2965 FRENCH OAK AVENUE
THE VILLAGES, FL 32163
Location
About this home
Experience the ultimate Florida lifestyle in this impeccably maintained Gardenia model in the Village of Sanibel. Perfectly situated between Brownwood Paddock Square and Lake Sumter Landing, this home puts premier dining, shopping, and championship golf just moments away. The interior shines with elegant wood flooring throughout and soaring ceilings accented by crown molding. The heart of the home is a bright eat-in kitchen featuring high-end upgrades, including a new induction-top convection oven (2024), a brand-new refrigerator and microwave (2025), and a reverse osmosis system at the sink. A standout feature is the 252-square-foot enclosed bonus room, fully climate-controlled with a dedicated mini-split to ensure year-round comfort. Practical luxuries abound, including a whole-house water filtration system, plantation shutters, and an insulated garage with epoxy flooring. Outside, a raised brick and cement patio offers a serene space for relaxation. This home is move-in ready and offers the option for negotiable furniture. Don’t miss the chance to own a thoughtfully upgraded sanctuary in one of the most desirable locations in The Villages.
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Living area
- 2,131 sqft
- Heating
- Central, Electric
- Cooling
- Central Air, Mini-Split Unit(s), Attic Fan
- Flooring
- Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Stories
- 1
- Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(s), Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor…
- Appliances
- Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Kitchen Reverse Osmosis System…
Exterior & lot
- Lot size
- 5,552 sqft (0.13 ac)
- Roof
- Shingle
- Construction
- Block, Stucco
- Exterior
- Private Entrance, Rain Gutters
Parking
- Garage
- 2 spaces
Financial
- Annual tax
- $5,141 (2025)
- Price / sqft
- $246/sqft
Utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Property
- Property type
- Single Family
- Year built
- 2012
- Subdivision
- VILLAGES SUMTER
- County
- Sumter
Listing
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- Today
- MLS #
- MFR804585020
- Source
- Stellar MLS
Listed by Michele Hart · COMPASS FLORIDA LLC
Listing data provided by Stellar MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Estimate your monthly cost
PITI + HOA- Principal & interest
- $2,655/mo
- Property tax
- $428/mo
- Home insurance
- Left out until you enter a quote
Opens at 20% down over 30 years at 6.5%, the same assumptions as the answers below. Property tax is this listing's own 2025 bill. Insurance is left out until you enter a quote, because Florida premiums turn on roof age, elevation and carrier. Every field is editable.
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Price history
From the property’s MLS record.
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | Listed | $525,000 | — |
Neighbourhood
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