Welcome to this exceptional residence in the highly desirable Grand Park community, perfectly situated on a beautifully landscaped half-acre lot that adjoins a tranquil natural preserve. From the moment you arrive, the home's quality and craftsmanship are unmistakable featuring a brick paver driveway, winding paver walkways, and a grand entry with double leaded-glass doors. Inside, the foyer opens to elegant formal living and dining rooms highlighted by soaring 10+ foot tray ceilings with crown molding, French doors, plantation shutters, and rich hardwood flooring. Every space is thoughtfully designed to impress while remaining warm and inviting. At the heart of the home, the gourmet chef's kitchen seamlessly connects to the breakfast nook and family room, making it ideal for both daily living and entertaining. The kitchen boasts abundant custom cabinetry, Black Galaxy granite countertops, newer stainless-steel appliances, a center island with gas cooktop, double wall ovens with convection, microwave, and a spacious walk-in pantry. The adjoining family room features plantation shutters, a tray ceiling, a gas log fireplace, and ample wall space for a large entertainment system. The private bedroom wing offers generously sized guest suites and a beautifully appointed guest bath. The luxurious primary retreat spans nearly 800 square feet and is a true sanctuary, featuring a tray ceiling, bay window, solid tongue-and-groove bamboo flooring, dual custom walk-in closets, a dual-sink vanity, garden tub, and a walk-in shower. Throughout the home, expansive windows and French glass doors frame breathtaking views of the lush, tropical surroundings, creating a seamless connection to the outdoors. Step outside to your private resort-style oasis complete with a custom pool and waterfall, salt chlorination system, and a state-of-the-art 110,000 BTU inverter electric heat pump for energy efficient year-round enjoyment. The oversized 556-square-foot screened lanai features brick pavers, a summer kitchen, and ample space for outdoor dining and entertaining. Additional highlights include a newer roof and two new AC systems installed in 2022, a spacious laundry room, and an oversized garage with abundant storage, cabinetry, and a workbench. Located in the charming Rainbow Springs community of Dunnellon, residents enjoy access to the world-famous Rainbow Springs River, a private community park, and numerous amenities. Conveniently situated within 30 minutes of the Gulf of Mexico and Ocala home to the World Equestrian Center this home offers the perfect blend of luxury, nature, and lifestyle. Come experience the very best of Florida living!
Est. $3,298 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 8209 SW 196th Court Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #OM715494
Apr 3, 2026
Sold
$565,000
$186/sq ft
Feb 3, 2026
Pending
—
Dec 22, 2025
Listed
$565,000
$186/sq ft
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #OM648757
Mar 20, 2023
Sold
$540,000
$178/sq ft
Feb 3, 2023
Pending
—
Dec 19, 2022
Price Changed
$549,900
$181/sq ft
Dec 16, 2022
Relisted
—
Dec 5, 2022
Pending
—
Nov 28, 2022
Price Changed
$539,900
$178/sq ft
Nov 9, 2022
Listed
$559,900
$184/sq ft
Exquisite Home in Desirable Grand Park, on a Beautifully Landscaped 1/2 Acre, adjoining a Natural Preserve Area. Brand New Roof scheduled. The Quality, Extra's & Pride of Ownership is evident the moment you arrive, with Brick Paver Driveway, and Sidewalk that winds through the Beautifully Landscaped Property around to the Gorgeous Entry with Double Leaded Glass Doors. As you Step inside the Foyer you are Embraced with Stunning Architectural Features & Appointments that makes this home Stand out, with Formal Living & Dining Rms featuring 10+Ft Crowned Tray Ceilings, French Doors, Plantation Shutters & Hardwood Floors. The Spectacular Features continue as you enter the Heart of the Home with Gourmet Chef's Kitchen, with Nook and adjacent Family Rm. An abundance of Custom Cabinetry, Black Galaxy Granite Countertops, Newer Stainless Steel Appliances with Center Island Gas Cook Top, Double Wall Ovens with Convection, Microwave and Walk In Pantry. As you move into the Family Room you will find more Plantation Shutters, Tray Ceiling, Gas Log Fireplace and Plenty of Wall Space to accommodate any Entertainment System or Big Screen TV. This Desirable Floor plan then leads us to the Private Bedroom area. Featuring Large Guest Suites that share a Lovely Guest Bath. Luxurious Master Retreat best describes the Main Suite of the Home, Encompassing almost 800 Sq Ft with another Tray Ceiling, Bay Window, His & Her Separate custom Closets, Dual Vanity, Garden Tub, & Walk in Shower, Separate AC system, and finished with Beautiful Appoints! Throughout you will notice a common feature, Big Windows & French Glass Doors, with Spectacular Views that surround this Stunning Private Tropical Oasis. .. Simply Priceless!!!. Which leads Us to the Outdoor Living & Entertaining Area featuring a Custom Pool with Waterfall, Salt Chlorinator. Oversized Lanai ( 556 Sq Ft) with Summer Kitchen and Extensive Screening & Brick Pavers surrounded by the Beautiful Landscaping that Extends to & Enhances this entire 1/2 Acre. Last and certainly not least, 2 new HVAC Systems, Laundry room and Oversized Garage, with an abundance of Space & Storage, with Cabinetry & Workbench. All Located in Rainbow Springs of Dunnellon a Charming Community in Central Florida, with the famous Rainbow Springs River with Private Community Park & Water Access and a number of Other Amenities. Also within 30 mins to the Gulf of Mexico and Ocala, home of the World Equestrian Center. Come Live the Good Life in Paradise!
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #OM512089
Mar 10, 2017
Sold
$313,000
$103/sq ft
Jan 10, 2017
Listed
$329,500
$108/sq ft
Prestigious 3BR/3BA Home w/ Extended Side Entry Garage + Sparkling Solar Heated Aqua-Salt Pool w/ LG Water Fall Sun Terrace w/ Matching Brick Pavers. This Gorgeous Home is Located in Lovely Grand Park & Is Beautifully Positioned On 1/2 Acre w/ Natural Audubon Area In Rear of Home for Serenity & Privacy. This Home w/ 3029 sq. ft/LA Was Constructed in YR/2005 w/ Top-Line Premium Appointments Throughout. Special Features Incl. High-Volume & Tray Ceilings, Split BR Plan, Crown-Molding, Full-View French Doors Fr Each Section of Home to Lanai & Pool, Hardwood Floors, Brick Paver Drive Way + Matching Pavers on High-Fidelity Lanai & Pool Deck w/ Massive Screen Enclosure. This Stunning Home Flows Open Throughout & Features Formal Living RM + Family & Friends Gathering RM. Must See! Shown by Appointment.
RACC #357848
Nov 1, 2012
Sold
$314,000
$103/sq ft
Sep 21, 2012
Listed
$314,000
$103/sq ft
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #OM380096
Nov 1, 2012
Sold
$314,000
$103/sq ft
Sep 21, 2012
Listed
$314,000
$103/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 2, 2004
Sold
$47,400
$16/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,907 (+4.4%)
2024
$6,614 (+54.1%)
2023
$4,292 (+2.8%)
$35,721 + $407,934
$443,655
2022
$4,175 (−0.1%)
2021
$4,179 (+0.7%)
2020
$4,148 (+1.4%)
2019
$4,090 (+5.6%)
2018
$3,872 (−5.2%)
2017
$4,085 (+1.3%)
2016
$4,031 (−0.8%)
2015
$4,065 (+6.3%)
2014
$3,825
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.51 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,038
Year built
2005
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Marion County
APN
33177-002-52
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 24, 2026.
PUD
Planned Unit Development District
A Planned Unit Development district is intended to provide a process
for the evaluation of unique individually planned residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, or mixed use developments, which may not be otherwise permitted in zoning districts established by this section. Standards and procedures of this district are intended to promote innovative design and permit planned diversification and integration of uses and structures, allow flexibility and compatibility with surrounding properties, and be consistent with existing infrastructure, while at the same time retaining the absolute authority of the Board to establish such conditions, stipulations, limitations and restrictions as it deems necessary to protect the public health, safety and general welfare.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Dimensions: 30x28
Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Oversized
Garage Spaces: 3
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 3
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Other Rooms Information
Additional Rooms: Family Room,Formal Dining Room Separate,Formal Living Room Separate,Inside Utility