Virtually Staged. Short Sale. This beautifully designed home sits on just under an acre and offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a pool, a living room, an additional family room, and a flexible den or office that easily adapts to your needs, whether for work, hobbies, or quiet reading time. Built in 2007, this inviting country home features over 2,400 square feet of living space and delivers comfort and room to spread out that’s easy to enjoy. Once inside, you’re welcomed by a spacious living room, and the layout strikes a perfect balance between open gathering areas and private retreats, making it ideal for both entertaining and unwinding. At the center of the home, the generously sized kitchen stands out with stainless steel appliances, abundant granite countertops, solid wood cabinetry, a breakfast nook, and a supersized breakfast bar that naturally draws people together for cooking, meals, and conversation. The primary suite offers a truly upscale en-suite bathroom featuring a built-in fireplace positioned behind the soaking tub, prominent crown molding, two separate vanities with additional storage, and a walk-in closet, while on the opposite side of the fireplace, a large walk-in shower provides complete privacy with entry and exit on both sides of the tub. A separate family room adds even more living space and showcases a tray ceiling, crown molding, and sliding glass doors that open to a screened-in lanai. Both bathrooms feature granite countertops, and the guest bathroom includes a tub and shower combination along with a door that provides direct access to the rear yard, making pool days easy without tracking water through the home. Outside, the property continues to impress with just under an acre of lush, private land and serene wooded views, while a spacious covered patio creates the perfect setting for gatherings, relaxing in the Florida sunshine, or enjoying the natural surroundings, with an above-ground pool located just off the patio for added outdoor enjoyment. With no HOA, ample privacy, and plenty of room for recreational vehicles, boats, and outdoor toys, this property is perfectly suited for an active Florida lifestyle. Located in the sought-after Weeki Wachee area of Hernando County, you’re surrounded by some of Florida’s most celebrated natural attractions, including Weeki Wachee Springs with its crystal-clear waters, scenic kayaking and paddleboarding runs, family-friendly water park, and famous live mermaid shows, as well as nearby Homosassa Springs for wildlife encounters and manatee viewing, the winding waterways of the Chassahowitzka River, and Crystal River offering exceptional boating, fishing, snorkeling, and the chance to swim with manatees. Whether you enjoy kayaking, swimming, hunting, or simply embracing the outdoors, this location delivers the very best of Florida’s Nature Coast lifestyle—schedule your showing today and experience the lifestyle waiting for you.
Single-familyProperty Type
2007Year Built
0.92 acresLot Size
$156Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Ross Hardy• RE/MAX MARKETING SPECIALISTS
Listed by Chaynne Carter• RE/MAX MARKETING SPECIALISTS
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
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Ceiling fans
Eat-in kitchen
Kitchen/family room combo
Solid wood cabinets
Stone counters
Vaulted ceilings
Walk-in closets
Blinds
Tinted windows
Living room fireplace
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Inside laundry room with washer and electric dryer hookups
Irrigation equipment
Flooring
Laminate
Tile
Heating & cooling
Central heating (electric)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Covered rear porch
Porch
Lighting
Private mailbox
Rain gutters
Sliding doors
Chain link fencing
Above-ground private pool
Concrete road access
Public maintained road
Home design
Single family residence
One story
Faces west
Residential property
Parking
3-car garage with garage door opener
Attached garage
Off-street parking
Ground-level access
Security
Closed-circuit cameras
Construction
Block, stone and stucco construction
Shingle roof
Slab foundation
Built with irrigation and one well and one septic
Utilities
Well water
Septic tank
Broadband/High-speed internet available
Cable available
Electricity available
Phone available
Water available
HOA & community
No association
Pets allowed
Other
Zoned R1C
Lot approximately 0.92 acres (about 1/2 to less than 1 acre)
Electricity and solar
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One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. This beautifully designed home sits on just under an acre and offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a pool, a living room, an additional family room, and a flexible den or office that easily adapts to your needs, whether for work, hobbies, or quiet reading time. Built in 2007, this inviting country home features over 2,400 square feet of living space and delivers comfort and room to spread out that's easy to enjoy. Once inside, you're welcomed by a spacious living room, and the layout strikes a perfect balance between open gathering areas and private retreats, making it ideal for both entertaining and unwinding. At the center of the home, the generously sized kitchen stands out with stainless steel appliances, abundant granite countertops, solid wood cabinetry, a breakfast nook, and a supersized breakfast bar that naturally draws people together for cooking, meals, and conversation. The primary suite offers a truly upscale en-suite bathroom featuring a built-in fireplace positioned behind the soaking tub, prominent crown molding, two separate vanities with additional storage, and a walk-in closet, while on the opposite side of the fireplace, a large walk-in shower provides complete privacy with entry and exit on both sides of the tub. A separate family room adds even more living space and showcases a tray ceiling, crown molding, and sliding glass doors that open to a screened-in lanai. Both bathrooms feature granite countertops, and the guest bathroom includes a tub and shower combination along with a door that provides direct access to the rear yard, making pool days easy without tracking water through the home. Outside, the property continues to impress with just under an acre of lush, private land and serene wooded views, while a spacious covered patio creates the perfect setting for gatherings, relaxing in the Florida sunshine, or enjoying the natural surroundings, with an above-ground pool located just off the patio for added outdoor enjoyment. With no HOA, ample privacy, and plenty of room for recreational vehicles, boats, and outdoor toys, this property is perfectly suited for an active Florida lifestyle. Located in the sought-after Weeki Wachee area of Hernando County, you're surrounded by some of Florida's most celebrated natural attractions, including Weeki Wachee Springs with its crystal-clear waters, scenic kayaking and paddleboarding runs, family-friendly water park, and famous live mermaid shows, as well as nearby Homosassa Springs for wildlife encounters and manatee viewing, the winding waterways of the Chassahowitzka River, and Crystal River offering exceptional boating, fishing, snorkeling, and the chance to swim with manatees. Whether you enjoy kayaking, swimming, hunting, or simply embracing the outdoors, this location delivers the very best of Florida's Nature Coast lifestyle--schedule your showing today and experience the lifestyle waiting for you.
STELLARMLS #3517074
Jul 4, 2024
Rental Removed
$3,000
$1/sq ft
Apr 11, 2024
Listed for Rent
$3,000
$1/sq ft
HCAR #2235699
Jun 8, 2024
Listing Removed
—
Apr 3, 2024
Price Changed
$459,900
$186/sq ft
Feb 23, 2024
Price Changed
$465,000
$188/sq ft
Jan 29, 2024
Price Changed
$469,900
$190/sq ft
Dec 18, 2023
Listed
$474,900
$192/sq ft
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #T3491052
Jun 8, 2024
Relisted
—
Jun 7, 2024
Listing Removed
—
Apr 5, 2024
Price Changed
*
Feb 25, 2024
Price Changed
*
Jan 26, 2024
Price Changed
*
Dec 7, 2023
Listed
*
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #W7847181
Sep 28, 2022
Sold
$439,900
$178/sq ft
Aug 23, 2022
Pending
—
Aug 10, 2022
Price Changed
$439,900
$178/sq ft
Jul 29, 2022
Price Changed
$449,900
$182/sq ft
Jul 13, 2022
Listed
$455,000
$184/sq ft
HCAR #2224995
Sep 28, 2022
Sold
$439,900
$178/sq ft
Aug 23, 2022
Contingent
—
Aug 10, 2022
Price Changed
$439,900
$178/sq ft
Jul 29, 2022
Price Changed
$449,900
$182/sq ft
Jul 8, 2022
Price Changed
$455,000
$184/sq ft
Jul 1, 2022
Price Changed
$465,000
$188/sq ft
Jun 16, 2022
Price Changed
$475,000
$192/sq ft
Jun 6, 2022
Listed
$485,000
$196/sq ft
St. Augustine and St. Johns County Board of REALTORS® #HC2224995
Sep 28, 2022
Sold
$439,900
$178/sq ft
Jun 6, 2022
Listed
$439,900
$178/sq ft
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #U7451801
Feb 23, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Aug 13, 2010
Sold
$130,000
$53/sq ft
Public Records
May 11, 2005
Sold
$29,000
$12/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 29, 2005
Sold
$20,000
$8/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,849 (−1.1%)
$29,500 + $417,997
$447,497
2024
$6,925 (+11.8%)
$29,500 + $417,997
$447,497
2023
$6,192 (+170.6%)
2022
$2,289 (−0.5%)
2021
$2,300 (+7.2%)
2020
$2,146 (+9.1%)
2019
$1,967 (+6.3%)
2018
$1,850 (+2.6%)
2017
$1,803 (+3.4%)
2016
$1,743 (−0.4%)
2015
$1,750 (+1.9%)
2014
$1,717
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.92 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,471
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,471
Year built
2007
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hernando County
APN
R01 221 17 3290 0082 0020
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
Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 70-78% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
3% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 109° expected this year, 25 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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.8 hrs
7.2 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 18236 Macek Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $370,000 and $530,000.
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