BEAUTIFUL WOODED SETTING WITH A WATERWAY BEHIND THE PROPERTY! Enjoy the peaceful natural surroundings of this approximately 1.16-acre homesite. A wonderful setting for those looking to build their dream home and enjoy Florida's natural beauty! Nestled among mature trees in the desirable Royal Highlands community of Weeki Wachee, this PARTIALLY CLEARED HOMESITE offers the perfect combination of privacy, natural beauty, and valuable improvements already in place! The sellers have invested in preparing the property for its next owner, including a PRIVATE WELL COMPLETED IN DECEMBER 2025 AND AN RV ELECTRICAL PEDESTAL WITH 30-AMP AND 50-AMP RECEPTACLES! With plenty of space to envision your future custom home with plenty of room for your RV, boat, and outdoor toys, this property offers exciting possibilities. With NO HOA OR CDD FEES, you'll appreciate the flexibility of owning over an acre of land with room to plan your dream home, garage, workshop, and space for your RV, boat, or outdoor toys. Enjoy the privacy and tranquility of country living without sacrificing convenience! Located in Florida's beautiful Nature Coast, you're just a short drive from shopping, restaurants, schools, medical facilities, parks, and golf courses. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the proximity to Weeki Wachee Springs, the Weeki Wachee Preserve, the Chassahowitzka River, and the Gulf Coast, offering endless opportunities for kayaking, boating, fishing, and exploring Florida's natural beauty. Convenient access to US-19 makes traveling throughout the area easy. Whether you're planning your future dream home or looking for a long-term land investment, this property offers an opportunity to own acreage in one of Hernando County's desirable residential areas. COME EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITIES AND MAKE THIS BEAUTIFUL HOMESITE YOURS!
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
Exterior
Exterior features
Waterfront lot with canal views and 165 feet of waterfront
Mature landscaping, oak trees, and wooded vegetation
Buildable, cleared lot
Limerock road surface with public-maintained road access
Home design
Land
Utilities
Private well
Septic system needed
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Sale and tax history for 18182 Rapidan Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #TB8560767
Oct 23, 2026
Listed
$65,000
HCAR #2232002
Sep 18, 2023
Sold
$39,900
Aug 28, 2023
Pending
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Jun 6, 2023
Listed
$39,900
Nestled away in a highly desirable area of the Royal Highlands, this beautiful 1.1 acre home site is waiting for you. The location is fantastic, ready to build your dream home on - or hold on to as an investment. Not in a deed restricted community, NO HOA or CDD fees either, and there is no time limit on when you can build. Close to all area amenities such as shopping, schools, dining, entertainment, medical, saltwater fishing in the Gulf and natural freshwater rivers and springs - for those who love the outdoors. Come see this beautiful home site today before its gone. If you have any questions, just ask.
St. Augustine and St. Johns County Board of REALTORS® #HC2232002
Sep 18, 2023
Sold
$39,900
Jun 6, 2023
Listed
$39,900
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #W7855454
Sep 18, 2023
Sold
$39,900
Aug 28, 2023
Pending
—
Jun 6, 2023
Listed
$39,900
HCAR #2048994
Sep 9, 2004
Listed
$21,900
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$598 (+22.5%)
2024
$488 (+25.7%)
2023
$388 (−2.1%)
$30,195
2022
$397 (+16.7%)
2021
$340 (+13.1%)
2020
$300 (+4.4%)
2019
$288 (+12.4%)
2018
$256 (+12.9%)
2017
$227 (+16.9%)
$10,568
2016
$194 (+0.5%)
$7,549
2015
$193 (+1.6%)
$7,549
2014
$190
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1.16 Acres
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Vacant Land
County
Hernando County
APN
R01 221 17 3280 0022 0040
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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
8/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 110° expected this year, 24 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 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 1% for direct sun exposure in Weeki Wachee. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 18182 Rapidan Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $23,000 and $275,800.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $23K to $276K.