Preparations for putting a lot on the market in The Villages Fl

[Tanya Manning]

Hello BP. So my husband and I have a 14+/- acre lot next to The Villages in Florida and are seriously considering putting it on the market. The Villages have pretty much surrounded us and actually have built a recreation park along one side of our property, another side is lake front. What I would like to find out before listing it is what can legally be done with the land? What environmental laws or restrictions may be place, what can be done for subdividing or development etc.? Basically we want to figure out its true value and I am unsure where to begin. I plan to contact zoning of course but would like to be sure there aren't unexpected restrictions regarding environmental impact, legal uses, easements etc. It is a property we purchased many years ago when it was surrounded by woods and a small mobile home/rv park down the road before the Villages were even a thought. Our idea was to build a SFH and dock for ourselves but that plan has changed.bI would appreciate any advice since I am sure it will come in handy for another parcel we are considering building on as well. Thanks.