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742 CORTEZ AVE,  THE VILLAGES, FL 32159

MLS# G5108878.  2 beds.  2.0 baths.  Single Family Home.  Active

$5,036 in taxes (2025)

$300,000

 

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Under contract-accepting backup offers. Welcome to this FANTASTIC, TURNKEY 2/2 CUSTOM DESIGNER with 22’x12’ FLORIDA ROOM, PAVER PATIO with RETRACTABLE awning, and OVERSIZED 26'x22' Two-Car Garage in the highly sought-after Village of El Cortez! - JUST MINUTES to CR 466 and Hwy 441/27 as well as Spanish Springs Town Square with shopping, dining, and live nightly entertainment! NO BOND or BOND MAINTENANCE! Higher-end ROOF 2022 with transferable warranty! MOVE IN READY! Just bring your toothbrush! A PAVER drive and walkway, CHARMING front porch with overhead lighting, and front door with storm door (containing RETRACTABLE SCREEN) welcome you into the GENEROUS foyer of this INCREDIBLE home boasting a TILE floor and CONVENIENT ENTRY CLOSET. OPULENT columns and ARCHED doorways add a touch of elegance to the SPACIOUS living room, while a SOLAR TUBE brings in abundant natural light. Just beyond the main living area lies a wonderful 22’x12’ FLORIDA ROOM with dining area. This FABULOUS space is ideal for hosting gatherings or simply relaxing with friends and family! Sliding glass doors open seamlessly to a beautifully designed PAVER PATIO, complete with a RETRACTABLE AWNING and cozy fire table. Surrounded by thoughtfully designed PRIVACY landscaping, this inviting outdoor retreat offers the ideal blend of comfort and seclusion. The GORGEOUS kitchen is a CULINARY HAVEN featuring WOOD cabinetry, spacious OVERSIZED tumbled granite sink, NEUTRAL countertops and backsplash, STAINLESS refrigerator and NEW stainless dishwasher, PANTRY closet, and an adjacent dinette for casual dining. The primary bedroom boasts a VAULTED ceiling and TWO SPACIOUS WALK-IN closets. Its en-suite bathroom features WOOD cabinetry, WHITE CULTURED MARBLE countertops, DUAL sinks, WALK-IN shower, and a separate water closet. A SPLIT FLOOR PLAN places the second bedroom and bathroom near the foyer creating a PRIVATE guest wing or QUIET home office. Bedroom two offers DOUBLE windows and a built-in closet. The second bathroom features a WOOD vanity with NEUTRAL top, SOLAR TUBE, TILED tub and shower combination, and TWO hallway linen closets. The laundry area adjoins the foyer and garage and features a utility sink and shelving. Completing the package is an OVERSIZED 26’ x 22’ split-bay two-car garage with a large SOLAR TUBE for ample natural light, storage cabinets, TWO REMOTE-CONTROLLED SCREEN DOORS, and PLENTY of room for parking and storage! This home is equipped with a full house water softener system. DON’T MISS YOUR OPPORTUNITY to own this AMAZING HOME! The Village of El Cortez is conveniently located JUST MINUTES to Spanish Springs Town Square with shopping, dining, and live nightly entertainment! Also close to Lake Sumter Landing; Tierra Del Sol Country Club and Championship Golf Course; Mira Mesa Executive Golf Course; Hacienda Regional Recreation Center; Chula Vista Recreation Center; multiple pools, golf, and pickleball; The Villages Regional Hospital; and CR 466 and Hwy 441/27 with a plethora of shopping, restaurants, banks, medical, and more! PLEASE WATCH OUR WALKTHROUGH VIDEO of this FABULOUS, TURNKEY HOME in a FANTASTIC LOCATION and call today to schedule your Private Showing or Virtual Tour!

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  • Listing is courtesy Of: RE/MAX PREMIER REALTY ((352-461-0800))
  • Listing Agent: Matthew Roberts Llc ((352-717-7653))
  • Days on yellowkey: 30
  • Property Type: Single Family Home
  • Beds: 2
  • Baths: 2.0
  • Living Area Square Feet: 1536
  • Built 1991
  • Taxes: $5,036 (2025)
  • 2 Days off yellowkey (back on 3/12/2026 )
  • Garage Spaces:2 ()
  • Square Feet: 2397
  • Fees: $0
  • Lake County
  • Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
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  • Subdivision Name: THE VILLAGES
  • Complex Name: VLG OF EL CORTEZ

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History:

DateListing TypeDays on yellowkeyMLS#EventPrice% Chg$/sqftSource
3/12/2026Sale8G5108878Back on yellowkey$300,000-125.1564MLS
3/4/2026Sale0G5108878listed for sale$300,000-125.1564MLS




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