Homes for sale in
Sumter County, Florida
Golf-cart living and open country between Orlando and the Gulf
750
Homes for sale
$349,506
Median list price
$262
Avg price / sqft
49
Median days on market
Sumter County sits in the middle of Florida's rolling interior, anchored by The Villages to the north and stretching down through small towns like Bushnell, Wildwood and Lake Panasoffkee. This is a county built around active retirement and easy outdoor days — golf communities dominate the landscape, with 305 active listings tied to a course and 370 in 55+ neighborhoods. If you want space, quiet roads and a place where a golf cart is a legitimate way to run errands, this is that Florida.
For buyers, the market is broad and approachable: 762 homes are active with a median list price of $348,950, and prices run from starter single-family homes near $50,000 all the way to $11.5 million estates. Homes take a median of 49.5 days to sell and sellers are getting about 97% of asking, so there's room to negotiate without an all-out bidding war. With 2,388 homes sold in the past year at a median of $335,000, this is a deep, steady market rather than a frenzied one — and worth watching the just reduced listings for value.
Quick facts
10 cities & towns
$58,990 – $12M price range
1,568 sqft median home
$2,225/mo median rent
Leans seller right now
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$439,900
1305 LA ESTRELLITA WAY, THE VILLAGES
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,817 sqft
$795,000
3425 STERLING STREET, THE VILLAGES
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,582 sqft
$450,000
1026 SMYRNA STREET, THE VILLAGES
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,740 sqft
$950,000
4430 CR 542H, BUSHNELL
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,709 sqft
$195,000
3050 CR 418, LAKE PANASOFFKEE
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,700 sqft
$819,900
3146 JACQUELINE WAY, THE VILLAGES
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,869 sqft
$600,000
1451 LUCKETT COURT, THE VILLAGES
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,035 sqft
$490,000
583 ARTEAGA WAY, THE VILLAGES
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,726 sqft
$395,000
2608 CASSO COURT, THE VILLAGES
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,192 sqft
$365,000
2844 PLAINRIDGE LOOP, THE VILLAGES
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,142 sqft
$216,000
5311 DRAGONFLY DRIVE, WILDWOOD
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,812 sqft
$540,000
1170 CR 543B, SUMTERVILLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,410 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Sumter County market
Leans seller
3.6 months of inventory
Demand still outpaces supply, but buyers have a little more room.
2,380
Sold, last 12 months
$335,000
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
48 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
▲ 3.2% yr/yr
Homes on the market
▼ 7.6% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Sumter County, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings.
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Cities in Sumter County
The Villages
461 homes for sale
Wildwood
173 homes for sale
Oxford
62 homes for sale
Webster
56 homes for sale
Bushnell
55 homes for sale
Lake Panasoffkee
39 homes for sale
Sumterville
23 homes for sale
Coleman
10 homes for sale
Center Hill
3 homes for sale
Show all 10 Sumter County cities A–ZHide the full city list+
Beyond the listings
Living in Sumter County
Golf built into daily life
With 305 active golf-community listings and 197 gated ones, courses and cart paths shape how these neighborhoods are laid out.
A true 55+ hub
370 of the active listings sit in age-restricted communities, making this one of Central Florida's largest concentrations of active-adult living.
Room for every budget
Prices span from $50,000 to $11.5 million, and you can [browse by price](/area/sumter-county-fl/homes-under-200k) to find the tier that fits.
Orlando within reach
Downtown Orlando is about 64 minutes away and MCO airport roughly 72, close enough for day trips without city prices.
Lakes and pool options
There are 23 [waterfront homes](/area/sumter-county-fl/waterfront-homes) and 79 with a [pool](/area/sumter-county-fl/homes-with-pool) among the current listings.
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.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Sumter County home
≈ $2,457/mo
$349,506 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
7%
In a FEMA flood zone
Ask about flood insurance early — it changes the payment
$2,225/mo
Median rent
72 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 if you value active-adult communities, golf and open country over big-city bustle, with 370 of the current listings in 55+ neighborhoods and 305 tied to a golf course. Towns like Bushnell and Wildwood offer small-town living while Orlando stays about an hour's drive away. Golf-cart-friendly design makes daily errands genuinely easy in many communities.
Is Sumter County expensive?+
It's moderate for Central Florida, with a median list price of $348,950 and a median sold price of $335,000 over the past year. Entry-level options start around $50,000, and you can browse by price to see what fits your budget. At the top end, luxury and estate homes reach into the millions.
What do homes cost in Sumter County?+
The median list price is $348,950, averaging about $262 per square foot on a median home size of 1,561 square feet. The market runs from $50,000 up to $11.5 million, with single-family homes making up the bulk at 528 of the active listings alongside 100 villas and 83 manufactured homes.
How is the Sumter County market right now?+
It's steady and buyer-friendly, with 762 active listings and a median 49.5 days on market. Sellers are getting about 97% of asking on average, which leaves real room to negotiate, and 2,388 homes sold in the last year show consistent demand. Keep an eye on just reduced listings for the best value.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $204 per month, which is common given how many homes sit in gated communities and golf neighborhoods. Median property tax is roughly $2,471 per year. If you'd rather avoid an association, plenty of the manufactured and rural single-family homes carry little or no HOA.
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