Villa City Shores
Homes for Sale in Groveland, FL
All 252 homes for sale in Groveland, FL · median $408,167 · 226 homes for sale in 34736 · Lake County homes for sale
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As of November 2026, the MLS records 6 closed sales in Villa City Shores in Groveland, FL since 2006, the most recent in June 2025. Across Groveland as a whole, 652 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $372,113, 46 median days on market, with 233 homes for sale today. At that median and Lake County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.65 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,190 ($5,520 with the full homestead exemption).

Villa City Shores is a small, mixed-vintage pocket of Groveland — 59 homes spanning original construction from 1928 through builds as recent as 2024, with a median year built of 1998. That kind of spread means condition and era do more to set price here than any single community-wide feature. A buyer comparing two listings a block apart could be looking at a century-old structure and a near-new build, and the market treats them very differently.
With just under 55% of homes carrying a homestead exemption, roughly half the stock is owner-occupied as a primary residence and the rest turns over as second homes, rentals, or investment holds. That split, combined with a modest inventory count, means pricing conversations here are done listing by listing rather than by pointing to a tight community comp set.
Figures in this note are as of July 21, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Villa City ShoresHomes for Sale in Groveland, FL right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Villa City Shores sits in Groveland, Lake County, as a compact, low-inventory pocket where construction eras span nearly a century — a detail that matters more to value here than any shared amenity package, since current MLS listings show none identified.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 9 homes in Villa City Shores that have changed hands since 2020, built between 1989 and 2024 (median 2016), with a median living area of about 2,023 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
County records show 7 qualified sales in Villa City Shores across 2024–2025 (3 in 2024, 4 in 2025), median $320,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
Who Villa City Shores is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing a modest living footprint (around 1,600 sq ft) over a larger home
- Buyers comfortable evaluating construction era and condition property-by-property rather than relying on uniform comps
- Buyers or investors interested in a low-inventory Lake County location without a formal amenity package
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a newer, single-era build standard across their target community
- Buyers who expect shared amenities like a pool, clubhouse, or gated access
- Buyers who need a large comp pool to benchmark pricing quickly
The market around Villa City Shores
Villa City Shores is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 34736, 326 homes are on the market and 27% are under contract — a steady corner of Groveland.
Across Lake County, 3,179 homes are active and 1,077 pending (25% under contract).
In ZIP 34736 (Groveland), 763 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $372K ($190/sq ft), down 1.3% year over year, with a median 43 days on market. Right now 72 active and 23 pending listings put supply at about 4.5 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 34736 housing market and the Lake County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Villa City Shores specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Villa City Shores buying strategy.
If we were buying in Villa City Shores today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Villa City Shores.
A Community Defined by Vintage Range, Not Amenities
The defining fact about Villa City Shores is its build-year range: homes from 1928 sit in the same small market as homes finished in 2024, with the typical home landing around 1998. That's an unusually wide span for a community of only 59 homes, and it means buyers need to evaluate each property on its own construction era, systems age, and renovation history rather than assuming a consistent build standard across the community.
Typical living space runs a median of 1,606 square feet — a modest, efficient footprint rather than an expansive one. There's no clubhouse, pool, or gated amenity package showing up in current MLS data, so whatever value a buyer finds here is coming from the lot, the structure, and the location itself, not from shared community infrastructure. Just over half of homes are homesteaded, indicating a meaningful share of primary-residence ownership alongside a substantial portion of non-homestead holdings.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Villa City Shores. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community this small with this much construction-era variation, generic comps don't hold up — pricing a 1930s structure against a 2020s build requires pulling the right subset of the 59 homes and knowing which condition factors actually move the number. We work the Stellar MLS data at that granularity rather than leaning on broad neighborhood averages.
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HOA, CDD & Fees
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 19, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2006 (6 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Recent Developments in Villa City Shores
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Villa City Shores, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Parks & Amenities
Groveland takes ownership of historic downtown train depot
The city now owns its 101-year-old downtown depot after nearly 20 years of effort and has budgeted $500,000 for a first restoration phase starting in 2027. Long-term plans include an event space, a brick plaza, a downtown gateway and links to nearby trails.
What it may mean for the marketA restored depot and plaza would add a public gathering space and trail connection to downtown Groveland. The project is about 15 miles northwest of Villa City Shores, elsewhere in Lake County.
Source: ClickOrlando (WKMG) - September 2026Development
Lake County approves 2,241-acre Panther Run rezoning for up to 2,624 homes near Clermont
The Lake County Commission voted 3-1 on Sept. 1 to rezone about 2,241 acres in the Wellness Way area, north of Sawgrass Bay Boulevard, for GT Homes. The planned unit development allows up to 2,624 residential units and more than 1 million square feet of non-residential space, with sites reserved for a future public high school and public safety facilities. Plans include extending County Road 455 and about 11 miles of public trails.
What it may mean for the marketThe plan adds long-term housing supply, employment space and new connector roads in south Lake County, with infrastructure planned ahead of residential growth. The site is about 5 miles northeast of Villa City Shores.
Source: Clermont Sun
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
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Common questions about Villa City Shores
Where is Villa City Shores?
Villa City Shores is a community in Groveland, Lake County, Florida, ZIP 34736.
Are there homes for sale in Villa City Shores right now?
No active listings inside Villa City Shores at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Villa City Shores have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Villa City Shores in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
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| Location | Groveland, Lake County, FL · ZIP 34736 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 55 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1928–2024 (median 1998) |
| Typical living area | 1,606 sq ft (median) |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 53% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2006 through 2025; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Villa City Shores key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/villa-city-shores, data as of September 20, 2026.
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Villa City Shores Market Scorecard
Villa City Shores is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
Typical home value in the 34736 ZIP is $369,834, about 10.2% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.






