Florida 55+ Communities Insider’s Look

Featuring Solivita

 

INSIDER’S LOOK – I am a Realtor living in Central Florida in award-winning 55+ Solivita. While senior adult living is a market segment, they are not all made equal.

    Lifestyle for the Best Years of Your Life

ACTIVE SENIOR LIVING REGULATIONS  1995, the FHA, Fair Housing Act, title VIII, was amended to allow community covenants to create specific age restrictions that were banned since 1968. However, the 80/20 rule allows ownership and residence to one spouse below 55 if the other is over 55 years old.

But can children stay with their grandparents? Yes, they can spend vacations and holidays with their dear grandparents and be spoiled as they please.  My grandson, for instance, comes from Brazil and spends a whole month with me. We have 14 pools in Solivita, and only the indoor pool is banned for children. In the summer months here in Solivita, the pools are lively with grandkids until 5 pm, when the adult-only schedule starts. We also have a kid’s playground, near the dog park, so most of the lively noise stays away restricted to that area. 😊

          My Grandson Vacationing in Solivita

PRICES AND SIZES FOR ALL NEEDS AND BUDGETS – It is a myth to say that they are cheaper and the houses are smaller.  There is a variety of 55+ communities, practically for all budgets and needs. The Solivita high-end construction single-family homes range from 1,300 to over 3,000 sq. ft., and the two sections of beautiful townhomes average 1600 sq. ft. Many homes enjoy golf courses, water, or conservation gorgeous vistas.

PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS IN FLORIDA –  The tax assessment depends on the size of the property, on the county where it is located, and on CDDs, the Community Develop District approved plans. Nevertheless, Florida offers tax reductions like the homestead status that can be applied online at the beginning of the first year that you are a homeowner and full-time Florida, resident. There are also other tax exemptions for over 65 seniors.

CONSIDERING HOA VALUE all efforts to keep and maintain landscape and amenities can increase the value of a home by at least 5%. But how much is a good price? Like the old saying, you only pay for what you get,  it depends on the services and amenities that the resort lifestyle will offer. In a community like Solivita, when you consider ALL that is included for an average of $390.00 a month it is a deal! Why? Because there is so much included that It helps retirees to plan their expenses knowing that there will be practically no extras or surprises.  Besides paying for all those perks separately from various services outside the community would cost much more.

55+ pool

                                                    The Palms – one of Solivita’s 14 pools

Let’s list the main perks: Full yard maintenance, you will not have to mow the lawn ever again, besides caring for plants pesticides, and fertilization; 24-hour security and 4 manned gates; Cable TV is also included.

ALL THE HOURS IN A DAY ARE NOT ENOUGH TO ENJOY THE  ALL-INCLUSIVE RESORT ACTIVITIES  

  • 14 Heated Swimming Pools
  • 3 Heated Hot Tubs
  • 17 Pickleball Courts
  • 9 Tennis Courts
  • 2 Fitness Centers with a full schedule of Aerobics, Tai Chi, Yoga, Chair Yoga, Zumba, Light Zumba, Pilates. Ballroom, Line, Square, Latin Dancing classes
  • 1 Indoor climate-controlled walking trail
  • 2 Saunas
  • 2 Golf Courses
  • Golf Driving Range
  • 3 Restaurants: a sports bar The Grille to celebrate the end of a golf day, a bistro for breakfasts by the lake, and Mosaics with its well-crafted cuisine and casual but sophisticated nice ambiance
  • 2 Dog Parks – where pets and owners make friends
  • Playgrounds for grandchildren
  • Baseball/Softball Field
  • Drug/convenience store
  • A SPA offering massages, facials, acupuncture, IV therapy, Botox, permanent make makeup, and so on…
  • Farmers Markets

         Relaxed Atmosphere in Upscale Gym

  • Bocce Ball
  • Shuffleboard
  • Horseshoe
  • Community Garden
  • Dragon Boats
  • Basketball
  • Billiard Room
  • Yoga Rooms/Dance Floors
  • Artrooms
  • Ceramic Galleries with 2 Kilns
  • Card Rooms/Poker Rooms
  • Game Rooms
  • Computer Rooms
  • Catering Kitchens
  • Library with books, computers & printers
  • Ballroom for Tribute Bands/Events/Entertainment
  • Karaoke Rooms & Trivia Nights
  • Movie Nights every Thursday
  • Solivita University

       Over 200 Clubs!

         There are 2 golf courses in Solivita

WANT TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR DISCOVERY DAYS? If you live in another state and would like to visit Solivita, you can stay in one of our model homes and make your way around driving a golf cart. How can you do that? It is very simple and easy, all you have to do is to contact me to arrange everything for you.

If you live in the area let’s schedule a visit!