5238 DRAGONFLY DRIVE, WILDWOOD, FL, 34785
Active4 days on marketListed Sep 17, 2026MLS #G5117788
About this home
5238 DRAGONFLY DRIVE
Preserve View! CALLING ALL BIRD LOVERS & WATERFRONT ENTHUSIASTS! Wake up each morning with your coffee and enjoy peaceful NATURAL POND waterfront views as you watch ducks, sandhill cranes, and other beautiful wildlife right from your own home. Welcome to this 1,812 sq. ft. end-unit townhome, featuring concrete block construction on BOTH floors, an extra side yard, and some of the most desirable waterfront views in the neighborhood. From the moment you step inside, you'll appreciate the spacious, open feel created by 10-FOOT CEILINGS and a welcoming entryway featuring a transom window above the front door. This thoughtfully designed floor plan offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a beautiful flow throughout. The first floor features a spacious kitchen with GRANITE countertops, abundant cabinetry with hardware, STAINLESS STEEL appliances, and an OVERSIZED DEEP stainless-steel sink. The CUSTOM DINING BENCH, installed by the homeowner, provides comfortable seating along with ADDITIONAL STORAGE. Enjoy the view while preparing dinner through the impressive 8 FOOT GLASS SLIDERS, which open to a spacious COVERED, SCREENED-IN lanai. The lanai also offers a convenient side door leading directly to the EXTRA SIDE YARD—perfect for enjoying the outdoors, entertaining, or simply relaxing while taking in the spectacular sunrise and sunset views. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite offers TWO CLOSETS for plenty of storage and a private bathroom featuring updated hardware and an updated showerhead. The two guest bedrooms share a convenient JACK-AND-JILL bathroom, and all bedrooms are equipped with ceiling fans. Additional features include fresh custom interior paint, tile flooring throughout the first floor, well-maintained carpet upstairs, and tile flooring in both bathrooms. The established HOA/CDD provides MAINTENANCE FREE LIVING and community amenities, including MOWING and LANDSCAPING, seasonal mulching, IRRIGATION repair and replacement, roof replacement, exterior painting, common-area insurance, community pool, mail center, and internet. Conveniently located just minutes from the shopping, dining, entertainment, and recreation of The Villages, including 5 minutes to Brownwood Paddock Square and 10 minutes to Lake Sumter Landing. The property is also located near BOTH Villages Charter Schools. Waterfront views, wildlife, an end-unit location, extra side yard, spacious living areas, and an abundance of upgrades—this home is ready for its next chapter. Come see it for yourself! DONT FORGET TO CLICK THE LINK TO CHECK OUT THE VIDEO
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2.5
Bathrooms
1,812
Sqft
0.07 ac
Lot size
1
Garage
2023
Year built
Two
Levels
$146
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record and the real association fee — not generic estimates.
$2,400 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
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Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$2,400/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
vs edgeAI estimate
+15.9%
$/sqft vs Wildwood actives
$146 vs $170
Days on market
4 vs 56 typical
Where $146/sqft sits among the 171 Wildwood actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Wildwood
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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WILDWOOD 34785 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
17,895
Median age
44.1
Median income
$48,004
Median home value
$210,500
Avg household
2.11
Households w/ children
1,278
For the school run
Sumter County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Wildwood market
$304K → $305K
Wildwood median sold, yr/yr
96.2%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
83 of 171
Wildwood actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Wildwood, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 6% above the WILDWOOD 34785 median. See the full Wildwood market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 5238 DRAGONFLY DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · May ’26$212,000
5435 DRAGONFLY DRIVE · same community
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,688 sqft · $126/sqft · 50 DOM
Sold · Apr ’26$249,990
5230 DRAGONFLY DRIVE · same community
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,688 sqft · $148/sqft · 151 DOM
Sold · Jun ’26$230,000
5214 DRAGONFLY DRIVE · same community
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,688 sqft · $136/sqft · 43 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
Angela Rodriguez
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 5238 DRAGONFLY DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 5238 DRAGONFLY DRIVE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
5238 DRAGONFLY DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 5238 DRAGONFLY DRIVE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $2,400/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $167/mo association fee and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
How much are the HOA fees at 5238 DRAGONFLY DRIVE?+
The association fee works out to $167 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 5238 DRAGONFLY DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $4,751. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Are pets allowed at 5238 DRAGONFLY DRIVE?+
The listing reports pets: Cats OK, Dogs OK. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.
How does the price compare to other homes in Wildwood?+
At $265,000, this home is listed about 10% below the Wildwood median of $295,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 5238 DRAGONFLY DRIVE?+
Wildwood Elementary School (elementary) — Sumter County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
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Listing courtesy of LPT REALTY, LLC · Lizzy Bell. MLS #G5117788.
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