Same Home but $100,000 More - The Villages, Florida

Dated: March 20 2026

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Lot premiums are one of the biggest drivers of price gaps for the same model. Golf‑front, water views, preserve views, oversized or pie‑shaped lots, and homes with no one behind them can carry premiums from tens of thousands up to six‑figure differences compared with the same house on a standard interior lot.

On top of that, sun exposure and orientation matter in a community that lives on lanais: some buyers will pay more for an east‑facing or north‑facing rear exposure to avoid roasting in the afternoon sun, while others prioritize sunsets, which further splits pricing on otherwise identical homes.  #TheVillagesFlorida #Agent4Less #Livingyourbestlife #55+Community

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John Burgfechtel

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