Homes for sale in
Sumter County, Florida
Golf-cart living where central Florida slows down
834
Homes for sale
$349,900
Median list price
$257
Avg price / sqft
47
Median days on market
Sumter County sits in the heart of central Florida, best known as home to The Villages — one of the largest active-adult communities anywhere — alongside quieter small towns like Bushnell, Wildwood, and Lake Panasoffkee. Days revolve around golf, water, and neighborhood squares, with 311 active listings in golf communities and another 384 tailored to the 55+ crowd. It's a place where the pace is unhurried but Orlando is still reachable when you want the city.
For buyers today, the market is broad and approachable: 834 active listings with a median list price of $349,900, and homes moving in a median of 47 days. Sellers are getting about 97% of asking, so there's room to negotiate without a bidding-war frenzy — 2,357 homes sold over the past year at a median of $335,000. Whether you want a low-maintenance villa, a single-family home, or something you can browse by price, the range here runs from under $65,000 to well past $1M.
Within a 30-minute drive of the county center
Quick facts
10 cities & towns
$64,900 – $12M price range
1,527 sqft median home
$2,200/mo median rent
Leans seller right now
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$50,000
1318 CR 461, LAKE PANASOFFKEE
2 bd · 2 ba · 780 sqft
$389,900
1742 JAMES GRAY STREET, THE VILLAGES
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,564 sqft
$950,000
4430 CR 542H, BUSHNELL
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,709 sqft
$89,900
103 N TIMBER TRAIL, WILDWOOD
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,320 sqft
$1,250,000
1177 NW 102ND BOULEVARD, WILDWOOD
2 bd · 1 ba · 710 sqft
$3,999,999
1231 NW 102ND BOULEVARD, WILDWOOD
7 bd · 5.5 ba · 3,400 sqft
$339,000
518 SAN PEDRO DRIVE, THE VILLAGES
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,392 sqft
$216,000
5311 DRAGONFLY DRIVE, WILDWOOD
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,812 sqft
$365,000
1588 Cr 652a, FL 33513
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,542 sqft
$495,000
3394 RANDI ROAD, THE VILLAGES
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,810 sqft
$245,900
3598 CAMBRIA CIRCLE, THE VILLAGES
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,188 sqft
$413,500
896 RADCLIFE BEREA PLACE, THE VILLAGES
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,228 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Sumter County market
Leans seller
4.6 months of inventory
Demand still outpaces supply, but buyers have a little more room.
2,357
Sold, last 12 months
$335,000
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
49 days
Median time to sell
Sumter County vs Florida
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 2.7% yr/yr
Homes on the market
▼ 9.1% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Sumter County, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings.
Pick your town
Cities in Sumter County
The Villages
573 homes for sale
Wildwood
180 homes for sale
Oxford
69 homes for sale
Lake Panasoffkee
49 homes for sale
Bushnell
47 homes for sale
Webster
46 homes for sale
Sumterville
19 homes for sale
Coleman
8 homes for sale
Middleton
4 homes for sale
Center Hill
4 homes for sale
Beyond the listings
Living in Sumter County
Built around active-adult living
With 384 of the 834 active listings in 55+ communities, Sumter County is one of Florida's premier retirement destinations.
Golf at the center of it
311 active golf-community listings mean tee times and cart paths are part of everyday life, not a weekend trip.
Gated and low-maintenance options
214 gated listings and 136 villas offer lock-and-leave living for buyers who want less upkeep.
Room across every budget
Prices span from $64,900 to $11.5M, with a median list of $349,900 that keeps the county accessible.
Orlando within reach
Downtown Orlando is about 64 minutes away and MCO airport roughly 72, close enough for city trips and travel.
Population
137,536
Median age
68.4
Median income
$73,297
Median home value
$356,000
What people here are into
Hobbies & Interests
Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Lifestyles
Farm Culture
Do you know where your food comes from? These people do, and they want to share their love for farming and simple living with the community.
Entertainment
Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
Lifestyles
Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Hobbies & Interests
Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
Emotional
Awestruck
Great things are meant to be shared, and this population is eager to show others what they find to be amazing, beautiful and exciting.
On the calendar
Near Sumter County
Jul
13
Mon
Cool Cars
The greatest thing on four wheels, cars are a true thing of beauty. Pause and take a moment to admire the technology of ages past, and learn how it influenced current mod…
Jul
14
Tue
Knitting with Myla
1:00pm
Knitting with Myla is a weekly gathering for enthusiasts of crocheting, sewing, and embroidery to learn new skills or work on their projects in a friendly environment. Al…
Jul
15
Wed
Nightsweat
Join in the comic chaos of Natalie Symons' new farce, Nightsweat, where a girl's murder mystery weekend takes a hilarious turn for the worse. With elements of horror, soc…
Jul
16
Thu
Jimmy Rook: Comedian Magician
17:30
Looking for an evening of laughter and magic paired with a delicious meal? Jimmy Rook brings his unique blend of comedy and magic to The Bistro, where you'll enjoy a thre…
Jul
17
Fri
Car and Truck Show
5:00PM
The Cool Cars Under the Stars event is a car and truck show where attendees can admire a wide range of vehicles while enjoying the lively atmosphere under the night sky.…
Jul
17
Fri
Chair Yoga
10:00am
Everyone is invited to these soothing sessions designed to help eliminate unnecessary stress from their lives. The program is free and does not require any sign-up.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Sumter County home
≈ $2,479/mo
$349,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
6%
In a FEMA flood zone
Ask about flood insurance early — it changes the payment
$2,200/mo
Median rent
97 homes for rent right now
Straight answers
Sumter County real estate FAQs
Is Sumter County a good place to live?+
It's a strong fit for buyers who want a slower, community-focused pace — especially retirees, given the 384 active 55+ listings and 311 golf-community options. Small towns like Wildwood and Bushnell offer quieter alternatives, and Orlando is only about an hour away when you want more to do.
Is Sumter County expensive?+
It's mid-range for central Florida, with a median list price of $349,900 and an average of $257 per square foot. There's real breadth, though — listings start under $65,000 and you can browse by price to find options well below the median.
What do homes cost in Sumter County?+
The median list price is $349,900 and the median sold price over the past year was $335,000, on a typical home size of about 1,527 square feet. The 42 active listings above $1M show the county also has a genuine luxury tier for buyers who want it.
How is the market right now?+
There are 834 active listings and homes are selling in a median of 47 days, with sellers getting about 97% of asking. That balance gives buyers negotiating room — it's worth checking the just reduced listings for extra leverage.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $204 per month, common in the gated and golf communities that make up much of the market. Median property tax is around $2,653 per year, and many gated communities bundle amenities into that HOA cost.
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