BEAUTIFUL HOME WITH 51 FEET ON THE WEEKI WACHEE RIVER AND WEEKI WACHEE PRESERVE ACROSS THE RIVER!!! It is very rare for a home that has direct frontage on the Weeki Wachee Rive to come on the market…. This 2 bedroom and 1 bath home is fully updated and move in ready. Stainless steel appliances, river side screened room, firepit, updated bathroom, tongue and grove ceiling, wood laminate floor, barn doors, and so much more. Can be used as a single family home, short term rental or weekend getaway! Docks are in place. NO HOA and NO COUNTY RESTRICTIONS AGINST SHORT TERM RENTALS (AirBnB or VRBO) The short-term rental history: Sleeps at least 6 people at a $325 a night rental rate with 90% occupancy as well as a $125 cleaning fee and $100 pet charge. The owner has to schedule themselves to even have time to enjoy it. The Weeki Wachee River is an amazing natural crystal-clear spring fed river that is 74 degrees all year that is the result of water flowing from the Weeki Wachee Spring at it’s headwaters and multiple other spring along it course. Manatees and fish simply swim by your home every day. Easy access to the Gulf of Mexico via the Weeki Wachee River/Mud River to Bayport channel in about 20 mins with only the bridge at Shoal Line in your way. Buyers to verify all information. Room sizes are estimated. The home is downriver of the head spring and Hospital Hole and upriver from Rogers Park and Upper Deck Restaurant. Cash or Conventional Loans only. Pine Island Beach is 7 mins away. Easy access to civilization along US 19 and SR 50 for dining, shopping and hospitals. The serenity of this home is breathtaking. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own land on a natural spring fed river!
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
4,646 sq ftLot Size
$594Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by GREG Klesius• GULF COAST FISHING HOMES RLTY
Bought with GREG Klesius• GULF COAST FISHING HOMES RLTY
St. Augustine and St. Johns County Board of REALTORS® #HC2193198
Jun 12, 2018
Listed
$219,900
$252/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 22, 2006
Sold
$1,254
$1/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 29, 1995
Sold
$189,000
$216/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 1, 1990
Sold
$59,000
$68/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,790 (−5.3%)
$130,261 + $102,973
$233,234
2024
$4,004 (+0.3%)
$130,261 + $102,973
$233,234
2023
$3,993 (+45.8%)
$130,261 + $108,061
$238,322
2022
$2,738 (+13.7%)
2021
$2,408 (+16.7%)
2020
$2,064 (+3.7%)
2019
$1,990 (+95.0%)
$62,336 + $40,724
$103,060
2018
$1,020 (+6.2%)
2017
$961 (+3.7%)
2016
$926 (−0.1%)
2015
$927 (+2.3%)
2014
$906
Tax history for 5456 Darlene St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,790 (−5.3%)
$130,261 + $102,973
$233,234
2024
$4,004 (+0.3%)
$130,261 + $102,973
$233,234
2023
$3,993 (+45.8%)
$130,261 + $108,061
$238,322
2022
$2,738 (+13.7%)
2021
$2,408 (+16.7%)
2020
$2,064 (+3.7%)
2019
$1,990 (+95.0%)
$62,336 + $40,724
$103,060
2018
$1,020 (+6.2%)
2017
$961 (+3.7%)
2016
$926 (−0.1%)
2015
$927 (+2.3%)
2014
$906
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,646 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1998
Sq. Ft.
874
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hernando County
APN
R32 222 17 3960 0000 0131
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 16, 2026.
R1A
Residential District
This district is designed primarily to permit the continued development of established residential areas which include a mixture of conventional single-family dwellings and mobile homes and is, therefore, not intended to be utilized extensively for future development.
Water Access Description: Bay/Harbor,Gulf/Ocean,Gulf/Ocean to Bay,River
Water Extras Y/N: 1
Water Extras Description: Bridges - Fixed,Dock - Wood
Property Information
CDD Y/N: 0
Homestead Y/N: 0
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning: RES
Land Information
Total Acreage: 0 to less than 1/4
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.11
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Lot Size Square Meters: 432
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,408
Tax Year: 2021
Lease / Rent Details
Lease Restrictions YN: 0
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Electricity Connected
Additional Water Information: The Weeki Wachee River is an amazing natural crystal-clear spring fed river that is 74 degrees all year that is the result of water with easy access to the Gulf of Mexico with only the bridge at Shoal Line in your way.
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Unit Number YN: 0
HOA Information
Association Approval Required Y/N: 0
Location Information
Directions: Shoal Line Dr to Darlene
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 874
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,646 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: 1998
County: Hernando County
APN: R32 222 17 3960 0000 0131
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Third Party YN: 1
Listing Information
Previous Status: Pending
Backups Requested YN: 1
Listing Date Information
Days to Contract: 19
Status Contractual Search Date: 2022-06-24
Listing Price Information
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft: 869.57
Green Information
Direction Faces: North
Home Information
Living Area: 874
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Living Area Meters: 81.20
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Slab
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Westside Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.4mi
5/10
Fox Chapel Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.9mi
4/10
Weeki Wachee High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.6mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
10/10 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
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 111° expected this year, 24 days in 30 years
10/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Weeki Wachee, FL • 34607
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 6.2 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.1 hrs
6.2 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$493,000 – $597,000
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