Duval

Independent Assessment

Duval's build era required a significant correction during independent research: prior secondhand research described early-1990s construction, but government CDD district records and multiple independent listing sources instead converge on a roughly 2006–2008 build date — nearly two decades later. County jurisdiction was less clear-cut: one national real-estate directory's parcel data described Duval as Marion County, but the Sumter County CDD District 7 listing (which also includes the well-corroborated Hemingway) is a higher-authority source, and it is the one followed.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who want a village genuinely central to all three of The Villages' original town squares, with mid-2000s construction quality and an active, currently softening resale market that may favor buyers, are a good fit for Duval.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Duval was developed by The Villages beginning around 2006, with construction largely complete by approximately 2008, within Sumter County's CDD District 7 alongside Bonita, Hadley, and Hemingway. The village consists of Patio Villas and Courtyard Villas, typically with two or three bedrooms and garages that often include dedicated golf-cart space. All current sales activity is resale.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

One real-estate aggregator reports a price range of $279,000–$464,900 with a median list price around $332,000 as of May 2026, down roughly 9% both from the prior month and from a year earlier. This softening trend should be discussed with a local agent to understand whether it reflects broader market conditions or something specific to Duval's current inventory mix.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Duval is resale-only. Given its roughly 2006–2008 build date, buyers should still expect a full home inspection but can generally expect more current construction standards than the community's 1980s–early 1990s villages.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Duval homes are subject to Sumter County ad valorem property tax; buyers should confirm the current millage rate and a specific home's assessed value with the Sumter County Property Appraiser. A separate CDD bond assessment (balance not independently confirmed) appears as a non-ad valorem line item on the same annual tax bill, consistent with the village's roughly 2006–2008 construction date.

Golf

Sandhill, Turtle Mound, and Roosevelt executive golf courses all sit just outside the Duval neighborhood; like every Villages resident, Duval owners also have walking access to the community's 45-plus executive courses through the monthly amenity fee.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Duval's roughly central position among the three original town squares means residents have real flexibility in choosing an evening entertainment destination rather than defaulting to whichever square happens to be closest, with a particular edge in cart-path directness to Lake Sumter Landing.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Duval sits in Sumter County, with listings commonly using a Leesburg postal address even though the village itself is in Sumter County (a reminder that postal city and county line are not always the same thing in The Villages). Its position gives residents cart-path access to Lake Sumter Landing without crossing major roads, per secondary sources.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

The Villages as a whole — including Duval — operates under the federal Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA): at least one resident per household must be 55 or older, no permanent resident may be under 19, and visitors under 18 are limited to 30 days per calendar year under the community's 80/20 occupancy rule. This is a communitywide legal framework verified across multiple independent sources, not a village-specific marketing claim.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Because Duval's actual construction date (roughly 2006–2008) is materially later than the early-1990s figure some prior research cites, buyers should not assume a near-zero CDD bond balance without direct verification. The reported roughly 9% year-over-year decline in median list price (per one source) may reflect broader market softening rather than a Duval-specific issue, but buyers should ask a local agent to explain the trend before treating it as a buying opportunity or a red flag.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Within CDD District 7, Duval is most often compared with Hemingway, Bonita, and Hadley; its central three-square access (similar in spirit to Belvedere's, though geographically distinct) is its clearest advantage. Buyers who want the community's oldest, lowest-cost inventory should look toward the historic villages near Spanish Springs rather than Duval, which despite some prior research is not actually one of the community's original 1990s sections.

Current Listings

A connected local agent can provide current available homes in Duval, recent comparable sales, and a specific property's CDD bond balance.

What county is Duval in, and when was it built?

Sumter County (CDD District 7). Independent research found construction actually dates to around 2006–2008, not the early 1990s that some prior secondhand research claimed — this affects the bond balance buyers should expect.

Is Duval close to a town square?

Duval is often described as roughly equidistant from all three of The Villages' original town squares, with particularly strong cart-path access to Lake Sumter Landing specifically.

Is Duval's postal address in Leesburg?

Some listings use a Leesburg postal address for Duval, but the village itself is in Sumter County — postal city and county line don't always match in The Villages.

Is Duval still building new homes?

No. Duval's construction was largely complete by roughly 2008, and all current sales activity is resale.