The Village of St. Catherine is a neighborhood within the master-planned active adult community known as The Villages, located in Wildwood, Florida. It falls under the governance of Village Community Development District No. 12 (D12), which manages infrastructure, maintenance, and certain deed restrictions for the area. D12 operates as a special-purpose government entity under Florida Statutes Chapter 190, focusing on community-wide improvements such as roads, drainage, landscaping, and recreational facilities. Residents benefit from the broader The Villages framework, including contractual amenities access.
Specific monthly or annual HOA fees for individual properties in Village of St. Catherine vary by unit and phase (e.g., Kate Villas, other villas). District maintenance assessments are billed annually and range from approximately $500 to over $1,200 depending on the specific village/unit and acreage, with recent budgets showing increases of 4-8%. A separate contractual amenities fee (approximately $189 per month based on available historical data) provides access to The Villages recreational amenities. Transfer fees, capital contributions, and special assessments are not detailed in public sources for this specific neighborhood; information is unavailable or property-specific.
The community enforces 55+ age restrictions: at least one resident must be 55 or older, with no permanent residents under 19 (temporary visits limited). Deed restrictions cover exterior modifications, landscaping standards, parking, and property use, enforced by D12 through its rules for deed compliance. Architectural guidelines require approvals for changes. Rental restrictions, pet policies, noise rules, and trash collection follow The Villages standards and local CDD regulations. Full details are in recorded declarations available via Sumter County records or districtgov.org.
St. Catherine Recreation Center (neighborhood pool, bocce, shuffleboard, corn toss); Ezell Regional Recreation Complex (sports pool, pickleball courts, fitness center, tennis); Southern Oaks Championship Golf Course; Clifton Cove Putting Course; Sawgrass Grove (entertainment, dining, shopping); extensive walking/biking/golf cart trails and parks. Additional The Villages-wide amenities include multiple recreation centers, lakes, and green spaces.
Residents enjoy an active, social 55+ lifestyle centered on recreation, golf, clubs, and community events within a golf cart-friendly environment surrounded by natural preserves and oak hammocks.
HOA/CDD Name: Village Community Development District No. 12.
Management: The Villages Community Development Districts (districtgov.org).
Mailing Address: 3571 Kiessel Road, The Villages, FL 32163.
Phone: (352) 753-0421 (Finance Office); (352) 751-3939 (District Clerk).
Website: www.districtgov.org.
Office Hours: Vary; check website for meetings (e.g., at Everglades Recreation Center).
Part of The Villages expansion in the early 2020s; emphasizes preserved natural areas, multi-modal paths, and proximity to new amenities like Sawgrass Grove. Sustainability through CDD-managed infrastructure and landscaping. Strong community reputation for active living and security via 24-hour watch. Housing diversity includes cottage villas and designer homes.
Village of St. Catherine offers residents the full The Villages active adult experience managed through D12 for infrastructure and maintenance, with access to extensive regional amenities in a scenic Wildwood location.
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