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$628,800
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Villa City SubDv. ⋅ 34736 Zip Code
PRIVATE Sports/Tennis Court and beautiful GARDENS adorn 2.5 acres of this amazing LAKE ACCESS homesite. The home feels like a real bird house among the majestic oaks with breathtaking views from the second story. This charming 2 story carriage-like house with 2 bedrooms, an office, sunroom (or create 3rd bedroom) and 2 bathrooms is so unique, you must own it! Dreamy views of Lake Emma at sunset from your balcony and LAKE ACCESS make it even more special. Another desirable feature is the rare opportunity to enjoy your own SPORTS / TENNIS COURT. Perhaps convert the recently renovated court to pickle ball courts for even more fun and competition. No worries about the heat, you can light it up and play at night in lower temperatures. Other structures on this property include a creative play area in the trees, an Orchid greenhouse, extra storage in the pump house and storage sheds. Cross the bridge over lovely fishpond to the secret garden under the trees used for many events and even weddings. Exterior gardens include multiple fruit trees: avocado's, oranges, grapefruit and lemon trees. There is a large gazebo for outdoor dining and a bon-fire area too. Star gazing is fabulous out here! This lovely 2 story home overlooks lake Emma from the front balcony and the gardens plus sports court from the Florida sunroom. The primary and secondary bedrooms are located on the first floor with a private bathroom. This bathroom has a beautiful walk-in shower with small river stone tiles. Also, on the first level are: a den or study area and laundry room. There are working plantation shutters on the windows here too. Upstairs, you first enter the office (or loft bedroom) area with lakeview, French doors to the balcony and ensuite bathroom. Then, onto the Livingroom with combination dining area, breakfast bar and open kitchen. The kitchen is complete with stainless steel appliances. You'll love the double oven with convection cooking and over-the-range microwave with ventilation capabilities. Granite countertops form a functional breakfast bar too. Plenty of nice cabinets for kitchen wares and a walk-in pantry. This combo space also has French doors to the balcony with beautiful lake views. Surrounded by windows, the Florida sunroom provides the ultimate views of the grand oaks, gardens and sports court. It's so relaxing, you'll want a day bed or change the space into a private 3rd bedroom. Back down to ground level and under the Florida sunroom is a carport area. No HOA restrictions here! Create all your dreams on this one-of-a-kind property. Easy TURNPIKE access within 2.5 miles. Only a few miles to historic downtown Clermont, the National Training Center, Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards, the new Crooked Can Brewery in Minneola or charming Groveland. Groveland's Lake David Park offers all kinds of amenities including: a public boat ramp, dock (3.5 miles), fishing, barbecue grills, basketball and volleyball courts, 2 picnic pavilions, picnic tables, large playground, and a skate park. Additionally, Groveland’s new splash pad is a fantastic spot to cool off. The park also hosts the popular monthly events, offering live music, food vendors, and a fun community atmosphere. Come enjoy the lifestyle in Groveland "the city with natural charm." Book your appointment to tour now!

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Villa City, Groveland

Villa City is a neighborhood in north Groveland, in the 34736 zip code, built mostly in the 2000s. Homes are block and stucco, predominantly single story. Most homes fall between about 1,400 and 3,900 square feet under air, the median lot is roughly half an acre, and a two car garage is standard.

Villa City has an optional homeowners association rather than a mandatory one, so there is no deed restricted membership to inherit. Dues run about $100 annually for those who join. Confirm the position on a specific parcel before relying on it.

Arnold Brothers Park and Praise Temple Christian Academy sit inside the subdivision.

What the homes are

  • Built Mostly built in the 2000s, with homes from 1966 to 2023.
  • Construction Block and stucco. Shingle roofs are near universal.
  • Style Ranch, Contemporary, Traditional. Predominantly single story.
  • Size Most homes fall between about 1,400 and 3,900 square feet under air.
  • Bedrooms Three bedrooms is the most common plan, then four.
  • Garage A two car garage is standard.
  • Lot The median lot is roughly half an acre.
  • HOA Optional rather than mandatory, so there is no deed restricted membership. Dues run about $100 annually for those who join. Confirm on a specific parcel before relying on it.

Where Villa City is

Villa City, centered at 28.612956, -81.850808. Drag to explore.

Drive times below are measured on the road network from the center of Villa City, not straight-line distance, in free-flowing traffic. Treat them as the floor rather than the school-run average.

Driving toTimeMiles
Downtown Orlando43 min38.1
Walt Disney World48 min45.0
AdventHealth Waterman34 min20.9
Downtown Mount Dora40 min24.7

Public schools nearby

  • South Lake High School 16 min, 8.2 mi

Private schools nearby

  • Praise Temple Christian Academy 8 min, 4.0 mi
  • Cherry Lake Preparatory Academy 15 min, 6.8 mi

Parks and recreation

  • Arnold Brothers Park 8 min, 4.5 mi

Groceries and errands

  • Lanier's Produce 8 min, 5.1 mi

Nearest is not the same as zoned. The schools above are the closest ones to Villa City by distance. School attendance zones are set by the district, change from year to year, and can differ street to street inside one neighborhood. Confirm the assignment for a specific address with Lake County Public Schools before it matters to a decision.

Places and drive times from Google, checked 13 September 2026. Businesses open and close; if something here has changed, tell me and I will correct it.

This page tracks what homes in Villa City actually sold for over the last twelve months, how long they took, and what moved the price. It is built from 3 verified closed sales in the Stellar MLS feed, not from public estimates. Every figure is a net-of-concessions number, which is explained at the bottom. Updated September 2026.

Read this one loosely. Fewer than eight homes closed here in the last year, so every median on this page rests on a small sample and can swing on a single sale.

What homes sold for in Villa City

$379,000Median sale price
$231Median per square foot
5 daysMedian days to contract
3Homes sold in 12 months

Sale prices ran from $300,000 to $414,500, which is a wide spread and the reason a single neighborhood median is a starting point rather than an answer.

Homes priced right sold far faster

Median days to go under contract. Shorter is better.

Never reduced 2 sales, closed at 98.8% of asking4 days
Reduced at least once 1 sales, closed at 79.2% of the reduced price66 days

Sellers who priced correctly and held their number went under contract in a median 4 days. Sellers who had to reduce took 66 days and still closed at 79.2% of their already reduced price, after a typical cut of $20,000. Opening high costs time and money, in that order.

Seller concessions

33%Of sales included a seller credit
$10,000Typical credit when there was one
1 of 3Sales carrying a credit

A seller credit covers part of the buyer's closing costs and comes off the seller's proceeds, so the headline sale price overstates what the seller kept. Budget for it if you are selling, and ask for it if you are buying.

How buyers paid

Conventional 1 sales33%
FHA 1 sales33%
Cash 1 sales33%

Cash was 33% of purchases. A high cash share means a seller has buyers who do not depend on an appraisal, and a buyer using a loan is competing against offers that can close faster.

Questions about a specific home in Villa City, or want to know what yours would sell for?
Call or text Brenden Rendo at 407-616-9019 or send a message.

About this data. Source is the Stellar MLS feed for Villa City in Groveland, Lake County, covering closed sales from 18 September 2025 through 13 September 2026, refreshed monthly and current as of September 2026. Prices are net of seller concessions, so they reflect what the seller actually received rather than the headline number. Data believed accurate but not guaranteed; listings and closings change daily.