THE VILLAGES · The Villages, FL 32159 · Sumter County
Listing data updated October 1, 2026 · refreshed hourly
2Bedrooms
2Bathrooms
1,121Sq Ft
1996Year Built
$214Per Sq Ft
1-car garageNo CDD on record
How to read this page: MLS listing facts carry their source; everything else is labelled as a public record, a calculation, an estimate, or something to verify. Where local data is too thin to support a number, the page says so instead of guessing.
13% below
$/sq ft vs community
$214 here vs $246 median sold (12 mo)
Buyer leverage
Seller-leaning
12 days on market
$1k–$2k/yr
Est. insurance · illustrative
Not a carrier quote; premiums vary widely by property. Get a real quote.
As of October 1, 2026, 481 Hildalgo Drive in The Villages is listed at $240,000 (1,121 sq ft, about $214 per sq ft). That is 39% below The Villages's median closed sale of $395,000 over the last 12 months (43 recorded sales). Per square foot it is below the community's recent $246/sq ft by about 13%. It has been 12 days on market, well inside the community's typical 41 days. Listing facts: built in 1996, no HOA. Figures are from the MLS record and county data; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
No CDD assessment on record
Built 1996 · 30 yrs
1,121 sq ft of living area
1-car garage
12 days on market
No HOA reported by the listing (confirm)
Listing description
About this home
• NO BOND • ROOF 2015 • FRESHLY PAINTED INTERIOR • NO CARPET • ENCLOSED FRONT PATIO • REMOTE-CONTROL AWNING • PRIME LOCATION — MINUTES TO LAKE SUMTER LANDING & SPANISH SPRINGS • UPDATED PRIMARY SHOWER • MURPHY BED/OFFICE SYSTEM OVERSIZED side yard CHECK OUT the Walk-Through Video by clicking on the TOUR link above !! Welcome Home to this Colony Patio Villa located in the Village of De La Vista West in The Villages! Clean, refreshed, and ready to occupy, this 2-bedroom, 2-bath home offers an easy-care lifestyle in a wonderfully convenient central location—with NO BOND balance due.
Step inside through the enclosed front patio and into a bright, open interior that has been entirely repainted in a fresh, neutral color, including freshly painted trim. With NO CARPET and solid-surface flooring throughout, the home is both attractive and easy to maintain. The open-concept living area provides plenty of space for everyday living and entertaining, with a comfortable living and dining room combination flowing naturally into the kitchen.
Enjoy breakfast bar seating along with room for an eat-in kitchen table. Just off the main living area, the side patio extends your living space outdoors and features a convenient REMOTE-CONTROL ROLLOUT AWNING—perfect for creating shade when desired and enjoying Florida's outdoor lifestyle. The primary bedroom features a generous WALK-IN CLOSET and private bath with an UPDATED SHOWER.
Bedroom two provides wonderful flexibility with a BUILT-IN MURPHY BED AND DESK SYSTEM, allowing the room to transition easily from home office or hobby space to comfortable guest accommodations. The garage has also been refreshed with freshly painted surfaces and a pressure-washed floor with painted coating, creating a clean and well-maintained space. LOCATION is another standout feature!
De La Vista West places you just minutes from both LAKE SUMTER LANDING MARKET SQUARE and SPANISH SPRINGS TOWN SQUARE, giving you convenient access to nightly entertainment, dining, shopping, recreation, and all the lifestyle amenities The Villages is known for. Fresh, clean, low-maintenance, NO BOND, and conveniently located between two of The Villages' most popular town centers—this Colony Patio Villa is ready to welcome its next owner!
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Description provided by REALTY EXECUTIVES IN THE VILLAGES and reproduced from the MLS; not independently verified.
Listing courtesy of REALTY EXECUTIVES IN THE VILLAGES · Listing agent: Patti Belton · 352-753-7500Provided via the Stellar MLS Internet Data Exchange, as distributed by MLS GRID · Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID · Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. · deemed reliable but not guaranteedIDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate.
Property facts & sources
Every fact, sourced
Listing data, public records, our calculations, and what to verify — each fact shown once. Estimates and calculations shown are for general information only, are not appraisals or advice, and should be independently verified.
Listing facts MLS
List price$240,000
Bed / bath2 / 2
Living area1,121 sq ft
Year built1996
Property typeVilla
Garage1-car
MLS #G5117814
Listing status12 days on market (MLS)
Public records & third-party data
FEMA flood zoneNot verified — check msc.fema.gov
Ground elevation~66 ft
CountySumter
Area listings396 active · 95 under contract
Estimated first-year tax~$2,325/yr
CDD assessmentNone on record
HOANone reported
Calculated estimates
Price per sq ft$214
Estimated monthly payment$1,588
Insurance (illustrative)$1k–$2k/yr
Comparable-sales median$395,000
Buyer should verify Buyer verify
Exact HOA dues, fees, and restrictionsRoof age and conditionHVAC age and conditionA property-specific insurance quoteSurvey and lot boundariesPermit historyFlood-insurance requirementsSchool zoning (confirm with the district)Property taxes after sale (homestead reset)CDD / community assessmentsSquare footage and room dimensions
Financing
Estimated monthly payment
$1,588/mo
Principal & interest $1,281/mo81%
Taxes $194/mo12%
Insurance $113/mo7%
$1,588/mo at 20% down, 30-yr @ 7.03% · edit any field to update.
Estimate: asking price less the $50,000 homestead exemption × Sumter County rate (12.28 mills, county-average millage, 2025; verify with the property appraiser). Not a bill.
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Property taxes in Florida are reassessed after a sale, so a buyer’s first full-year bill can be higher than the seller’s. Budget from this estimate, not the current bill, before you make an offer.
Current owner’s estimated bill $1,025/yr ($85/mo) — taxable value $83,268 × 12.28 mills
$1,300 more each year
(+127%)
Most of this comes from Florida’s Save Our Homes assessment cap resetting when the home sells — the current owner’s protected assessment does not transfer to a new buyer.
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Current ownerProtected by Save Our Homes
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Home sellsResets the January after
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Buyer paysBased on purchase price
$142,192
Save Our Homes benefit
The current owner’s protected taxable value sits this much below market — which is why today’s bill is lower than a new buyer’s.
$225,460
Market value
$133,990
Assessed
$83,268
Taxable
Certified 2025 tax roll values for this parcel (Florida DOR). The roll gives values, not the bill; the current owner’s bill above is estimated from the taxable value.
Sources: Florida DOR certified tax roll (2025), Stellar MLS; millage: Florida TaxWatch 2025 How Florida Counties Compare (county-average millage); school portion estimated at ~42% of total, capped at 6.50 mills. County public record, not MLS data — matched to this home by parcel ID. Estimates are not a tax bill; the county property appraiser and tax collector set the actual amount.
Estimated ownership costs
Estimated costs & disclosures
Estimated ownership costs for general information. Confirm each with the county, your lender, and an insurer. See data & estimate notes.
CDD assessment
None on record
No CDD assessment appears in our records for this community. CDD assessments show on the county tax bill — confirm with the tax collector.
Insurance (illustrative range)
$1k–$2k/yr
An illustrative modeled range, not based on carrier underwriting and not a quote. Florida premiums vary significantly by roof age, wind-mitigation features, claims history, and carrier — a real quote can land well outside this range. Flood zone not verified for this address — check msc.fema.gov and confirm coverage. Get a quote from a licensed insurer before relying on any figure.
HOA
None reported
The listing reports no HOA. Confirm with the county record that no mandatory association applies.
Environmental data
Flood zone & elevation
Sourced environmental data for the parcel. Confirm with FEMA and your insurer.
FEMA flood zone
Not verified
Not yet verified for this address. Look up the parcel at msc.fema.gov before relying on any flood assumption.
Ground elevation
~66 ft
Approximate parcel elevation from USGS; confirm exact elevation with a survey.
Windstorm / insurance
Obtain a quote
Premiums and coverage vary by home (roof age, wind mitigation, claims history); obtain a quote from a licensed insurer.
Hazard risk
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for Sumter County, FL: overall Relatively Moderate. Ratings compare this county with every county in the United States for expected annual loss from each hazard.
HurricaneRelatively High
Inland floodingRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Low
WildfireRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
DroughtVery Low
HailVery Low
Cold waveRelatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (county level, hazard risk ratings only). Ratings describe the county, not this parcel; the flood zone shown above is parcel-specific. Verify insurance requirements with your lender and agent.
Connectivity
Internet & broadband
Fiber
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Address-level fiber service is not confirmed for this home. Check the FCC National Broadband Map (broadbandmap.fcc.gov) or the provider for this address.
Cable
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Fixed wireless / satellite
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Momentum Research · N/A
Pricing & the N/A market
How this home is priced against recent nearby sales, and where N/A has been over 25 years. Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records; closed sales, deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Estimates only; see data notes.
This home’s $/sq ft vs. nearby sales
List $/sq ft against recent nearby closed sales; the community median is marked.
Price vs. size in N/A
Each dot is a closed sale since 2004 (571 total). This home is the gold marker.
Sale price (y) by living area in sq ft (x). Stellar MLS closed sales.
Median $/sq ft by year
Community sold $/sq ft, 2012–2026. This home lists at $214/sq ft.
Median sale price by year
12-month median closed price, 2012–2026.
Market Heat by year (0–100)
Momentum Market Heat, 2013–2026. Now 58 (normal).
Property timeline
This home’s history
1996BuiltPer public record
About Sep 2026Listed (per MLS)MLS reports 12 cumulative days on market as of October 1, 2026
Oct 1, 2026First seen on movewithmomentum.comObserved at $240,000
NowActiveCurrently for sale
Build year is from public record. The MLS list date is approximate (today minus the cumulative days on market the MLS reports, which can span relistings). Other milestones reflect movewithmomentum.com’s own observations since we began tracking this listing and are not the MLS listing history; dates and prices are deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Transparency
Price & listing history
Listed for $240,000Momentum Realty · on market 12 days
Public records
Building permits
Permit history not yet linkedConfirm permit history with the county building department.
How it stacks up
Comparable recent sales
Only 1 closed sale within about 10 miles in Sumter County in the last 18 months matched this home’s type and size. Fewer than 3 is too few for a median, so none is shown.
Sold Sep 2026
$259,000
954 AVALON AVENUE, LADY LAKE
2 / 2 bd/ba · 1,156 sq ft · $224/sq ft
Courtesy of RE/MAX PREMIER REALTY · View details →
Limited comparable data: these sales are listed for reference only. A licensed agent can prepare a property-specific comparative market analysis. Sold prices are MLS closed-sale records, deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The Messtimate™
The Messtimate
Insufficient local evidence for an automated estimate. The Messtimate is a deliberately simple range — living area × recent closed-sale $/sq ft from comparable homes nearby — and it only renders when at least 3 defensible sales exist within about 10 miles in Sumter County in the last 18 months. Only 1 qualifies for this home, so no dollar range is shown. It is not an appraisal or a valuation.
Want a property-specific value review? A licensed Momentum Realty agent can prepare a free comparative market analysis using the home, the lot, its condition, and the live market.
Methodology: the range would be 1,121 sq ft × the interquartile $/sq ft of comparable closed sales (same property type, living area within 30%, closed within 18 months, nearest verified subdivision, 3-mile, then 10-mile same-county stage). Estimate for general information only; never an appraisal, valuation, or offer. Updated October 1, 2026.
Momentum Scores
Momentum Property Score
72/100
Strongest on: Affordability (100), Price vs area (83)
0 limited50100 exceptional
72/100 is strong across the objective indicators below. It reflects only those measures — not the home’s quality, condition, or desirability.
A 0-100 score built from objective property and market data: flood risk, insurance, pricing, supply, affordability, and recent sales. Higher means more measures line up in a buyer’s favor. It reflects only the factors below.
Price vs area83
This home $214/sq ft vs the community 12-month median $246/sq ft.
Affordability100
List price $240,000 vs the community median $395,000. Not a measure of personal affordability.
Market liquidity67
Community median 41 days on market (12-month record).
Pricing power67
Recent sales closed at about 94.6% of original asking (~5.4% below). More room below asking generally favors buyers.
Market timing42
Momentum Market Heat is 58/100 (normal). Cooler readings generally favor buyers; hotter readings favor sellers.
Coverage: 5 of 8 indicators had valid data for this home; indicators without data are left out, not scored as zero. Momentum Scores are objective, rules-based indicators computed from listing facts, public records, and recent comparable sales. They do not measure property condition, quality, or investment suitability, and they are not appraisals, valuations, investment advice, or judgments about a neighborhood or who should live there. Verify independently.
Momentum Research
The Momentum read
🟡 Asking $214 per square foot, about 13% below the community’s $246 median. N/A’s 12-month median sold price per square foot is $246. Median sold price per square foot is down 1.1% year over year. Confidence: Very High · 43 closed sales in 12 monthsMLS facts: Stellar MLS closed sales. A per-square-foot gap is context, not an appraisal; condition, lot, and view set the final number here.
56% of homes in N/A are owner-occupied. An estimated 44% are non-owner-occupied, including 7% held in a company or trust and 12% out-of-state owners.Why it matters: a high owner-occupied share typically means fewer rentals nearby and steadier resale demand.Source: Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records), 3130 homes matched. Community-level context.
Recent N/A sales closed near 94.6% of original asking.Why it matters: the community’s own record shows how far opening prices typically move, and how often buyers compete without financing.Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records, community-level, 12 months ending September 20, 2026. Aggregates only; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
What’s unique here: one of only 396 active listings in N/A, no CDD assessment.
Updated October 1, 2026 · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
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Schools currently assigned to this address in Sumter County, provided as neutral factual data. Assignments can change — confirm current zoning with the school district. This is not a statement about the home's suitability for any person or family.
School zoningThis address is in the Sumter County School District. Specific elementary, middle, and high-school assignments vary by street and can change. Confirm current zoning with the district before relying on it.
Amenities and HOA/CDD detail on the neighborhood guide.
Before you decide
Buyer research checklist
Items worth confirming for 481 Hildalgo Drive, chosen from what the record shows. This is general guidance, not advice about this specific property.
Built in 1996 (30 years): ask for the roof and HVAC replacement dates — insurers commonly ask for roof age on homes this old, and it changes the premium.
The listing reports no HOA: confirm with the county record that no deed restrictions or mandatory association apply to this parcel.
Look up the parcel on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center and confirm with your insurer whether flood insurance is required.
Get a homeowners insurance quote for this specific address in Sumter County; a wind-mitigation inspection and, on older homes, a four-point inspection can change the premium.
Listed living area is 1,121 sq ft: verify it against the property appraiser's record and measure before relying on it.
Order a survey to confirm lot boundaries and easements.
Review permit history with the county.
Property taxes: the estimate on this page (about $2,325/yr) assumes reassessment at the list price less the homestead exemption. Estimated buyer taxes are about $1,300 more per year than the current owner’s estimated bill (+127%). Exemptions and portability change the actual bill — confirm with the county property appraiser.
Confirm school zoning directly with the district.
Provenance
Data sources & freshness
Listing record
Stellar MLS, refreshed hourly (last: October 1, 2026)
Comparable sales
Fewer than 3 defensible closed sales within about 10 miles in Sumter County — no medians or automated estimate shown
Flood zone & elevation
Not verified for this address — look it up at msc.fema.gov
Taxes & monthly cost
Certified county tax roll (parcel-matched) × county millage; an estimate, not a bill
Insurance figure
Modeled estimate; obtain a real quote before offering
Schools
2025-26 district assignments; verify with the district
Momentum Research lines are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Estimates are informational, not appraisals or advice. Methodology: how Momentum scores are computed.
Answered before you ask
Frequently asked questions
How big is 481 Hildalgo Drive and when was it built?
Per the listing record, 481 Hildalgo Drive was built in 1996 and has 1,121 sq ft of living area, 2 bedrooms and 2.0 bathrooms. Living area and lot size come from the MLS record and should be verified against the county property appraiser.
What community is 481 Hildalgo Drive in?
481 Hildalgo Drive is in The Villages, Sumter County. Too few comparable closed sales exist nearby for this page to show local sales statistics; a licensed agent can prepare a comparative market analysis.
Does 481 Hildalgo Drive have an HOA?
The listing reports no HOA. Confirm with the county record that no deed restrictions or mandatory association apply to the parcel.
Why might property taxes on 481 Hildalgo Drive differ from the current owner's?
The estimate on this page (about $2,325 per year) assumes reassessment at the list price less the homestead exemption. Estimated buyer taxes are about $1,300 more per year than the current owner’s estimated bill (+127%). Florida reassesses a home after it sells; for a homesteaded seller the Save Our Homes cap on their assessment does not transfer, and a buyer's own exemptions and portability are applied separately, so the two bills usually differ. Any tax figure shown here is an estimate, not the actual bill — confirm with the county property appraiser and tax collector.
Is 481 Hildalgo Drive in a flood zone?
A flood designation has not been verified for this address. Look up the parcel on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center (msc.fema.gov) and confirm with your insurer.
Can I rely on the figures on this page?
No. Estimated taxes, insurance, payments, and any market or comparable-sales summary are opinions and estimates for general information only and should not be relied upon. Verify all information independently before making any decision.
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Estimate methodology. Tax estimates apply county millage to the list price (less the homestead exemption where the parcel is matched to the certified roll) and will differ from the actual assessed bill. Cost and market figures are derived from available data and simple calculations, not a professional appraisal. We make no representation that any estimate reflects fair market value.
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Sold price and details are from public records and the MLS, deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Shown for comparison only — not an appraisal or a statement of this home's value.
