Crystal Oaks vs Riverhaven Village
Two Citrus communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-12.
| Metric | Crystal Oaks | Riverhaven Village |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $180K | $458K |
| Price per sq ft | $92 | $212 |
| Avg days on market | 15 days | 160 days |
| Months of supply | 0.1 mo | 1.0 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market (limited data) | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 99 | 172 |
The verdict
Riverhaven Village carries the higher median price — about 154% above Crystal Oaks. Homes in Crystal Oaks sell faster (15 days on market vs 160). Crystal Oaks is the tighter market on inventory (0.1 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Crystal Oaks | Riverhaven Village | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Citrus County, FL | Citrus County, FL |
| City / area | Lecanto | Homosassa |
| ZIP | 34461 | 34448 |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| Crystal Oaks | Riverhaven Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 1 | 14 |
| Under contract | 1 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $325K to $325K | $269K to $2.15M |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Crystal Oaks homes for sale · Riverhaven Village homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Crystal Oaks | Riverhaven Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 67 | 325 |
| Built | 1988–2023 (median 1990) | 1977–2024 (median 1984) |
| Typical living area | 1,706 sq ft | 1,925 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 72% | 46% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 64 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Crystal Oaks | Riverhaven Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 93.1% | 77.3% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,797 sq ft | 2,109 sq ft |
Last 12 months of recorded closings; sale-to-original-list is the share of the first asking price sellers actually got.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Crystal Oaks | Riverhaven Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | not reported | Homosassa Elementary School |
| Middle | not reported | Crystal River Middle School |
| High school | not reported | Crystal River High School |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Crystal Oaks is the lower entry point (median $180K vs $458K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Crystal Oaks; Riverhaven Village trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Crystal Oaks (15 days on market on average); buyers get more negotiating room where homes sit longer.
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is Riverhaven Village more expensive than Crystal Oaks?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Riverhaven Village is $458,000 versus $180,000 in Crystal Oaks, about 154% higher.
Which has newer homes, Crystal Oaks or Riverhaven Village?
Crystal Oaks: its homes were built 1988–2023 with a median year of 1990, versus a median of 1984 in Riverhaven Village (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Riverhaven Village. The typical home there is 1,925 sq ft of living area, versus 1,706 sq ft in Crystal Oaks.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Crystal Oaks — sellers there received 93.1% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 77.3% in Riverhaven Village.
Go deeper on each: Crystal Oaks homes, photos & schools · Riverhaven Village homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.