The Village of DeSoto is a neighborhood within the larger master-planned retirement community of The Villages in Sumter County, Florida (ZIP 32163). It operates under the Village Community Development District No. 12 (CDD), which handles infrastructure, maintenance, and certain community standards alongside The Villages Development Company, LLC as developer.
Specific monthly or quarterly HOA fees for Village of DeSoto are not separately published; residents pay The Villages amenity fee (approximately $189 per month, subject to CPI adjustments) billed with utilities, plus CDD maintenance assessments and bond payments (average annual bond assessment roughly $1,570–$1,680 for District 12 homes, scheduled to reach zero in 2047). Exact amounts vary by address and must be verified per property. Transfer fees, capital contributions, and special assessments information unavailable from public sources.
Deed restrictions and covenants are enforced by the developer and CDD, covering exterior modifications (requiring Architectural Review Committee approval), landscaping standards, parking, pet policies, rental restrictions (age-restricted 55+ community), noise, trash collection, and general community standards. Architectural guidelines and deed compliance handled via Community Standards Department.
Residents have access to neighborhood-specific facilities like the Sugar Cane Recreation Area and shared Fenney division amenities including recreation centers, pools, trails, and executive golf courses included with the amenity fee.
The community supports an active 55+ lifestyle with emphasis on golf cart connectivity, outdoor recreation, social activities, and proximity to town squares for entertainment and dining.
HOA Name: Village Community Development District No. 12 / The Villages Development Company, LLC
Management Company: The Villages Community Development Districts
Phone Number: (352) 753-4508 (main); (352) 751-3939 (administration)
Email Address: District@DistrictGov.org; DeedCompliance@districtgov.org
Website: https://www.districtgov.org
Mailing Address: 3571 Kiessel Road, The Villages, FL 32163
Office Hours: Details not publicly available
Located in the southern expansion area with strong golf cart path access; unique amenities include a dog park and archery range at Sugar Cane Recreation Area; surrounded by four executive golf courses; part of District 12 with active but mid-tier bond assessments.
Village of DeSoto offers modern homes in a vibrant southern section of The Villages with distinctive local recreation options and full access to the broader community's lifestyle amenities under CDD governance.
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