85 S Hunting Lodge DRIVE, INVERNESS, FL, 34453
Active79 days on marketListed Jul 29, 2026MLS #CC856551
About this home
85 S Hunting Lodge DRIVE
Experience the best of Florida lakefront living in this exceptional 3-bedroom, 3-bath residence offering 3185 square feet of living space. Perfectly nestled on Lake Henderson, part of the renowned Inverness Chain of Lakes, this remarkable waterfront property features a private boat dock with a covered boat lift, kayak lift, floating dock, and a reinforced seawall, providing direct access to endless days of boating, fishing, and waterfront recreation. Designed for both entertaining and everyday living, the home showcases a gourmet kitchen with an oversized island, breakfast bar, expansive granite countertops, rich wood cabinetry, abundant storage, and stainless-steel appliances. The living room presents an expansive stone & wood fireplace, family/media room with wet bar, and dining area that accesses your rear oasis. The spacious primary suite offers a walk-in closet with custom shelving and a beautifully updated ensuite featuring dual vanities and a large walk-in shower. Additional features include an interior laundry room with washer and dryer, side-entry two-car garage, and numerous quality improvements throughout. In addition, the home features a desirable split floor plan providing privacy and beautifully crafted Anderson windows. On the exterior, you will be delighted with an inground pool with paver decking, beautifully manicured grounds, and a charming 280-square-foot cabana house complete with wall A/C—perfect for guests, entertaining, or relaxing after a day on the water. Recent updates include a metal roof (2006), electrical panel (2018), HVAC systems (2020 & 2024), dock updated in (2025), floating dock (2019/2020), pool updates (2026), reinforced seawall, updated master & guest bath (2019), and a 4-point inspection on file for added peace of mind. Conveniently located just minutes from historic downtown Inverness, you'll enjoy easy access to local restaurants, boutique shopping, schools, hospitals, parks, and the scenic Withlacoochee State Trail for biking and walking. This is a rare opportunity to own a meticulously maintained waterfront home that combines timeless character, thoughtful updates, and an exceptional lakefront lifestyle on one of Citrus County's most desirable chains of lakes.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3,185
Sqft
0.46 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
1976
Year built
Two
Levels
$267
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.
$5,370 /mo · 10% down Conventional, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
Above the FHA loan limit for our service areas, so Conventional is the default. VA buyers: switch below — $0 down.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Run your own numbers
FHA isn’t available at this price — the loan would exceed the $541,287 FHA limit for our service areas.
Estimated payment
$5,370/mo
Includes estimated PMI — it drops off once you reach 20% equity. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
vs edgeAI estimate
+18%
$/sqft vs Inverness actives
$267 vs $180
Days on market
79 vs 69 typical
Where $267/sqft sits among the 256 Inverness actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Inverness
Get to know Inverness. See the full Inverness guide →
INVERNESS 34453 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
10,473
Median age
53.5
Median income
$58,064
Median home value
$174,500
Avg household
2.21
Households w/ children
905
For the school run
Citrus County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Inverness market
$235K → $252K
Inverness median sold, yr/yr
96.3%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
109 of 256
Inverness actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Inverness, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 963% above the INVERNESS 34453 median. See the full Inverness market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 85 S Hunting Lodge DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Apr ’26$250,000
317 Tompkins STREET
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,573 sqft · $97/sqft · 4 DOM
Sold · Jul ’26$749,900
115 S HUNTING LODGE DRIVE
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,434 sqft · $308/sqft · 111 DOM
Sold · Jan ’26$353,000
1150 HERON POINT DRIVE
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,200 sqft · $160/sqft · 37 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
Carmen Sandoval
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 85 S Hunting Lodge DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 85 S Hunting Lodge DRIVE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
85 S Hunting Lodge DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 85 S Hunting Lodge DRIVE?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $5,370/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
What are the property taxes on 85 S Hunting Lodge DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $3,660. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
How does the price compare to other homes in Inverness?+
At $850,000, this home is listed about 206% above the Inverness median of $278,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 85 S Hunting Lodge DRIVE?+
Hernando Elementary School (elementary), Inverness Middle School (middle), Citrus High School (high) — Citrus County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Three things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$850,000 runs 963% above the INVERNESS 34453 median — but at 3,185 sqft it's also nearly twice the size of the typical Inverness listing.
02Waterfront living
This home sits directly on the water — the single scarcest feature in Florida inventory and the strongest long-term value anchor.
03The price has already moved
Listed at $875,000, now $850,000 — a $25K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY - ELITE PARTNERS II · Tomika Spires-Hanssen. MLS #CC856551.
IDX 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 accurate by Stellar MLS.
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