1359 DARREN DRIVE, THE VILLAGES, FL, 34762
Active3 days on marketListed Oct 9, 2026MLS #G5118607
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Welcome to your new Courtyard Villa in Campbell Villas in the popular Shady Brook area. This beautiful home is a 3/2/2 Raleigh with gorgeous view of the pond from your couch. This is the home and view you always wanted.
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Welcome to your new Courtyard Villa in Campbell Villas in the popular Shady Brook area. This beautiful home is a 3/2/2 Raleigh with gorgeous view of the pond from your couch. This is the home and view you always wanted.
About this home
1359 DARREN DRIVE
Several pictures virtually staged with furniture. STUNNING POND VIEWS IN THE VILLAGE OF SHADYBROOK! Welcome to this beautifully maintained, nearly new Raleigh Courtyard Villa offering 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,503 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space! Built with durable precast concrete construction, this home combines quality craftsmanship, modern upgrades, and a desirable waterfront setting. Step inside to discover a spacious OPEN FLOOR PLAN featuring luxury vinyl flooring throughout—NO CARPET ANYWHERE! The beautifully appointed kitchen features upgraded quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, gas cooking, and one of the most desirable kitchen layouts offered in the Courtyard Villa series. The primary suite is privately situated at the rear of the home and features highly sought-after DUAL CLOSETS, while the guest bedrooms are positioned toward the front with a convenient pocket door for added privacy. Step outside to the EXPANSIVE LANAI and enjoy breathtaking POND VIEWS, providing the perfect setting for morning coffee, relaxing evenings, or entertaining guests. An additional side patio with sliding glass door access from the kitchen makes outdoor grilling and entertaining effortless! The spacious 2-CAR GARAGE offers over 538 square feet of space, complete with epoxy flooring and attic access for additional storage. Other notable features include insulated windows, a separate laundry room with high-end washer and dryer, and attractive stacked block and stone landscaping designed to complement the home’s interior and exterior finishes. Located in the welcoming VILLAGE OF SHADYBROOK, this home is less than 5 minutes from Eastport and Middleton, putting shopping, dining, golf, recreation, and entertainment right at your fingertips! With its nearly new condition, impressive upgrades, and peaceful pond-front setting, this home offers an exceptional opportunity to experience The Villages lifestyle. DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO MAKE THIS POND-FRONT RETREAT YOUR OWN—SCHEDULE YOUR PRIVATE SHOWING TODAY!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,497
Sqft
0.12 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
2024
Year built
One
Levels
$333
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 — not generic estimates.
$3,977 /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:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$3,977/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
+41%
$/sqft vs The Villages actives
$333 vs $253
Days on market
3 vs 45 typical
Where $333/sqft sits among the 400 The Villages 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 The Villages
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Get to know The Villages. See the full The Villages guide →
THE VILLAGES 34762 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
580
Median age
31.6
Median income
$80,601
Median home value
$271,000
Avg household
3.1
Households w/ children
71%
For the school run
Lake County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The The Villages market
$365K → $360K
The Villages median sold, yr/yr
96.8%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
206 of 400
The Villages actives have cut their price
Median sold price, The Villages, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 17% above the THE VILLAGES 34762 median. See the full The Villages market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 1359 DARREN DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Feb ’26$380,000
1669 CADORETTE DRIVE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,497 sqft · $254/sqft · 27 DOM
Sold · Sep ’26$396,000
1714 MCMURTRIE LOOP
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,476 sqft · $268/sqft · 71 DOM
Sold · Jun ’26$356,000
7427 MUNDAY LANE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,536 sqft · $232/sqft · 22 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
Cindy Fernandez
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 1359 DARREN DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 1359 DARREN DRIVE — before you fall in love.
See it in person
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Straight answers
1359 DARREN DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 1359 DARREN DRIVE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $3,977/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill 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.
What are the property taxes on 1359 DARREN DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $7,910. 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 1359 DARREN 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 The Villages?+
At $499,000, this home is listed about 25% above the The Villages median of $399,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 1359 DARREN DRIVE?+
Leesburg Elementary School (elementary), Oak Park Middle School (middle), Leesburg High School (high) — Lake County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Three things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$499,000 runs 17% above the THE VILLAGES 34762 median.
02Water views
The water view is part of what you're buying — views hold value independently of the structure.
03Fresh on the market
Only 3 days on market in a The Villages market that averages 45 — if it fits, move quickly.
Keep looking
Similar homes nearby
Listing courtesy of REALTY EXECUTIVES IN THE VILLAGES · Timothy Millson. MLS #G5118607.
IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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