RIVER COUNTRY ESTATES in WEEKI WACHEE

RIVER COUNTRY ESTATES
Homes for Sale in WEEKI WACHEE, FL

Community in WEEKI WACHEE · Hernando County · ZIP 34607
486 homesBuilt 1980–2024Median sale $402K
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Live Market Pulse
60/100
Market Heat
Hotter than normal
2014 → 2026 · 82 at the 2021 peak
0 is RIVER COUNTRY ESTATES's coldest market since 2014, 100 its hottest. Today: 60. How it's scored
Built fromLive Stellar MLS data14 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · RIVER COUNTRY ESTATES Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$402K
Median sold · 12 mo
up 5.1% vs the prior 12 months
+5.1%
1-yr price change
n = 18 and 18 sales in the two windows
$161/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $185 in 2023
96.1%
Sale vs ask
Hernando median: 95.4%
Tempo
3.7mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
27days
Median DOM · closed
8 days at the 2022 low
30%
Under contract
Hernando: 29% (452 of 1,564)
7 · 3
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
18
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 10 a year
Ownership and context
71%
Owner-occupied · RIVER COUNTRY ESTATES
346 of 486 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
29%
Non-owner-occupied · RIVER COUNTRY ESTATES
incl. 4% trust or LLC-held · 97% out-of-state
35%
Cash buyers · RIVER COUNTRY ESTATES
7 of 20 sales, 12 mo ending June 2026
486
Homes in the community
486 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 14 years of records
Est. 1980
Community established
homes built 1980-2024, median 1984 (FL DOR 2025)
3
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 15 in 2023
2,348sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
3.7%/yr
Turnover rate
about 18 of 486 homes trade a year
RIVER COUNTRY ESTATES Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of August 2, 2026

RIVER COUNTRY ESTATES right now

🟡 Balanced market. 3.7 months of supply and 30% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records, as of August 2, 2026. Confidence: High (10 active and pending listings, 18 closed sales in 12 months).

🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($402K) is up 5.1% from the prior 12 months ($383K). With about a dozen sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2. Confidence: High (18 and 18 sales in the two windows).

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Updated August 2, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

RIVER COUNTRY ESTATES market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $402K ($161 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 27 days on market for closed sales, and 3.7 months of supply, a balanced market. The trailing-12-month median is up 5% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (18 closings in the current window).

RIVER COUNTRY ESTATES is a community of 486 homes in WEEKI WACHEE, Hernando County, built between 1980 and 2024 (median 1984), with a median living area of about 3,331 square feet. 71% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Windows contain 0 to 25 sales each (18 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2012 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$200K$300K$400K$500K20122014201620182020202220242026
Up 5.1% year over year.
Every sale since 2012 · price vs size
$0$250K$500K$750K2k4k
123 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$15020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $66 in 2012 to a $185 peak in 2023; $161 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
010020020122014201620182020202220242026
8 days at the 2022 low; 27 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
85%90%95%20122014201620182020202220242026
96.1% now vs Hernando 95.4%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
0102020122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 25 a year; 18 in the current window.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
051015200820122016202020242026
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 15 quit in 2023; 3 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning20142016202220242026
82 at the 2021 peak, 22 in the troughs, 60 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

River Country Estates Market Scorecard

Seller's market

River Country Estates is currently a seller's market. About 2.6 months of supply, a median asking price of $399,999, and homes go under contract in about 30 days.

2.6
Months supply
$399,999
Median list
$367,500
Median sold
$173
Per sqft
30
Days on mkt
5/6/23
Active/Pend/Sold

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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Housing distress & ownership in RIVER COUNTRY ESTATES, WEEKI WACHEE

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
7.69%
1 of 13 listings · short sale 1
Distress share trend — 7.69% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-08-14)

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 August 2026 through August 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Homes For Sale Right Now in RIVER COUNTRY ESTATES

Live MLS inventory for RIVER COUNTRY ESTATES. 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 RIVER COUNTRY ESTATES listings as of 2026-08-15, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2012 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Community amenities as reported across Stellar MLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.

Schools

In short
  • Hernando County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Spring Hill Elementary · Elementary
  • Fox Chapel Middle School · Middle
  • Weeki Wachee High School · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent RIVER COUNTRY ESTATES listings and can change; always confirm with Hernando County Public Schools for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any RIVER COUNTRY ESTATES address.

If we were buying in RIVER COUNTRY ESTATES today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 RIVER COUNTRY ESTATES.

A closer look at the RIVER COUNTRY ESTATES market

At a median of $161 per square foot, RIVER COUNTRY ESTATES prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.

Inventory runs at 3.7 months of supply, a balanced market and the trailing-12-month median up 5% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 27 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.

The housing stock is 486 homes built between 1980 and 2024, and 71% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in RIVER COUNTRY ESTATES. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.0B · Buy Score
Recent Direction7.3/10
Liquidity & Demand6.3/10
Owner Commitment7.1/10
Pricing Power7.4/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 4 factors (7.0). Basis: Recent Direction +5.1% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 3.7 months of supply; Owner Commitment 71% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 96.1% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed RIVER COUNTRY ESTATES sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in RIVER COUNTRY ESTATES?
The median sale price in RIVER COUNTRY ESTATES was $402K over the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 (18 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in RIVER COUNTRY ESTATES take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 took a median 27 days on market (18 sales, Stellar MLS).
Is RIVER COUNTRY ESTATES a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of August 2, 2026, RIVER COUNTRY ESTATES is roughly balanced: 3.7 months of supply at the current sales pace (Stellar MLS live counts).
How many homes are in RIVER COUNTRY ESTATES?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 486 homes in RIVER COUNTRY ESTATES (public records).
What share of RIVER COUNTRY ESTATES is owner-occupied?
71% of RIVER COUNTRY ESTATES parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in RIVER COUNTRY ESTATES built?
Homes in RIVER COUNTRY ESTATES were built between 1980 and 2024, with a median year built of 1984 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in RIVER COUNTRY ESTATES?
Cash buyers took 35% of RIVER COUNTRY ESTATES sales in the 12 months ending June 2026 (7 of 20 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for RIVER COUNTRY ESTATES?
The best agent for RIVER COUNTRY ESTATES is one who actively works WEEKI WACHEE and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for RIVER COUNTRY ESTATES.
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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 2, 2026)
Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (community parcel extract)
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2012 (123 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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Thinking of selling in RIVER COUNTRY ESTATES? 18 recorded closings; median 27 days on market (window ending 2026-08-02). See the Hernando County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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