736 CORTEZ AVENUE, THE VILLAGES, FL 32159
Sources: Stellar MLS (listings + 12-mo closed sales), FEMA, modeled insurance. Interpretation: Momentum Research. Data notes
As of September 12, 2026, 736 Cortez Avenue in The Villages is listed at $279,900 (1,242 sq ft, about $225 per sq ft). It has been 86 days on market. Listing facts: built in 1991, no HOA. Figures are from the MLS record and county data; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
- No CDD assessment on record
- Built 1991 · 35 yrs
- 1,242 sq ft of living area
- 2-car garage
- Listed at $279,900 — recent neighborhood median sale price ~$233,250 (nearby sales; deemed reliable, not an appraisal)
- 86 days on market
- HOA ~$50/mo (estimate; confirm)
Pricing & the The Villages/Fruitland Park market
How this home is priced against recent nearby sales, and where The Villages/Fruitland Park 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.
This home’s history
- 1991BuiltPer public record
- Aug 4, 2026First trackedObserved at $284,900
- Sep 6, 2026Price cut$279,900
- 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.
Estimated monthly payment
- Principal & interest $1,454/mo 77%
- Taxes $245/mo 13%
- Insurance $142/mo 8%
- HOA $50/mo 3%
$1,891/mo at 20% down, 30-yr @ 6.76% · edit any field to update.
Editable estimate — not a loan offer. Estimates only; see data & estimate notes.
Property taxes
✓ Based on certified county tax rollMany first-time Florida buyers are surprised when property taxes jump after closing. This estimate helps you budget before you make an offer.
Most of this comes from Florida’s Save Our Homes assessment cap resetting when the home sells — the current owner’s protected assessment doesn’t transfer to a new buyer.
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A market / assessed / taxable trend chart appears here once the prior-year rolls are ingested.
Sources: Florida DOR certified tax roll (2025), Stellar MLS. County public record, not MLS data — matched to this home by parcel ID. Estimates are not a tax bill.
Momentum Property Score
36/100 is limited 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.
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.
The Momentum read
🟢 Buyer-leaning conditions around this listing. 3.5 months of supply in the surrounding market and 86 days on market for this home, against a 65-day area median.Days on market:this home 86Area median: 65 daysWhy it matters: above-median time on market, together with the level of supply, is a clear sign of how much leverage sits with buyers.Momentum Research interpretation of the MLS facts in the snapshot above. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2026 through 2026. As of September 12, 2026.
🟡 Asking $225 per square foot, about 9% above the community’s $206 median. The Villages/Fruitland Park’s 12-month median sold price per square foot is $206. MLS facts: Stellar MLS closed sales. A per-square-foot gap is context, not an appraisal; condition, lot, and view set the final number here.
What’s unique here: one of only 42 active listings in The Villages/Fruitland Park, no CDD assessment.
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Updated September 12, 2026 · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
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.
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Provided 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.The Messtimate
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.
Actual list price: $279,900 — compare it against the range above. The Messtimate is a blind sqft estimate; the list price reflects this specific home.
A 15% spread on the same house — and that gap is exactly what an automated guess can't see:
- Condition & updates — a 1991 home may have had its roof, kitchen, or HVAC replaced since, or not; sq ft can't see either.
- The lot & views — a premium golf, water, or preserve lot vs. a road-facing one: same sq ft, very different price.
- Outliers skew it — the band above comes from 6 nearby sales; one flip or distressed sale moves the whole $/sq ft.
- Carrying costs & concessions — CDD, HOA, insurance, and seller-paid buydowns change what a buyer actually pays.
And here's what the live market is doing — which the number above ignores entirely:
- 42 active listings competing, 13 under contract
- ≈3.5 months of supply
- 146 closed here in the last 12 months
For reference, this home is listed at $279,900 ($225/sq ft) — a number set with analysis a Messtimate can't do.
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Methodology: 1,242 sq ft × $197–$226/sq ft from recent nearby closed sales (public records). Estimate for general information only; not an appraisal, valuation, or offer. Updated September 12, 2026.
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Flood zone & elevation
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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.
Recent nearby closings in the data set.
Canonical 12-month median closed price. Reference only.
Canonical 12-month median $/sq ft. Reference only.
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Comparable recent sales
Recent closed sales nearby, with photos, so you can compare. Sold prices are public record, deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Community 12-month median: $206/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.
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.
Buyer research checklist
Items worth confirming for 736 Cortez Avenue, chosen from what the record shows. This is general guidance, not advice about this specific property.
- Built in 1991 (35 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 Lake County; a wind-mitigation inspection and, on older homes, a four-point inspection can change the premium.
- Listed living area is 1,242 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 $2,939/yr) assumes reassessment at the list price; the seller's homestead cap does not transfer, so their current bill is not a guide.
- Confirm school zoning directly with the district.
Approximate distances
Approximate drive times for general reference only.
Groceries, dining, and parks for this city — see the city guide.
Schools, taxes, and services are county-administered — see the county guide.
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View →Data sources & freshness
| Listing record | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 12, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, as of September 12, 2026 |
| Flood zone & elevation | Not verified for this address — look it up at msc.fema.gov |
| Taxes & monthly cost | Estimated from county rates; not a quote |
| 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.
Frequently asked questions
How big is 736 Cortez Avenue and when was it built?
Per the listing record, 736 Cortez Avenue was built in 1991 and has 1,242 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 736 Cortez Avenue in?
736 Cortez Avenue is in The Villages, Lake County. The community section on this page shows recent closed sales, days on market, and active inventory for The Villages from the same MLS data.
Does 736 Cortez Avenue 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 736 Cortez Avenue differ from the current owner's?
The estimate on this page (about $2,939 per year) assumes reassessment at the list price. Florida's Save Our Homes rule caps annual assessment increases for homesteaded owners, and the assessment resets after a sale, so 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.
Is 736 Cortez Avenue 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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