Popular Florida 55+ Communities Without Golf Courses

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Active adults who don\'t want to pay green fees can relax in these 55+ communities.

Not everyone enjoys a view of the ninth hole, and you only have to have a golf ball fly through your car window once to decide you’ve had enough of the game. Active adult communities don’t have to be built around golf courses. Some people want to live where they play. Others prefer not to live on a golf course, enjoying the lower homeowners’ association (HOA) fees, the lack of non-community traffic lining up at the gates to play 18 holes, and the sense that there are better amenities to be found.

If you’re not someone who is interested in golf, or even if you’re interested in golf but you don’t want to live on a course, you have options. Take a look at these popular Florida communities without golf courses.

Latitude MargaritavilleDaytona Beach, FL

Low $200s – Low $500s

Interior view of a model home at Latitude Margaritaville in Daytona Beach, Florida
Who has time for golf when there’s a private beach club?

Trade in the golf clubs for a cheeseburger in paradise at this Jimmy Buffet-themed 55+ community. When we talked to residents about why they chose to buy a home in Latitude Margaritaville, several said they were looking for a community that didn’t revolve around golf. Custom-designed homes in dozens of floor plans and unique finishes are available to buyers as well as many other world-class amenities.

Who has time for golf when there’s a private beach club, a modern fitness center, an indoor lap pool, and a pet spa called Barkaritaville? There’s also a town center, retail shops, and an on-site restaurant.

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Palm IslesBoynton Beach, FL

High $100s – High $200s

Exterior view of a home at Palm Isles in Boynton Beach, Florida
Buyers can find a single-family home, condo, or attached villa for sale at Palm Isles.

Palm Beach County has more than 160 golf courses, but none of them are at Palm Isles. The gated, 55+ community is resort-like, with its enormous clubhouse, impressive fitness center, theater, and ballroom. There are eight tennis courts, six shuffleboard courts, and pickleball courts. Instead of golf, residents get together for dance classes, singing groups, bowling, and lectures. There’s also a motivational speaking series and an investment club.

All of this is available on a sprawling property that’s close to the beach as well as wildlife preserves and nature trails. Buyers can find a single-family home, condo, or attached villa for sale in one-, two-, or three-bedroom models.

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Tidewater by Del WebbEstero, FL

High $200s – Mid $400s

The clubhouse and outdoor pool at Tidewater by Del Webb in Estero, Florida
There’s no golf course, but there are a lot of special things about this development.

New homes in single-family and attached models are available to buyers 55+ at Tidewater by Del Webb, a recently constructed community just outside of Naples on Florida’s Gulf Coast. There’s no golf course—not even a putting green—but there are a lot of special things about this development. For example, there’s a two-story clubhouse where residents gather for clubs and classes, and an on-site activities director who takes care of planning events and generating interest in things like potlucks, group fitness classes, and game nights.

The homes range from two to four bedrooms. Buyers can select a model with a den, and all homes come with at least two garages. Estero is right off I-75, making a trip to Fort Myers or Tampa easy.

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Villages of SeloySt. Augustine, FL

Mid $200s – Mid $300s

Trees lining a road at Tidewater by Del Webb in Estero, Florida
With only 240 residences, it’s easy to get to know your neighbors.

Low-maintenance living means no greens fees and an HOA with reasonable dues that cover general maintenance, landscaping, and trash removal. All of this is found at the Villages of Seloy, an active adult community in America’s oldest city. New and resale homes are available in four attached two-bedroom models, and it’s easy to imagine an active lifestyle that doesn’t include golf.

Instead, the 55+ residents in this community enjoy a fitness center and a business center, as well as an outdoor pool and patio. Community parties are frequent, and with only 240 residences, it’s easy to get to know your neighbors. You’ll enjoy the proximity to everything St. Augustine has to offer, including Castillo de San Marcos, beaches, and museums.

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Southshore FallsApollo Beach, FL

High $100s – Low $300s

The resort-style pool at Southshore Falls in Apollo Beach, Florida
The 55+ residents here enjoy scenic ponds, walking trails, and proximity to the beach.

One of the most popular communities in the Tampa Bay area is Southshore Falls in Apollo Beach. If you want to golf, the nearest course is about five minutes away. But, you won’t have to worry about golfers encroaching into your living space. Instead, you’ll relax near one of the lagoon-style pools, take a painting class, or join the meditation group that meets in The Wellspring Club, a 14,000-square-foot clubhouse.

The 55+ residents here enjoy scenic ponds, walking trails, and proximity to the beach. It’s also an easy commute to Tampa and St. Petersburg. Sarasota is just a few exits down I-75, and all the shopping, dining, and recreation you desire is a short drive from the community. Homes are available on a resale basis and come in single-family and attached models.

Request more information about Southshore Falls.

Can you spot the $207,744 difference between these identical homes?

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Get the details in The 62+ Loan Homebuyers Guide.

55places Mortgage is a joint venture between Mutual of Omaha Mortgage and 55places.com.
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