The Village of St. James is a neighborhood within The Villages, a large master-planned 55+ active adult community in Florida. It operates under the Community Development District (CDD) system rather than a traditional homeowners association. CDDs handle maintenance of common areas, infrastructure, and community standards through deed restrictions and architectural review processes.
Information unavailable for a traditional HOA fee. The community uses a monthly amenity fee (approximately $204 for new or resale buyers as of 2026) billed with utilities and CDD maintenance assessments that vary by district. Specific amounts for individual properties can be verified via districtgov.org.
Deed restrictions and architectural guidelines govern exterior modifications, landscaping, paint colors, and property use. Architectural review applications are required for changes such as additions, enclosures, or landscaping alterations. Rental restrictions, pet policies, and age requirements (at least one resident 55+) apply per the specific declaration. Compliance is enforced through the CDD.
Access to The Villages recreation network including St. James Recreation (pool, bocce, horseshoes, shuffleboard), nearby executive golf courses (Southern Star, Sandhill Crane), and SeaBreeze Recreation Center. Broader amenities include numerous pools, pickleball/tennis courts, fitness facilities, trails, and community events.
Residents enjoy an active retirement lifestyle with abundant opportunities for golf, sports, clubs, social events, and entertainment in a planned community setting focused on recreation and neighborly interaction.
HOA Name: Not applicable (CDD governance). Management Company: The Villages Community Development Districts. Phone Number: 352-753-4022 (District Property Management). Email Address: PropertyManagement@DistrictGov.org. Website: https://www.districtgov.org. Mailing Address: 1026 Canal Street, The Villages, FL 32162. Office Hours: 8am-5pm EST, Monday-Friday.
Part of Florida's largest 55+ community with extensive recreation infrastructure, deed-restricted standards for aesthetics, and CDD-funded maintenance of common areas. Central location with access to golf and recreation hubs.
The Village of St. James offers residents the signature Villages lifestyle through CDD governance, amenity access, and community standards without a traditional HOA structure.
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