- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,536 sq ft
742 Cortez Ave, The Villages, FL, 32159
Community: The Villages®
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Home type
Single family
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Year built
1991
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Lot size
8,751 sq ft
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Price per sq ft
$195
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Taxes
$5036 / Yr
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HOA fees
$204 /
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Last updated
Today
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Views
21
Questions? Call us: (352) 704-0687
Overview
Welcome to this FANTASTIC, TURNKEY 2/2 CUSTOM DESIGNER with 22’x12’ FLORIDA ROOM, PAVER PATIO with RETRACTABLE awning, and OVERSIZED 26'x22' Two-Car Garage in the highly sought-after Village of El Cortez! - JUST MINUTES to CR 466 and Hwy 441/27 as well as Spanish Springs Town Square with shopping, dining, and live nightly entertainment! NO BOND or BOND MAINTENANCE! Higher-end ROOF 2022 with transferable warranty! MOVE IN READY! Just bring your toothbrush! A PAVER drive and walkway, CHARMING front porch with overhead lighting, and front door with storm door (containing RETRACTABLE SCREEN) welcome you into the GENEROUS foyer of this INCREDIBLE home boasting a TILE floor and CONVENIENT ENTRY CLOSET. OPULENT columns and ARCHED doorways add a touch of elegance to the SPACIOUS living room, while a SOLAR TUBE brings in abundant natural light. Just beyond the main living area lies a wonderful 22’x12’ FLORIDA ROOM with dining area. This FABULOUS space is ideal for hosting gatherings or simply relaxing with friends and family! Sliding glass doors open seamlessly to a beautifully designed PAVER PATIO, complete with a RETRACTABLE AWNING and cozy fire table. Surrounded by thoughtfully designed PRIVACY landscaping, this inviting outdoor retreat offers the ideal blend of comfort and seclusion. The GORGEOUS kitchen is a CULINARY HAVEN featuring WOOD cabinetry, spacious OVERSIZED tumbled granite sink, NEUTRAL countertops and backsplash, STAINLESS refrigerator and NEW stainless dishwasher, PANTRY closet, and an adjacent dinette for casual dining. The primary bedroom boasts a VAULTED ceiling and TWO SPACIOUS WALK-IN closets. Its en-suite bathroom features WOOD cabinetry, WHITE CULTURED MARBLE countertops, DUAL sinks, WALK-IN shower, and a separate water closet. A SPLIT FLOOR PLAN places the second bedroom and bathroom near the foyer creating a PRIVATE guest wing or QUIET home office. Bedroom two offers DOUBLE windows and a built-in closet. The second bathroom features a WOOD vanity with NEUTRAL top, SOLAR TUBE, TILED tub and shower combination, and TWO hallway linen closets. The laundry area adjoins the foyer and garage and features a utility sink and shelving. Completing the package is an OVERSIZED 26’ x 22’ split-bay two-car garage with a large SOLAR TUBE for ample natural light, storage cabinets, TWO REMOTE-CONTROLLED SCREEN DOORS, and PLENTY of room for parking and storage! This home is equipped with a full house water softener system. DON’T MISS YOUR OPPORTUNITY to own this AMAZING HOME! The Village of El Cortez is conveniently located JUST MINUTES to Spanish Springs Town Square with shopping, dining, and live nightly entertainment! Also close to Lake Sumter Landing; Tierra Del Sol Country Club and Championship Golf Course; Mira Mesa Executive Golf Course; Hacienda Regional Recreation Center; Chula Vista Recreation Center; multiple pools, golf, and pickleball; The Villages Regional Hospital; and CR 466 and Hwy 441/27 with a plethora of shopping, restaurants, banks, medical, and more! PLEASE WATCH OUR WALKTHROUGH VIDEO of this FABULOUS, TURNKEY HOME in a FANTASTIC LOCATION and call today to schedule your Private Showing or Virtual Tour!
Interior
Appliances
- Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms
- Total bathrooms: 2
- Full baths: 2
Laundry
- In Garage
Cooling
- Central Air
Heating
- Central
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Living/Dining Room, Main Level Primary, Split Bedrooms, Thermostat, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
Levels
- One
Size
- 1,536 sq ft
Exterior
Private Pool
- No
Patio & Porch
- Patio
Roof
- Shingle
Garage
- Attached
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Driveway
- Garage Door Opener
- Golf Cart Parking
- Ground Level
- Oversized
Carport
- None
Year Built
- 1991
Lot Size
- 0.2 acres
- 8,751 sq ft
Waterfront
- No
Water Source
- Public
Sewer
- Public Sewer
Community Info
HOA Information
- Association Fee: $204
- Association Fee Includes: Fence Restrictions, Pickleball, Playground, Pool, Recreation Facilities, Shuffleboard Court, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s), Vehicle Restrictions, Pool(s), Recreation Facilities
Taxes
- Annual amount: $5,035.71
- Tax year: 2025
Senior Community
- Yes
Features
- Community Mailbox, Deed Restrictions, Dog Park, Golf Carts Permitted, Golf, Playground, Pool, Restaurant, Special Community Restrictions, Tennis Court(s)
Location
- City: The Villages
- County/Parrish: Lake
- Township: 18S
Listing courtesy of: Matthew Roberts LLC, RE/MAX PREMIER REALTY LADY LK, 352-753-2029
MLS ID: G5108878
Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Mar 05, 2026, 01:36pm 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




