Plantation at Leesburg — Leesburg, Florida
Age-restricted (55+) · Gated · Golf · Single-family, Villas, Manufactured
Quick answer
Plantation at Leesburg is a large gated, age-restricted (55+) golf community with multiple courses, several clubhouses, and a mix of housing types including site-built homes and manufactured homes. Because housing types differ, financing and insurance vary by property. Verify dues, land ownership, and age-restriction rules before making an offer.
Overview
Plantation at Leesburg is one of Central Florida's larger age-restricted communities, with an extensive amenity program spread across multiple recreation centers and golf courses. Housing types vary by village, which materially affects loan eligibility.
What buyers should look at here
- Confirm whether a home is site-built or manufactured — it changes financing options.
- Verify that the land conveys with the home for the specific property.
- Review the amenity fee structure and any golf membership requirements.
Honest tradeoffs
- Large community means variable upkeep between villages.
- Age-restriction narrows the resale audience.
HOA and CDD
Monthly association and amenity fees apply. Verify current amounts and what they include.
Verify the parcel's tax record for special assessments.
Amounts change and vary by parcel — confirm current figures on the specific property before you write an offer. HOA vs CDD explained →
Amenities
- Golf courses
- Multiple clubhouses
- Pools
- Tennis and pickleball
- Fitness centers
- Gated entry
Nearby
- US-27
- Harris Chain of Lakes
- The Villages area
Chris's local take
Chris Sanford covers this area personally. Call 407-285-9724 or email him for first-hand notes on current conditions, recent activity, and what to watch for here.
Where to verify this yourself
Figures that change — prices, taxes, insurance, HOA and CDD amounts, flood status, incentives and inventory — vary by property and should be verified before you make an offer. These are the official sources we point clients to.
- Lake County Property Appraiser — Lake County, Florida
- Lake County Government — Lake County, Florida
Last verified: not yet reviewed by Chris. See our editorial standards.