Adorable mid century modern cottage with covered boat house on a quiet canal in historic Yankeetown. Enjoy "Old Florida" living in this charming, laid back village full of boating/fishing enthusiasts. This cheerful escape offers a spacious screened porch, newer deck and storage shed, tankless hot water heater and brand new electrical panel. Its the perfect spot to spend your winters or the whole year! It's the kind of place where neighbors know your name and look out for one another. Yankeetown is a water/nature lover's paradise!! The beautiful Withlacoochee River is just a short paddle to the head of the canal and the Gulf of Mexico is less than 30 minutes by boat! No need to choose between fresh water and salt water. .. you can have both!! Five minutes by car or golfcart to the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve where you'll enjoy nature trails and an observation tower overlooking an expansive salt water marsh. Love kayaking? You'll do lots of it here and there's wildlife and beauty at every turn. The Yankeetown Marina is one street over and there are numerous boat/kayak launches in all directions. The famous Crystal River, home of swimming with the manatees, is about 15 minutes South. The town of Dunnellon with it's crystal clear Rainbow River is only 25 minutes to the East. Natural springs, bike trails, nature trails and state parks are all around on this stretch of Florida, appropriately known as The Nature Coast. Conveniently located an hour and 27 minutes to Tampa International Airport and just a few miles from a major medical facility. Come fall in love with this dreamy little spot!
Single-familyProperty Type
1976Year Built
0.44 acresLot Size
$309Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Peggy Mateer• COASTAL PROPERTIES GROUP INTERNATIONAL
Contact: 727-493-1555
Bought with Michael Vanek, PA• FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MORTGAGE
Are you tired of pulling that boat? This deep water canal home with direct access to the Withlacoochee River solves that problem. No bridges. Fifteen minutes by boat to the Gulf of Mexico. Store your boat in a solid concrete boathouse with metal roof. Yankeetown, a quaint small town on Florida’s west coast, is a fisherman’s and nature lover’s paradise. Spend sunny days fishing, hiking, biking, kayaking, boating, canoeing or dive for scallops and crabs. This nearly ½ acre lot and house sit on 111 feet of the Blue Heron Canal, part of the historic Withlacoochee River on Florida's Gulf Coast. Recently remodeled roof to floor, the house offers 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, metal roof, fireplace, ceramic tile floors, jacuzzi bathtub, HVAC, Silestone kitchen counters, 5 ceiling fans, Maytag appliances, 5 stage RO water filter, textured interior walls, updated windows, and all newer electric wiring. The exterior is concrete block, rain gutters, 14'x12' shed with electricity, 27'x23' solid concrete boathouse is complete with metal roof, electricity and floating wooden dock. The 240 sq. ft. enclosed rear porch leads to a 12'x27' wooden deck for entertaining or just relaxing. Recently installed drain field. Attached carport. Golf cart friendly neighborhood and great neighbors. Don’t miss this opportunity…. .MOVE IN READY!
Public Records
Jul 26, 2019
Sold
$200,000
$179/sq ft
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #J550879
Jul 15, 2019
Listing Removed
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Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #CC781070
Jul 5, 2019
Sold
$200,000
$179/sq ft
Feb 26, 2019
Listed
$219,999
$196/sq ft
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #CC778467
Feb 15, 2019
Listing Removed
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Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #CC768626
Jun 21, 2018
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Oct 10, 2016
Sold
$110,000
$98/sq ft
RACC #715152
Jun 30, 2015
Sold
$160,000
$143/sq ft
Dec 31, 2014
Listed
$160,000
$143/sq ft
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #CC715152
Jun 30, 2015
Sold
$160,000
$143/sq ft
Dec 31, 2014
Listed
$160,000
$143/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,351 (−11.4%)
$180,000 + $99,304
$279,304
2024
$6,037 (−2.8%)
$157,500 + $178,178
$335,678
2023
$6,210 (+265.4%)
$157,500 + $173,292
$330,792
2022
$1,700 (+2.3%)
2021
$1,661 (+2.0%)
2020
$1,629 (−46.9%)
2019
$3,066 (+5.5%)
$70,500 + $79,467
$149,967
2018
$2,905 (+24.9%)
$70,500 + $79,467
$149,967
2017
$2,326 (−6.8%)
$70,312 + $44,227
$114,539
2016
$2,497 (+10.1%)
$70,312 + $44,227
$114,539
2014
$2,267
$70,312 + $52,873
$123,185
Tax history for 6811 Riverside Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,351 (−11.4%)
$180,000 + $99,304
$279,304
2024
$6,037 (−2.8%)
$157,500 + $178,178
$335,678
2023
$6,210 (+265.4%)
$157,500 + $173,292
$330,792
2022
$1,700 (+2.3%)
2021
$1,661 (+2.0%)
2020
$1,629 (−46.9%)
2019
$3,066 (+5.5%)
$70,500 + $79,467
$149,967
2018
$2,905 (+24.9%)
$70,500 + $79,467
$149,967
2017
$2,326 (−6.8%)
$70,312 + $44,227
$114,539
2016
$2,497 (+10.1%)
$70,312 + $44,227
$114,539
2014
$2,267
$70,312 + $52,873
$123,185
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.