Build your ultimate Florida retreat on this high-and-dry half-acre homesite in the community of Royal Highlands! With R1C Zoning, this property allows for the construction of your dream home plus detached garages or workshops—perfect for storing your boat, RV, or toys. Royal Highlands is famous for its spacious, scattered lots surrounded by beautiful mature trees on the Hernando/Citrus County border, offering unmatched privacy with NO HOA or CDD fees. Outdoor enthusiasts will fall in love with the location. You are minutes away from the pristine, 34,000-acre Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area, the world-famous manatee habitats of Homosassa Springs, and the crystal-clear waters of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. Pristine Gulf coast beaches like Pine Island and Hernando Beach are also just a short drive away. While you’ll enjoy a peaceful, country-style setting, modern conveniences—including medical facilities, shopping plazas, and dining—are right around the corner. Plus, you're just a quick drive away from historic gems like downtown Brooksville, a charming Southern town steeped in rich history. Explore majestic historical sites, tour beautiful antebellum homes like the May-Stringer Museum, and enjoy incredible local food from the iconic Florida Cracker Kitchen, Coney Island Hotdogs and SO many more. Convenient to Tampa and Orlando. Drive by today and start planning your future!
Vacant landProperty Type
0.46 acresLot Size
$79,348Price/Acres
Listed by Melinda Grimes• BRIDGE POINT BUSINESS REAL EST
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
Finance
Exterior features
Approximately 0.46-acre lot
Lot dimensions about 100 x 200 feet
100 feet of frontage
Limerock road surface
Land currently designated for residential use
Home design
Property type: Land
Zoned R1C
Construction
Lot area about 1,858 square meters
Utilities
Well required for water
Septic tank for sewer
Electrical service nearby
Phone service available
HOA & community
No association indicated
Financial info
Annual tax amount reported (2025)
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Great half acre property in northern Royal Highlands. No build to the south, so extra privacy!
St. Augustine and St. Johns County Board of REALTORS® #HC2222580
Jul 1, 2022
Sold
$25,000
Feb 24, 2022
Listed
$26,900
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #A4154566
Oct 18, 2016
Sold
$3,500
May 16, 2016
Listed
$3,500
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #A4122087
Dec 4, 2015
Sold
$3,800
May 9, 2015
Listed
$3,800
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$401 (+30.7%)
2024
$307 (−0.4%)
2023
$308 (+17.8%)
$18,000
2022
$262 (+19.4%)
2021
$219 (+11.4%)
2020
$197 (+1.8%)
2019
$193 (+9.1%)
2018
$177 (+21.8%)
$4,800
2017
$145 (+15.3%)
$5,000
2016
$126 (+2.4%)
$3,200
2015
$123 (−10.2%)
$3,200
2014
$137
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Zoning
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0.46 Acres
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Hernando County
APN
R01 221 17 3360 0724 0080
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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:
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Housing-Single unit
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
5% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 109° expected this year, 27 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
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Sun exposure
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
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There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for Courlan Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $29,900 and $44,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $30K to $44K.