- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,518 sq ft
737 Dowding Way, The Villages, FL, 32162
Community: The Villages®
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Home type
Single family
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Year built
2000
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Lot size
11,844 sq ft
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Price per sq ft
$397
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Taxes
$7043 / Yr
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HOA fees
$204 /
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Last updated
Today
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Views
19
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Saves
1
Questions? Call us: (352) 704-0687
Overview
~NO BOND~ ~POOL HOME~ ~GOLF COURSE VIEW~ ~2017 ROOF~ ~2018 HOT WATER HEATER~ ~2013 HVAC~ ~CERAMIC TILE THROUGHOUT~ ~GOLF CART GARAGE~ ~ELECTRIC EZ GO GOLF CART INCLUDED~ ~NOVA WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM~ Welcome to this CUSTOMIZED, EXPANDED LANTANA nestled on a quiet CUL-DE-SAC in the Village of POLO RIDGE, offering gorgeous GOLF COURSE VIEWS, mature landscaping, and that coveted Villages lifestyle. From the moment you walk up the BRICK PAVER driveway and enter the home, you’ll be greeted by soaring VAULTED CEILINGS, CROWN MOLDING, CORNICES and CERAMIC tile flooring throughout the entire home, creating a bright, cohesive, and elegant feel. The living and dining rooms are flooded with light due to the PLANTATION SHUTTERS, a SOLAR TUBE, plus SLIDERS in the living room that seamlessly connect indoor and outdoor living. The chef’s kitchen is a showstopper with QUARTZ countertops and backsplash, under- and over-cabinet lighting, recessed lighting, a 2nd SOLAR TUBE, pendant lighting, an EAT-IN AREA, and FRENCH DOORS leading directly to the pool—perfect for entertaining. The spacious primary suite offers HIGH VAULTED ceilings, PLANTATION SHUTTERS, 2 CUSTOMIZED OVERSIZED WALK-IN CLOSETS, and a slider to the birdcage and 2nd lanai. The luxurious primary bath features a TILED WALK-IN SHOWER with bench and GLASS DOORS, DOUBLE sinks, separate commode, SOLAR TUBE, GRANITE countertops, and built-in shelving. Guests will love the thoughtful layout, including a 2nd bedroom with PLANTATION SHUTTERS, ceiling fan, and DEEP BUILT-IN CLOSET, a guest bath with tiled tub/shower combo, linen closet, and QUARTZ countertops, and a 3rd bedroom with PLANTATION SHUTTERS, ceiling fan, DEEP BUILT-IN CLOSET, and built-in shelving. A half bath with SOLAR TUBE and QUARTZ countertops adds extra convenience. The 4th bedroom is incredibly versatile, featuring a MURPHY BED, ceiling fan, and recessed lighting ideal as a den, office, or guest space. The INDOOR LAUNDRY ROOM includes a laundry tub and LG stacked washer and dryer. Step outside to multiple outdoor living areas: a CERAMIC tiled lanai with 2 ceiling fans, TELESCOPING SLIDERS, and the 84’7”x40’5” BIRDCAGE, plus a secondary GLASS-ENCLOSED LANAI with ceramic tile, sliders, and 2 ceiling fans. The outdoor oasis continues with a HEATED, SALTWATER POOL with a NEW PUMP, FRESH PAINT, CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER ROCK FLOORING, an UPGRADED SPRINKLER SYSTEM, and a FULLY EQUIPPED OUTDOOR KITCHEN featuring tile countertops and backsplash, block construction, sink, hood, and a mini fridge—all overlooking the 9th HOLE OF THE HAWKS BAY GOLF COURSE. This beautifully maintained home features a 2-CAR GARAGE plus a GOLF CART GARAGE with a separate entrance (both with ELECTRIC SCREENS). This location is just a short walk to the Polo Fields and a short ride golf cart ride to Spanish Springs or Lake Sumter Landing. Also, you will be right across the street from the Saddlebrook Rec Center and Softball Complex and right down the street from the Glenview Country Club. Shopping, dining and medical are all right at your fingertips with the Southern Trace Shopping Center right down CR 466! The perfect house in the perfect location!
Interior
Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms
- Total bathrooms: 3
- Half baths: 1
- Full baths: 2
Laundry
- Gas Dryer Hookup
- Laundry Room
- Washer Hookup
Cooling
- Central Air
Heating
- Natural Gas
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Split Bedrooms, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
Levels
- One
Size
- 2,518 sq ft
Exterior
Private Pool
- Yes
Roof
- Shingle
Garage
- Attached
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Golf Cart Garage
- Golf Cart Parking
Carport
- None
Year Built
- 2000
Lot Size
- 0.27 acres
- 11,844 sq ft
Waterfront
- No
Water Source
- Public
Sewer
- Public Sewer
Community Info
HOA Fee
- $204
Taxes
- Annual amount: $7,043.16
- Tax year: 2025
Senior Community
- Yes
Features
- Deed Restrictions, Dog Park, Golf Carts Permitted, Golf, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, Park, Pool, Restaurant, Tennis Court(s)
Location
- City: The Villages
- County/Parrish: Sumter
- Township: 18S
Listing courtesy of: Debbie Schoonover, REALTY EXECUTIVES IN THE VILLAGES, 352-753-7500
MLS ID: G5107627
Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Feb 04, 2026, 06:32pm PST. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS.
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Community Key Facts
Age Restrictions
- 55+
Amenities & Lifestyle
- See The Villages® amenities
- See The Villages® clubs, activities, and classes
Homes in Community
- Total Homes: 70,000
- Home Types: Single-Family, Attached, Condos, Manufactured
Gated
- No
Construction
- Construction Dates: 1978 - Present
- Builder: The Villages, Multiple Builders
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The following amenities are available to The Villages® - The Villages, FL residents:
- Clubhouse/Amenity Center
- Golf Course
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
- Outdoor Pool
- Aerobics & Dance Studio
- Card Room
- Ceramics Studio
- Arts & Crafts Studio
- Sewing Studio
- Woodworking Shop
- Performance/Movie Theater
- Library
- Bowling
- Walking & Biking Trails
- Tennis Courts
- Pickleball Courts
- Bocce Ball Courts
- Shuffleboard Courts
- Horseshoe Pits
- Softball/Baseball Field
- Basketball Court
- Volleyball Court
- Polo Fields
- Lakes - Fishing Lakes
- Outdoor Amphitheater
- R.V./Boat Parking
- Gardening Plots
- Playground for Grandkids
- Continuing Education Center
- On-site Retail
- Hospital
- Worship Centers
- Equestrian Facilities
There are plenty of activities available in The Villages®. Here is a sample of some of the clubs, activities and classes offered here.
- Acoustic Guitar
- Air gun
- Al Kora Ladies Shrine
- Alcoholic Anonymous
- Aquatic Dancers
- Ballet
- Ballroom Dance
- Basketball
- Baton Twirlers
- Beading
- Bicycle
- Big Band
- Bingo
- Bluegrass music
- Bunco
- Ceramics
- Chess
- China Painting
- Christian Bible Study
- Christian Women
- Classical Music Lovers
- Computer Club
- Concert Band
- Country Music Club
- Country Two-Step
- Creative Writers
- Cribbage
- Croquet
- Democrats
- Dirty Uno
- Dixieland Band
- Euchre
- Gaelic Dance
- Gamblers Anonymous
- Genealogical Society
- Gin Rummy
- Guitar
- Happy Stitchers
- Harmonica
- Hearts
- In-line skating
- Irish Music
- Italian Study
- Jazz 'n' Tap
- Journalism
- Knitting Guild
- Mah Jongg
- Model Yacht Racing
- Motorcycle Club
- Needlework
- Overeaters Anonymous
- Overseas living
- Peripheral Neuropathy support
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Pinochle
- Pottery
- Quilters
- RC Flyers
- Recovery Inc.
- Republicans
- Scooter
- Scrabble
- Scrappers
- Senior soccer
- Shuffleboard
- Singles
- Stamping
- Street hockey
- String Orchestra
- Support Groups
- Swing Dance
- Table tennis
- Tai-Chi
- Tappers
- Trivial Pursuit
- VAA
- Village Theater Company
- Volleyball
- Whist




