Welcome to this EXPANDED BAJA COURTYARD VILLA in the Village of Cortez. A 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom TURN-KEY home with NO BOND & GOLF CART INCLUDED! Step inside to find TILE FLOORING throughout the living areas and CROWN MOLDING adding an elegant touch throughout the home. The front of the home features ROCK LANDSCAPING for easy curb appeal with minimal upkeep. The kitchen is sure to impress with CROWNED WHITE CABINETS, GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, a TILE BACKSPLASH, PENDANT LIGHTING, and an extended island with cabinets, making it as stylish as it is functional. The primary suite features a WALK-IN CLOSET and an attached EN SUITE bathroom appointed with an UPGRADED VANITY, CHAIR RAIL detailing, and a TILED WALK-IN SHOWER, providing a private and relaxing retreat. The guest bedroom offers a BUILT-IN CLOSET, and the guest bathroom is well appointed with WHITE CABINETS, GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, and a TUB/SHOWER COMBO. The FLORIDA ROOM is a true bonus space, complete with a MINI SPLIT for year round comfort and VAULTED CEILINGS. Step outside to your PRIVATE BACKYARD with LUSH GRASS, surrounded by a PRIVACY WALL, featuring a PATIO PAD and a dedicated SIDE PATIO AREA perfect for grilling and outdoor entertaining. Roof (2021) HVAC (2017) Enjoy all The Villages lifestyle has to offer with recreation centers, shopping and dining, and just minutes from Spanish Springs and Lake Sumter Landing Town Squares!
Sold for $310,000
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$310,000
966 Avalon Ave, Lady Lake, FL 32159
2beds
1,268sqft
Villa
Built in 1992
5,704 Square Feet Lot
$310,000 Zestimate®
$244/sqft
$1,865 Estimated rent
Home value
$310,000
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Attached en suite bathroomGranite countertopsExtended island with cabinetsPrivacy wallChair rail detailingVaulted ceilingsPatio pad
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Listed by:
Amanda Fincher, LLC 352-497-5673,
REALTY EXECUTIVES IN THE VILLAGES 352-753-7500
Bought with:
Amanda Fincher, LLC, 3399015
REALTY EXECUTIVES IN THE VILLAGES
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: G5111384
Originating MLS: Ocala - Marion
Originating MLS: Ocala - Marion
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Florida Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x10
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 81 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x9
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x9
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x18
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Eating Space In Kitchen, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Tile
- Windows: Shutters
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,974
- Total interior livable area: 1,268 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Side Porch
- Exterior features: Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 5,704 Square Feet
- Residential vegetation: Trees/Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 071824100000003200
- Zoning: PUD
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Villa
Materials
- Block, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1992
Details
- Builder model: EXPANDED Baja
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Community Mailbox, Deed Restrictions, Golf Carts OK, Golf, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, Pool, Restaurant, Tennis Court(s)
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Senior community: Yes
- Subdivision: THE VILLAGES
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Fence Restrictions, Golf Course, Pickleball Court(s), Pool, Recreation Facilities, Shuffleboard Court, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
- Services included: Community Pool, Recreational Facilities
- HOA fee: $212 monthly
- HOA name: THE VILLAGES
Location
- Region: Lady Lake
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $244/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $251,210
- Annual tax amount: $4,051
- Date on market: 4/24/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 11 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/8/2026 | Sold | $310,000-1.6%$244/sqft |
Source:  Stellar MLS #G5111384 Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2026 | Pending sale | $314,900$248/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #G5111384 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $314,900+43.1%$248/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #G5111384 Report a problem | ||
| 3/10/2017 | Sold | $220,000+29.4%$174/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2012 | Sold | $170,000+0.9%$134/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2011 | Sold | $168,500+35.9%$133/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/4/2011 | Sold | $124,000-9.5%$98/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/11/2010 | Price change | $137,000-8.6%$108/sqft |
Source: ERA Tom Grizzard, Inc. #G4665896 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2010 | Listed for sale | $149,900+57.8%$118/sqft |
Source: ERA Tom Grizzard, Inc. #G4665896 Report a problem | ||
| 11/24/1998 | Sold | $95,000$75/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,606 +5.5% | $251,210 +0.6% |
| 2024 | $4,368 +6.5% | $249,802 +5.3% |
| 2023 | $4,101 +5% | $237,140 +10% |
| 2022 | $3,907 +13.3% | $215,590 +10% |
| 2021 | $3,449 -5.5% | $195,991 |
| 2020 | $3,649 +3.1% | $195,991 +5.3% |
| 2019 | $3,538 +4.2% | $186,132 +1.8% |
| 2018 | $3,395 | $182,848 +22.4% |
| 2017 | $3,395 +59.8% | $149,400 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $2,124 +0.9% | $146,328 +0.7% |
| 2015 | $2,106 +4.7% | $145,311 +0.8% |
| 2014 | $2,011 +13.9% | $144,158 +1.5% |
| 2013 | $1,766 -26.3% | $142,028 +3.7% |
| 2012 | $2,396 -2.1% | $136,947 -2.2% |
| 2011 | $2,447 +104.4% | $140,029 +29.6% |
| 2010 | $1,197 +4.5% | $108,040 +2.7% |
| 2009 | $1,146 +1.2% | $105,200 +0.1% |
| 2008 | $1,132 -12% | $105,095 +3% |
| 2007 | $1,287 -4.3% | $102,034 +2.5% |
| 2006 | $1,345 +2.5% | $99,546 +3% |
| 2005 | $1,312 +3.7% | $96,647 +3% |
| 2004 | $1,265 -0.5% | $93,833 -0.5% |
| 2003 | $1,272 +3.2% | $94,294 +4.9% |
| 2002 | $1,233 +4.7% | $89,926 +1.6% |
| 2001 | $1,177 -1.8% | $88,510 |
| 2000 | $1,198 | $88,510 |
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Neighborhood: 32159
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