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Citrus Hills

Citrus Hills

Located in Citrus County

$447,867 Average Value
$195 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale

Luxury community with an array of amenities and recreational opportunities

Located 11 miles from Crystal River, Citrus Hills is a luxury community with the gated Villages of Citrus Hills and other subdivisions. Residents of the Villages of Citrus Hills enjoy various amenities, from their 50,000-square-foot BellaVita Fitness Complex and Private Spa to the 63 holes of golf available across four courses. “It has a country club feel,” says Nadeene Horak, a Realtor with Sail Home Realty. “Most of the residents are members of the country club; it's what they’re there for.” Residents of Citrus Hills who don’t live in the Villages still enjoy active communities with HOAs, proximity to quality restaurants and an array of recreational opportunities.

Citrus Hills is a luxury community with the gated Villages of Citrus Hills and other subdivisions.
Citrus Hills is a luxury community with the gated Villages of Citrus Hills and other subdivisions.
The Villages of Citrus Hills are a gated community with extensive amenities for residents.
The Villages of Citrus Hills are a gated community with extensive amenities for residents.
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From ranch-style to spacious Mediterranean-influenced new traditionals

Home types vary in Citrus Hills. Within the gates of the Villages of Citrus Hills, ranch-style and new-traditional homes with Mediterranean influence and terracotta roofs are common. Properties in this community have sold for between $250,000 and $900,000. Homes outside of the gated community inside other subdivisions range from small, colorful, ranch-style homes to spacious Mediterranean-influenced homes that sometimes sit on an acre more of land. Homes outside the gated community have sold for between $200,000 and $950,000. Townhouses and condominiums are also available and have sold for between $140,000 and $680,000. “Most homes in Citrus Hills have deed restrictions,” Donna Dorsey, a Realtor with Citrus Realty, says. “Meaning some of the memberships and fees are deeded to the house.” Some of these deed restrictions also include a deposit. “Some homes have a mandatory $2,000 buy-in for all the amenities,” Horak says.

There are plenty of lovely ranch style homes sitting on over an acre in Citrus Hills.
There are plenty of lovely ranch style homes sitting on over an acre in Citrus Hills.
Mediterranean home styles are commonly found in Citrus Hills.
Mediterranean home styles are commonly found in Citrus Hills.
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Impressive band program at Lecanto High School

Students in Citrus Hills are assigned to Citrus County Schools. Starting in Pre-K, children attend Forest Ridge Elementary School, which earns a B grade from Niche. From there, students move on to B-minus-graded Lecanto Middle School. The final stop on their K-through-12 experience is Lecanto High School, which receives a B-plus from Niche and has an accomplished band program. As for private schools, the Solid Rock Christian Academy serves Pre-K through 12th grade and is B-graded by Niche.

Lecanto High School teaches Citrus Hills students from grades 9-12.
Lecanto High School teaches Citrus Hills students from grades 9-12.
Citrus Hills residents can attend Lecanto Middle School, teaching students in grades 6-8.
Citrus Hills residents can attend Lecanto Middle School, teaching students in grades 6-8.
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From Rockwood Park in the Villages of Citrus Hills to Lake Hernando Park

Residents of the Villages of Citrus Hills have an array of amenities. Whether locals want to walk their dog on the 1.5-mile trail or the 2-acre dog park, Rockwood Park inside the Villages of Citrus Hills is pet-friendly. The park also includes a variety of athletic courts, a playground and waterfront picnic tables. When residents of the Villages want to get a workout in, they can head to the Village’s BellaVita Fitness Complex and Private Spa, a 50,000-square-foot facility. Just 5 miles from Citrus Hills, Lake Hernando Park is a popular destination with a swimming area, a fishing pier and a playground. Three miles north of Citrus Hills is the Beverly Hills Community Park, where visitors can utilize one of the athletic fields or skate at the skate park.

Residents take peaceful strolls with their dogs through Rockwood Park in Citrus Hills.
Residents take peaceful strolls with their dogs through Rockwood Park in Citrus Hills.
Lake Hernando Park is near Citrus Hills and has a public boat ramp for a day of fishing.
Lake Hernando Park is near Citrus Hills and has a public boat ramp for a day of fishing.
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A pair of Italian restaurants along Norvell Bryant Highway

The Villages of Citrus Hills has on-site dining for residents. Two dining options are available here: The Tiki Bar at the Grille and The Grill Restaurant & Bar. When looking for a bite outside of the Villages, various options exist along Norvell Bryant Highway. Angelo’s Pizzeria & Ristorante offers Italian favorites, from meat lasagna to baked ravioli. When customers' entrees are done, Angelo’s serves cannolis, cheesecake and tiramisu for dessert. Mikang is another go-to option. “It serves Korean food and sushi,” Horak says. “It’s got great reviews and food.” Mariana’s The Stinky Rose is another Italian restaurant known for its brick oven pizzas. Right next door to Mariana’s is a Publix for any grocery needs.

Marianna's Italian restaurant in Citrus Hills is a local favorite place to dine.
Marianna's Italian restaurant in Citrus Hills is a local favorite place to dine.
Citrus Hills residents have full access to grocery shopping at Publix.
Citrus Hills residents have full access to grocery shopping at Publix.
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Nearly equidistant to Tampa, Orlando and Gainesville

Citrus Hills is 77 miles from Tampa, 78 miles from Orlando and 60 miles from Gainesville. There is no public transportation offered in the neighborhood. Those looking to catch a flight can head 76 miles south to the Tampa International Airport. The HCA Florida Citrus Hospital is a 9-mile drive from the neighborhood for any needed medical attention.

From Villages of Citrus Hills events to the Florida Manatee Festival

The Villages of Citrus Hills have community events and special-interest clubs that residents can join. These clubs include ones for cycling, travel, cooking, bowling, billiards, and so much more. The community also has a 300-seat auditorium that hosts live music and entertainment performances. Every January, residents all around Citrus County enjoy attending the Florida Manatee Festival in nearby Crystal River. The two-day event includes live entertainment and opportunities to see manatees on boats or kayaks.

Citrus Hills residents can feel the sun on their backs and enjoy a day on the water.
Citrus Hills residents can feel the sun on their backs and enjoy a day on the water.
New communities are popping up in and around Citrus Hills, with plenty of events to keep residents busy.
New communities are popping up in and around Citrus Hills, with plenty of events to keep residents busy.
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Golf options galore

The Villages of Citrus Hills has 63 holes of golf across four courses, along with golf simulators, golf tournaments, and leagues that community members can join. These are a part of the Citrus Hills Golf & Country Club. Locals who don’t live in the Villages can play a round at Twisted Oaks Golf Club, which has an 18-hole course and a bar and grill that golfers can utilize for a meal after a day on the links.

Citrus Hills has several golf courses in the area, and residents enjoy the options.
Citrus Hills has several golf courses in the area, and residents enjoy the options.
Golf carts are the preferred mode of transportation for residents in Citrus Hills.
Golf carts are the preferred mode of transportation for residents in Citrus Hills.
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Citrus Hills Housing Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$449,900
Median Sale Price
$350,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$350,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
7%
Last 12 months Home Sales
6
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-15%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$195

Area Facts

Number of Homes
18
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
2006
Months of Supply
2.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,359
Above the national average
1,929
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
21,780

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Distribution of Home Values

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Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
10,326
Median Age
69
Population under 18
9.6%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
57.4%
Significantly above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$67,897
Below the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$86,762

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
95.9%
Above the national average
89%
College Graduates
39.1%
Advanced Degrees
19.1%
% Population in Labor Force
26.9%
Significantly below the national average
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
47°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®®

23 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®®

13 / 100
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Source: Walk Score

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