1879 Forest Drive, Inverness, FL 34453
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 Nature Coast
Listed by:
Rich Fernley(352) 464 - 2664CENTURY 21 J W Morton Real Estate, Inc.
Office: century 21 j.w.morton r.e.
MLS#:845950
Source:FL_CMLS
Price summary
- Price:$429,900
- Price per sq. ft.:$154.36
About this home
Acreage. Privacy. No HOA. A rare find inside Inverness city limits: 1.61 private acres, a custom-built home, multiple outbuildings—all directly across from a 290-acre park. Discover your private sanctuary within the historic City of Inverness—close to everything, yet tucked away in a peaceful setting.
This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath, 2,454 SF home with an attached 2-car garage is located in Fletcher Heights, a quiet, non-HOA neighborhood served by public water and positioned in Flood Zone X, where no flood insurance is required.
Directly across the street sits Whispering Pines Park, featuring miles of walking and biking trails, sports courts, playgrounds, a splash pad, swimming pool, and shaded picnic areas. You’re also just minutes from the Withlacoochee State Trail, local shops, restaurants, and medical facilities—offering the perfect blend of privacy and in-town convenience.
A spacious mudroom opens to the foyer and a large open-concept living and dining area anchored by a stone-faced fireplace. The expansive kitchen includes generous cabinetry and counter space, a center island with cooktop, built-in oven and microwave, and a breakfast bar—ideal for cooking, entertaining, and everyday living.
The split-bedroom layout features oversized secondary bedrooms and a primary suite with a walk-in closet, jetted garden tub, and separate shower. A window-lined under-air rear porch overlooks the scenic, tree-lined property, offering an inviting space to relax year-round.
Outside, a 520 SF detached climate-controlled flex building provides exceptional versatility—perfect as a workshop, studio, hobby space, home office, or potential in-law or guest suite. Additional amenities include a screened gazebo, barbecue/fire pit area, two storage sheds, and a bird aviary—giving you space to create, work, store, or simply unwind.
The home has been thoughtfully updated and well-maintained, with major improvements including a new roof on the main house (2018), a new metal roof on the flex building (2019), upgraded electrical panel (2019), high-efficiency heat pump water heater (2021), and updated windows (2010).
Few properties offer this combination of upgrades, amenities, acreage, and location—especially within city limits. Schedule your private tour today....
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Home facts
- Year built:1983
- Listing ID #:845950
- Added:295 day(s) ago
- Updated:April 23, 2026 at 02:23 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:3
- Total bathrooms:3
- Full bathrooms:2
- Half bathrooms:1
- Flooring:Carpet, Laminate, Tile
- Dining Description:Open Floorplan
- Bathrooms Description:Seperate Shower, Tub Shower
- Kitchen Description:Built In Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen, Wood Cabinets
- Bedroom Description:Open Floorplan, Split Bedrooms, Walk In Closets
- Living area:2,454 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Heat Pump
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Asphalt, Metal, Shingle
- Year built:1983
- Building area:2,454 sq. ft.
- Lot area:1.61 Acres
- Lot Features:Acreage, Rolling Slope
- Architectural Style:One Story, Ranch
- Construction Materials:Stucco
- Foundation Description:Block
- Levels:1 Story
Schools
- High school:Citrus High
- Middle school:Inverness Middle
- Elementary school:Pleasant Grove Elementary
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Septic Tank
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$429,900
- Price per sq. ft.:$154.36
- Tax amount:$4,783 (2025)
Features and amenities
- Laundry features:Dryer, Laundry Tub, Washer
- Amenities:Attic, Drapes, Fireplace, Room For Pool, Smoke Detectors, Updated Kitchen, Walk In Closets
Parking
- Total parking spaces:2
- Parking description:Attached, Blacktop Driveway, Concrete, Concrete Driveway, Driveway, Garage
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:2
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