868 GILBERT, THE VILLAGES, FL 32162

$524,900 Was $549,000

Beds: 3

Baths: 2 Full

Sq. Ft.: 1,927 Sq. Ft.

Year Built: 2005

Lot Size: 0.17 Acres

Garage: 2

Pool: No

DOM: 130

Property Overview

Status: Closed

Property Type: Residential

MLS #: 1566054b9cfc52ba4b0b38de24928c9b

Subdivision: VILLAGES OF SUMTER

County: Sumter

HOA Fee: N/A

Year Built: 2005

Construction: Block, Stucco

Foundation: Slab

Roof: Shingle

Cooling: Central Air

Heating: Central

Sewer: Public Sewer

Water Source: Public

Zoning: RESIDENTIA

Tax Amount: $2,694.00 (2023)

Date Sold: Mar 25, 2025

Sold Price: $490,000

Listed On: Sep 17, 2024

Description

Welcome to lush beauty on a quiet cul-de-sac street created by an experienced Master Gardener! This gorgeous, meticulously maintained home, located just a stroll away from Sumter Landing Square and the Virginia Trace Pool is a rare opportunity for a lucky buyer looking for location, upgraded living and appreciation for nature!! This custom-built Gardenia in Virginia Trace has wonderful features that will leave you feeling as though you’ve just been hugged! It is being offered TURNKEY! As you approach, you will see textured concrete on the driveway and brick pavers on the walkway. The column was not installed in this model, leaving the main living area feeling huge and open! This lovely home has upgrades such as CROWN MOLDING, Wainscoting, White cabinets, CORIAN counters in kitchen, TILE Backsplash, and a NEW BOSCH DISHWASHER! PLANTATION SHUTTERS THROUGHOUT, Engineered HARDWOOD FLOORING in the main living areas, KNOCKDOWN CEILINGS (NO POPCORN), and added chair railing in Living room, dining room and main bedroom are also great features. The living room has a gas fireplace that will warm you on cooler days. The main bath has a FRAMELESS GLASS SHOWER and cultured marble counters. FRENCH DOORS to the ENCLOSED LANAI, enhance the upscale feel of this home, and when you see the gorgeous park-like gardens beyond, you’ll be mesmerized, or if not a garden person, there's ROOM FOR A POOL!! The INSIDE LAUNDRY room has a utility sink for your convenience! The garage has a side door to the outside and Epoxy floors. The ROOF was REPLACED IN 2020, Hot Water Heater was replaced in 2018 and the HVAC was replaced in 2014. The icing on the cake is that the BOND IS PAID!!! Jump at the opportunity to see this wonderful home and call for your private showing today!!!!

Exterior Features

French Doors, Garden, Irrigation System, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Sprinkler Metered

Directions

From Stillwater Trail, go south on Canal Street. Take 2nd left on Kline Street, first right on Elko CT and first right on Gilbert Place. Home is on the left.

School Information

Elementary: N/A

Middle: N/A

High: N/A

Location

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Listing Information

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Listing Agent: Sheila Davis

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