23 days on market Single Family Residence
$284,900

736 CORTEZ AVENUE, THE VILLAGES, FL 32159

Single Family Residence in THE VILLAGES · No CDD · FEMA Zone X
THE VILLAGES · THE VILLAGES, FL 32159 · Lake
Listing data updated July 8, 2026 · refreshed twice daily
2Bedrooms
2Bathrooms
1,242Sq Ft
1991Year Built
$229Per Sq Ft
2-car garageNo CDDFEMA Zone X
Highlights
  • No CDD assessment on record
  • FEMA Zone X — flood insurance generally not federally required
  • Built 1991 · 35 yrs
  • 1,242 sq ft of living area
  • 2-car garage
  • $229/sq ft — compared with the displayed median of $230 from recent nearby sales
  • Listed at $284,900 — recent neighborhood median sale price ~$364,000 (nearby sales; deemed reliable, not an appraisal)
  • 23 days on market
  • HOA ~$50/mo (estimate; confirm)

This listing is shown at $284,900, with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, and 1,242 square feet. The page displays an estimated monthly payment, FEMA flood-zone information, estimated ownership costs, a source-tagged Momentum Fact Check, and recent comparable-sale data where available. All estimates should be independently verified.

Momentum Snapshot

The whole picture, at a glance

Property

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
Living area1,242 sq ft
Year built1991
Property typeSingle Family Residence

Financial

Est. monthly payment$1,930
Est. taxes / yr~$2,991
Est. insurance / yr~$1,735
HOA$50/mo
CDDNone on record
Price / sq ft$229

Risk

Flood zoneZone X · minimal hazard (FEMA)
Ground elevation~20 ft
Wind exposureCoastal — obtain a quote
Insurance (est.)~$1,735/yr

Market

Days on market23
Neighborhood median DOM53
Active listings (area)48
Months of supply576.0
Comparable-sales median$364,000

Estimates and calculations shown are for general information only, are not appraisals or advice, and should be independently verified.

Visual snapshot

The numbers, at a glance

Flood risk
Zone X
Minimal hazard, outside the SFHA per FEMA
Est. insurance
~$1,735/yr
Estimated homeowners premium; get a real quote.
Months of supply
576.0 mo
Under 3 months typically favors sellers; 3–6 is balanced; over 6 favors buyers.
Market activity
19/100
Slower market — from supply, under-contract share, and days on market.

Estimated monthly payment

$1,930/mo
  • Principal & interest $1,486/mo 77%
  • Taxes $249/mo 13%
  • Insurance $145/mo 7%
  • HOA $50/mo 3%

Estimates and calculations shown are for general information only, are not appraisals or advice, and should be independently verified.

Momentum Scores

Momentum Property Score

58/100
Strongest on: Flood safety (95), Affordability (86)

A rules-based composite of the objective indicators below — each computed from listing facts, public records, and recent nearby sales, not opinion.

How to read it: a higher score means more of these objective measures line up in a buyer’s favor — for example, priced competitively against recent nearby sales, lower carrying costs, or lower flood risk. A lower score means fewer do. It reflects only the indicators below — not the home’s quality, condition, or desirability, and nothing about who should live there.

Price vs area51
This home $229/sq ft vs area median $230/sq ft from recent nearby sales.
Affordability86
List price $284,900 vs area median $364,000. Not a measure of personal affordability.
Flood safety95
FEMA Zone X, ~20 ft elevation. Verify the parcel with FEMA.
Insurance cost62
From FEMA Zone X and a 1991 build. Obtain a property-specific quote.
Market liquidity34
Area median 53 days on market, ~576.0 months of supply.
Investment metrics16
Objective supply and demand metrics for the area - not investment advice.
Renovation upside60
From a 1991 build and $229/sq ft vs area $230/sq ft. Not a condition assessment.

Momentum Scores are objective, rules-based indicators computed from listing facts, public records, and recent nearby sales. They are not appraisals, valuations, investment advice, or judgments about a neighborhood or who should live there. Verify independently.

Listing facts & disclosures
$284,900
List price
As listed in the MLS
2 / 2
Bed / bath
Per the listing
1,242
Living area
Sq ft (approx.)
$229
Price / sq ft
List ÷ living area

The home

Year built1991
Per public record.
Property typeSingle Family Residence
Per the listing.

Costs

HOA$50/mo
Disclosure — confirm exact dues and inclusions.
CDD assessmentNone on record
Estimate/disclosure — confirm the parcel's actual CDD with the county.
Est. first-year tax~$2,991/yr
Opinion/estimate at typical county millage — your assessed bill will differ. Do not rely on this.

Site & risk

FEMA flood zoneZone X · minimal hazard (FEMA)
From the FEMA flood map; verify the parcel.
Ground elevation~20 ft
Approximate parcel elevation (USGS).
WindstormLow
Coastal exposure varies; obtain an insurer quote.

Please note. Figures such as estimated taxes, insurance, CDD/HOA amounts, payments, and any market or comparable-sales summary are opinions and estimates for general information only, may be inaccurate, are not appraisals or advice, and should not be relied upon. Verify everything independently before making any decision.

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX PREMIER REALTY LADY LK · Listing agent: Lynn Bartlett · 352-753-2029Provided 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.
Price benchmark

Pricing & market trend in THE VILLAGES

How this home's list $/sq ft compares with recent nearby closed sales, and how prices in the community have moved. Public-record reference only — not an appraisal or a statement of value.

This home's $/sq ft vs. nearby sales

Price per sq ft · this home vs. recent nearby salesThis homeThis home: $229/sq ft$2293094 BRINE WAY3094 BRINE WAY: $230/sq ft$230Median $230
The Messtimate™

The Messtimate: $250,884 – $320,436

This is a deliberately dumb estimate — living area times a range of recent neighborhood $/sq ft, and nothing else. It is not an appraisal, not market value, and not a valuation of this home. Even a tight range from comparable sales can’t price a specific home — here’s why.

$250,884the mess$320,436

Actual list price: $284,900 — compare it against the range above. The Messtimate is a blind sqft estimate; the list price reflects this specific home.

A 28% spread on the same house — and that gap is exactly what an automated guess can't see:

  • Condition & updates — a renovated kitchen, new roof, or older interior finishes can swing value six figures. Sq ft can't see it.
  • The lot — a premium waterfront, conservation, or cul-de-sac lot vs. a road-facing one: same sq ft, very different price.
  • Outliers skew it — one flip or one distressed sale in the comps drags the whole $/sq ft up or down.
  • Layout & beds/baths — two homes at 2,000 sq ft with 3/2 vs. 4/3 don't sell for the same number.
  • Views & orientation — golf, water, or preserve views aren't in the square footage.
  • Upgrades & systems — solar, pool, impact windows, new HVAC: real money, invisible to a calculator.
  • Unpermitted or mismeasured sq ft — public records are often wrong, and unpermitted additions don't count.
  • Carrying costs — CDD bonds, HOA dues, and flood-zone insurance change what a buyer will actually pay.
  • Timing & concessions — the market moves monthly, and seller-paid rate buydowns hide the true price.
  • School zoning & micro-location — one street over can mean a different school, and a different price.

And here's what the live market is doing — which the number above ignores entirely:

  • This home: 23 days on market vs. a ~53-day neighborhood median
  • 48 active listings competing in THE VILLAGES
  • 14 under contract now
  • 23% of for-sale inventory is currently under contract (under contract + pending, as a share of all for-sale inventory)
  • 576.0 months of supply (one market-context metric; should not be used alone)
  • Homes here sell at about 95.5% of list price
  • 1 closed here in the last 12 months

For reference, this home is listed at $284,900 ($229/sq ft) — a number set with analysis a Messtimate can't do.

Want a property-specific review from a licensed agent? A Momentum Realty agent will do a real, free comparative market analysis — walking the home, the lot, the condition, and the live market. That's the difference between a Messtimate and a valuation.

Selling your own home? Try the Messtimate on your address →

Methodology: 1,242 sq ft × $202–$258/sq ft from recent nearby closed sales (public records). Estimate for general information only; not an appraisal, valuation, or offer. Updated July 8, 2026.

Property timeline

This home’s history

  • 1991BuiltPer public record
  • NowActiveCurrently for sale

Build year is from public record. Listing 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.

If you rent it out

Investment snapshot

Objective rental and cash-flow estimates for a buyer weighing this as an investment. Rough figures for general information only — not a guarantee of rent, an appraisal, or investment advice. Verify independently.

Estimated rent$1,306 – $1,899/moa rough gross-rent-yield range on list price (comp-based estimate coming).
Estimated cap rate4.2%Net operating income ÷ list price; excludes financing.
Est. monthly cash flow−$661 – −$128At 25% down, 30-yr; after a 10% vacancy/maintenance/management reserve.
Momentum Fact Check

Every number, sourced

We separate what is listing data, what comes from public records, what we calculate or estimate, and what a buyer should verify. Estimates and calculations shown are for general information only, are not appraisals or advice, and should be independently verified.

Listing facts MLS

List price$284,900
Bed / bath2 / 2
Living area1,242 sq ft
Year built1991
Property typeSingle Family Residence
MLS #G5112203
Listing status23 days on market
Days on market23

Public records & third-party data

FEMA flood zoneZone X
Ground elevation~20 ft
CountyLake
Estimated first-year tax~$2,991/yr
CDD assessmentNone on record
HOA (estimate)$50/mo

Calculated estimates

Price per sq ft$229
Estimated monthly payment$1,930
Estimated insurance~$1,735/yr
Messtimate rangeNot available on this page
Comparable-sales median$364,000

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
No surprises at closing

Estimate a monthly payment

A tool to estimate a monthly payment. All values are editable estimates, not a loan offer or a statement about this property. Property tax, insurance, CDD, and HOA figures are approximations — verify each independently.

Estimated monthly payment
$1,930
Principal & interest$1,486
Property tax$249
Insurance$145
CDD assessment$0
HOA$50
PMI$0

Down payment $56,980 · Loan $227,920. Estimate only — not a loan offer. We'll connect you with a local lender for an exact quote.

Estimated ownership costs

Estimated costs & disclosures

Estimates and disclosures for general information only. These are opinions/approximations, not guarantees, and should not be relied upon — confirm every figure with the county, your lender, and an insurer.

Property tax reset
~$2,991/yr

The seller likely pays less due to the homestead cap. At a $284,900 purchase, expect your first full-year Lake bill near $2,991 before exemptions.

CDD assessment
None

No CDD assessment on record for this community.

Insurance
~$1,735/yr

Estimate for a 1991 build in Lake. Newer construction and wind-mitigation features lower premiums. Flood not mandated (Zone X).

HOA
$50/mo

Covers the master association & common areas. Confirm exact dues and what they include.

Environmental data

Flood zone & elevation

Sourced environmental data for the parcel. Confirm with FEMA and your insurer.

FEMA flood zone
Zone X

From the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer. In this zone lender-required flood insurance is generally not mandated; confirm for the parcel.

Ground elevation
~20 ft

Approximate parcel elevation from USGS. Run --online for a live reading.

Windstorm / insurance
Obtain a quote

This is a coastal Florida county. Premiums and coverage vary by home; obtain a quote from a licensed insurer.

Market data · public records

Recent sales activity in THE VILLAGES

Recent comparable closed sales near this home, from public records. Summary figures are for general reference only and are not a valuation of this property. See the THE VILLAGES neighborhood guide for more.

Comparable sales found
1

Recent nearby closings in the data set.

Median sale price (set)
$364,000

Median closed price of the comparable set. Reference only.

Median $/sq ft (set)
$230

Median $/sq ft of the comparable set. Reference only.

This home $/sq ft
$229

List price divided by living area. Provided as data, not a value judgment.

Go deeper on THE VILLAGES

See schools, amenities, builders, HOA/CDD detail, and every active & sold home in the community — the single biggest advantage of buying here over a portal.

Assigned schools

Assigned schools

Schools currently assigned to this address in Lake 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 Lake 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.
How it stacks up

Comparable recent sales

Recent closed sales nearby, with photos, so you can compare. Sold prices are public record, deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median of the set: $230/sq ft. Shown for general reference only — this is not an appraisal or a statement of this home's value. Sold prices are public record and deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Keep looking

Similar homes for sale near THE VILLAGES

Active listings nearby at a comparable size and price. Listings held by brokerages other than Momentum Realty are marked with the listing broker. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Before you decide

Buyer research checklist

A neutral list of items to confirm for any home. This is general guidance, not advice about this specific property.

  • Confirm roof age and condition during inspection.
  • Confirm HVAC age and condition during inspection.
  • Request current HOA documents before relying on dues or restrictions.
  • Obtain an insurance quote for this specific property.
  • Confirm school zoning directly with the district.
  • Order a survey to confirm lot boundaries.
  • Review permit history with the county.
  • Confirm whether flood insurance is required for this parcel.
  • Confirm square footage and room dimensions independently.
  • Ask the county how property taxes may change after a sale.
Listing description

About this home

Virtually Staged. LOOK at this hidden gem! NO BOND, PRIME LOCATION, and a beautifully UPGRADED CORONADO Designer in the VILLAGE of EL CORTEZ! This 2 BR/2 BA/2 CAR GARAGE home w/ 1,242 SF of LA offers classic Villages convenience, just a quick golf cart ride to the US Hwy 441/27 COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR for shopping & dining, plus only 6 mins to SPANISH SPRINGS & 10 mins to LAKE SUMTER LANDING for FREE nightly entertainment! Recreation opportunities are nearby at Chula Vista & Rio Grande Rec Centers, executive golf, and Hacienda Hills Championship Golf. Curb appeal shines w/ burgundy awnings, a PAVERED DRIVEWAY & WALKWAY, mature landscaping w/ rock filled beds, and a welcoming FRONT PORCH. The front door features a full-length LEADED GLASS insert w/ matching sidelight and arched transom above. Inside, the tiled FOYER w/ coat closet and half wall opens to VAULTED CEILINGS over the LIVING / DINING area, east-facing windows, a glimmering contemporary chandelier, and WOOD LAMINATE FLOORING. The KITCHEN is highlighted by an arched entry w/ plant shelf, pass-through window w/ pendant lighting, WHITE CABINETS w/ crown molding & built-in pantry, white SUBWAY TILE backsplash, GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, and lower cabinet PULL OUTS. Premium FISHER & PAYKEL refrigerator and dishwasher pair w/ a smooth-top DOUBLE OVEN RANGE, undermount sink, and brushed nickel gooseneck faucet for a functional & attractive space. The BREAKFAST NOOK offers casual dining w/ a large double window, upper white cabinetry, and sliding glass door access to the ENCLOSED LANAI. Retreat to the PRIMARY SUITE w/ vaulted ceilings, tile floors, and custom closet organization system. The UPGRADED ENSUITE BATH features updated lighting, a granite-topped vanity, a square porcelain vessel sink w/ waterfall faucet, a private water closet, and a tiled ROMAN SHOWER w/ built-in corner seat, shower niche, handheld showerhead, and half wall entry point. The HALLWAY showcases a matching contemporary chandelier and has a convenient linen closet close to BR #2 & BA #2. BEDROOM #2 is located in the front of the home and has a double window & a closet w/ bi-fold doors. Adjacent BATH #2 presents a SOLAR TUBE, a single sink/vanity w/ framed mirror, updated lighting, and a WALK-IN SHOWER w/ white tile surround & sliding glass door. The 8' x 12' ENCLOSED LANAI has sliding windows, pull-down shades, tile flooring, and dual sliding-glass door access from the breakfast nook and living room. Outside, a full-width painted concrete patio spans the rear of the home w/ a 9’x16’ white pergola (2021) w/ retractable awning underneath. The 2-CAR GARAGE includes a MOTORIZED GARAGE DOOR SCREEN, Washer (2020), Dryer (2019), storage shelving, attic pull-down stairs, extra attic insulation (blown), and reinforced-strut garage door updates (2025). Other updates include ARCH SHINGLE ROOF (2023), HVAC (2025), HWH (2023), gutters/downspouts w/ GUTTER GUARDS, AC ducts cleaned (2025), whole-house water softener & purification system, and SMART-HOME controls for Nest thermostat, irrigation sprinklers, Blink doorbell camera, and SimpliSafe alarm system. Yes, NO BOND, PRIME LOCATION, UPDATES, and the renowned VILLAGES LIFESTYLE come together beautifully here. Start “Lovin’ the Lifestyle” of The Villages w/ its legendary recreation amenities - FREE nightly entertainment at 3 town squares, complimentary year round executive golf, 3500+ social clubs AND the opportunity to make this lovely PERSONAL SANCTUARY your own. Schedule your private showing TODAY!

Description provided by RE/MAX PREMIER REALTY LADY LK and reproduced from the MLS; not independently verified.

The full spec sheet

Property details & features

Interior

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms2
  • Living area1,242 sq ft

Exterior & lot

  • TypeSingle Family Residence

Systems

  • Year built1991
  • Age35 yrs

Listing

  • MLS #G5112203
  • StatusActive
  • Days on market23
Nearby & commute

Approximate distances

Approximate drive times for general reference only.

Connectivity

Internet & broadband

Fiber
Check availability

AT&T Fiber covers much of NE Florida. Run --online or confirm at the address.

Cable
Likely

Xfinity/Spectrum cable broadband is widely available.

5G Home
Backup

T-Mobile / Verizon fixed-wireless as a backup option.

Transparency

Price & listing history

Listed for $284,900Momentum Realty · on market 23 days
Public records

Building permits

Permit history not yet linkedAdd county permit records via overrides
Answered before you ask

Frequently asked questions

Why might my property taxes differ from the current owner's?

Florida's Save Our Homes rule caps annual assessment increases for homesteaded owners, and the assessment can be re-set after a sale. As a result a new owner's bill may differ from the seller's. Any tax figure shown here is an estimate, not the actual bill — confirm with the county property appraiser and tax collector.

Where does the flood-zone information come from?

The flood designation shown (Zone X) comes from the FEMA flood map and is provided for general information. Confirm the parcel's status with FEMA and 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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