This is a rare opportunity to own a renovated, waterfront home on the Homosassa River situated on a . 67 acre lot that allows for short-term rentals! Located on Freezer Canal between the springs and the Gulf, offering the best of both worlds! Enjoy a short 20-minute boat ride to the springs or the Gulf. There are multiple restaurants nearby that you can access by golf cart or boat, including The Freezer (just one canal over), Florida Cracker Kitchen, The Mill, Jr’s Smashburgers, ice cream shops and more! The covered boathouse features a 4,500 lb lift with cleaning station and its own patio next to a fire pit perfect for those Florida winter nights and making lots of memories to last a lifetime after a long day of fun on the water. Imagine spending your days boating, kayaking, paddle boarding, scalloping, fishing, dolphin watching, searching for manatees in the springs and exploring the best local restaurants and bars and then coming back to your own personal slice of paradise. The roof and windows were replaced in 2020, wood like tile flooring throughout, fresh interior and exterior paint, complete bathroom renovations, NEW HURRICANE RATED GARAGE DOOR, an epoxy garage floor (20x30 2 car garage), a new concrete driveway and walkway AND a metal 18x35 (approx. 12ft height), covered carport with concrete pad and gravel drive for boat, car storage or RV Storage. Cook your catch of the day in the fully updated kitchen which features new, soft close, shaker style cabinetry, quartz countertops, and new, stainless steel appliances. Enjoy TWO separate living and dining areas one with a beautiful wood burning fireplace, perfect for entertaining. Outside, you will find a screened-in porch, a back deck (new composite) with shade sail and a massive, picturesque backyard. This property also owns part of the small ramp at the end of the canal, making it convenient for launching kayaks and paddle-boards. Other details, solid core shaker style interior doors, solid base and crown molding. Short-Term Rental Opportunities: Spring is typically geared towards 1-3 month renters, Summer is ideal for 1-week or less rentals during scallop season. Schedule a showing today and start living everyday like its a vacation! You and/or vacationers will love the sense of community this area offers. Home comes with the few furnishings/decor inside if desired as well as a 2 year old John Deer riding lawn mower!
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
0.67 acresLot Size
$287Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Kristin Rancke• CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC
Contact: 866-580-6402
Bought with Kristin Rancke• CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC
This is a rare opportunity to own a fully renovated home on the Homosassa River. This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom waterfront home with a boat house and lift, is located just one canal over from the Freezer restaurant with easy access out to the Gulf or Springs. Spend your days scalloping, searching for manatees in the springs, or exploring the best local restaurants and bars such as The Old Mill Tavern, Macraes and Florida Cracker Monkey Bar which are all less than two miles away. Get ready to relax, as all the major updates have already been done. Roof and window replacements in 2020, wood tile flooring throughout, fresh paint in and out, complete bathroom renovations, epoxy garage floor, new concrete driveway and walk way, metal building with gravel parking for boat or car storage and more. Cook your catch of the day in the fully updated kitchen complete with new shaker cabinetry, quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Enjoy the two seperate living and dining areas, which are perfect for entertaining. Outside you will find a screened in porch, back deck and large back yard. When you're ready to hit the water, hop on your boat which is securely stored in the boat house with sling lift and includes a dock. This property owns part of the small ramp at the end of the canal making it convenient for launching kayaks and paddle boards. This home won't last long so make an appointment to see it today! Owner is licensed FL real estate broker. Measurements are estimated and should be verified by buyers.
Public Records
Dec 3, 2020
Sold
$310,000
$162/sq ft
RACC #310321
Jul 17, 2007
Sold
$298,000
$155/sq ft
Dec 21, 2006
Listed
$298,000
$155/sq ft
+5
Wonderful waterfront property on a canal directly to the Homosassa River. A boat with a 3 draft can enter, park in and turn around from the boat house. This home has been lovingly remodeled and is NOT a drive-by! Included are: deck, boat house, barbeque, and appliances. Roof replaced 04; A/C, garage door and oversized hot water heater recently replaced. Many beautiful citrus trees on property. Home has pergo flooring and crown mouldings. Home Warranty Included.
Public Records
Sep 1, 1998
Sold
$82,500
$43/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 1, 1992
Sold
$90,000
$47/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 1, 1982
Sold
$75,000
$39/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 1, 1981
Sold
$75,000
$39/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,980 (−0.1%)
$159,810 + $320,965
$480,775
2024
$7,991 (+6.5%)
$159,810 + $320,965
$480,775
2023
$7,507 (+16.1%)
2022
$6,465 (+59.0%)
2021
$4,066 (+10.4%)
$114,150 + $285,698
$399,848
2020
$3,683 (+1.1%)
$106,530 + $143,631
$250,161
2019
$3,641 (+7.0%)
$106,530 + $119,054
$225,584
2018
$3,403 (+8.8%)
$106,530 + $114,488
$221,018
2017
$3,126 (+1.6%)
$96,030 + $85,374
$181,404
2015
$3,078 (−1.5%)
$98,770 + $88,626
$187,396
2014
$3,125
Tax history for 5860 S Mason Creek Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,980 (−0.1%)
$159,810 + $320,965
$480,775
2024
$7,991 (+6.5%)
$159,810 + $320,965
$480,775
2023
$7,507 (+16.1%)
2022
$6,465 (+59.0%)
2021
$4,066 (+10.4%)
$114,150 + $285,698
$399,848
2020
$3,683 (+1.1%)
$106,530 + $143,631
$250,161
2019
$3,641 (+7.0%)
$106,530 + $119,054
$225,584
2018
$3,403 (+8.8%)
$106,530 + $114,488
$221,018
2017
$3,126 (+1.6%)
$96,030 + $85,374
$181,404
2015
$3,078 (−1.5%)
$98,770 + $88,626
$187,396
2014
$3,125
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
49 ft.
Lot depth
230 ft.
Lot size
0.67 Acres
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
1,918
Year built
1970
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Citrus County
APN
17E19S310010 00510 0030
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Boat, Covered, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
Garage Spaces: 1
Has Carport
Carport Spaces: 1
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: In Garage
Other Rooms Information
Additional Rooms: Family Room
# of Rooms: 7
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Central
Cooling Information: Central Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fans(s), Crown Molding, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Stone Counters, Walk-in Closet(s)