16161 Palmetto Street $499,000

Like-new Windmill floor plan in Lake Babcock Estates. Move-in ready 3-bedroom + den, 3-bathroom home offering nearly 2,500 sq. ft. of living space in America's first solar-powered town—Babcock Ranch. This home features a flexible den/office space and a modern open-concept layout with a neutral color palette throughout. The gourmet kitchen includes quartz countertops, gas cooktop, stainless steel range hood, French-door refrigerator, under-cabinet lighting, and a double-bowl undermount sink. Kitchen opens to the great room and dining area—ideal for entertaining. The inviting guest suite offers privacy and comfort with en-suite bathroom including a walk-in shower; perfect for hosting guests or multigenerational living. Enjoy indoor-outdoor living with a screened lanai accessible from the owner’s suite and great room—perfect for morning coffee or evening sunsets. Additional highlights: - Energy-efficient construction - High-speed internet included - Located within close proximity to town amenities: Cypress Lodge, Jack Peeples Park, Babcock Ranch Neighborhood School and Babcock Ranch High School, pools, trails, sports complex and the "downtown" area of Founder's Square. - Babcock Ranch is a groundbreaking, sustainable community built with the future in mind. Powered entirely by solar energy with integrated energy storage and fortified connections to the local electric grid, this town is engineered for resilience—even against tropical storms. Situated at a safe 35-foot elevation, every detail of Babcock Ranch is designed to offer both innovation and peace of mind. Enjoy a lifestyle surrounded by nature: Half of the community is dedicated to parks, lakes, forests, walkways, and trails, with the entire town encircled by a protected natural preserve. Whether you're heading to shop, dine, visit the salon, see a doctor or vet—you can do it all in your golf cart. That’s right—Babcock Ranch is a true golf cart-friendly town. With easy driving access to nearby beaches and beautiful islands, you'll enjoy the best of Florida living—sustainably. Schedule your private showing today!

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