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
Property Information
Property Type: Land
Property Sub Type: Unimproved Land
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Unimproved Land
Current Use: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Frontage Type: City Street, County Road
Lot Size : 0.46
Lot Size Dimensions: 100 x 200
Lot Size Area: 0.46
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.4591
Zoning: R1C
Zoning Description: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $257
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Utilities: Electricity Available, Sewer Not Available, Water Not Available
Electricity and solar
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Directions: US 19 TO CENTRALIA EAST TO LELANI N TO RUFFED GROUSE TO CORNER OF ENGLISH PARROT
Subdivision Name: Royal Highlands Unit 7
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Finished Sq. Ft.: —
Unfinished Sq. Ft.: —
Total Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.82 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Hernando County
APN: R01 221 17 3357 5200 0050
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 16, 2026
Sale and tax history for 0 Ruffed Grouse Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
HCAR #2258989
Nov 5, 2026
Sold
$44,000
Sep 17, 2026
Pending
—
Jul 20, 2026
Price Changed
$49,500
Apr 20, 2026
Listed
$59,500
Amazing opportunity! Build your dream home on this . 81-acre corner lot and have all the benefits of country living while being only minutes from the heart of Spring Hill and Brooksville. PERFECT LOCATION and it's surrounded by very nice newer homes. NO HOA and NO CDD. Lots of shopping and favorite local dining options nearby. Minutes from the famous Weeki Wachee live mermaids, Pine Island Park and Roger's Park for fun on the water. Close to the Suncoast parkway for quick access to the airport, Tampa, Clearwater and St. Pete Beaches (Ranked in the top 5 Beaches in the US), also close to the famous Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks. Enjoy everything Tampa Bay has to offer from the new Downtown Riverwalk, TOP US BEACHES, boating, fishing, golfing, cultural entertainment, and museums. .. and of course beautiful year-round weather! Ruffed Grouse is paved.
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #OM725771
Jun 18, 2026
Sold
$38,900
Jun 11, 2026
Pending
—
Jun 10, 2026
Listed
$38,900
Discover the perfect opportunity to build your dream home or invest in the growing community of Hernando County. This vacant home site offers . 5 acres, in a peaceful setting with plenty of potential for a custom residence, seasonal get away, or long-term investment. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, golf courses, lakes and outdoor recreation, while still providing a quiet county like atmosphere. Enjoy easy access to major roadways, the gulf coast, and all that Hernando County has to offer. Don't miss your chance to secure land in this desirable and steadily growing area.
HCAR #2257450
Jan 29, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Jan 13, 2026
Listed
$46,900
HCAR #2240004
Nov 15, 2024
Pending
—
Aug 12, 2024
Pending
—
Aug 1, 2024
Listed
$36,500
HCAR #2234015
Mar 19, 2024
Sold
$45,000
Feb 19, 2024
Pending
—
Oct 4, 2023
Price Changed
$49,900
Sep 19, 2023
Listed
$39,900
St. Augustine and St. Johns County Board of REALTORS® #HC2234015
Mar 19, 2024
Sold
$45,000
Sep 19, 2023
Listed
$49,900
HCAR #2230452
Sep 9, 2023
Listing Removed
—
Mar 10, 2023
Listed
$42,900
HCAR #2231727
Jun 16, 2023
Listing Removed
—
May 23, 2023
Listed
$27,000
HCAR #2225305
Dec 14, 2022
Listing Removed
—
Sep 19, 2022
Price Changed
$43,900
Jun 20, 2022
Listed
$44,900
HCAR #2221836
Jun 7, 2022
Listing Removed
—
May 20, 2022
Price Changed
$46,900
Jan 15, 2022
Listed
$49,900
HCAR #2216336
May 20, 2021
Sold
$17,900
Apr 22, 2021
Listed
$17,900
St. Augustine and St. Johns County Board of REALTORS® #HC2216336
May 20, 2021
Sold
$17,900
Apr 22, 2021
Listed
$17,900
HCAR #2189117
Aug 7, 2018
Sold
$7,000
Jan 3, 2018
Listed
$8,000
St. Augustine and St. Johns County Board of REALTORS® #HC2189117
Aug 7, 2018
Sold
$7,000
Jan 3, 2018
Listed
$8,000
St. Augustine and St. Johns County Board of REALTORS® #HC2184474
Sep 11, 2017
Sold
$7,000
Jun 10, 2017
Listed
$7,500
HCAR #2031844
May 11, 2004
Sold
$4,500
Dec 13, 2002
Listed
$4,500
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$908 (+24.0%)
2024
$732 (+6.2%)
2023
$689 (−7.3%)
2022
$743 (+35.5%)
2021
$549 (+19.1%)
2020
$461 (+137.7%)
2019
$194 (+9.1%)
2018
$178 (+21.0%)
2017
$147 (+10.4%)
$4,546
2016
$133 (+2.3%)
$3,637
2015
$130 (−6.5%)
$3,637
2014
$139
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1.82 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
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Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
—
Style
Vacant Land
County
Hernando County
APN
R01 221 17 3357 5200 0050
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 16, 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
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 109° expected this year, 26 days in 30 years
10/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 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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JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 0 Ruffed Grouse Rd
$35,578
$922 under list price of $37K
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