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    • Price cut: $15K (8/20)
    $650,000

    745 DOWDING WAY, THE VILLAGES, FL 32162

    3beds
    2,000sqft
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    $4,064/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2000
    0.33 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $325/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Desirable golf course settingPool homeBreakfast barCorian countertopsPeaceful golf course viewsSparkling poolPolyaspartic coated garage flooring
    Village of Polo Ridge – Essentials … GOLF FRONT HOME – POOL HOME - BOND IS PAID!! – GREAT LOCATION! -- Belmont Designer (Similar to a Lantana Floor Plan) POOL HOME on the 9th Hole of Hawkes Bay Executive Golf Course with Side Entry Golf Cart Garage! -- This Beautifully maintained 3-Bedroom, 2-Bath home offers the perfect combination of Comfort, Style and Florida Living. -- Located on a Quiet Cul-de-sac, this Natural Gas home features a desirable golf course setting, a spacious 2-Car Garage with a Separate Golf Cart Side Entry into Garage, and numerous updates including a newer ROOF (2019), HVAC (2020), and WATER HEATER (2020). *** Inside, you'll find LUXURY VINYL PLANK FLOORING throughout the main living areas, VAULTED CEILINGS, Elegant Columns, Custom Leaded-Glass Entry Door, SURROUND SOUND, and upgraded 6-inch Baseboards. ** The bright kitchen is appointed with White Cabinetry featuring Pull-out Shelves, CORIAN COUNTERTOPS, a Breakfast Bar, and Samsung appliances, opening seamlessly to the Breakfast Nook and spacious Living Room. ** The PRIMARY EN SUITE is a Relaxing Retreat with PRIVATE POOL ACCESS, Bath with Dual Vanities/Sinks, a SOAKING TUB, Walk-in Shower, and generous Walk-in Closet. ** Guests will appreciate the Guest Wing with 2 Bedrooms, both with Closets & Hall Bath ** Step outside to your PRIVATE SCREENED BIRDCAGE/LANAI where you'll enjoy a SPARKLING POOL, an Impressive OUTDOOR WET BAR complete with QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS, Sink, Refrigerator, and ample entertaining space—perfect for hosting family and friends while taking in PEACEFUL GOLF COURSE VIEWS. ** Additional highlights include CUSTOM-PAINTED Driveway and Walkways, Mature Landscaping with Grapefruit Trees, Gutters, Irrigation System, Covered Front Porch, POLYASPARTIC COATED GARAGE FLOORING, and abundant storage. This exceptional home offers the ideal blend of Indoor Comfort and OUTDOOR RESORT-STYLE LIVING in a desirable settings in The Village of Polo Ridge across Buena Vista from the Polo Field, Saddlebrook Executive Golf Course, Pickle Ball & Softball Fields, and Saddlebrook Recreation Center, also close to all of the shopping on Rt 466 – Don’t forget the BOND has been PAID!! – Watch our walk-thru Video with Overhead Drone Photography!
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    Likely to sell faster than

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    Listed by:

    Jill Buckley 317-910-7101,

    FLORIDA FINE HOMES REALTY, LLC 352-446-8886,

    Catherine Tarquini 352-446-8886,

    FLORIDA FINE HOMES REALTY, LLC

    Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: G5115237MLS LogoOriginating 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), Walk-In Closet(s)
      • Level: First
      • Area: 234 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 18x13
      Bedroom 2
      • Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Built-in Closet
      • Level: First
      • Area: 144 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12x12
      Bedroom 3
      • Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Built-in Closet
      • Level: First
      • Area: 224 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 16x14
      Primary bathroom
      • Features: Built-In Shower Bench, Dual Sinks, En Suite Bathroom, Exhaust Fan, Garden Bath, Shower No Tub, Split Vanities, Water Closet/Priv Toilet, Window/Skylight in Bath
      • Level: Basement
      • Area: 117 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 9x13
      Bathroom 2
      • Features: Exhaust Fan, Tub With Shower
      • Level: First
      • Area: 45 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 5x9
      Dinette
      • Level: First
      • Area: 154 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 14x11
      Kitchen
      • Features: Breakfast Bar
      • Level: First
      • Area: 182 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 13x14
      Laundry
      • Level: First
      • Area: 60 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12x5
      Living room
      • Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
      • Level: First
      • Area: 336 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 16x21
      Heating
      • Central, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Bar Fridge, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
      • Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
      Features
      • Ceiling Fan(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
      • Flooring: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl, Tile
      • Doors: Outdoor Kitchen, Sliding Doors
      • Windows: Window Treatments
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,941
      • Total interior livable area: 2,000 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Golf Cart Parking, Oversized
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      • Details: Garage Dimensions: 20X25
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
      • Exterior features: Irrigation System, Outdoor Kitchen, Rain Gutters
      • Has private pool: Yes
      • Pool features: Gunite, In Ground, Lighting, Screen Enclosure, Tile
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Golf Course
      Lot
      • Size: 0.33 Acres
      • Features: Cul-De-Sac, Irregular Lot, Level, Near Golf Course, On Golf Course, Street Dead-End
      • Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped
      Details
      • Additional structures: Outdoor Kitchen
      • Parcel number: D09B007
      • Zoning: RES
      • Special conditions: None

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Block, Stucco
      • Foundation: Slab
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • Completed
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 2000
      Details
      • Builder model: Belmont/Lantana

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Public, Sewer Connected, Street Lights, Underground Utilities, Water Connected

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Clubhouse, Community Mailbox, Deed Restrictions, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Golf Carts OK, Golf, Park, Playground, Pool, Special Community Restrictions, Tennis Court(s)
      • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
      • Pet fee: $0 monthly
      • Senior community: Yes
      • Subdivision: THE VILLAGES
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      • Amenities included: Basketball Court, Clubhouse, Fence Restrictions, Fitness Center, Golf Course, Park, Pickleball Court(s), Playground, Pool, Recreation Facilities, Shuffleboard Court, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s)
      • Services included: Community Pool, Pool Maintenance
      Location
      • Region: The Villages

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $325/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $595,270
      • Annual tax amount: $3,106
      • Date on market: 7/22/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 32 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
      • Ownership: Fee Simple
      • Total actual rent: 0
      • Electric utility on property: Yes
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/20/2026Price change$650,000-2.3%$325/sqft
        Source: Stellar MLS #G5115237 Report a problem
        7/23/2026Listed for sale$665,000$333/sqft
        Source: Stellar MLS #G5115237 Report a problem
        7/16/2026Listing removed--
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        6/14/2026Price change$665,000-3.5%$333/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        5/20/2026Price change$689,000-2.9%$345/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        4/26/2026Price change$709,900-2.7%$355/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        1/26/2026Listed for sale$729,400+188.2%$365/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        3/6/2000Sold$253,100$127/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$3,107 -0.2%$286,410 +2.9%
        2024$3,113 +8.1%$278,340 +3%
        2023$2,880 +3.2%$270,240 +3%
        2022$2,791 -5.6%$262,370 +3%
        2021$2,955 -2.1%$254,730 +1.4%
        2020$3,018 $251,220 +2.3%
        2019$3,018 0%$245,580 +1.9%
        2018$3,019 -2.4%$241,010 +2.1%
        2017$3,094 +0.9%$236,060 +2.1%
        2016$3,065 +2.1%$231,210 +0.7%
        2015$3,002 -0.9%$229,610 +0.8%
        2014$3,028 -0.2%$227,790 +1.5%
        2013$3,034 $224,430 +1.7%
        2012-- $220,680 +3%
        2011-- $214,253 +1.5%
        2010-- $211,087 +2.7%
        2009-- $205,538 +0.1%
        2008-- $205,333 +3%
        2007-- $199,353 +2.5%
        2006-- $194,491 +3%
        2005-- $188,827 +3%
        2004-- $183,328 +1.9%
        2003-- $179,910 +2.4%
        2002-- $175,693 +1.6%
        2001-- $172,926 +673.1%
        2000-- $22,368
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