2712 BENAVIDES DRIVE, The Villages, FL, 32162 | $289,900

Experience the unparalleled VILLAGES lifestyle in this MOVE-IN READY, BOND PAID, PRICED TO SELL home! Located in the VILLAGE of ALHAMBRA in Sumter County with lower taxes, this AMARILLO Ranch home with 3 BR/ 2 BA/ 2 Car Garage & 1392 sf of living area offers great value! Located just minutes from US Hwy 441 COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR for shopping, dining, medical care, etc. - all of your everyday conveniences! And, your PO box is only a 1 min golf cart ride from your front door. After a full day of leisure activities, you can come home to relax & unwind in your cozy PERSONAL SANCTUARY. This home has attractive CURB APPEAL, starting with the recently painted DRIVEWAY complete with a centered double palm tree design, WALKWAY & FRONT PORCH, MATURE LANDSCAPING with concrete curbing & refreshed mulch (2025) accented by SOLAR landscape lighting, recently pressure washed vinyl exterior (3/2025), and a newer ARCHITECTURAL SHINGLE HIP ROOF (2020). The COVERED FRONT PORCH provides the ideal spot to greet friendly neighbors who stop for a short visit while taking their daily walks around the block. A glass storm door protects the front door from inclement weather. Once you step inside, you will notice abundant NATURAL LIGHT illuminating the main living area of this popular OPEN CONCEPT, SPLIT BEDROOM floor plan due to its SOUTHERN REAR EXPOSURE. Through the SLIDING GLASS DOORS, the 15’ x 9’ SCREEN ENCLOSED LANAI with PAINTED FLOORING plus OPEN PATIO is visible. Lovely WOOD LAMINATE flooring covers the combo LIVING/DINING areas and nicely complements the open kitchen’s OAK WOOD CABINETS & neutral colored LAMINATE countertops. White appliances include a side-by-side refrigerator with a water dispenser, microwave hood, stove, and dishwasher. The large PENINSULAR BREAKFAST BAR provides a place for informal dining with bar stool seating as well as additional counter work space. On the east side of the home, is the guest wing which houses two spacious bedrooms (BR #3 front & BR #2 back) w/ NEW CARPET & closets, a LINEN CLOSET, and BATHROOM #2 in between. The guest bath has a TUB/SHOWER COMBO, updated shower head (2025), a single sink/vanity, and a COMFORT HEIGHT TOILET. Moving across the home to the west side, you will find the spacious PRIMARY BEDROOM with NEW CARPET (2025), a WALK-IN CLOSET and the ENSUITE BATHROOM which has a WALK-IN SHOWER with a framed glass door, single sink/vanity, linen closet & a COMFORT HEIGHT TOILET. The INDOOR LAUNDRY ROOM is conveniently located across from the kitchen, has a WASHER & newer DRYER (2023) and also provides interior access to the 2 CAR GARAGE. With a sturdy workbench with lighting, the garage has a “mancave” ambiance complete with ATTIC ACCESS via PULL DOWN STAIRS, wire shelving for extra storage, manual sliding garage door screens, and a PAINTED GARAGE FLOOR. Additional features include: HVAC w/ HEPA FILTER (2019), Gas HWH (2021), IRRIGATION SYSTEM, and gutters & downspouts. With a very affordable price point allowing personal touch upgrades, this home is a great opportunity to begin the unmatched VILLAGES LIFESTYLE! Start by experiencing the FREE nightly entertainment at 3 vibrant town squares - Spanish Springs (10 mins), Lake Sumter Landing (14 mins) & Brownwood (25 mins)! Enjoy complimentary executive golf on 42 courses year round, plus a plethora of rec centers & 3, 000+ social clubs. Don’t miss your chance to own this slice of paradise! Call now for a private showing!

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