Sumter Homes with Buyer Approval Required Community Features

Sumter Homes with Buyer Approval Required Community Features

Welcome to Sumter County, Florida – a hidden gem that beautifully marries the charm of small-town living with the conveniences of modern amenities. Nestled in the heart of Central Florida, Sumter County boasts a rich tapestry of natural beauty, vibrant communities, and a welcoming atmosphere that makes it an ideal place to call home.

Known for its lush landscapes and recreational opportunities, Sumter County is home to the renowned Villages, a sprawling retirement community that offers an active lifestyle with a plethora of activities. Residents enjoy access to golf courses, parks, and scenic lakes, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking a tranquil retreat. The county's friendly neighborhoods, coupled with a strong sense of community, provide a warm environment for families, retirees, and everyone in between.

When it comes to housing, Sumter County offers a range of options tailored to different lifestyles. For those looking to settle in a community with Buyer Approval Required, you’ll find homes designed with thoughtful amenities and features that cater to a vibrant and engaged lifestyle. These communities often include clubhouse facilities, swimming pools, and social clubs, fostering connections among residents and creating a sense of belonging.

Whether you’re drawn to the picturesque landscapes, the active lifestyle, or the close-knit community feel, Sumter County is a place where dreams of homeownership come to life. Discover the charm and opportunities that await you in this enchanting corner of Florida, and let Sumter County be the backdrop for your next chapter!

Newest Sumter Homes with Buyer Approval Required Community Features

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ G5117765 MLS

Love of this home is obvious to all that enter. Ready for new owners to love. Enter thru the massive size open screen area great for entertaining, also includes laundry area and golf cart garage which includes the golf cart and golf certificate which reduces what you pay at the golf course. The HOA fee includes trash pickup, grass cut, internet and cable TV which is a true bargain. The enclosed Florida room is wonderful extra space if you do crafts or need desk space. Home is surrounded by mature well maintained landscaping. Be ready for beautiful sunsets, so close you feel you can touch the magnificent sky when relaxing at the lake on the Gazebo. Continental has so many amenities you can be busy full time, of drive down the street and enjoy The Villages with nightly entertainment. We are centrally located, 1 hr almost any direct to the Atlantic, Gulf, Ocala or Orlando. You will love living here, I know because I do.

71 Seminole Path, Wildwood

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ O6441768 MLS

Virtually Staged. BOND PAID OFF! Come see this charming Courtyard Villa in the desirable Village of Rio Grande, ideally located near Spanish Springs and Lake Sumter Landing. Tucked away with no direct rear neighbors, this home offers exceptional privacy along with a glass-enclosed lanai and private courtyard-style backyard. Step inside to a bright OPEN FLOOR PLAN featuring laminate flooring throughout—NO CARPET! The kitchen offers plenty of counter space, ample cabinetry, all appliances, and a window above the sink overlooking the courtyard. The dining area flows easily into the spacious living room, where a large window and sliding glass doors fill the space with natural light. The primary bedroom provides its own private retreat with sliding doors opening directly to the GLASS-ENCLOSED LANAI, featuring tile flooring, a ceiling fan, and views of the fully fenced backyard. A separate side patio provides another great space for morning coffee, outdoor dining, or relaxing in the Florida sunshine. The oversized one-car garage provides room for one vehicle plus a golf cart. Enjoy an outstanding location just 1.1 miles from Spanish Springs Town Square and 3.2 miles from Lake Sumter Landing, with convenient access to Tierra Del Sol and Hacienda Hills Championship Golf Courses, numerous executive golf courses and recreation centers, plus Highway 441 for abundant shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences. Privacy, location, and The Villages lifestyle—all in one!

507 Alameda Avenue, Lady Lake (The Villages)

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ OM732201 MLS

A MUST SEE. Brand new Kitchen appliances delivered 9-11-2026 never used. Located in the highly sought after community of Lakeside Landings with Resort style amenities including both pools heated and the large walk-in waterfall pool with entertaining cabana and hot tub is one of the largest in central Florida. The Home is a 3-bedroom, 2 full baths with laundry room and enclosed Lanai with AC and screened sliding windows. This is not a cookie cutter home, it is unique above the rest, with the wall closed and the 2 spare bedrooms now being a suite with and pocket door and its own entry and private access for privacy. The oversized Living room has lots of light and bright, brand new wood luxury vinyl throughout the home and kitchen area except the bedrooms. The Lanai is tile with sliding organ doors to leave open or shut, used as an extra room, office, playroom, or music room. Many opportunities for this home. It is empty, clean and redone for a fabulous showing. It is easy to show, it is empty and no notice is needed. Call now and book before it is too late.

5012 Jib Court, Oxford

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ OM731187 MLS

Welcome to 705 Oak Blvd, a spacious TURNKEY 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offering 1,680 sq. ft. of comfortable living in the sought-after Continental Country Club, a gated 55+ golf community just minutes from The Villages. Situated on a beautifully landscaped .22-acre lot, this inviting home features vaulted ceilings, a bright and spacious living area, inside laundry, and a well-equipped kitchen with appliances included. Enjoy Florida living from the enclosed porch, while the attached 2-car garage provides exceptional parking and storage—a feature not commonly found among many homes in the community. Continental Country Club offers an impressive active-adult lifestyle with a clubhouse, community pool, fitness center, dog park, tennis courts, restaurant, golf-cart-friendly streets, and an 18-hole championship golf course. The monthly association fee also includes cable TV, internet, trash, and grounds maintenance. Whether you're searching for a full-time residence or a seasonal Florida retreat, this move-in-ready home delivers the space, convenience, amenities, and lifestyle you've been looking for.

705 Oak Boulevard, Wildwood

4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ G5116871 MLS

A rare 8.17-acre gated estate near The Villages, combining a 4,647-square-foot modern farmhouse, resort-style pool and an extraordinary 3,480-square-foot barn/workshop with three oversized bay doors. A luxury acreage estate in the gated equestrian community, Preserves at Oak Hill, delivers privacy, luxury, and refined country living in spectacular fashion. Privately gated, fully fenced, and positioned at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, the property is surrounded by farmland, distinguished estates, & the 15,000-acre Ventura Ranch, creating a peaceful setting where deer and turkey are frequent visitors. Yet I-75, the Florida Turnpike, The Villages, & the renowned World Equestrian Center remain conveniently close. The gated equestrian community also offers scenic riding trails & community stables, extending the country lifestyle beyond the property itself.The impressive residence offers approximately 4,647 square feet of living space and more than 7,700 sq/ft under roof. Soaring ceilings, rich wood accents, luxury vinyl plank flooring, & abundant natural light create relaxed elegance throughout. Large windows capture picturesque acreage views, while a dramatic floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace anchors the open-concept living area & complements the sophisticated modern farmhouse design.The chef’s kitchen features granite countertops, custom cabinetry, an expansive center island, & a spacious walk-in pantry. Open to the living & dining areas, it is designed for both everyday enjoyment & effortless entertaining.The versatile floor plan includes 4 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, 1 half bath, a dedicated office, upstairs loft, & bonus room. A Jack-and-Jill suite & guest bedroom w/ a private en-suite bathroom provide comfort and privacy for guests.The luxurious primary suite features a spacious custom walk-in closet and a walk-in safe room with a beautifully finished wood interior—ideal for the secure storage of valuables, firearms, important documents, or personal safety needs. The spa-inspired primary bathroom offers an oversized walk-in shower with dual showerheads & quality finishes.Outside, custom brickwork w/elegant white mortar joints enhances the home’s distinctive modern farmhouse architecture, while the welcoming front porch overlooks the peaceful surroundings.Outdoor living takes center stage with a resort-style pool featuring a beach entry, water slide, & spa. Expansive paver decking, multiple gathering areas, a dedicated pool bathroom, & a complete outdoor kitchen & bar create an exceptional entertaining space. The covered lanai adds a custom wood ceiling & wood-burning fireplace for year-round enjoyment. Automatic roll-down screens surrounding the patio, lanai, & pool area help keep mosquitoes & other insects at bay.Extensive landscape lighting transforms the estate after sunset, while an integrated Bose indoor & outdoor sound system sets the atmosphere throughout the home and entertaining areas.Completing the property is an impressive 3,480-square-foot barn and workshop with epoxy floors, built-in workbenches, loft storage, and three oversized bay doors. The versatile space accommodates equipment, recreational vehicles, hobbies, storage, or agricultural operations, and a 500-gallon gasoline tank adds convenience.With a dramatic $300,000 price improvement and sellers ready to make a move, this remarkable estate deserves immediate attention. Luxury, privacy, and wide-open country living await. Call today to schedule your private tour.

2870 Nw 87th Avenue, Wildwood

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ G5116896 MLS ⋅ 5418 BLDG.

Virtually Staged. RESORT-STYLE LIVING IN LAKESIDE LANDINGS! Enjoy easy, maintenance-free living in this beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 2-bath first-floor condo with a 1-car garage and private driveway. Light, bright and move-in ready, the home features volume ceilings, soft gray paint, gray LVP flooring throughout, and a spacious kitchen with white cabinetry, Corian countertops and stainless steel appliances. Relax on the screened lanai overlooking peaceful green space. The generous Primary Suite offers a large walk-in closet, dual sinks, private water closet and walk-in shower, plus convenient indoor laundry. HVAC is 2006, Hot water tank is 2023, and the Seller is providing a 1-YEAR BROWARD FACTORY SERVICE HOME WARRANTY for added peace of mind! Located just steps from the clubhouse, resort-style pool and hot tub, with a second pool and hot tub nearby. Ideally situated just 0.25 miles from The Villages and minutes to Lake Sumter Landing, shopping, dining and medical facilities. COME ENJOY THE FLORIDA LIFESTYLE!

5418 Compass Point, Oxford

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ G5116701 MLS

Welcome to this beautiful **Mockingbird model**, one of the most popular and sought-after floor plans in the **Village of Shady Brook**! Perfectly positioned just **1 mile from Middleton Town Center and 1 mile from Eastport Town Square**, this home puts shopping, dining, entertainment, recreation, and everything The Villages lifestyle everyone loves. One of the true highlights of this home is the **private pool and tranquil outdoor setting**. Imagine ending your day floating in your own pool, listening to your favorite music, and watching one of the area's **spectacular sunsets** unfold across the evening sky. Whether you're enjoying a peaceful evening at home or entertaining friends and family, this inviting outdoor space creates the perfect backdrop for relaxation and memorable Florida nights. The location is equally impressive. Residents have convenient access to multiple recreation centers offering **swimming pools, tennis courts, pickleball courts, and a wide variety of activities**. Golf enthusiasts will love having **multiple golf courses nearby**, making it easy to enjoy a round almost any day of the week. The **Saluki Recreation Center is less than 500 yards away**, adding even more convenience to this exceptional location. Even better, the home comes with several desirable furnishings and appliances already included. The sale includes **most of the outdoor furniture, the dining room table and light fixture, wine rack, and all appliances, including the washer and dryer**. This is more than a beautiful home—it's an opportunity to enjoy the lifestyle you've been looking for. **Spend your days golfing, swimming, playing pickleball, exploring nearby town centers, and your evenings relaxing in your own pool with music playing as the sun sets.** This Mockingbird in Shady Brook is ready to welcome you home.

7634 Frank Dipietro Dr Drive, Okahumpka

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ TB8539534 MLS

WELCOME TO YOUR VILLAGES LIFESTYLE! This beautifully maintained Bridgeport DESIGNER home offers the perfect combination of spacious living, entertaining space, an exceptional location in the Village of Poinciana, and a PAID BOND. Situated on a desirable corner lot this 3 bedroom, 21/2 bath home offers approximately 2,021 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space. Step inside to soaring ceilings with bright lights, beautiful ceramic tile flooring and LVP an inviting open feel. The spacious living room features a tray ceiling and opens through sliding stacking glass doors to an enclosed air condition lanai-creating an ideal space to relax or entertain year-round. The gourmet kitchen is the heart of the home, featuring granite countertops, tile backsplash, stainless-steel appliance, brand new gas range, abundant cabinetry with pull-out shelving, breakfast bar, island, and built in workspace. A second enclosed air conditioned lanai just off the kitchen provides even more room for entertaining and features a charming Tiki Key West theme bar, multiple ceiling fans and a relaxed Florida feel. The spacious primary suite is a true retreat, featuring a tray ceiling, generous walk-in Roman shower with built-in bench, two additional bedrooms providing comfortable accommodation for guests, with a convenient Jack-and Jill bath between them. Additional highlights include being newly painted, an inside laundry room, half bath for guests, wraparound patio, two-car garage plus a separate golf-cart garage, and additional garage storage. Come see this exceptional Villages home and see why 1596 Birmingham Terrace is more than a house-it is the Florida lifestyle you’ve been waiting for!

1596 Birmingham Terrace, Lady Lake

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ G5115610 MLS

Move-in ready and built in 2023, this two-bedroom, two-bath tiny home in Lakeshore at Lake Andrews, a land-lease cottage community in Oxford, packs 1,051 square feet into a smart, well-used floor plan. A designated living room and dining room give the home defined spaces to gather and eat. The kitchen is the heart of the home, anchored by a huge island, a metal range hood, soft-close cabinetry and drawers throughout, a pantry closet, and abundant natural light. The primary suite has a walk-in closet and a full ensuite bath with step-in shower. A second bedroom offers its own walk-in closet plus a nearby bath with a step-in shower and a separate linen closet. There is also a full size waher and dryer in the home. Sliding glass doors in the kitchen lead to the pavered courtyard. Across the courtyard is a detached, 225-square-foot in-law suite with its own private entrance gives this home real flexibility, complete with a private ensuite bath and its own mini-split unit for independent heating and cooling — perfect for visiting family, a guest suite, or a home office. To complete the private courtyard feel, there is a one-car detached garage with paver driveway, and walkway connecting the outdoor spaces. The yard is partially fenced with a side fence and a front fence with a decorative entry gate, and a whole-home water softener is already in place. The home also has two covered porches. The front porch welcomes you home, and the large back porch opens off both the dining area and the primary bedroom. Lakeshore at Lake Andrews offers a clubhouse, community pool, fitness center, laundry mat for the bulky items, pickleball court, dog park, and a walking trail along the shoreline of Lake Andrew, with a lakeside gazebo and fire pit for evenings outside. This is a land-lease community with lot rent of $1,000 a month.

12039 Lakeshore Way, Oxford

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ G5115559 MLS

Located in the gated 55+ community of Continental Country Club, this turnkey corner-lot home has already been updated and is ready to enjoy. Inside, you'll find luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, a spacious open floor plan, an updated kitchen featuring a large center island, newer stainless steel appliances, updated bathrooms, and a 2023 roof. The Golf Certificate, golf cart, and most furnishings are included, making this an easy move whether you're looking for a full-time residence or a seasonal retreat. The screened lanai overlooks a scenic community pond and fountain, creating a wonderful place to enjoy your morning coffee or unwind at the end of the day. An oversized workshop provides plenty of space for your golf cart, hobbies, and additional storage. With the major updates already completed and many of the extras included, this home is truly move-in ready. Continental Country Club offers an exceptional lifestyle with an 18-hole championship golf course, clubhouse, restaurant, swimming pools, tennis, pickleball, fitness center, and a full calendar of social activities. The HOA also includes lawn service, trash pickup, and Spectrum cable, internet, and Wi-Fi, allowing you to spend more time enjoying the community. Conveniently located just minutes from shopping, restaurants, medical facilities, and everyday conveniences.

12 N Bobwhite Road, Wildwood

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ G5114722 MLS

Nestled in the beautiful and activity-rich Continental Country Club, this AWESOME 2-bedroom, 2-bath home offers an open, spacious floor plan and an unbeatable location near the back gate for quick access to Hwy 44, 175, the Turnpike, The Villages, shopping, dining, and more. Inside, you'll find exceptional storage throughout with abundant cabinets, countertops, and closets-including an impressive four closets in the primary bedroom-along with roomy, well-laid-out bathrooms ready for your personal touch. The home features convenient inside laundry, a welcoming front sidewalk, a bight Florida room, covered carport, and a large storage shed perfect for tools, hobbies, or golf gear. This property is priced right and presents a fantastic opportunity to bring your updating ideas and make it truly yours. A Resident owner Certificate conveys with the home, providing lower HOA fees and full access to Continental's outstanding amenities including a resort-style pool, fitness center, clubhouse, fishing, crafts, woodworking, softball, golf, and countless activities designed for an active Florida lifestyle.

103 N Timber Trail, Wildwood

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ G5113301 MLS

- This fabulous 2-bedroom, 2-bath home is truly ready for you, beautifully updated and tastefully remodeled to give you the most comfort, style, and easy Florida living. Inside, you’ll find abundant storage, generous cabinetry, Walkin closets, and a flowing floor plan that makes the home feel open and inviting from the moment you step in. The charming front screen room is perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation, and the home sits proudly on a huge corner lot near the back gate—giving you quick, convenient access to The Village of Fenney, Sawgrass, Middleton, Chitty Chatty, Brownwood Square, the new Super Walmart, and so many other local attractions. This home is nestled in a very active gated golf community offering endless activities, beautiful nature walks, fishing, swimming, and plenty of fun at the popular Oaks Restaurant and Lounge. Continental Country Club is truly wonderful place to enjoy time with family and friends and to embrace your retirement in beautiful, sunny Florida—come experience the lifestyle and make this home yours!! (more pictures to come)

101 Cypress Road, Wildwood

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