1879 Forest Dr

Inverness, FL 34453

$406,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2,454 Sq. Ft.
$165 / Sq. Ft.
2,454
Sq. Ft.
$165
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 5/17/24Virtual Tour
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Description

House & Large Detached Multi-Purpose/Workshop Building on 1.61 Acres. Live the dream, right at home on your own natural park-like acreage in the City of Inverness with many extras. The home is over 2400 sf of roomy comfort with an open floor plan and walk-in closet in the primary bedroom/bathroom. Stone fireplace. Huge kitchen with lots of cabinets & counter space, ideal for family gatherings and entertaining. The property is situated directly across from the 290-acre Whispering Pines Park . . ....House & Large Detached Multi-Purpose/Workshop Building on 1.61 Acres. Live the dream, right at home on your own natural park-like acreage in the City of Inverness with many extras. The home is over 2400 sf of roomy comfort with an open floor plan and walk-in closet in the primary bedroom/bathroom. Stone fireplace. Huge kitchen with lots of cabinets & counter space, ideal for family gatherings and entertaining. The property is situated directly across from the 290-acre Whispering Pines Park . . . with many features & facilities including a swimming pool, walking/biking trails, sports courts/fields, playgrounds, splash pad and picnic areas! It's also very conveniently located near the Withlacoochee Bike Trail, restaurants, shopping, medical facilities . . . the list is endless . . . country quiet but only 5 minutes from downtown! Not included in the total listed square feet is an 8x10 lawn care/storage room attached to the back of the house. Plus these extras: An oversized 20x35 detached multi-purpose workshop building with an office, a screened gazebo near a barbecue/fire pit/picnic area, and an 8x9 storage building. The house roof was new in 2018 and the roof on the workshop building was new in 2019. A new main power panel was installed in 2019 along with whole home surge protection. A new energy efficient heat-pump water heater was installed in 2021. Many other updates have been done here over the years, but the kitchen and bathrooms, though in good condition, are nearly original. For the buyer's peace of mind, a Home Warranty covering the major household mechanical systems and appliances will be provided by the seller at closing.
  1. Listed by Randy Heimos • Brokerage DRE #236501 • ARROW REALTY & INVESTMENTS INC
    P: (352)-504-7302 C: (352)-504-7302 rhealty@gmail.com

Property Details for 1879 Forest Drive

Architectural Style
Ranch
Subdivision Name
FLETCHER HEIGHTS 02
Township
19
Garage Spaces
2
View
Park/Greenbelt, Trees/Woods
Waterfront
No
Furnished
Unfurnished
LISTING CLOSED: 05/17/2024 12:00 AM

Property Details for 1879 Forest Drive

StatusSold
MLS #G5077905
Days on Market40
Taxes$2,063 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1983
Lot Size1.61 AC / 69,979 SF
CountyCitrus County
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Sold By EXP REALTY LLC, John Blanton

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Building Information for 1879 Forest Drive

Stories-Year Built1983Building Size-Lot Size1.61 AC / 69,979 SF

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Property Taxes

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Property Information for 1879 Forest Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Source: Owner
  • Building Area Total: 3049.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Direction Faces: Northeast
  • Directions: Highway 44 west from downtown Inverness, go right on Forest Drive, home is on the left just past the entrance to Whispering Pines Park.
  • Elementary School: Pleasant Grove Elementary School
  • Middle Or Junior School: Inverness Middle School
  • High School: Citrus High School
  • Mls Major Change Type: Sold
  • Major Change Type: Closed
  • Listing Service: Full Service
  • Road Frontage Type: Street Paved
  • Senior Community: No
  • Unit Number: No
  • Street Number: 1879
  • Street Name: FOREST
  • Street Suffix: DRIVE
  • State: FL
  • City: INVERNESS
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Open, Workshop in Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • CDD: No
  • Tax Block: N/A
  • Tax Book Number: 1-41
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 1B: COM AT MOST N'LY COR OF LT 1 FLETCHER HEIGHTS PB 1 PG 41 SD PT BEING ON THE ARC OF A CURVE CONCAVED SW'LY HAVING A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 44DEG 38M 20S AND A RADIUS OF 539.76 FT TH SE'LY AL ARC OF SD CURVE AND AL E LN OF SD LT 1 212.06 FT TO POB (C HORD BEARING AND DISTANCE BETWEEN SD PTS BEING S 32DEG 28M 22S E 210.70 FT) TH CONT SE'LY AL ARC OF SD CURVE AND AL SD EL 208.47 FT TO PT OF TANG OF SD CURVE (CHORD BEARING AND DISTANCE BETWEEN SD PTS BEING S 10DEG 09M 12S E 207.17 FT) TH S 00DEG 54M 40S W AL SD E LN 115.45 FT TO SE COR OF SD LT 1 TH N 88DEG 23M 50S W AL S LN OF SD LT 1 544.93 FT TH N 55DEG 08M 49S E 268.60 FT TH N 63DEG 40M 04S E 91.17 FT TH N 62DEG 04M 39S E 235.30 FT TO POB AS REC IN PB 14 PG 142 ---&--- LESS S 50 FT
  • Tax Lot: 1B
  • Tax Year: 2023
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Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: City Lot, Oversized Lot
  • Parcel Number: 19E19S130020000000010
  • Total Acreage: 1 to less than 2
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Extras: No
  • Zoning: ULD
  • Living Area: 2454
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built Numeric: 1983
  • Flood Zone Code: X
  • Flood Zone Date: 09-26-2014
  • Flood Zone Panel: 12017C0353D
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • Homestead: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Completed
  • Public Survey Range: 19
  • Public Survey Section: 13
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Fire Hydrant, Phone Available, Public, Street Lights, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Block, Stone, Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Rain Barrel/Cistern(s), Rain Gutters, Storage
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels: One
  • Other Structures: Gazebo, Storage, Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch, Rear Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Pool: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Spa: No
  • Vegetation: Trees/Landscaped
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Additional Rooms: Florida Room, Inside Utility
  • Appliances: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Electric
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Porcelain Tile
  • Heating: Central, Electric, Heat Pump
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Split Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Washer Hookup
  • Living Area Source: Owner
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Count: 9.0
  • Water View: No
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Shades, Window Treatments
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Property History for 1879 Forest Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 30, 2026

Expired

MFRMLS #OM704815

$429,900—
Jun 30, 2026

Expired

REALTORS Association of Citrus County #845950

$429,900—
Oct 14, 2025

Price Change

MFRMLS #OM704815

$439,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/30/2026

Expired

MFRMLS #OM704815

$429,900
06/30/2026

Expired

REALTORS Association of Citrus County #845950

$429,900
10/14/2025

Price Change

MFRMLS #OM704815

$439,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1879 Forest Drive

Taxable ValueLand$32,130Additions$246,183Total$278,313
Tax Record2025$4,783 ($399 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,190 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,190 SqFtStories1Lot Size70,132 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1983Year Renovated1993ZoningULD URBAN LOWCountyCITRUSAPN19E-19S-13-0020-001.0Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1879 Forest Drive

This home is within Citrus.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Inverness Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Citrus High School
Public - 9 to 12
Withlacoochee Technical Institute
Public - 11 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Inverness Middle School
Public6 to 8

Citrus High School
Public9 to 12

Withlacoochee Technical Institute
Public11 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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