Village Green Mobile Home Park in St. Petersburg, Florida, sits behind a gated entrance as a 55+ community with options for independent living, and folks say it's got a friendly and active atmosphere. There are 576 homes here, about 60% of them are multi-section with lap siding, and there's a mix of peaked and flat roofs since it was built back in 1971. The homes, many newly updated, range from two-bedroom, two-bath doublewides with over 1,300 square feet to other layouts, and they come with features like enclosed and screened Florida rooms, storage sheds, laundry set-ups, and modern appliances such as dishwashers and washers and dryers. Inside, people get wood panel and hard panel ceilings, wood plank-style tile or carpeted floors, ceiling fans, and big windows that make rooms sunny, with some homes offering spacious walk-in closets and guest bedrooms with two closets. The kitchens usually have plenty of cabinets and pantries, and some feature white subway tiles and stainless steel appliances. Master's bedrooms can hold a king-sized bed and often have a private bathroom with updated vanities, while guests use a bathroom with walk-in showers and linen closets.
Residents pay a land lease, with monthly site fees starting at $738 for a regular lot and $744 for a corner lot, not including water, sewer, trash, and lawn care, and lot rent varies depending on water, sewer, and garbage use with an extra $50 to $75 tacked on each month. The average rent floats near $626, electricity is paid separately, and every owner needs to pay a $5,000 good faith deposit before closing, which won't get returned if the deal falls through. The application costs $40 per person and allows only those aged 55 and up. People need to own their homes to have up to two small pets under 25 pounds, with some breed restrictions.
The community's known for staying busy, with an Activity Director putting together social, educational, and fun programs like arts and crafts, parties, and group events, plus there's a fitness center and planned activities throughout the year. For recreation, people use the heated pool, spa, whirlpool, shuffleboard courts, bocce ball, billiards room, and a large, multi-million dollar clubhouse that opens every day from 8am to 10pm. There's a library for reading, a banquet room for gatherings, and even a coffee bar in the clubhouse for when folks want to sit and chat. Residents can take a weekly shuttle called Hitch a Ride around town to shops or casinos, and the place is kept up by an on-site management team led by Kim Kohl, who's there every day from 8 to 5.
Village Green has kept things affordable since the 1980s with homes for sale starting in the $40,000 range and offers WiFi, paved streets, clean facilities, and a sense of health and well-being, which many say comes from the caring staff and the way the property gets managed by Thesman Residential. People here tend to stay active and connected, thanks to good amenities, regular events, and a focus on letting everyone enjoy retirement their own way, with management making sure the rules and services support comfort, safety, and the community's relaxed, resort-style environment.
