Villages of Citrus Hills

What Villages of Citrus Hills does

Villages of Citrus Hills is a privately held, master-planned active-adult community developer and homebuilder headquartered in Hernando, Florida. Founded in 1968 by Sam Tamposi and Jerry Nash as a handshake-deal land purchase of 2,000 acres, the company has grown to encompass more than 10,000 acres across 14 distinct villages in Citrus County, with 5,000+ homes constructed to date. The core product is luxury residential real estate — single-family and maintenance-free homes from 1,666 to over 4,000 square feet, priced from $400,000 to over $2,000,000 — organized into the Vista, Ridgeline, Landmark, and Equestrian Series home collections, supported by hurricane-resistant construction (concrete block, engineered roof trusses) at an elevation of 200+ feet above sea level.

The business operates an integrated developer-builder model with its own construction team, accompanied by a portfolio of residents-only amenities including four golf courses, two tennis centers, the 50,000 sq ft BellaVita Spa & Fitness Center, three on-site restaurants (Skyview, Tiki Bar, The Grille), multiple pools, and the newly launched Rockwood Sportsplex (20 pickleball courts plus padel, bocce, and beach volleyball). The company is described as third-generation family-owned and completely debt-free with no Community Development District (CDD) bonds, supported by hundreds of millions in sunk infrastructure investment since 1968.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time home sales, supplemented by recurring social and optional golf club memberships, plus on-site dining, spa, and amenity utilization. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer, combining a centralized Welcome Center, Northeast-market preview dinners (King of Prussia PA, Hunt Valley MD, McLean VA), a $99 Discovery Stay program, structured Ambassador Referral rewards up to $2,000, and digital content (website, webinars, virtual tours, YouTube). A 2026 partnership brings a $1.2 billion, 400-bed Tampa General Hospital directly adjacent to the Terra Vista entrance, materially expanding the on-site healthcare ecosystem. The customer base is concentrated in active adults aged 50-75 relocating primarily from the Northeast U.S. and other Florida markets such as The Villages, Sarasota, and Orlando.

Name

Villages of Citrus Hills

Legal name

Citrus Hills

Website

https://citrushills.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Villages of Citrus Hills is a privately held Florida master-planned active-adult community developer-builder on 10,000+ acres in Citrus County, selling luxury homes from the $400s to over $2 million to active adults 50-75 alongside residents-only amenities including four golf courses, a 50,000-square-foot wellness complex, and a 20-court pickleball sportsplex.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Master-planned retirement communities

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Sport Complexes & Community Sports Parks (MPAKAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Parks, Gardens & Botanical Attractions (THAJACAH)

Keywords

• Master-planned communities
• Retirement living
• Residential real estate
• Active adult housing
• Golf community homes

Headquarters

HQ city

Hernando

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Home Sales: Primary revenue from sale of single-family homes and maintenance-free villas. Home prices range from $400s to over $2 million. Company builds homes through its own construction team and acts as developer-builder.
2. Social/Club Memberships: Optional social memberships providing access to resort-style amenities including golf courses, fitness centers, restaurants, and activities. Golf membership is optional separate from social membership.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Villages of Citrus Hills is a master-planned retirement community in Citrus County, Florida, spanning more than 10,000 acres. It develops, builds, and sells single-family and maintenance-free homes (from the $400s to over $2 million) and provides residents with resort-style amenities including golf courses, tennis and pickleball facilities, a 50,000-square-foot spa and fitness center, multiple restaurants, pools, and social clubs.

Product overview

The Villages of Citrus Hills is a master-planned retirement community offering a comprehensive lifestyle product combining luxury real estate with resort-style amenities. The portfolio includes four home collections (Vista, Ridgeline, Landmark, and Equestrian Series) ranging from 1,666 to over 4,000 square feet with prices from the $400s to over $2 million, plus move-in ready options. The community provides extensive recreational amenities including four golf courses, two tennis centers, a 20-court pickleball sportsplex, the 50,000-square-foot BellaVita Spa & Fitness Center, three dining venues (Skyview Restaurant, Tiki Bar, and The Grille), multiple pools, and parks. Additional offerings include the Ambassador Referral Program and Discovery Stay Program. The newest additions are the Rockwood Sportsplex with padel, bocce, and beach volleyball, and the Davis Reserve neighborhood featuring modern home designs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Terra Vista: Gated, resort-style neighborhood within the community
• Belmont Hills
• Davis Reserve
• Resort-Style Living™
• BellaVita Spa & Fitness Center
• Skyview Restaurant & Bar
• Tiki Bar & Restaurant
• The Grille
• Rockwood Sportsplex

Products and services

• Vista Collection

Quantifiable outcome

• Build times of 9-12 months for custom homes
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Tampa General HospitalminorOthers · 1 January 2026Tampa General Hospital is developing a $1.2 billion, 400-bed hospital directly across from the Terra Vista entrance. A Tampa General Emergency Center is already operational across the street, providing residents immediate access to emergency care.
• Ted Williams (Historical Spokesperson)minorOthersBaseball legend and avid fisherman Ted Williams served as community spokesperson during early years as part owner of Boston Red Sox connections with founders Sam Tamposi and Jerry Nash. No longer active.
• Manatee Title, LLCminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTitle company handling closings for new home purchases. Manatee Title LLC provides closing services and title insurance for home transactions. Part of current closing cost promotion offering.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• On Top of the World Communities: Florida retirement community operator with multiple locations in Ocala and central Florida. Closely comparable in geography (within 25 miles of Citrus Hills) and product (active adult homes with resort amenities), and a primary head-to-head competitor for the same buyer pool.
• Del Webb (PulteGroup): Del Webb is the leading national 55+ active adult homebuilder, with communities across the Sun Belt. Directly comparable active-adult product targeting similar demographics, with national scale advantages in marketing, land acquisition, and builder productivity.
• Toll Brothers Active Adult: Toll Brothers operates a dedicated Active Adult division with resort-style communities in Florida and other Sun Belt states. Comparable luxury homebuilder positioning with similar price points ($400K-$2M+), customization options, and amenity-rich community models.
• Robson Communities: Robson Communities operates master-planned active adult resort communities primarily in Arizona, Texas, and Florida. Comparable developer-builder model with extensive amenities (golf, clubhouses) targeting affluent 55+ buyers with private club membership.
• The Villages: The Villages is the dominant Florida master-planned retirement community, with multiple downtown squares, hundreds of amenities, and massive scale. Direct competitor targeting the same active-adult demographic; Citrus Hills explicitly positions against Villages' crowding with private-club exclusivity.
• WCI Communities: WCI Communities develops luxury master-planned communities and high-rise residences in Florida. Direct competitor in the Florida luxury home market with active-adult offerings, including amenity-rich communities with country club memberships.
• Shea Homes Trilogy: Shea Homes' Trilogy brand operates 55+ resort communities across multiple states with extensive amenity packages. Comparable in targeting affluent active adults with club-based lifestyle, though Shea is not focused exclusively on Florida.

Emerging players

• Brookfield Residential: Brookfield Residential develops master-planned communities with active lifestyle amenities across multiple states. Comparable in master-planning scale and amenity-driven community design, though with broader demographic targeting than Citrus Hills' pure 55+ focus.
• Mediterranean Homes: Florida-based homebuilder with active adult communities in central Florida, including some near Citrus Hills' market. Comparable product (single-family and villa homes at similar price points) targeting retirees in the Nature Coast region.

Regional players

• Five Point Holdings: Five Point Holdings operates large-scale master-planned communities in California and Florida (including a stake in The Ranch at Marco Island). Comparable developer of master-planned communities with amenity-rich positioning, though primarily California-focused.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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