Build Your Dream Florida Retreat – With the Hard Work Already Done! Situated on a peaceful ½-acre homesite in the sought-after Royal Highlands community of Weeki Wachee, this property offers the perfect combination of privacy, flexibility, and significant savings for your future build. Whether you've been dreaming of a spacious barndominium, a custom home with room for all your toys, or simply a place to enjoy Florida's laid-back lifestyle, this property gives you a valuable head start. The lot has been completely cleared, with all stumps removed, and construction is already underway. A permitted 50' x 80' x 15'5" steel structure is in place, featuring upgraded 2" x 2" tube steel roof trusses, a 4/12 roof pitch, and a 16' x 14' garage door designed to accommodate RVs, boats, or oversized vehicles. Inside, the site has been graded to allow for rough plumbing if you choose to complete the planned barndominium—or pour concrete and utilize the structure as an expansive workshop or barn. Included barndominium plans feature an impressive 3,000-square-foot floor plan with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and generous open living spaces. The major groundwork has already been completed, including: New 170-foot well drilled in 2024, Septic approval already completed, Impact fees paid, Building permit in place, Ready for a temporary power pole These improvements represent thousands of dollars in value and can significantly reduce both your construction timeline and upfront costs. When it's time to relax, you'll love everything Weeki Wachee has to offer. Spend your weekends kayaking the crystal-clear waters of the Weeki Wachee River, paddleboarding alongside manatees, fishing or boating from nearby Bayport, or watching spectacular Gulf Coast sunsets. Shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences are just minutes away, giving you the best of both peaceful country living and modern convenience. Opportunities like this are hard to find—a build-ready property with permits, infrastructure, and a substantial head start already in place. Bring your vision and make it your own.
Royal Highlands, located between Weeki Wachee Springs State Park and the Gulf Coast, is a low-density and nature-forward North Weeki Wachee neighborhood with large lots and a pine-and-palmetto landscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along US-19 near the Cortez Boulevard junction, where bait shops, produce stands, and local diners set a practical, outdoorsy tone. Homes skew toward ranch-style and Florida contemporary builds, often with room for boats, RVs, and workshops. The Weeki Wachee River and nearby springs shape weekends around paddling, fishing, and wildlife watching. Weeki Wachee Springs State Park and Buccaneer Bay Waterpark act as signature local anchors. SunWest Park adds a freshwater beach and trail network for a change of scenery.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Wooded vegetation
Exterior features
Buildable, cleared lot
Unpaved surfaces
Limerock road access
Approximately 100 feet frontage
100 x 200 lot dimensions
Approximately 0.46 acres
One well on property
Home design
Land property for residential use
Zoned RES
Other existing structures present
Construction
Wooded lot (vegetation)
Utilities
Well water
Septic required
Electricity available
Cable available
HOA & community
No association
Other
Directions: From the intersection of US 19 and SR 50, go north on US 19 to Thrasher Rd and turn right. Go approx. 2 miles and turn left on Kakawi Rd. Go through the stop sign and the property is on the right
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This is a beautiful 1/2 acre vacant lot with native Florida Pine Trees. The Property is very quiet and far enough from the maddening crowd.
St. Augustine and St. Johns County Board of REALTORS® #HC2234428
Oct 30, 2023
Sold
$19,800
Oct 9, 2023
Listed
$21,900
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #W7858667
Oct 30, 2023
Sold
$19,800
Oct 6, 2023
Listed
$21,900
This is a beautiful 1/2 acre vacant lot with native Florida Pine Trees. The Property is very quiet and far from the maddening crowd.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$401 (+30.7%)
2024
$307 (+50.4%)
2023
$204 (−18.1%)
$18,000
2022
$249 (+20.3%)
2021
$207 (+11.6%)
2020
$186 (+1.5%)
2019
$183 (+8.4%)
2018
$169 (+16.1%)
2017
$145 (+15.3%)
$5,000
2016
$126 (+2.4%)
$3,200
2015
$123 (−10.2%)
$3,200
2014
$137
Public record
Public record
Zoning
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0.46 Acres
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Hernando County
APN
R01 221 17 3360 0672 0110
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Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
R1C
Residential District
This district is designed to encourage and protect low-density, single-family development and is intended to be the district most utilized for regulating future single-family development within the county.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
4% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 109° expected this year, 26 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Weeki Wachee, FL • 34614
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Sun exposure
100/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 7% for direct sun exposure in Weeki Wachee. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
7.1 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 16386 Kakawi Rd
$115,963
$14K under list price of $130K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $27K to $345K.