Welcome to The Villages!
Which has over 129 pools, 63 golf courses, 4,000 activities/clubs to join, and live entertainment in four separate and unique squares, every night for free!
This beautiful Fully Furnished home at 1897 Loadstar Ave (in St James Village) includes:
- Pristine Fully Furnished 2 Bedroom + 1 Den/Office, 2 Full Bathrooms, Private Driveway/Garage, Outdoor Lanai and Patio
- Location, Location, Location - In between Sumter (15min golf cart ride) and Brownwood Paddock Square (15min golf cart ride)
- Live Entertainment every night
- 2min golf cart ride to Sterling Rec Center
- Family Pool, Tennis, Pickleball, 8 billiards tables, Bocce, Community Events, etc
- 5min golf cart ride to Seabreeze Regional Rec Center - One of only 11 major rec centers - Fitness room (indoor and outdoor), Pickleball, Tennis, Volleyball, Bocce, Etc
- Resident IDs (2) included with rental
Bedroom 1: King Bed (Adjustable Height)
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
Bedroom 3: Office/Den with TV and Sofa
*No smoking, No Vaping, & No pets permitted.
**No EV (Electric Vehicles) permitted.
January: $5,700
February: $5,700
March: $5,700
April: $3,200
May: $2,500
June: $2,000
July: $2,000
August: $2,000
September: $2,500
October: $3,100
November: $3,200
December: $3,400
Utilities (Water/Electric), High speed internet, Garbage, & Landscaping are all INCLUDED.
High Season (Jan, Feb, Mar)
Medium Season (Oct, Nov, Dec, & April)
Low Season (May, June, July, Aug, Sept)
*Offering Long term rentals only - At least three months or as much as two year rental period available Discount available for longer term rentals.
FYI, if you rent a home in Florida for less than 6months, you have to pay a 7% tax to the state. There is no tax for rentals that are more than 6 months.
Welcome home with this Courtyard Villa that is FULLY FURNISHED with an open kitchen. This home is pristine and extremely well maintained. This is complete with the full turn-key package so you can move right in. Open bright floor plan with guest side. Primary bedroom with a coffered ceiling and walk in closet. Inside laundry complete with washer and dryer. Lanai faces into a walled courtyard for those quiet evenings looking at the stars. Villa walls are higher than most, offering great privacy. Location is superb, close to Sterling Recreation Center, neighborhood pool and mail center all in The Village of St. James just inside the gate in Fairwinds Villas. This beautiful neighborhood is connected to miles of scenic walking and golf car trails convenient to all The Villages has to offer. Have the best of both worlds Brownwood Paddock Square and Lake Sumter Landing Market Square. Courtyard Villas are designed with open floor plans combined with a private enclosed courtyard, where sliding glass doors allow you to expand your living space inside & out. Take full advantage of Florida's year-round outdoor living & create your personal retreat. These elegant, low maintenance villas are designed for those who desire a little extra privacy, for those who wish to spend a little less time caring for a yard and more time enjoying the lifestyle.
The Village of St. James offers residents a prime location between Lake Sumter Landing and Brownwood. Golfers will enjoy the challenge, and non-golfers will enjoy the beauty of the numerous golf courses that line the streets and meander by the homes. There's a variety of recreation centers to choose from, nearby shopping and plenty of neighborhood fun with new friends!
Recent Upgrades:
Artificial turf in backyard
New Refrigerator
New Dishwasher
New Nova Water Filtration and Water Softener (potassium, not salt)
New Epoxy Flooring in garage
New Epoxy Flooring in screened lanai
Minimum of 3 month lease - Check the months for the specific amounts
Sold for $346,500
$346,500
1897 Loadstar Ave, The Villages, FL 32162
3beds
1,410sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
-- sqft lot
$344,200 Zestimate®
$246/sqft
$2,528 Estimated rent
Home value
$344,200
$320,000 - $368,000
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Fully furnished homeArtificial turf in backyardOpen bright floor planNew dishwasherNew refrigeratorOutdoor lanai and patioOpen kitchen
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Walk In Closet
- Flooring: Tile
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,410 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Heating system: Forced Air, Landscaping included in rent, Walk In Closet
Details
- Parcel number: D34V037
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
Community
- Deposit fee: $1,000
Location
- Region: The Villages
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $246/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $307,940
- Annual tax amount: $3,065
- Date on market: 8/10/2025
- Date available: 01/01/2026
- Lease term: 1 Month
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/23/2026 | Listing removed | $3,999$3/sqft |
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| 1/1/2026 | Price change | $3,999+27%$3/sqft |
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| 8/10/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,149$2/sqft |
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| 3/6/2025 | Sold | $346,500+94.5%$246/sqft |
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| 6/6/2012 | Sold | $178,106$126/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,065 +1% | $191,790 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $3,036 +7.9% | $186,390 +3% |
| 2023 | $2,813 +0.7% | $180,970 +3% |
| 2022 | $2,794 -3.4% | $175,700 +3% |
| 2021 | $2,893 -2.3% | $170,590 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $2,960 | $168,240 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $2,960 -4.5% | $164,460 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $3,100 +5.9% | $161,400 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $2,926 -0.2% | $158,080 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $2,934 +2% | $154,830 +0.7% |
| 2015 | $2,876 -0.3% | $153,760 +0.8% |
| 2014 | $2,886 -0.9% | $152,540 +1.5% |
| 2013 | $2,914 | $150,290 +1369.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $10,230 +10.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $9,268 |
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Neighborhood: 32162
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Wildwood Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.7 mi
- 3/10Wildwood Middle/ High SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 2.4 mi
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- Florida
- Sumter County
- The Villages
- 32162
- 1897 Loadstar Ave