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Inverness Highlands South an outdoors-centric neighborhood
Inverness Highlands South sits about 21 miles southeast of Crystal River and 6 miles south of Henderson Lake. Homeowners here have more freedom when it comes to their homes. “There’s no HOA over there,” says Laurie Callahan, a Realtor with Century 21 J.W. Morton. “You are close to hospitals, shopping and schools.” Inverness Highlands South is also close to a plethora of recreation. “It’s for outdoor enthusiasts,” Callahan says. The area’s proximity to Florida State Road 44 and U.S. Route 41, its quality school system and nearby dining add to the neighborhood’s appeal.
Inverness Highlands South is a beautiful tree filled neighborhood.
Inverness Highlands South residents take pride in their homes landscaping.
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Ranch-style and contemporary homes on a quarter of an acre of land
Along the tree-covered streets of Inverness Highlands South are ranch-style and newer-build contemporary homes on an average of a quarter of an acre of land. These homes have sold for between $100,000 and $480,000. “They are moving quickly if they are priced correctly,” Callahan says. Sidewalks are not typical in the neighborhood, so residents rely on cars to get around.
Classic Ranch Style homes on elevated lots are common in Inverness Highlands South.
This Conteporary home in Inverness Highlands South features a stone facade detail.
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Citrus County Schools, with 16 AP courses offered at Citrus High
Students in Inverness Highlands South are assigned to attend Citrus County Schools. For pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, children attend Pleasant Grove Elementary School, which earns a B grade from Niche. From there, students move on to Inverness Middle School and Citrus High School, both of which earn a B-minus grade from Niche. Citrus High allows students to get ahead on their college workload by offering 16 AP classes. As for private options, Inverness Christian Academy is nearby, serves pre-k through 12th grade and earns a B.
Pleasant Grove Elementary School is an above average public school.
Inverness Middle School has 1,017 students in grades 6-8.
Citrus High School has 1,503 students in grades 9-12.
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Near the intersection of Florida State Road 44 and U.S. Route 41
Inverness Highlands South is located near the intersection of Florida State Road 44 and U.S. Route 41. Florida State Road 44 runs from Crystal River to New Smyrna Beach, while U.S. Route 41 runs from Miami to Michigan. Using U.S. Route 41, Tampa is a 68-mile drive. Ocala is 35 miles away. There is no public transportation in the area. The Tampa International Airport is a 74-mile drive south. The HCA Florida Citrus Hospital is conveniently located just 3 miles north of the neighborhood.
Trails at nearby Fort Cooper State Park
Nearby Holden Community Park has soccer fields and a playground, often hosting local youth soccer leagues. Fort Cooper State Park is 4 miles east of Inverness Highlands South and offers 5 miles of self-guided trails. The park also connects to the Withlacoochee State Trail, a 47-mile paved trail. Eden Park, 4 miles from the neighborhood, has a public boat ramp, a fishing pier, a playground and picnic tables. Wallace Brooks Park, 4 miles north, has a bike trail, a boardwalk and a pool. The park overlooks Henderson Lake and also allows fishing.
Fort Cooper State Park has trails that connect to Withlacooche bike trails.
Eden Park has a public boat ramp for lake access and fishing.
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Burgers and wings by Henderson Lake at Cove Resort and Pub
Cove Resort and Pub is 6 miles from the Inverness Highlands South by Henderson Lake. “It has burgers and wings and is right on the water,” Callahan says. “You can pull your boat up from the lake. The Cove has a sizable drink menu, including beer flights. Oscar Penns is an upscale restaurant 3 miles north of the neighborhood that serves seafood, sushi and steak. “It’s on the higher end, dress up for dinner kind of thing,” says Nadeene Horak, a Realtor with Sail Home Realty. “It’s in a very old house; people say it's haunted.” Right down the street from Oscar Penns is Stumpknockers Restaurant, which serves seafood, steak and other American favorites. “They are known for their burgers,” Horak says. There is a Publix and a Winn-Dixie just north of the neighborhood for grocery shopping.
Feel the warm atmosphere at The Cove Resort & Pub near Inverness Highlands South.
Oscar Penn's Restaurant offers delicious steak, and sushi near Inverness Highlands South.
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From the Third Friday Cruise-In to the Citrus County Fair
“Every third Friday of each month, we have Cruise-In,” says Callahan, a resident of Inverness. The Third Friday Cruise-In is put on by the Citrus Vettes & Camaros Car Club and happens in Historic Downtown Inverness. People from all over bring their classic cars to show off. Just east of the neighborhood is also the Citrus County Fairgrounds, which hosts the annual Citrus County Fair every March. The fair includes rides, food and market vendors, livestock and a flea market.
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