a neighborhood of 216 condominiums with features like a big clubhouse, outside swimming pool, and a pet park. Lake Nona– 386 brand-new house sales
Nocatee minutes from
Just andJacksonville St, and about 4 miles from beautiful beaches, there are a handful of areas in Augustine to select from.Nocatee is a brand-new 55+ gated neighborhood here.
Del Webb Nocatee uses high-end features simply a golf cart’s drive away, consisting of a zero-entry swimming pool, pickleball courts, physical fitness studio, and even an onsite The Canopy Club & & Tavern with personal red wine lockers.Grill
Get more information about Del Webb Nocatee here of the
On Top– 377 brand-new house salesWorld in gorgeous
Located, Ocala Florida was in fact greater on one list with 601 brand-new house sales, however what I believe occurred is that this was the combined overall for On Top of the World of the On Top and World, considering that both neighborhoods are nearby to one another and developed by the very same designer.Calesa Township our functions here, we’ll concentrate on
For of the On Top considering that it is 55+ and World is not. Calesa Township features at Leisure of the On Top consist of 54 holes of golf on 3 courses, indoor and outside pool, tennis courts, a personal R/C flying field, bocce, racquetball and basketball courts, gym, gym and health club, dining establishments, cultural places, and a lot more.World can likewise take part in over 175 clubs, leagues, pastimes, and long-lasting knowing chances.
Residents
Get more information about On Top of the World here— 371 brand-new house sales
Mirada about 30 miles N/NE of
Located, Tampa has a variety of areas within, however the 55+ part is Medley at Medley, a gated neighborhood of 858 connected and single-family houses. Mirada here have access to their own personal features like a neighborhood clubhouse, gym, and resort-style swimming pool. Residents they can likewise take pleasure in the outstanding choice of features in the bigger Then neighborhood. Mirada 353- brand-new house sales
Southshore Bay in between
Located and Tampa, Bradenton has one 55+ neighborhood with 655 connected rental properties and single-family houses. Southshore Bay features here consist of a neighborhood clubhouse, gym, outside swimming pool, and a bigAvailable Crystal Lagoon
