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Spaced-out community next to the Withlacoochee State Forest
Just 9 miles east of Homosassa Springs and 10 miles east of Crystal River is Lecanto, a community featuring single-family homes on spacious lots. “It’s for people who want to live on 1, 2, 3 acres,” says Nadeene Horak, a Realtor with Sail Home Realty with 18 years of experience selling in the area. Many houses don’t have HOA fees or deed restrictions—even those in subdivisions—which can be appealing to prospective homebuyers. Another draw is Lecanto’s inland location. “Most of Lecanto has no flood-designated area,” says Horak. “It’s a great option for someone not looking to pay flood insurance.” It’s also close to nature, abutting Withlacoochee State Forest, with opportunities for hiking, hunting and camping.
Lecanto is a place to find a home with wide open spaces.
The Withlacoochee State Forrest offers a camping area to bring horses for weekend fun in Lecanto
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Ranch-style and manufactured homes on large lots
Lecanto has a handful of subdivisions, including Timberlane Estates, featuring ranch-style homes built in the 1980s and ‘90s that sit on 1-acre lots. The subdivision is less than 2 miles from a new shopping center with grocery stores and big-box retailers, making it particularly convenient. Prices here range between $400,000 and $500,000. Other subdivisions like Crystal Glen, which has HOA fees, features homes in the $250,000 to $350,000 range. Houses found outside subdivisions are typically manufactured homes priced from $100,000 to $250,000 or ranch-style houses in the $350,000 to $500,000 range. Streets in Lecanto rarely have sidewalks, so cars are essential for getting around the area.
A row of lovely ranch homes in Lecanto.
Lecanto has a some wonderful manufactured homes with plenty of land.
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Quality preparation for higher education at Lecanto High School
Residents of Lecanto are assigned to Citrus County Schools. Starting in pre-Kindergarten, students attend Lecanto Primary School before moving on to Lecanto Middle for sixth through eighth grade. Both schools earned a B-minus grade from Niche. Lecanto High prepares students for higher education, backed up by its GreatSchools College Readiness score of 8 out of 10. Seven Rivers Christian School is in the neighborhood and serves Pre-K through 12th grade with a B grade from Niche.
Lecanto High School has 1,630 students in grades 9-12.
Lecanto Primary School has a student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1.
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10 miles from all the fun of Crystal River
Lecanto is about 30 miles from Ocala and 75 to 80 miles from Tampa, Orlando and Gainesville. The closest major town with recreational options, restaurants and shopping is Crystal River, 10 miles away via U.S. Highway 44, which runs through the neighborhood. The closest major airport is Tampa International Airport, about 70 miles away. HCA Florida Citrus Hospital is 10 miles east of Lecanto.
Enjoy the water tour and see beautiful Crystal River.
Swim with the manatee in Crystal River, 10 miles North of Lecanto.
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From burgers at Paige’s Root Beer to Glory wings at Glory Days Grill
Most shopping and dining options close to Lecanto are clustered along Norvell Bryant Highway. Paige’s Root Beer serves burgers and fries inside a diner-inspired space and the upscale World Fusion offers classic and specialty sushi rolls. Glory Days Grill is a popular sports bar known for its glory sauce, which is similar to buffalo sauce and traditionally served on its wings. There’s also a new shopping center with a Starbucks, Aldi, Target, Panera and Texas Roadhouse. A Walmart Supercenter is also off Norvell Bryant Highway for grocery shopping.
Paige's Burgers is where residents go for the best burger in Lecanto.
New restaurants are popping up all around Lecanto.
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From Lecanto Community Park to the Jeep Cave Trail
Lecanto Community Park has courts for pickup basketball and tennis courts for a friendly match with a friend. Dog owners head to the park for its trails. Hikers head just east of the neighborhood to the Withlacoochee State Forest, home of the Jeep Cave trail, a 6.6-mile loop-style path. Just north of Lecanto on the other side of Norvell Bryant Highway is the Citrus Memorial Health Foundation YMCA. The center provides youth sports, group exercise classes and swim programs.
Kids enjoy the large green spaces at Lecanto Park.
Lecanto is a place to find a home with wide open spaces.
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Citrus County community events
Lecanto is located in Citrus County, which hosts a number of county-wide events year-round. Throughout the year, the county hosts a Concert Series at the Citrus Springs Community Center, which has had performances from Tom Petty tribute bands to Journey tribute bands. The county also hosts a dive-in movie series at Bicentennial Park, where residents can swim during a film played on an inflatable screen.
Lecanto enjoys community events where you can show your prize cows.
The Withlacoochee State Forrest offers a camping area to bring horses for weekend fun in Lecanto
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Mertailor’s Mermaid Aquarium Encounter
Mertailor’s Mermaid Aquarium Encounter is a family-run center that has 20 exhibits of sea creatures and mermaid shows that provide children with an interactive educational experience.
In Lecanto kids can get their picture taken with a beautiful mermaid at Mertailor's Mermaid show
Mertailor's Mermaid Aquarium Encounter has a wonderful show for the family in Lecanto.
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Parks in this Area
Lecanto Park
Lecanto Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lecanto, Homosassa Springs sell after 70 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Lecanto, Homosassa Springs over the last 12 months is $520,000, up 32% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,775
Median Age
55
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
16.6%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
34.5%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$48,973
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$68,582
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.3%
College Graduates
18.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.4%
% Population in Labor Force
42.9%
Below the national average
65.1%
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®
11/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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