Property Attributes
- MLS#TB8513638
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyHernando
- CitySPRING HILL
- AreaSpring Hl/Brksville/WeekiWachee/Hernando Bch
- NeighborhoodINDIAN BAY COUNTRY HOMES UNREC
- Zip34607
- StyleRanch
- Year Built1979
- Taxes$ 4789
- Price$ 425,000
- Bedrooms3
- Full Bathrooms2
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage1608
- Lot Size0.55 Acres
Data Source:
Stellar MLS
Property Description
A RARE FIND on Florida's Nature Coast! 1578 Indian Bay Road is nestled between the charming coastal communities of Aripeka and Hernando Beach - two truly unique destinations on Florida's Nature Coast. Aripeka, a 120-acre angler's paradise with a rich history and State Historic Site designation, has even welcomed a few famous visitors over the years, including Babe Ruth and Jack Dempsey. Just down the road, Hernando Beach offers a one-of-a-kind, canal-driven waterfront lifestyle - with one small catch: there's no actual beach! So, what makes this area SO SPECIAL? How often can you look up at the night sky and actually SEE THE STARS, then be just 10 minutes from shopping, 15 minutes from seeing REAL-LIFE MERMAIDS, 20 minutes from beautiful white-sand beaches, and under 30 minutes from freshly crafted beer or spirits? Add in BEAUTIFUL SUNSETS, SECLUSION, and CONVENIENCE, and you have a truly special place to call home. And then there's this EXTRAORDINARY GEM... Built in 1979 and thoughtfully modernized in 2025, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers an open-concept floor plan filled with natural light, plus an office/den - IF you can find it! (Wink, wink.) That's right... there's a HIDDEN ROOM! Inside, you'll find luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout the main living areas and ceramic tile in the bathrooms, ceiling fans in the bedrooms and living and dining rooms, solid wood cabinetry, and granite countertops. And 2025 brought A LOT of NEW! Updates include the water heater, HVAC, septic pump with alarm, garage door, all plumbing above the slab, kitchen appliances, electrical breakers, all doors, nearly every window, and fresh interior and exterior paint. Whew! That's a LOT of NEW! The screened-in back patio runs the full length of the home and overlooks a fenced backyard with mature landscaping, offering privacy and a shady retreat from the Florida sunshine. And speaking of water... the home is located directly across the street from the canal and just down the road from the community boat ramp. The surrounding grass flats, tidal inlets, and marshes are prime spots to cast a line for trophy redfish, snook, and spotted seatrout. Beautiful, secluded, updated, and still so close to everything - this is the rare Nature Coast gem you've been waiting for!
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Westside Elementary-HN Elementary School | Fox Chapel Middle School Middle School | Weeki Wachee High School High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 5/29/2026 | Listed $450,000 |
| 7/28/2026 | 6$425,000 |
General Features
| Sewer | Septic Tank |
|---|---|
| Heating | Central,Electric,Heat Pump |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Utilities | BB/HS Internet Available,Cable Available,Electricity Connected,Phone Available,Water Connected |
| Possession | Close Of Escrow |
| Roof | Shingle |
| Appliances | Built-In Oven,Cooktop,Dishwasher,Disposal,Electric Water Heater,Microwave,Range,Refrigerator,Wine Refrigerator |
| Garage Spaces | 2 |
| Association Fee Includes | None |
| Patio/Porch Features | Enclosed,Rear Porch,Screened |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Security Features | Smoke Detector(s) |
| Construction Materials | Block,Concrete,Stucco |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Year Built | 1979 |
| View | Trees/Woods |
| Levels | One |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Ownership | Fee Simple |
| Waterfront Features | Canal Front,Gulf/Ocean Front |
| Community Features | Canal Front,Community Boat Ramp,Dock,Gulf/Ocean Front |
| County | Hernando |
| New Construction | false |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Attached Garage | true |
| Subdivision Name | INDIAN BAY COUNTRY HOMES UNREC |
| Facing Direction | West |
| Garage Y/N | true |
| Total Rooms | 10 |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | From Hwy 19 take Aripeka Rd (in Pasco) or Osowaw Blvd (in Hernando) [same road] west. Turn north onto Indian Bay Rd. When road splits veer to the right to stay on Indian Bay Rd. House will be on the right. |
| High School | Weeki Wachee High School |
| City | SPRING HILL |
| Senior Community Y/N | false |
| MLS Area | 34607 - Spring Hl/Brksville/WeekiWachee/Hernando Bch |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 23826 |
| Carport Y/N | false |
| Listing Terms | Cash,Conventional,FHA |
| Elementary School | Westside Elementary-HN |
| Property Attached Y/N | false |
| Land Lease Y/N | false |
| Tax Annual Amount | 4789 |
| Middle/Junior High School | Fox Chapel Middle School |
| Property Condition | Completed |
| Additional Parcels Y/N | false |
| Lease Considered Y/N | true |
| Virtual Tour | https://drive.google.com/file/d/10FHpDFSjRcs3sf6OiLVDTxW9hc1cCQT-/view?usp=sharing |
| Building Area Units | Square Feet |
| Living Area Units | Square Feet |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Occupancy Type | Owner |
| Tax Lot | 5 |
| Legal Description | INDIAN BAY COUNTRY HOMES UNREC LOTS 5 & 6 ORB 335 PGS 63 & 65 |
| Water View | Canal |
| Water Access Type | Gulf/Ocean |
| Minimum Lease | No Minimum |
| Water Access Y/N | true |
| Additional Rooms | Den/Library/Office,Great Room |
| Water View Y/N | true |
| Flood Zone Code | AE |
| In Law Suite YN | false |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Built-in Features,Ceiling Fan(s),Kitchen/Family Room Combo,Living Room/Dining Room Combo,Open Floorplan,Stone Counters,Thermostat |
|---|---|
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile,Luxury Vinyl |
| Furnished Y/N | Unfurnished |
| Total Stories | 1 |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | true |
| Heating Y/N | true |
| Window Features | Blinds |
| Fireplace Y/N | false |
| Laundry Features | In Garage |
| Total Bedrooms | 3 |
| LivingAreaSource | Public Records |
| Total Baths | 2 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Hurricane Shutters,Lighting,Sliding Doors |
|---|---|
| Vegetation | Mature Landscaping,Oak Trees,Trees/Landscaped,Wooded |
| Fencing | Chain Link,Fenced |
| Parking Features | Circular Driveway,Driveway,RV Parking |
| Lot Features | Flood Insurance Required,FloodZone,In County,Landscaped,Level,Street Dead-End |
| Water Source | Public |
| Lot Size Area | 23826 |
| Foundation Details | Concrete Perimeter |
| Building Area Total | 2574 |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 x 210 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.55 |
| Road Surface Type | Paved |
| Private Pool | false |
| Waterfront Y/N | false |
| Covered Spaces | 2 |
| Road Frontage Type | Street Dead-End,Street Paved |
| Number of Lots | 1 |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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