$245,000
About this home
NEW LISTING! ~ NO BOND ~ CUL-DE-SAC LOT ~ ROOF 2018 ~ HOME WARRANTY INCLUDED ~ TURNKEY ~ GOLF CART AVAILABLE ~ 2025 WATER HEATER ~ OVERSIZED LOT! Welcome to this adorable 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom WACO cottage-style home, perfectly situated on a quiet cul-de-sac in the VILLAGE OF RIO PONDEROSA! Offering approximately 1,070 sq. ft. of living space, a one-car garage, a charming, screened-in lanai, and an oversized pie-shaped lot, this home offers easy, low-maintenance living in the heart of THE VILLAGES! From the moment you arrive, the inviting front porch and beautiful mature landscaping create a warm Florida welcome, complete with your very own LEMON TREE in the front yard! Step inside to a bright and cheerful OPEN FLOOR PLAN filled with natural light. The comfortable living and dining areas flow together beautifully, creating an easy space for entertaining friends, enjoying quiet evenings at home, or simply relaxing after a full day of enjoying The Villages lifestyle. The kitchen is conveniently positioned at the heart of the home with plenty of cabinetry and workspace, while the split-bedroom layout provides privacy for both owners and guests. The primary suite features its own private bathroom, while the second bedroom and guest bath provide a welcoming space for visiting family and friends. Step outside to the SCREENED-IN LANAI, a wonderful spot to enjoy your morning coffee, an evening cocktail, or Florida's beautiful year-round weather. The OVERSIZED, nearly quarter-acre PIE-SHAPED LOT provides additional outdoor space and gives this cul-de-sac property a more open and spacious feel. Even better, this home is being offered TURNKEY, making it an excellent opportunity for a full-time residence, seasonal getaway, or easy Florida retreat. A GOLF CART is also available, giving you the opportunity to start exploring The Villages from day one! Important updates and extras include a ROOF replaced in 2018, NEWER WATER HEATER (2025), HOME WARRANTY INCLUDED for additional peace of mind, and best of all, NO BOND! LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Rio Ponderosa places you in a fantastic central location between SPANISH SPRINGS TOWN SQUARE and LAKE SUMTER LANDING, with convenient golf-cart access to shopping, restaurants, recreation centers, pools, golf, Tierra Del Sol Country Club, nightly entertainment, and everything that makes THE VILLAGES lifestyle so special. Whether you're searching for your full-time Florida home or the perfect seasonal escape, this charming TURNKEY cottage offers an affordable opportunity to start enjoying The Villages lifestyle right away. Bring your suitcase, grab the golf cart, and start living the Florida lifestyle you've been waiting for!
Property details
- MLS #
- MFRG5117051
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- VILLAGES OF SUMTER
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 11
- On market date
- September 10, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.2 acres
Location
Get directions →Nearby schools
Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)
- Enrollment
- 745
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.5:1
- District
- LAKE
- Enrollment
- 1,179
- Student:teacher ratio
- 21.1:1
- District
- MARION
- Enrollment
- 842
- Student:teacher ratio
- 17.5:1
- District
- SUMTER
Walkability
Blended score for THE VILLAGES's center: EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) combined with nearby-amenity density. 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Market position
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