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Single-familyProperty Type
1961Year Built
4,000 sq ftLot Size
$368Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Stephen Meyer, Jr• COMPASS FLORIDA LLC
Contact: 727-339-7902
Bought with James Couchman• DENNIS REALTY & INVESTMENT COR
Charming cottage on desirable deep water canal is the perfect cozy home or weekend getaway in Weeki Wachee. Bring your boat! Access deep water with your private concrete ramp/launch and dock. With bright spacious interiors, this open concept home features a wood burning fireplace, vaulted ceiling and panoramic windows facing your water view. Four-inch poured concrete slab floors & hardi-board walls from floor-to-window sills make this cottage “water resistant”. Stainless appliances, moveable granite island, fully ceramic-tiled bath, plus front and back screened porches lend versatility and room to expand. Sold "As-Is". Buyer to verify all measurements.
HCAR #2133969
Nov 11, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Mar 16, 2012
Listed
$134,900
$173/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 3, 2015
Sold
$97,000
$124/sq ft
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #W7531523
May 29, 2015
Sold
$97,500
$125/sq ft
Jul 24, 2013
Listed
$109,500
$140/sq ft
HCAR #2143814
May 29, 2015
Sold
$97,500
$125/sq ft
May 17, 2013
Listed
$109,500
$140/sq ft
St. Augustine and St. Johns County Board of REALTORS® #HC2143814
May 29, 2015
Sold
$97,500
$125/sq ft
May 17, 2013
Listed
$109,500
$140/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,632 (+9.0%)
$165,100 + $57,068
$222,168
2024
$3,332 (+7.1%)
$165,100 + $57,068
$222,168
2023
$3,112 (+26.1%)
$132,500 + $60,617
$193,117
2022
$2,468 (+17.3%)
2021
$2,104 (+23.3%)
2020
$1,707 (+6.9%)
$59,700 + $38,634
$98,334
2019
$1,597 (+6.3%)
$40,100 + $29,355
$69,455
2018
$1,503 (+5.4%)
$40,060 + $27,293
$67,353
2017
$1,425 (+6.4%)
$39,700 + $24,102
$63,802
2016
$1,339 (+1.1%)
$39,700 + $19,808
$59,508
2015
$1,325 (−1.5%)
$39,700 + $18,227
$57,927
2014
$1,345
Tax history for 5461 Circle Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,632 (+9.0%)
$165,100 + $57,068
$222,168
2024
$3,332 (+7.1%)
$165,100 + $57,068
$222,168
2023
$3,112 (+26.1%)
$132,500 + $60,617
$193,117
2022
$2,468 (+17.3%)
2021
$2,104 (+23.3%)
2020
$1,707 (+6.9%)
$59,700 + $38,634
$98,334
2019
$1,597 (+6.3%)
$40,100 + $29,355
$69,455
2018
$1,503 (+5.4%)
$40,060 + $27,293
$67,353
2017
$1,425 (+6.4%)
$39,700 + $24,102
$63,802
2016
$1,339 (+1.1%)
$39,700 + $19,808
$59,508
2015
$1,325 (−1.5%)
$39,700 + $18,227
$57,927
2014
$1,345
*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
4,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
780
Year built
1961
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hernando County
APN
R32 222 17 3950 0000 1450
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Mobile home park
Property details
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Other, Washer Hookup
Other Rooms Information
# of Rooms: 3
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Central, Electric, Wall Units / Window Unit
Cooling Information: Mini-Split Unit(s)
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fans(s), High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Window Treatments
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Water Access Description: Canal - Freshwater,Gulf/Ocean,Intracoastal Waterway,River
Water Extras Y/N: 1
Water Extras Description: Boat Ramp - Private,No Wake Zone
Property Information
CDD Y/N: 0
Homestead Y/N: 0
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning: RESI
Land Information
Total Acreage: 0 to less than 1/4
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.09
Lot Size Dimensions: 50x80
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Lot Size Square Meters: 372
Building Information
MFR_BuildingAreaTotalSrchSqM: 114.18
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,112.03
Tax Year: 2023
Lease / Rent Details
Lease Restrictions YN: 0
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Unit Number YN: 0
HOA Information
MFR_Association2YN: 0
Location Information
Directions: West on Osowaw Blvd. from Commercial Way (US 19). Turn right onto Shoal Line Blvd. Turn left on Alpaca Dr. Turn right onto Westwind St. Take the 3rd right onto Circle Dr. Home is on the left close to the end of the street.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 780
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Hernando County
APN: R32 222 17 3950 0000 1450
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Third Party YN: 1
Listing Information
Attribution Contact: 727-339-7902
Previous Status: Pending
Backups Requested YN: 1
Listing Date Information
Days to Contract: 111
Status Contractual Search Date: 2024-05-16
Listing Price Information
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft: 416.67
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Direction Faces: North
Home Information
Living Area: 780
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Living Area Meters: 72.46
Building Area Total: 1229
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records
Foundation Details: Slab
Stories Total: 1
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Westside Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.5mi
5/10
Fox Chapel Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.2mi
4/10
Weeki Wachee High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.8mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
3% 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
$273,000 – $330,000
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