Front elevation12494 MOUNTAIN PLOVER ROAD, WEEKI WACHEE, FL 34614
Sources: Stellar MLS (listings + 12-mo closed sales), FEMA, modeled insurance. Interpretation: Momentum Research. Data notes
As of September 6, 2026, 12494 Mountain Plover Road in Royal Highlands, Weeki Wachee is listed at $275,000 (1,001 sq ft, about $275 per sq ft). That is 27% below Royal Highlands's median closed sale of $374,400 over the last 12 months (314 recorded sales). Per square foot it is above the community's recent $195/sq ft by about 41%. It came to market within the past week. Listing facts: built in 2023, a private pool, no HOA. Figures are from the MLS record and county data; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
- No CDD assessment on record
- Built 2023 · 3 yrs
- 1,001 sq ft of living area
- 1-car garage
- Listed at $275,000 — recent neighborhood median sale price ~$374,400 (nearby sales; deemed reliable, not an appraisal)
- Active listing
- HOA ~$50/mo (estimate; confirm)
Pricing & the ROYAL HIGHLANDS market
How this home is priced against recent nearby sales, and where ROYAL HIGHLANDS has been over 25 years. Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records; closed sales, deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Estimates only; see data notes.
This home’s $/sq ft vs. nearby sales
List $/sq ft against recent nearby closed sales; the community median is marked.
Price vs. size in ROYAL HIGHLANDS
Each dot is a closed sale since 2005 (1447 total). This home is the gold marker.
Sale price (y) by living area in sq ft (x). Stellar MLS closed sales.
Median $/sq ft by year
Community sold $/sq ft, 2012–2026. This home lists at $275/sq ft.
Median sale price by year
12-month median closed price, 2012–2026.
Market Heat by year (0–100)
Momentum Market Heat, 2013–2026. Now 43 (normal).
This home’s history
- 2023BuiltPer public record
- Sep 5, 2026First trackedObserved at $275,000
- NowActiveCurrently for sale
Build year is from public record. Listing milestones reflect movewithmomentum.com’s own observations since we began tracking this listing and are not the MLS listing history; dates and prices are deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Estimated monthly payment
- Principal & interest $1,421/mo 79%
- Taxes $241/mo 13%
- Insurance $78/mo 4%
- HOA $50/mo 3%
$1,790/mo at 20% down, 30-yr @ 6.71% · edit any field to update.
Editable estimate — not a loan offer. Estimates only; see data & estimate notes.
Property taxes
✓ Based on certified county tax rollMany first-time Florida buyers are surprised when property taxes jump after closing. This estimate helps you budget before you make an offer.
Most of this comes from Florida’s Save Our Homes assessment cap resetting when the home sells — the current owner’s protected assessment doesn’t transfer to a new buyer.
Adjust for your exemptions, portability, and down payment
A market / assessed / taxable trend chart appears here once the prior-year rolls are ingested.
Sources: Florida DOR certified tax roll (2025), Stellar MLS. County public record, not MLS data — matched to this home by parcel ID. Estimates are not a tax bill.
Momentum Property Score
50/100 is below average across the objective indicators below. It reflects only those measures — not the home’s quality, condition, or desirability.
A 0-100 score built from objective property and market data: flood risk, insurance, pricing, supply, affordability, and recent sales. Higher means more measures line up in a buyer’s favor. It reflects only the factors below.
Momentum Scores are objective, rules-based indicators computed from listing facts, public records, and recent nearby sales. They are not appraisals, valuations, investment advice, or judgments about a neighborhood or who should live there. Verify independently.
The Momentum read
🟡 Asking $275 per square foot, about 41% above the community’s $195 median. ROYAL HIGHLANDS’s 12-month median sold price per square foot is $195. Median sold price per square foot is down 0.1% year over year. Confidence: Very High · 314 closed sales in 12 monthsMLS facts: Stellar MLS closed sales. A per-square-foot gap is context, not an appraisal; condition, lot, and view set the final number here.
34% of homes in ROYAL HIGHLANDS are owner-occupied. An estimated 66% are non-owner-occupied, including 8% held in a company or trust and 86% out-of-state owners.Why it matters: a high owner-occupied share typically means fewer rentals nearby and steadier resale demand.Source: Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records), 10437 homes matched. Community-level context.
Recent ROYAL HIGHLANDS sales closed near 97.5% of original asking. Cash paid for about 13% of recent closings here.Why it matters: the community’s own record shows how far opening prices typically move, and how often buyers compete without financing.Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records, community-level, 12 months ending August 2, 2026. Aggregates only; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
What’s unique here: one of only 152 active listings in ROYAL HIGHLANDS, no CDD assessment.
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About this home
The easiest move you will ever make! This one is TURNKEY, fully furnished, and move in ready, so all you have to bring is your suitcase. Built in 2023 and barely lived in, it still feels brand new, with luxury vinyl plank flooring, granite counters, and newer appliances throughout.
Inside it is bright and open, with vaulted ceilings, a nice kitchen with a breakfast bar, and a comfortable, coastal furnished feel throughout. What really sets this one apart is how smart it was built. Upgraded double insulation, including in the garage, keeps the home efficient and the electric bills low.
The insulated garage has its own mini split AC and is currently set up as a fun game and hangout room, an easy bonus space you can use as is or turn back into a garage. There is a whole house security system already in place, and the home comes with a transferable warranty for extra peace of mind. Out back you get a shaded hangout spot with lights, a fire pit, and a mini pool, perfect for winding down at the end of the day.
It has been used now and then as a short term rental, so the income potential is already proven if you want to keep it going. The location is a big part of the draw. You are just minutes from Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, where the famous mermaids, crystal clear water, and the Weeki Wachee River make for easy weekends of kayaking, paddleboarding, and floating the day away.
Pine Island beach, the Withlacoochee State Trail, and Gulf fishing are all close by, and everyday shopping like Publix, Target, and Home Depot is just a quick drive. When you need the city, the Suncoast Parkway puts you in Tampa in about an hour. Furnished, efficient, and ready today.
Even better, OWNER FINANCING and a LEASE OPTION may be available for the right buyer, so this move could be easier than you think. Call to come see it!
Description provided by REAL BROKER LLC - OCALA and reproduced from the MLS; not independently verified.
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Listing data, public records, our calculations, and what to verify — each fact shown once. Estimates and calculations shown are for general information only, are not appraisals or advice, and should be independently verified.
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Provided via the Stellar MLS Internet Data Exchange, as distributed by MLS GRID · Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID · Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. · deemed reliable but not guaranteedIDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate.The Messtimate
This is a deliberately dumb estimate — living area times a range of recent neighborhood $/sq ft, and nothing else. It is not an appraisal, not market value, and not a valuation of this home. Even a tight range from comparable sales can’t price a specific home — here’s why.
Actual list price: $275,000 — compare it against the range above. The Messtimate is a blind sqft estimate; the list price reflects this specific home.
A 27% spread on the same house — and that gap is exactly what an automated guess can't see:
- Condition & updates — a renovated kitchen or new roof vs. dated finishes can swing value six figures; sq ft can't see it.
- The lot & views — a premium golf, water, or preserve lot vs. a road-facing one: same sq ft, very different price.
- Outliers skew it — one flip or distressed sale in the comps drags the whole $/sq ft up or down.
- Carrying costs & concessions — CDD, HOA, insurance, and seller-paid buydowns change what a buyer actually pays.
- The pool — a private pool carries cost and value that living area doesn't capture.
And here's what the live market is doing — which the number above ignores entirely:
- 148 active listings competing, 45 under contract
- ≈5.1 months of supply
- 380 closed here in the last 12 months
For reference, this home is listed at $275,000 ($275/sq ft) — a number set with analysis a Messtimate can't do.
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Methodology: 1,001 sq ft × $172–$218/sq ft from recent nearby closed sales (public records). Estimate for general information only; not an appraisal, valuation, or offer. Updated September 6, 2026.
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Flood zone & elevation
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Not yet verified for this address. Look up the parcel at msc.fema.gov before relying on any flood assumption.
Approximate parcel elevation from USGS; confirm exact elevation with a survey.
This is a coastal Florida county. Premiums and coverage vary by home; obtain a quote from a licensed insurer.
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Recent sales activity in ROYAL HIGHLANDS
Recent comparable closed sales near this home, from public records. Summary figures are for general reference only and are not a valuation of this property. See the ROYAL HIGHLANDS neighborhood guide for more.
Recent nearby closings in the data set.
Canonical 12-month median closed price. Reference only.
Canonical 12-month median $/sq ft. Reference only.
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Comparable recent sales
Recent closed sales nearby, with photos, so you can compare. Sold prices are public record, deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Community 12-month median: $195/sq ft. Shown for general reference only — this is not an appraisal or a statement of this home's value. Sold prices are public record and deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Investment snapshot
Objective rental and cash-flow estimates for a buyer weighing this as an investment. Rough figures for general information only — not a guarantee of rent, an appraisal, or investment advice. Verify independently.
Buyer research checklist
Items worth confirming for 12494 Mountain Plover Road, chosen from what the record shows. This is general guidance, not advice about this specific property.
- Built in 2023: confirm the roof and HVAC install dates and whether any builder or manufacturer warranty transfers.
- The listing reports no HOA: confirm with the county record that no deed restrictions or mandatory association apply to this parcel.
- Look up the parcel on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center and confirm with your insurer whether flood insurance is required.
- Get a homeowners insurance quote for this specific address in Hernando County; a wind-mitigation inspection and, on older homes, a four-point inspection can change the premium.
- Private pool: confirm the barrier or alarm meets the state residential pool safety code and ask for pump, heater, and resurfacing records.
- Listed living area is 1,001 sq ft: verify it against the property appraiser's record and measure before relying on it.
- Order a survey to confirm lot boundaries and easements.
- Review permit history with the county.
- Property taxes: the estimate on this page (about $2,888/yr) assumes reassessment at the list price; the seller's homestead cap does not transfer, so their current bill is not a guide.
- School zoning shown here comes from district data and changes; confirm the assigned schools directly with the district before relying on them.
Approximate distances
Approximate drive times for general reference only.
Groceries, dining, and parks for this city — see the city guide.
Schools, taxes, and services are county-administered — see the county guide.
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View →Data sources & freshness
| Listing record | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 6, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, as of August 2, 2026 |
| Flood zone & elevation | Not verified for this address — look it up at msc.fema.gov |
| Taxes & monthly cost | Estimated from county rates; not a quote |
| Insurance figure | Modeled estimate; obtain a real quote before offering |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments; verify with the district |
Momentum Research lines are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Estimates are informational, not appraisals or advice. Methodology: how Momentum scores are computed.
Frequently asked questions
How big is 12494 Mountain Plover Road and when was it built?
Per the listing record, 12494 Mountain Plover Road was built in 2023 and has 1,001 sq ft of living area, 3 bedrooms and 2.0 bathrooms. Living area and lot size come from the MLS record and should be verified against the county property appraiser.
What community is 12494 Mountain Plover Road in?
12494 Mountain Plover Road is in Royal Highlands in Weeki Wachee, Hernando County. The community section on this page shows recent closed sales, days on market, and active inventory for Royal Highlands from the same MLS data.
Does 12494 Mountain Plover Road have an HOA?
The listing reports no HOA. Confirm with the county record that no deed restrictions or mandatory association apply to the parcel.
Why might property taxes on 12494 Mountain Plover Road differ from the current owner's?
The estimate on this page (about $2,888 per year) assumes reassessment at the list price. Florida's Save Our Homes rule caps annual assessment increases for homesteaded owners, and the assessment resets after a sale, so a new owner's bill may differ from the seller's. Any tax figure shown here is an estimate, not the actual bill — confirm with the county property appraiser and tax collector.
Is 12494 Mountain Plover Road in a flood zone?
A flood designation has not been verified for this address. Look up the parcel on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center (msc.fema.gov) and confirm with your insurer.
Can I rely on the figures on this page?
No. Estimated taxes, insurance, payments, and any market or comparable-sales summary are opinions and estimates for general information only and should not be relied upon. Verify all information independently before making any decision.
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