8960 N Athens DRIVE, CITRUS SPRINGS, FL, 34433
Active69 days on marketListed Sep 4, 2026MLS #CC857683
About this home
8960 N Athens DRIVE
This exceptional 2-story home offers 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, nearly 2,400sq.ft. of meticulously maintained living space with no builder grade materials. Designed for comfort and efficiency, the home features major recent updates including a brand-new roof (2024), HVAC (2023) and newer high efficiency tempered glass windows. The main level showcases new luxury vinyl plank flooring, and the upper level has new plush carpeting. The kitchen is fully equipped with quartz counter tops and newer black stainless appliances. Step out back to your private backyard oasis featuring an expansive concrete patio, a refreshing above ground pool, and a wonderful lanai area for relaxing. Complete with an oversized garage, this turnkey property is located in the Citrus Springs area- just a few miles from the crystal-clear spring fed waters of Rainbow Springs State Park and Rainbow River, about 15 minutes from the Gulf of Mexico for boating, and just over 20 miles to the World renowned Equestrian Center and Ocala, the horse capital of the world. A must-See!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
4
Bedrooms
2.5
Bathrooms
2,368
Sqft
0.23 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
2005
Year built
Two
Levels
$150
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.
$2,940 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 7.5%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
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
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Estimated payment
$2,940/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. 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.
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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
+5.7%
$/sqft vs Citrus Springs actives
$150 vs $167
Days on market
69 vs 60 typical
Where $150/sqft sits among the 260 Citrus Springs 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 Citrus Springs
Get to know Citrus Springs. See the full Citrus Springs guide →
CITRUS SPRINGS 34433 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
8,411
Median age
45.9
Median income
$58,946
Median home value
$239,400
Avg household
2.66
Households w/ children
753
For the school run
Citrus County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Citrus Springs market
$263K → $262K
Citrus Springs median sold, yr/yr
98.8%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
108 of 260
Citrus Springs actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Citrus Springs, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 1083% above the CITRUS SPRINGS 34433 median. See the full Citrus Springs market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 8960 N Athens DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Mar ’26$450,000
7567 N FOUNTAINHEAD DRIVE
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,271 sqft · $198/sqft · 5 DOM
Sold · Aug ’26$417,000
8065 N DOTHAN DRIVE
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,479 sqft · $168/sqft · 5 DOM
Sold · May ’26$334,900
7637 N Fountainhead DRIVE
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,182 sqft · $153/sqft
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
Rosebert Perissien
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 8960 N Athens DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 8960 N Athens DRIVE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
8960 N Athens DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 8960 N Athens DRIVE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 7.5%, the all-in payment lands around $2,940/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 8960 N Athens DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $2,235. 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 Citrus Springs?+
At $354,900, this home is listed about 29% above the Citrus Springs median of $275,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 8960 N Athens DRIVE?+
Citrus Springs Elementary School (elementary), Citrus Springs Middle School (middle), Crystal River 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
$354,900 runs 1083% above the CITRUS SPRINGS 34433 median — but at 2,368 sqft it's also 47% larger than the typical Citrus Springs listing.
02Your own pool
A private pool — the feature Florida buyers ask for first, already in the ground and included in the price.
03The price has already moved
Listed at $359,000, now $354,900 — a $4K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of FLATFEE.COM · Cliff Glansen. MLS #CC857683.
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