$285,000
SOLD MAR 14, 2025

542 E Buckingham Dr Lecanto, FL 34461

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,478 Sq Ft
1.03 Acres

Recently Sold

$193 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

63 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Solar Power System
  • Landscaped with Trees
  • Rectangular Lot

About This Home

As of March 2025

Discover the potential of this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, pool home located in desirable Kensington Estates! This property is brimming with opportunities for customization and improvement. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home features a desirable split floor plan, offering privacy and convenience. Situated on a spacious 1-acre lot, there’s plenty of room to enjoy outdoor activities or customize the yard to your liking. In addition, the property has a 2020 roof with solar panels to save you on your electric bill! This property needs some TLC but presents a fantastic opportunity to invest in a prime location. Don’t miss out on this diamond in the rough!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ashlyn Byrd

Trotter Realty License #3570818 Listed on: 12/04/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Bobi Miller

RE/MAX Realty One License #3371431

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,603

Year Built

  • Built in 1988

Lot Details

  • 1.03 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a county road
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Landscaped with Trees
  • Property is zoned LDR

HOA Fees

  • Condo Association YN

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,478 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Shower Only
  • Separate Shower

Schools

  • Hernando Elementary School
  • Lecanto Middle School
  • Lecanto High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Additional Features

  • Solar Power System
  • In Ground Pool

Community Details

  • Kensington Estates Association
  • Citrus Hills Kensington Estates Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,603

Year Built

Built in 1988

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$1 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Architectural Style: One Story
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Directions: W Gulf to Lake Hwy, turn left onto Kensington Ave, Continue onto Brighton Road, Turn left onto E Buckingham Drive and house is 0.3 miles on your left.
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Green Power: Solar
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.03
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Subdivision Name: Citrus Hills - Kensington Estates
  • Year Built: 1988
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Shower Only, Separate Shower
  • Living Area: 1478.0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Concrete Driveway
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Lot Features: Rectangular, Trees
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Pool
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Concrete, Driveway, Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 15.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Kensington Estates
  • Association: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Hernando Elementary
  • High School: Lecanto High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Lecanto Middle

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 44823.0
  • Zoning: LDR
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3602.51
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 4, 2024
Closed on
Mar 13, 2025
Sold by
Helt Denise M
Bought by
Bargiel Steven L
Seller's Agent
Ashlyn Byrd
Trotter Realty
Buyer's Agent
Bobi Miller
RE/MAX Realty One
List Price
$305,000
Sold Price
$285,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-6.56%
Views
85
Current Estimated Value
$294,867

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$9,867
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.29%
Original Mortgage
$228,000
Outstanding Balance
$226,361
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$68,506

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 27, 2016
Closed on
Nov 10, 2016
Sold by
Krom John
Bought by
Helt Denise M
Seller's Agent
Leslie Landham
RE/MAX Foxfire - HWY 40
Buyer's Agent
Katie Hampton
ERA American Suncoast Realty
List Price
$127,500
Sold Price
$127,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$500
-0.39%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.22%
Original Mortgage
$127,000
Interest Rate
3.47%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 2016
Sold by
Krom Bertha I
Bought by
Krom John

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 1987
Bought by
Helt Larry A and Helt Denise M
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $285,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $285,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $127,000 North Central Fl Title Llc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Deed $100 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $228,000 New Conventional
Closed $228,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $127,000 VA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/14/2025 03/14/25 Sold $285,000 -6.6% $193 / Sq Ft
02/05/2025 02/05/25 Pending -- -- --
12/04/2024 12/04/24 For Sale $305,000 +140.2% $206 / Sq Ft
11/23/2016 11/23/16 Sold $127,000 -0.4% $86 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/24/2016 10/24/16 Pending -- -- --
09/27/2016 09/27/16 For Sale $127,500 -- $86 / Sq Ft
Source: REALTORS® Association of Citrus County

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

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 $3,644 $127,446 -- --
2024 $3,603 $123,854 -- --
2023 $3,603 $120,247 $0 $0
2022 $3,508 $116,745 $0 $0
2021 $3,453 $113,345 $0 $0
2020 $1,083 $140,882 $16,250 $124,632
2019 $1,063 $133,900 $15,750 $118,150
2018 $1,031 $123,938 $13,200 $110,738
2017 $1,021 $105,024 $11,730 $93,294
2016 $850 $91,893 $11,000 $80,893
2015 $868 $91,254 $15,300 $75,954
2014 $868 $90,530 $15,232 $75,298
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: REALTORS® Association of Citrus County

MLS Number: 839330

REALTORS® Association of Citrus County

APN: 19E-18S-31-0010-000A0-0530