Looking for a SPACIOUS 5-BEDROOM HOME IN MASCOTTE, FLORIDA, with SOLAR and a LARGE BACKYARD? This CAPTIVATING home in the GARDENS AT LAKE JACKSON RIDGE offers over 3,000 SQUARE FEET of living space, a flexible floor plan, lower utility costs, and a peaceful setting just minutes from Clermont! BUILT IN 2022 and situated on a generous .24 ACRE LOT with NO IMMEDIATE REAR NEIGHBORS, this 5-bedroom, 3-full bath, ORIGINAL OWNER home offers modern comfort and space. The lot is approximately 70% LARGER than those of several recently sold newer homes Mascotte, providing additional outdoor space and separation from neighboring properties. The PAID-OFF SOLAR SYSTEM helps keep electricity costs remarkably low, with current electric bills averaging approximately $20 PER MONTH, even during the summer months! Combined with DOUBLE PANE WINDOWS, this home offers ENERGY-EFFICIENT features designed to help reduce ongoing utility expenses. A whole-home WATER SOFTENER SYSTEM adds everyday convenience while helping reduce mineral buildup in plumbing fixtures, appliances, water heaters, faucets, and showerheads. Step inside and discover a thoughtfully designed OPEN AND FLEXIBLE FLOOR PLAN featuring THREE SEPARATE LIVING AREAS, including a formal living room, family room, and spacious upstairs BONUS/LOFT. The MAIN FLOOR BEDROOM & FULL BATH provides an ideal setup for guests, multi-generational living, or a dedicated HOME OFFICE. Generous living and dining spaces connect naturally to the kitchen, while sliding glass doors lead to the patio and backyard, perfect for outdoor entertaining or relaxing. The LUXURIOUSLY UPGRADED KITCHEN features rich cabinetry, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, ample counter space, a large CENTER ISLAND with bar seating and pendant lighting, and a generous pantry for additional storage. Upstairs, the expansive 18x16 BONUS/LOFT provides approximately 288 SQUARE FEET of additional flexible living space, ideal for a MEDIA ROOM, GAME ROOM, PLAYROOM, HOME SCHOOL AREA, or SECOND FAMILY ROOM. The spacious PRIMARY SUITE features an 8x11 WALK-IN CLOSET and a private en-suite bathroom. Three additional bedrooms share a full bathroom, while the SECOND FLOOR LAUNDRY ROOM provides convenience near the upstairs bedrooms. Located in the GARDENS AT LAKE JACKSON RIDGE COMMUNITY in MASCOTTE, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, this home offers a LOW HOA of approximately $63 PER MONTH and convenient access to SR 50, Bluff Lake Road, DOWNTOWN CLERMONT, GROVELAND, shopping, restaurants, nearby lakes, and outdoor recreation. While several similarly sized newer homes in the surrounding market have sold for over $500,000 without solar, this property offers the added benefits of a SOLAR SYSTEM PAID OFF AT CLOSING, LOW AVERAGE ELECTRIC BILLS, and a generous backyard with NO IMMEDIATE REAR NEIGHBORS. Another significant advantage is that this home is located in a USDA-ELIGIBLE AREA, offering the opportunity to purchase with ZERO MONEY DOWN through USDA FINANCING. With its THREE SEPARATE LIVING AREAS, MAIN FLOOR BEDROOM & FULL BATH, UPGRADED KITCHEN, ENERGY-EFFICIENT FEATURES, PAID-OFF SOLAR SYSTEM, LOW HOA, and OVERSIZED LOT, this home delivers an exceptional combination of space, flexibility, comfort, and potential long-term savings. Whether you're searching for a 5-BEDROOM HOUSE IN MASCOTTE, a SPACIOUS HOME NEAR CLERMONT, or a USDA-ELIGIBLE PROPERTY WITH SOLAR PANELS, 2082 FICUS STREET deserves a closer look.