NOT LISTED FOR SALE

196 Lark Ave Brooksville, FL 34601

Brooksville Area

Estimated Value: $546,000 - $570,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,792 Sq Ft
$310/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 31, 2025

Last sale price $555,000 $310 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $3,506 / mo

68 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Screened Pool
  • Deck
  • Screened Porch
  • 5.2 Acre Lot
  • No HOA
  • Workshop

About This Home

As of July 2025

Charming ranch-style retreat on 5+ acres - priced $35K below appraisal!

Welcome to your dream country escape. This beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 3-bath ranch-style home sits high and dry on 5.2 peaceful acres, just minutes from town and close to Hernando County Schools. Offering the perfect blend of privacy and convenience, this property is ideal for those seeking space, serenity, and modern comfort.

Step inside to discover new windows (2023) for lots of natural light, a new well (2024), and a new septic system (2025) for peace of mind. The spacious open layout flows effortlessly, ideal for both everyday living and entertaining.

Enjoy Florida living at its finest with a newly resurfaced pool (remarcite), new screened enclosure, and plenty of space to relax or entertain outdoors. The garage is fully insulated, featuring new garage door openers (2025) and insulated ceilings and doors—perfect for storage, hobbies, or keeping your vehicles protected year-round.

Equestrian or animal lovers will appreciate the horse barn with a finished tack room, while nature enthusiasts will love the regular visits from deer and wild turkey in the fully fenced backyard.

This property truly has it all space, upgrades, location, and charm, priced at $579,000, $35,000 under recent appraisal value (2025). Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a move-in ready home with land, just minutes from town!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Heather Jacobs

Century 21 Alliance Realty License #SL3582225 Listed on: 04/22/2025

Century 21 Alliance Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Heather Jacobs

Century 21 Alliance Realty License #SL3582225 Listed on: 04/22/2025

Century 21 Alliance Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,393

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • 5.2 Acre Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Wood Fence
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Property is zoned AR, Agricultural

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • 2 Carport Spaces
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Block Exterior
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,792 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Workshop
  • Screened Porch

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Pool

  • Screened Pool
  • In Ground Pool

Schools

  • Brooksville Elementary School
  • Parrott Middle School
  • Hernando High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Well
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Agricultural

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 0040

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Vista Heights Estates Subdivision

Security

  • Building Fire Alarm

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,393

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

5.2 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: Head northeast on S Broad St Pass by Dairy Queen Grill & Chill (on the right in 0.4 mi) -1.5 mi Turn left onto N Main St -0.1 mi Continue onto Howell Ave- 1.4 mi Turn left onto Lark Ave- 0.7 mi Turn right- 381 ft 196 Lark Ave Brooksville, FL 34601
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Vista Heights Estates
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Current Use: Single Family
  • Reso Fencing: Chain Link, Fenced, Full, Wood
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Unit
  • ResoLotFeatures: Agricultural, Many Trees
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.2
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • View Type:Pond View: Trees/Woods
  • NAV29_Unit_1_Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Fire Alarm, Security Lights, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Co List Office Phone: 352-686-0000
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Reso Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Master Plan Zoning: AR
  • Location Tax and Legal Elementary School: Brooksville
  • Location Tax and Legal High School: Hernando
  • General Property Information:Bathrooms Half: 1
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 5.2
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 226512.0
  • General Property Information Carport YN2: Yes
  • General Property Information Waterfront YN: No
  • General Property Information Senior Community YN: No
  • General Property Information:Furnished: Unfurnished
  • General Property Information:Pool Private YN: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Pool Features In Ground: Yes
  • Location Tax and Legal:Tax Annual Amount: 2392.7
  • Location Tax and Legal Zoning Description2: Agricultural
  • General Property Information Accessibility Features YN2: No
  • General Property Information New Construction YN: No
  • Levels:One: Yes
  • Security Features:Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • Utilities:Cable Available: Yes
  • General Property Information CDD Fee YN: No
  • Water Source:Well: Yes
  • Contract Information Property Attached YN: No
  • Fencing Wood2: Yes
  • Utilities Water Connected: Yes
  • General Property Information Carport Spaces2: 2.0
  • General Property Information:Land Lease YN2: No
  • Utilities:Electricity Connected: Yes
  • Fencing:Chain Link: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Lot Features Agricultural2: Yes
  • Security Features:Fire Alarm: Yes
  • Pool Features:Screen Enclosure: Yes
  • Security Features:Security System Owned: Yes
  • Architectural Style Ranch: Yes
  • Fencing Fenced: Yes
  • Other Structures:Workshop: Yes
  • Flooring:Tile: Yes
  • Flooring:Vinyl: Yes
  • Flooring Laminate: Yes
  • Utilities Sewer Connected: Yes
  • Room Types Living Room: Yes
  • Room Types Living Room Level: Main
  • View TreesWoods: Yes
  • Security Features:Security Lights: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: Main
  • Other Structures Stable(s)2: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Island, Pantry
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace Features:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Interior Features:Pantry: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Softener-Owned: Yes
  • Interior Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Range: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Water Heater: Yes
  • Laundry Features:In Unit: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Screen Enclosure
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Construction Type: Block, Vinyl Siding
  • Other Structures: Stable(s), Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Rear Porch, Screened
  • Construction Materials:Block: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Fencing - Full: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Screened: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Rear Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Covered2: Yes
  • Lot Features:Many Trees: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached Carport, Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • General Property Information:Garage YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Attached Carport: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Central, Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Well
  • Heating:Central: Yes
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes
  • Heating:Heat Pump: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Brooksville
  • High School: Hernando
  • Middle Or Junior School: Parrott

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 226512.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Zoning Description: Agricultural

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2392.7
  • Tax Block: 0000
  • Tax Lot: 0040

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 22, 2025
Closed on
Jul 31, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Heather Jacobs
Century 21 Alliance Realty
Buyer's Agent
Heather Jacobs
Century 21 Alliance Realty
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$555,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$44,000
-7.35%
Views
171
Current Estimated Value
$556,378

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,378
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.26%
Original Mortgage
$444,000
Interest Rate
0.0677%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 30, 2010
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$137,000
Interest Rate
0.0442%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 2002
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,000
Interest Rate
0.068%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 1, 1998
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$555,000 Chelsea Title
$174,850 Gulf Coast Title Co Inc
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Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $444,000
Previous Owner $110,000
Previous Owner $137,000
Previous Owner $215,000
Previous Owner $155,000
Previous Owner $20,000
Previous Owner $20,000
Previous Owner $130,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/31/2025 07/31/25 Sold $555,000 -4.1% $310 / Sq Ft
06/29/2025 06/29/25 Pending -- -- --
06/23/2025 06/23/25 Price Changed $579,000 -3.3% $323 / Sq Ft
04/22/2025 04/22/25 For Sale $599,000 -- $334 / Sq Ft
Source: Hernando County Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $6,010 $388,725 $134,160 $254,565
2024 $2,311 $169,305
2023 $2,311 $164,374 $0 $0
2022 $2,221 $159,586 $0 $0
2021 $1,892 $154,938 $0 $0
2020 $2,081 $152,799 $0 $0
2019 $2,054 $147,504 $0 $0
2018 $1,615 $144,754 $0 $0
2017 $1,885 $141,777 $0 $0
2016 $1,824 $138,861 $0 $0
2015 $1,838 $137,896 $0 $0
2014 $1,783 $136,802 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Heather Jacobs

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Heather Jacobs

    Century 21 Alliance Realty

    (352) 442-4917

    12 Total Sales

    Heather Jacobs
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Map

Source: Hernando County Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 2252988

Hernando County Association of REALTORS®

APN: R15-222-19-3730-0000-0400

Florida Hernando County Brooksville 34601

196 Lark Ave, Brooksville, FL

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