Black Diamond Ranch
Homes for Sale in Lecanto, FL
All 73 homes for sale in Lecanto, FL · median $359,000 · 80 homes for sale in 34461 · Citrus County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
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Homes listed or recently sold were built 1991 - 2009; 3 of 12 report an HOA (median $213/mo); none of the 12 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 103 ft). As of November 2026, the MLS records 3 closed sales in Black Diamond Ranch in Lecanto, FL since 2024, the most recent in December 2025.
Black Diamond Ranch sits in Lecanto, out in Citrus County, and the current MLS snapshot is thin on hard numbers - no median, no amenity data pulled from active listings. That means price here is going to be driven by the individual property: lot, condition, and how the specific home is finished, not by a published community-wide figure I can point to.
With no central price signal to anchor to, both sides should expect valuation to come down to comparables and condition rather than a headline number. For a buyer, that puts the burden on walking the specific home and reading the lot. For a seller, it means pricing is a case-by-case exercise, and getting the condition story right matters more than leaning on any neighborhood average.
Figures in this note are as of October 26, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside BLACK DIAMOND RANCH right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Black Diamond Ranch is a Lecanto community in Citrus County where current listings don't surface shared amenities or a reliable price signal, so expect each property to be evaluated on its own merits rather than a community template.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 9 homes in BLACK DIAMOND RANCH that have changed hands since 2008, built between 1989 and 2009 (median 1996), with a median living area of about 2,188 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 3-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Black Diamond Ranch is best for.
Best for
- Buying for a quieter Citrus County setting away from denser suburban grids
- Buyers who are comfortable valuing a home on its lot and condition rather than a neighborhood average
- Looking for a property you can underwrite individually with hands-on comparable work
Probably not for
- Needing a shared amenity package, since none surface in current listings
- Wanting a published median or price range to anchor an offer
- Buyers who require a dense, walkable setting with services at the doorstep
The market around Black Diamond Ranch
Black Diamond Ranch is a small community — 11 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2026 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.
In ZIP 34461, 38 homes are on the market and 24% are under contract — a steady corner of Lecanto.
Across Citrus County, 1,079 homes are active and 318 pending (23% under contract).
Homes here are single family residence.
Flood zones in Black Diamond Ranch: of 11 listing addresses checked against the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, 100% sit outside the FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone X). Individual parcels vary - verify any specific address at msc.fema.gov.
In ZIP 34461 (Lecanto), 24 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $425K ($229/sq ft), up 19.2% year over year, with a median 61 days on market. See the live ZIP 34461 housing market and the Citrus County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Black Diamond Ranch specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Black Diamond Ranch
Live MLS inventory for Black Diamond Ranch. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.
Active and pending Black Diamond Ranch listings as of 2026-10-26, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2024 through 2025. Tap any home to ask about it.
Black Diamond Ranch on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Schools
- Citrus County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Central Ridge Elementary School · Elementary
- Citrus Springs Middle School · Middle
- Lecanto High School · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Black Diamond Ranch listings and can change; always confirm with Citrus County Public Schools for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Black Diamond Ranch address.
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Recent Developments in Black Diamond Ranch
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Black Diamond Ranch, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- October 2026Development
Betz Farm 1,466-home proposal near Crystal River heads to county commission after denial recommendation
The 350-acre Betz Farm site on North Turkey Oak Drive near State Road 44 and U.S. 19 is proposed for 1,466 homes (1,138 single-family and 328 townhomes), down from 1,542 allowed in the original plan. The Planning and Development Commission voted 7-0 on Aug. 20 to recommend denial, and the County Commission hears it Tuesday.
What it may mean for the marketIf approved, the project would add a large block of housing supply on the Crystal River corridor, with added traffic on State Road 44 and U.S. 19 and flood-zone construction requirements. The site is about 7 miles west of Black Diamond Ranch.
Source: Citrus County Chronicle - October 2026Retail & Dining
Home Depot set to open Oct. 15 at State Road 44 and Kensington Avenue in Lecanto
Home Depot plans to open a store of about 136,980 square feet on the northeast corner of State Road 44 and Kensington Avenue, west of Inverness, on Oct. 15. The company says it is one of 12 locations it is opening this year.
What it may mean for the marketAdds a large home-improvement retailer in central Citrus County, shortening shopping trips for residents who now travel to neighboring counties. The site is about 5 miles south of Black Diamond Ranch.
Source: Citrus County Chronicle - October 2026Civic
Citrus commissioners to consider aviation economic development board for county airports
Commissioners were set to consider creating a board of people with aviation and business experience to study opportunities at the county's two public airports, Inverness Airport and Crystal River Airport. Commissioner Jeff Kinnard proposed it, and it would not replace the existing Aviation Advisory Board.
What it may mean for the marketAims to grow airport traffic and business activity, which could affect future aviation-related employment and commercial land demand near the airports. The site is about 6 miles southwest of Black Diamond Ranch.
Source: Citrus County Chronicle - October 2026Development
Former Crystal River Mall site townhome project delayed by construction costs
The developer plans 56 townhomes on the south side of the former mall site, starting with seven eight-unit buildings, a clubhouse and a dog park, under an approved PUD with a civil site plan permit issued. He cited interest rates, tariffs and energy costs for the delay and says construction could begin within 60 days if conditions improve; the deadline is 2034.
What it may mean for the marketThe long-vacant mall site stays undeveloped for now, delaying new housing supply and retail redevelopment on the U.S. 19 corridor. The site is about 6 miles west of Black Diamond Ranch.
Source: Citrus County Chronicle - July 2026Infrastructure
Crystal River advances $31 million wastewater plant plan
The Crystal River City Council unanimously approved an agreement with engineering firm Kimley-Horn to develop an updated facility plan for the city's wastewater treatment plant, backed by about $31.2 million in funding. The plan would increase capacity from 1.5 to 2.5 million gallons per day and could rebuild the plant or relocate it to city-owned land outside the floodplain.
What it may mean for the marketThe funded plant plan would expand wastewater treatment capacity and move key infrastructure outside the floodplain, supporting future growth in Crystal River. The project is about 6 miles west of Black Diamond Ranch, elsewhere in Citrus County.
Source: Citrus County Chronicle
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
The Black Diamond Ranch buying strategy.
If we were buying in Black Diamond Ranch today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Black Diamond Ranch.
Reading a thin data picture
The honest read on Black Diamond Ranch right now is that the public MLS snapshot gives us very little to work with - no amenities identified from current listings and no median to cite. That is not a knock on the community; it is a reminder that a shallow data set rewards buyers and sellers who do the ground-level work instead of trusting a dashboard.
Because there is no community-wide price figure to lean on, the variables that move value are property-specific: the land, the build, the condition, and whatever a given home offers that the next one doesn't. Go in expecting to underwrite each property individually rather than assuming a neighborhood norm.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Black Diamond Ranch. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
When the listing data is this thin, local legwork is the whole game. We work Citrus County directly, pull comparables by hand, and read each Lecanto property on condition and lot rather than a number that doesn't exist yet - which is exactly what a market like this one demands.
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Housing distress & ownership in BLACK DIAMOND RANCH, Lecanto
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period October 2026 through October 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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Streets in this community
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- N Barton Creek Circle (16 homes on record)
- N Crosswater Path (6 homes on record)
- N Barton Creek Circle (1 homes on record)
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What it really costs to own in Black Diamond Ranch
The parts of the monthly number a mortgage calculator leaves out, from the tax roll, the MLS, Citizens and FEMA. Property facts only.
| CDD / special assessments | None reported: 0 of 10 current listings that report the field list a CDD or special assessment (MLS, 2026-11-13). |
|---|---|
| HOA dues | Median $217/month across 4 MLS listings (most billed quarterly; 2026-11-13). Dues cover what the documents say they cover; ask for the budget and reserve study. |
| Home and flood insurance | The average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Citrus County is $1,410/yr (2,306 policies, Citizens detail by county, April 2026); private-market quotes depend on roof age, wind mitigation and construction. Flood: of 11 listing addresses checked against the FEMA flood map, 100% sit outside the high-risk zone. Statewide, a Zone X flood policy runs about $500-$700/yr and a high-risk zone $1,200-$2,500/yr (FEMA Risk Rating 2.0 averages, not quotes). |
| Roof and age | Median build year 1999 across 12 listings. An original roof here would be about 27 years old; under Florida's 2022 reform (SB 2-D) carriers may require an inspection past 15 years, so budget for a roof report, and for replacement where it fails. |
36% of homes for sale in ZIP 34461 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-11-06).
The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Citrus County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Citrus County scorecard.
County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 26, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2024 (3 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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