Live the Florida Dream—Private Pool Oasis on 1 Acre in Royal Highlands! Imagine waking up in your private sanctuary—stepping out to a sun-drenched lanai, coffee in hand, and spending your days lounging by the pool or entertaining under the stars. This beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom POOL home on a full acre of fenced land offers the peaceful lifestyle you’ve been craving—with all the space and features to make every day feel like a getaway. Tucked away in the serene Royal Highlands, this home offers unmatched privacy, tranquility, and freedom—no HOA, just room to breathe and enjoy life. Inside, you’ll love the high ceilings, fresh paint, and brand-new ceramic tile floors (no carpet!) that create a bright, modern feel. The chef’s kitchen with granite countertops and a breakfast bar opens to the living space. The bonus room can serve as a home office, 4th bedroom, or guest space. Your primary suite is a true retreat, featuring his-and-hers walk-in closets, a Jacuzzi soaking tub, a snail shower, dual vanities, and sliding glass doors that open directly to the pool area. Fully fenced yard with a new high-quality fence, chicken coop, and outdoor patio with a fire pit, and lights! The oversized 3-car garage with a workshop offers plenty of space for tools, toys, or hobbies. Plus, the outside shed is for additional storage! All of this—just a short drive to major highways, Tampa, Crystal River, Weeki Wachee Springs State Park shops, and restaurants. Peaceful mornings, relaxing afternoons by the pool, and unforgettable evenings under the stars start right here. Schedule your showing today and come experience it for yourself!
Active Under Contract - Accepting Backup Offers. This Spacious 3-bedroom, with a bonus room that is currently being used as an office that can easily be used for 4th bedroom/guest room, 2-bathroom, oversized 3 car garage with workshop in 3rd garage, POOL home is situated on a ACRE in Royal Highlands and features a tiled covered patio area with BBQ area that is already plumbed for gas hook up for grill, and HURRICANE Curtains!! The interior of the home offers High Ceilings, Formal Dining Room, Living room, Breakfast area, Large Bedrooms, Open Chef's kitchen with GRANITE Counter tops perfect for entertaining, Breakfast bar. The primary suite has his and her walk-in closets, JACUZZI TUB with separate snail shower dual vanity sinks, and SLIDERS leading out to the pool lanai and BBQ area. The garage is OVERSIZED with side entry door, The home is also wired for security system and is currently being monitored. A TRUE MUST SEE, so many features to list!! Close to the major highways for an easy commute to Tampa and surrounding areas.
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #U8172243
Nov 3, 2022
Sold
$489,000
$225/sq ft
Aug 15, 2022
Pending
—
Aug 10, 2022
Price Changed
$489,000
$225/sq ft
Aug 4, 2022
Listed
$515,000
$237/sq ft
This Spacious 3-bedroom, with a bonus room that is currently being used as an office that can easily be used for 4th bedroom/guest room, 2-bathroom, oversized 3 car garage with workshop in 3rd garage, POOL home is situated on a ACRE in Royal Highlands and features a tiled covered patio area with BBQ area that is already plumbed for gas hook up for grill, and HURRICANE Curtains!! The interior of the home offers High Ceilings, Formal Dining Room, Living room, Breakfast area, Large Bedrooms, Open Chef's kitchen with GRANITE Counter tops perfect for entertaining, Breakfast bar. The primary suite has his and her walk-in closets, JACUZZI TUB with separate snail shower dual vanity sinks, and SLIDERS leading out to the pool lanai and BBQ area. The garage is OVERSIZED with side entry door, The home is also wired for security system and is currently being monitored. A TRUE MUST SEE, so many features to list!! Close to the major highways for an easy commute to Tampa and surrounding areas.
St. Augustine and St. Johns County Board of REALTORS® #HC2226394
Nov 3, 2022
Sold
$489,000
$225/sq ft
Aug 4, 2022
Listed
$489,000
$225/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 13, 2005
Sold
$25,000
$11/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,206 (−0.5%)
2024
$3,221 (+0.4%)
2023
$3,207 (−7.1%)
2022
$3,450 (−0.8%)
2021
$3,480 (+86.6%)
2020
$1,865
$11,745 + $219,794
$231,539
2019
$1,866 (+6.3%)
2018
$1,756 (+2.9%)
2017
$1,707 (+3.4%)
2016
$1,651 (−0.7%)
2015
$1,663 (+2.0%)
2014
$1,631
Tax history for 18026 Nutcracker Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,206 (−0.5%)
2024
$3,221 (+0.4%)
2023
$3,207 (−7.1%)
2022
$3,450 (−0.8%)
2021
$3,480 (+86.6%)
2020
$1,865
$11,745 + $219,794
$231,539
2019
$1,866 (+6.3%)
2018
$1,756 (+2.9%)
2017
$1,707 (+3.4%)
2016
$1,651 (−0.7%)
2015
$1,663 (+2.0%)
2014
$1,631
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
2009
Sq. Ft.
2,174
Year built
2006
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hernando County
APN
R01 221 17 3310 0091 0030
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 3
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Other Rooms Information
# of Rooms: 7
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Central
Cooling Information: Central Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fans(s), Central Vaccum, High Ceilings, Solid Wood Cabinets, Walk-in Closet(s)
Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator