Front elevation18117 Parakeet Road, Weeki Wachee, FL 34614
Sources: Stellar MLS (listings + 12-mo closed sales), FEMA, modeled insurance. Interpretation: Momentum Research. Data notes
As of September 24, 2026, 18117 Parakeet Road in Royal Highlands, Weeki Wachee is listed at $460,000 (2,115 sq ft, about $217 per sq ft). That is 23% above Royal Highlands's median closed sale of $374,900 over the last 12 months (345 recorded sales). Per square foot it is above the community's recent $192/sq ft by about 13%. It came to market within the past week. Listing facts: built in 2023, 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
- 2,115 sq ft of living area
- 2-car garage
- Listed at $460,000 — recent neighborhood median sale price ~$374,900 (nearby sales; deemed reliable, not an appraisal)
- Active listing
- HOA ~$50/mo (estimate; confirm)
Pricing & the royal highlands unit 9 market
How this home is priced against recent nearby sales, and where royal highlands unit 9 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 unit 9
Each dot is a closed sale since 2005 (1521 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 $217/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 33 (cold).
This home’s history
- 2023BuiltPer public record
- Sep 24, 2026First trackedObserved at $460,000
- 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 $2,436/mo 81%
- Taxes $402/mo 13%
- Insurance $130/mo 4%
- HOA $50/mo 2%
$3,019/mo at 20% down, 30-yr @ 6.95% · 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
35/100 is limited 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 $217 per square foot, about 13% above the community’s $192 median. royal highlands unit 9’s 12-month median sold price per square foot is $192. Median sold price per square foot is up 0.0% year over year. Confidence: Very High · 345 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.
62% of homes in royal highlands unit 9 are owner-occupied. An estimated 38% are non-owner-occupied, including 10% held in a company or trust and 100% 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), 496 homes matched. Community-level context.
Recent royal highlands unit 9 sales closed near 97.5% of original asking.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 September 20, 2026. Aggregates only; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
What’s unique here: one of only 157 active listings in royal highlands unit 9, no CDD assessment.
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Updated September 24, 2026 · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
About this home
Welcome home to this beautifully designed 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with a versatile fourth flex room, situated on 1.16 acres along a quiet cul-de-sac road and only three years old! From the moment you enter, soaring ceilings create an open, inviting feel, while the living room features elegant tray ceilings and a triple-door slider leading to the expansive screened lanai. The panoramic screens allow you to enjoy an unobstructed view of your spacious backyard while relaxing or entertaining.
Inside, the stylish kitchen features quartz countertops, a beautiful range hood, and abundant storage, including an oversized pantry with a microwave connection. The space outside the pantry could easily become a coffee bar, mudroom, or drop zone. The private primary suite features his-and-hers walk-in closets and an ensuite bath with granite countertops, dual sinks, a soaking tub, and a walk-in shower with a built-in seat ledge.
Plantation shutters add an elegant touch to the ensuite bathroom and flex room. The split-bedroom floor plan places the two additional bedrooms and guest bath on the opposite side of the home. The flex room offers endless possibilities as an office, playroom, den, or additional bedroom.
A spacious laundry room with a sink adds even more convenience. Beyond your front door, enjoy the Weeki Wachee lifestyle with nearby springs, kayaking, boating, fishing, nature trails, Gulf beaches, restaurants, grocery stores, and medical facilities. Tampa International Airport is approximately 50 miles away, offering convenient access for travel.
Newer construction, acreage, a quiet road, beautiful finishes, flexible spaces, and the best of Florida outdoor living — all in one property. Come experience 18117 Parakeet Rd for yourself!
Description provided by KELLER WILLIAMS TAMPA PROPERTIES 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: $460,000 — compare it against the range above. The Messtimate is a blind sqft estimate; the list price reflects this specific home.
A 3% 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 — the band above comes from 6 nearby sales; one flip or distressed sale moves the whole $/sq ft.
- Carrying costs & concessions — CDD, HOA, insurance, and seller-paid buydowns change what a buyer actually pays.
And here's what the live market is doing — which the number above ignores entirely:
- 154 active listings competing, 44 under contract
- ≈5.0 months of supply
- 374 closed here in the last 12 months
For reference, this home is listed at $460,000 ($217/sq ft) — a number set with analysis a Messtimate can't do.
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Methodology: 2,115 sq ft × $181–$186/sq ft from recent nearby closed sales (public records). Estimate for general information only; not an appraisal, valuation, or offer. Updated September 24, 2026.
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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.
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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: $192/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
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Buyer research checklist
Items worth confirming for 18117 Parakeet 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.
- Listed living area is 2,115 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 $4,830/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.
Data sources & freshness
| Listing record | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 24, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, as of September 20, 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 18117 Parakeet Road and when was it built?
Per the listing record, 18117 Parakeet Road was built in 2023 and has 2,115 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 18117 Parakeet Road in?
18117 Parakeet 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 18117 Parakeet 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 18117 Parakeet Road differ from the current owner's?
The estimate on this page (about $4,830 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 18117 Parakeet 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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