Citrus County offers an incredible variety of real estate – from waterfront to golf course and country club living, deed restricted communities, to charming “Key-West style” bungalows within a bike ride to quaint Downtown Crystal River

We may have the most affordable real estate prices and value in our state, which is attracting retirees as well as professionals and families relocating to our state. Even residents in other parts of Florida are moving to Citrus County (a term called “internal migration”) to in many cases escape the congestion of big cities and their suburbs, as well as due to our lower real estate prices and cost of living.

• Our family-friendly “Old Florida” lifestyle, and our “Nature Coast” setting contribute to make a phenomenal lifestyle that cannot be imagined until you are here.
• Orlando is under 90 miles, Gainesville (home of the University of Florida) and Ocala (with its rolling hills and more horse farms) are close by. It’s no wonder we are becoming the next “garden spot” in Florida!
• In 2009 Citrus County boasted the second-lowest crime rate of all Florida counties, and our public school district has received multiple and continuous years with “A” rating, and in 2008 was also awarded “High Achieving” status – one of just 13 of the 67 public school districts in Florida. These statistics have been quoted by many families as another reason for choosing Citrus County!
• We are known for our clear rivers and tributaries, an abundance of state-owned parks, elite to value-based golf courses, horse trails, biking, and more, and for having fun in the Gulf of Mexico. Although we have a very small beach, we are within an hour to white-sand Clearwater Beach and others beaches which are continually rated as some of the most beautiful in the world, are just south of us.

While we are 65 miles from Tampa, the Suncoast Parkway, which ends at Crystal River, gives us a no-stop-light 70 mph drive to Tampa International Airport, Raymond James Stadium (home of the NFL football Buccaneers), Downtown Tampa, and two premier shopping malls. It’s an easy drive to “the city!”

Our Realtor:

Debbie Rector
Realtor/Owner
Keller Williams Realty
Debbie Reviews County Map & discusses Citrus County
(Running time: 5:02 minutes)

A realtor here for almost 22 years, (also with her horse, Chance, above) knows Citrus County intimately – what areas are growing and which may suit your needs. From Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Debbie moved to Florida to help her mother run a clothing company. After her mom passed away, she sold the company. Debbie and her husband Johnnie have been in our area since 1991. They have no kids but 2 dogs, Bull and Dozer and 6 horses. Debbie is a very active horseperson and attends and competes in shows and competitions. She points to the many quaint townships in our area and the abundance of outdoor activities, golfing and fishing, as examples of what makes Citrus County charming. Debbie’s favorite time of the year is winter, when the mornings are crisp, but it warms up into the 70s in the afternoon with little humidity.

Debbie’s Market Samples

Choose the Home and Lifestyle that Fits You!

In Citrus County you can purchase a home “off the beaten path,” or consider a waterfront property, or any number of locations and home-life styles in our area. As this presentation is designed to reassure you that there is a considerable variety, we focus on main residential communities as the place to begin your education on our real estate market. More than 15 golf courses, clubs with tennis facilities as well as ranch-style communities with horse facilities and trails are featured here. Waterfront, country, and ranch houses abound in Citrus County. Villas, patio homes, and home sites are also available for custom building.

The Spa at Terra Vista

Terra Vista: This most upscale part of Citrus Hills is a fast-growing residential area to the east of Crystal River, and boasts 3 golf courses (Sky View, Oaks, Meadows), the best tennis facilities in the county, and a wonderful spa. It is set amidst gently rolling hills in the heart of Citrus County. Terra Vista memberships are transferable and you can break up membership to include golf, tennis, a social membership, or a combination. All 3 golf courses are also open to the public. Terra Vista has an ornate 32,000 SF recreation center and high-end golf shop and dining room. It is also a security-gated community.   Photo Album      Golf & Clubhouse Album

Black Diamond Ranch: Simply the most exclusive Golf and Country Club on the Nature Coast and rivals any in Tampa and Orlando. Black Diamond Ranch boasts 45 holes of premier golf, including the nationally famous “Quarry Course,” a perennial Top 100 in the nation by Golf Digest. Equity memberships are $70,000. A tennis facility and 28,000 square foot Clubhouse are in property. Black Diamond Ranch has more than 500 members. You do not need to purchase a membership to live in the gated community.   Photo Album

Home on the Homosassa River complete with its own boat dock!

Life on the Water: An incredible life on a waterfront home with deep water gulf access waterways is unaffordable to many in any other area of Florida. Imagine owning a pontoon boat to entertain family and friends, a cruiser, fishing boat, or a small yacht to take to the Keys on the weekend. Go to the grocery store, or out for dinner, on your boat instead of your car!   Photo Album

Pine Ridge Estates: Semi-private golf club, tennis, and the largest equestrian center in Citrus County with 29 miles of trails. Acreage is a key component of the home sites here: the smallest are a full acre and many are 5-10 acres. Equine center has stables, dressage, western, and jumper rings to complement a main horse ring. This is a “cool community” with laid back residents of all ages.   Photo Album

Special Note: These neighborhoods examples of the many kinds of communities like them throughout Citrus County. You will love the many hamlets near Crystal River (the hospital’s location), from majestic Homosassa to charming Dunnellon and Beverly Hills, new and modern Citrus Hills, and rural Citrus Springs – many options!

For nurses and technicians considering our community, imagine an affordable “Key West style” bungalow home next to King’s Bay Park, which is a bike ride or kayak paddle to charming Downtown – what an incredible way to start or grow a young family!

www.terra-vista-florida.com
www.blackdiamondranch.com

All photos are original and were taken specifically for the purpose of this presentation.