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Sold for $505,000
$505,000
1309 FORTALEZA DRIVE, THE VILLAGES, FL 32162
3beds
2,117sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2000
8,880 Square Feet Lot
$495,900 Zestimate®
$239/sqft
$3,064 Estimated rent
Home value
$495,900
$461,000 - $531,000
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Spacious peninsulaOutdoor kitchenSpacious guest bedroomsLarge laundry roomGranite countertopsUpdated finishesGas range
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Listed by:
Michelle Garcia 813-451-7462,
CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY ORLANDO 407-622-2122
Bought with:
Darlene Williams, 3564222
RE/MAX PREMIER REALTY LADY LK
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: O6263965
Originating MLS: Orlando Regional
Originating MLS: Orlando Regional
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Great Room, Utility Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), En Suite Bathroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 261 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18x14.5
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 143.75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.5x11.5
Bedroom 3
- Features: Built-In Shelving, Ceiling Fan(s), Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 228.38 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.75x14.5
Primary bathroom
- Features: Dual Sinks, Exhaust Fan, Garden Bath, Granite Counters, Tub with Separate Shower Stall, Linen Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 128.25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.5x13.5
Bathroom 2
- Features: Exhaust Fan, Granite Counters, Single Vanity, Tub With Shower, No Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 45 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5x9
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x10.5
Foyer
- Level: First
- Area: 48.75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7.5x6.5
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Exhaust Fan, Granite Counters
- Level: First
- Area: 162 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x13.5
Laundry
- Features: Built-in Features, Pantry, Sink - Pedestal
- Level: First
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x10
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 543.38 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.75x34.5
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Eating Space In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Wood Cabinets, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl, Tile
- Doors: Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Sliding Doors
- Windows: Blinds, Shutters, Window Treatments
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,641
- Total interior livable area: 2,117 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Covered, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Ground Level
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Screened
- Exterior features: Irrigation System, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Rain Gutters
Lot
- Size: 8,880 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60 x 148
- Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: D02F131
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2000
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Public, Sprinkler Meter, Street Lights, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Deed Restrictions, Gated Community - Guard, Golf Carts OK, Golf
- Security: Gated Community, Security Lights
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Senior community: Yes
- Subdivision: VILLAGES/SUMTER
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Fence Restrictions, Gated, Golf Course, Recreation Facilities
- Services included: Recreational Facilities, Security, Water
- HOA fee: $180 monthly
- HOA name: The Villages of Sumter
- HOA phone: 352-751-3939
Location
- Region: The Villages
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $239/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $378,460
- Annual tax amount: $4,616
- Date on market: 12/11/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 99 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/9/2025 | Sold | $505,000-2.9%$239/sqft |
Source:  Stellar MLS #O6263965 Report a problem | ||
| 3/21/2025 | Pending sale | $519,990$246/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #O6263965 Report a problem | ||
| 3/14/2025 | Price change | $519,990-2.8%$246/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #O6263965 Report a problem | ||
| 2/14/2025 | Price change | $534,990-2.7%$253/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #O6263965 Report a problem | ||
| 12/28/2024 | Price change | $549,990-4.3%$260/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #O6263965 Report a problem | ||
| 12/12/2024 | Listed for sale | $575,000+78.3%$272/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #O6263965 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2018 | Sold | $322,500$152/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,548 -1.5% | $378,460 -0.5% |
| 2024 | $4,617 +99.6% | $380,320 +83.5% |
| 2023 | $2,313 +5% | $207,220 +3% |
| 2022 | $2,203 -5.2% | $201,190 +3% |
| 2021 | $2,323 -0.7% | $195,330 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $2,339 | $192,640 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $2,339 +0.1% | $188,310 -8.6% |
| 2018 | $2,337 -13.1% | $206,130 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $2,690 +0.9% | $201,890 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $2,666 +2.4% | $197,740 +0.7% |
| 2015 | $2,602 -3.7% | $196,370 +0.8% |
| 2014 | $2,702 +2.9% | $194,820 +1.5% |
| 2013 | $2,626 | $191,950 +1.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $188,750 +3% |
| 2011 | -- | $183,260 +1.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $180,552 +2.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $175,806 +0.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $175,631 +3% |
| 2007 | -- | $170,516 +2.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $166,358 +3% |
| 2005 | -- | $161,513 +3% |
| 2004 | -- | $156,809 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $153,886 +2.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $150,279 +1.6% |
| 2001 | -- | $147,912 +1379.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $10,000 |
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Neighborhood: 32162
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