BOND PAID on this CHARMING, UPGRADED 3/2 COTTAGE with NEW 2024 ROOF and HVAC, and newer 2019 HOT WATER HEATER! Located in the LAKE SHORE COTTAGES, perfectly positioned next to the most desirable and vibrant town square, LAKE SUMTER LANDING! The beautifully landscaped grounds create an inviting setting with the freshly painted HARDIE PLANK exterior, concrete stamped front porch and new glass front door with transom. LIGHT and BRIGHT the home immediately impresses with HARDWOOD FLOORING, PLANTATION SHUTTERS throughout, beadboard accents, and chair rails that add timeless, cozy appeal. The light-filled living room features a TRAY ceiling and French doors with built-in blinds, opening to a newly screened BACK PORCH offering a PRIVATE and “park-like” setting - an ideal space for relaxing or entertaining. An open floor plan connects the living area to the bright kitchen, complete with WHITE cabinetry, pull out drawers, pot drawers, new Cambria QUARTZ countertops, STAINLESS appliances, offering a GAS stove, a newer KitchenAid refrigerator and microwave, two pantries for ample storage, a SOLAR TUBE for natural lighting, and a breakfast bar with pendant lighting. The spacious dining room has 2 large windows and a solar tube and easy access to the kitchen. The guest accommodations are flexible and thoughtfully designed, including a front guest room with a queen-size Murphy bed and the 2nd guest room, currently used as an office, but also has a large closet. The guest bath features new Cambria quartz countertops and a tub/shower combination. The PRIMARY SUITE offers a walk-in closet and a well-appointed EN-SUITE BATH with dual vanities, subway-tiled shower with new FRAMELESS glass door, private toilet room with pocket door, and UPDATED finishes. Additional highlights include a spacious TWO-CAR garage with painted flooring, whole-house FILTRATION system, SOLAR TUBES, new rain gutters with leaf guards, newer garage door motor and rollers, and pull-down attic stairs. Nestled beside the community’s most beloved town square, this charming cottage blends timeless design, thoughtful updates, and a truly special location. This unique neighborhood also has its own community pool - a great place to see your neighbors and make new friends. And so convenient for shopping, dining, recreation, and entertainment! COME EXPERIENCE THIS AMAZING HOME AND VILLAGE!
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$750,000
1039 Cottage Dr, The Villages, FL 32162
3beds
1,618sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2004
5,429 Square Feet Lot
$750,700 Zestimate®
$464/sqft
$2,821 Estimated rent
Home value
$750,700
$706,000 - $796,000
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Solar tubesGas stoveUpdated finishesNew cambria quartz countertopsBeadboard accentsPull-down attic stairsBeautifully landscaped grounds
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Listed by:
Sally Love 352-430-6960,
SALLY LOVE REAL ESTATE 352-399-2010
Bought with:
Nancy Britton, 3300356
SALLY LOVE REAL ESTATE
Sally Love, 3152910
SALLY LOVE REAL ESTATE
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: G5106526
Originating MLS: Lake and Sumter
Originating MLS: Lake and Sumter
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Utility Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), En Suite Bathroom, Shower No Tub, Split Vanities, Stone Counters, Tall Countertops, Water Closet/Priv Toilet, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x9
Balcony porch lanai
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x16
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x14
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Pantry, Stone Counters
- Level: First
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x11
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x15
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Filtration System
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Rail, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Stone Counters, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Shutters, Window Treatments
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,424
- Total interior livable area: 1,618 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Details: Garage Dimensions: 23x19
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Irrigation System, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk
Lot
- Size: 5,429 Square Feet
- Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping
Details
- Parcel number: D23C035
- Zoning: RESI
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- HardiPlank Type
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2004
Details
- Builder model: CUSTOM COTTAGE
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: BB/HS Internet Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Recycled, Street Lights, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Community Mailbox, Deed Restrictions, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Golf Carts OK, Golf, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, Pool, Sidewalks, Tennis Court(s)
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Senior community: Yes
- Subdivision: THE VILLAGES
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- HOA fee: $204 monthly
Location
- Region: The Villages
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $464/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $585,980
- Annual tax amount: $4,746
- Date on market: 1/12/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 15 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/9/2026 | Sold | $750,000-6%$464/sqft |
Source:  Stellar MLS #G5106526 Report a problem | ||
| 1/28/2026 | Pending sale | $798,000$493/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #G5106526 Report a problem | ||
| 1/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $798,000+42.5%$493/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #G5106526 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2019 | Sold | $560,000+22.5%$346/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/6/2014 | Sold | $456,995$282/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,551 +1.4% | $511,240 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $5,473 +4.8% | $496,840 +3% |
| 2023 | $5,223 +2.9% | $482,370 +3% |
| 2022 | $5,074 -6.2% | $468,320 +3% |
| 2021 | $5,411 -9.5% | $454,680 +2% |
| 2020 | $5,981 | $445,860 +1.5% |
| 2019 | $5,981 +3.2% | $439,220 +20.1% |
| 2018 | $5,798 +23.8% | $365,810 -0.8% |
| 2017 | $4,683 -3.6% | $368,730 -0.8% |
| 2016 | $4,858 -1.1% | $371,650 -0.8% |
| 2015 | $4,915 -2.3% | $374,560 +4.1% |
| 2014 | $5,029 +10.5% | $359,800 +12.9% |
| 2013 | $4,550 | $318,760 -0.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $321,040 -0.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $323,244 -0.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $325,544 |
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Neighborhood: 32162
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Wildwood Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 5.5 mi
- 3/10Wildwood Middle/ High SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 5.3 mi
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