$235,000
SOLD JUN 30, 2025

705 Cortez Ave Lady Lake, FL 32159

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,398 Sq Ft
5,952 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$168 Per Sq Ft

22% Below List Price

108 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Fitness Center
  • Open Floorplan
  • Golf Course Community
  • Senior Community
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of June 2025

Feel Cozy in this CEDAR KEY model with BOND PAID situated in the VILLAGES. This spacious home is nestled on a cul de sac in the highly sought after Village of EL Cortez. Located 1.1 miles (5 minute ride) from Spanish Springs and less than 5 miles from Lake Sumter Landing squares. Roof was replaced new in 2022. This charming home has an open floor plan making entertaining a dream. The living room is spacious & bright offering built-in bookshelves. It flows into a bright sitting room with numerous windows & ample natural light. It leads to an additional private enclosed lanai for relaxation. The spacious kitchen is updated tile backsplash, Stainless Steel appliances and eat at bar. The primary bedroom is roomy, offering a large closet and en suite bathroom with large double mirrored vanity. A guest bedroom with closet provides a perfect additional space. Guest bathroom offers a tub & shower combo. This home offers a carport and garage with storage space conveniently located at the back of the carport. A golf cart garage is situated on the other side of the home. This home is a true TREASURE with no neighbors behind the property ensuring privacy, large yard space and a great view of nature. This price even INCLUDES a FURNITURE package! Close to many championship & executive GOLF courses such as, Hacienda Hills Championship, Chula Vista and Mira Mesa Executive Golf Courses. This is the ideal place you've been waiting to call home! Schedule your showing today!! Please see:

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Caroline Fromkin

NEXTHOME SALLY LOVE REAL ESTATE Brokerage Phone: 352-399-2010 License #3486102 Listed on: 02/19/2025

NEXTHOME SALLY LOVE REAL ESTATE

Last Buyer's Agent

Terri Edwards

REALTY EXECUTIVES IN THE VILLAGES License #3458418

REALTY EXECUTIVES IN THE VILLAGES

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,453

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Lot Details

  • 5,952 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • East Facing Home
  • Landscaped
  • Property is zoned MX-8

HOA Fees

  • $199 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 1 Carport Space

Property Views

  • Water
  • Woods

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,398 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Shades
  • Blinds
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Living Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Inside Utility
  • Walk-Up Access
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Phone Available

Additional Features

  • Reclaimed Water Irrigation System
  • Rain Gutters

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • Senior Community
  • $199 Other Monthly Fees
  • The Villages Subdivision, Cedar Key Floorplan
  • On-Site Maintenance
  • The community has rules related to deed restrictions, allowable golf cart usage in the community

Amenities

  • Community Mailbox

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Basketball Court
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Shuffleboard Court
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,453

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$199 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • HOA Fee Includes: None
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Condition: Completed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Frame
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1398
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Building Area Total: 2216
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5952
  • Directions to Property: Heading South on HWY 441, Make a Right on Avenida Central, Make a Left on Rio Grande Ave, Make a Left on Cortez Ave, & home will be on the left at the end of the street.
  • Status: Sold
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Available for Lease YN: 1
  • Escrow City: Wildwood
  • Escrow Postal Code: 34785
  • Escrow State: FL
  • Escrow Street Name: Cleveland Ave
  • Escrow Street Number: 603
  • List Office Head Office Key Nume: 528705285
  • Minimum Lease: No Minimum
  • RATIO Current Price By Calculate: 168.10
  • Total Acreage: 0 to less than 1/4
  • Unit Number YN: 0
  • Water Access YN: 0
  • Other Fees Amount: 199
  • Property Description: Walk-Up
  • MFR_InLawSuiteYN: 0
  • Attribution Contact: 352-399-2010
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Window Treatments
  • Appliances Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Levels: One
  • Window Features: Blinds, Drapes, Shades
  • Street Number Modifier: 705
  • Additional Rooms: Florida Room,Inside Utility
  • Living Area Meters: 129.88
  • Room Count: 4

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: East
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Trees/Woods, Water
  • Waterfront: No
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Extras YN: 0
  • Water View YN: 0
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0
  • Flood Zone Date: 2012-12-18
  • Flood Zone Panel: 12069C0165E

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Spaces: 1
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Community Mailbox, Deed Restrictions, Fitness Center, Golf Carts OK, Golf, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Street Lights
  • Association Amenities: Basketball Court, Golf Course, Maintenance, Pickleball Court(s), Pool, Shuffleboard Court, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
  • Association: No
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Senior Community: Yes
  • Association 2 YN: 0
  • Complex Community Name Nccb: VILLAGE OF EL CORTEZ
  • Pet Restrictions: PLEASE SEE DEED RESTRICTIONS

Fee Information

  • Total Annual Fees: 2388.00
  • Total Monthly Fees: 199.00
  • Other Fees Term: Monthly

Lot Info

  • Zoning: MX-8
  • Parcel Number: 06-18-24-0398-000-51680
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped, Street Dead-End
  • Flood Zone Code: X
  • Homestead YN: 1
  • Lot Size Square Meters: 553

Green Features

  • Green Verification Count: 0

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Lease Restrictions YN: 0
  • Additional Lease Restrictions: SEE DEED Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2453
  • Tax Block: 000
  • Tax Book Number: 31-15-19
  • Tax Lot: 5168
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: 309

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 19, 2025
Closed on
Jun 27, 2025
Sold by
David E Nelson Trust and Howard Heide A
Bought by
Motter Douglas V and Motter Patricia A
Seller's Agent
Caroline Fromkin
NEXTHOME SALLY LOVE REAL ESTATE
Buyer's Agent
Terri Edwards
REALTY EXECUTIVES IN THE VILLAGES
List Price
$300,000
Sold Price
$235,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$65,000
-21.67%
Views
48

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
300.62%
Original Mortgage
$135,000
Outstanding Balance
$135,000
Interest Rate
6.01%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$127,595

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 2020
Sold by
Nelson David E
Bought by
Nelson David E and The David E Nelson Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2016
Sold by
Mowry Robert R and Mowry Jerilyn K
Bought by
Nelson David E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$167,000
Interest Rate
3.59%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 12, 2014
Closed on
Oct 31, 2014
Sold by
Schoen Karen Bargar and Buty Kathleen Bargar
Bought by
Mowry Robert R and Mowry Jerilyn K
List Price
$184,900
Sold Price
$179,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,900
-3.19%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.63%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 2004
Sold by
Treble Jeanne M
Bought by
Bargar Franklin D and Bargar Joanne M
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $235,000 Closing Table Title Insurance
Warranty Deed $235,000 Closing Table Title Insurance
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Warranty Deed $167,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $179,000 Freedom Title & Escrow Compa
Warranty Deed $137,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $135,000 New Conventional
Closed $135,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,550 New Conventional
Previous Owner $167,000 VA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/30/2025 06/30/25 Sold $235,000 -9.6% $168 / Sq Ft
06/07/2025 06/07/25 Pending -- -- --
04/20/2025 04/20/25 Price Changed $260,000 -5.5% $186 / Sq Ft
04/02/2025 04/02/25 Price Changed $275,000 -5.2% $197 / Sq Ft
03/15/2025 03/15/25 Price Changed $290,000 -3.3% $207 / Sq Ft
02/19/2025 02/19/25 For Sale $300,000 0.0% $215 / Sq Ft
01/16/2024 01/16/24 Price Changed $299,990 -1.6% $215 / Sq Ft
01/02/2024 01/02/24 Price Changed $305,000 -3.2% $218 / Sq Ft
12/14/2023 12/14/23 For Sale $315,000 +76.0% $225 / Sq Ft
10/31/2014 10/31/14 Sold $179,000 -3.2% $128 / Sq Ft
09/21/2014 09/21/14 Pending -- -- --
09/12/2014 09/12/14 For Sale $184,900 -- $132 / Sq Ft
Source: Stellar MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $2,320 $261,950 $45,000 $216,950
2024 $2,320 $182,840 -- --
2023 $2,320 $172,350 $0 $0
2022 $2,290 $167,330 $0 $0
2021 $2,185 $162,458 $0 $0
2020 $2,259 $160,215 $0 $0
2019 $2,234 $156,613 $0 $0
2018 $2,108 $153,693 $0 $0
2017 $2,379 $168,670 $0 $0
2016 $3,191 $168,670 $0 $0
2015 $3,016 $151,570 $0 $0
2014 $1,494 $121,196 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: G5092938

Stellar MLS

APN: 06-18-24-0398-000-51680