Enjoy the best of modern living in this beautifully completed 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with a 2-car garage, nestled in a lovely neighborhood surrounded by newer homes. Situated on nearly half an acre, this property offers the perfect blend of style, space, and convenience! Step inside to discover luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout the main living areas and wet spaces, with cozy carpeting in the bedrooms. The beautiful kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a spacious pantry area with plenty of room for all your storage needs. What sets this home apart? Thoughtful extras that aren't always included in new construction! Enjoy ceiling fans in every bedroom, a garage door opener, and an irrigation system already in place. Skip the wait for a new build and start enjoying your brand-new home today! With modern finishes, desirable upgrades, and plenty of room to spread out, this move-in-ready home is one you won't want to miss!
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
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Ceiling fans
Combined living and dining room
Open floor plan
Split-bedroom layout
Stone countertops
Tray ceilings
Walk-in closets
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Laundry room
Flooring
Carpet
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Irrigation equipment
Home design
Single-family residence
One story
South-facing
Parking
Attached 2-car garage
Construction
New construction
Block and stucco construction
Shingle roof
Slab foundation
Utilities
Private well
Septic tank
Cable available
Electricity connected
Electricity and solar
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Sale and tax history for 12483 Downy Woodpecker Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #TB8559645
Oct 20, 2026
Listed
$349,999
$217/sq ft
Public Records
May 23, 2024
Sold
$22,000
$14/sq ft
HCAR #2169608
Nov 11, 2019
Listing Removed
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Mar 24, 2016
Listed
$7,500
$5/sq ft
HCAR #2114660
Nov 11, 2019
Listing Removed
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Dec 15, 2009
Listed
$15,000
$9/sq ft
HCAR #2071357
Nov 11, 2019
Listing Removed
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Apr 12, 2006
Listed
$30,900
$19/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$411 (+94.3%)
$21,000
2024
$211 (+3.6%)
$21,000
2023
$204 (−18.1%)
2022
$249 (+20.3%)
2021
$207 (+11.6%)
2020
$186 (+1.5%)
2019
$183 (+8.4%)
2018
$169 (+16.1%)
2017
$145 (+15.3%)
$5,000
2016
$126 (+2.4%)
$3,200
2015
$123 (−10.2%)
$3,200
2014
$137
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Lot size
0.46 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Hernando County
APN
R01 221 17 3360 0689 0200
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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Garage
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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:
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
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 109° expected this year, 24 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
99/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 20% for direct sun exposure in Weeki Wachee. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.6 hrs
7.2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 12483 Downy Woodpecker Rd
$350,201
$202 over list price of $350K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $286K to $420K.