1401 SE PARADISE AVENUE, CRYSTAL RIVER, FL, 34429
Active136 days on marketListed May 29, 2026MLS #P4938871
About this home
1401 SE PARADISE AVENUE
Waterfront opportunity in the heart of Crystal River! This is more than just a home—it's a lifestyle. Imagine hopping on your golf cart and heading to downtown Crystal River, where you'll enjoy local restaurants, shopping, and popular community events throughout the year, including First Friday on the Square, the Manatee Festival, Stone Crab Jam, and much more. Spend your evenings relaxing on the back deck as breathtaking sunsets paint the sky, or enjoy watching resident manatees, dolphins, and native wildlife from your own backyard. Whether you're boating, fishing, kayaking, scalloping, or exploring the crystal-clear springs, this prime waterfront location puts the very best of Crystal River right at your doorstep. Situated on a deep-water canal with quick access to Kings Bay, Three Sisters Springs, Hunter Springs, and the Gulf of Mexico, this concrete-built ranch style home offers an exceptional opportunity to create your ideal waterfront retreat. Boaters will appreciate the oversized covered boat house featuring a deluxe boat lift and roof-covered docking area, allowing you to comfortably load, unload, and secure your boat while staying protected from the elements. Additional features include a private dock, circular driveway, mature landscaping, durable concrete construction, and updated kitchen cabinetry and countertops. The interior provides a blank canvas for buyers to customize flooring, bathrooms, and finishes to their personal style. Whether you're seeking a primary residence, seasonal getaway, or investment opportunity, few properties combine location, boating access, and potential like this one.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2,536
Sqft
0.29 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
1966
Year built
One
Levels
$193
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.
$4,084 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
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
$4,084/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.
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
−36.6%
$/sqft vs Crystal River actives
$193 vs $217
Days on market
136 vs 70 typical
Where $193/sqft sits among the 224 Crystal River 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 Crystal River
Get to know Crystal River. See the full Crystal River guide →
CRYSTAL RIVER 34429 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
9,494
Median age
63.7
Median income
$57,716
Median home value
$220,300
Avg household
2.14
Households w/ children
490
For the school run
Citrus County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Crystal River market
$315K → $275K
Crystal River median sold, yr/yr
93.8%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
86 of 224
Crystal River actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Crystal River, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 100% above the CRYSTAL RIVER 34429 median. See the full Crystal River market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 1401 SE PARADISE AVENUE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · May ’26$535,000
1203 SE KINGS BAY DRIVE · same community
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,164 sqft · $247/sqft · 132 DOM
Sold · Jan ’26$1,049,900
105 SE 2ND PLACE
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,540 sqft · $413/sqft · 21 DOM
Sold · May ’26$350,000
496 N AFTERGLOW CIRCLE
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,436 sqft · $144/sqft · 66 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
Zack Zonker
President Tampa Division · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 1401 SE PARADISE AVENUE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 1401 SE PARADISE AVENUE — before you fall in love.
See it in person
Schedule a tour
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Straight answers
1401 SE PARADISE AVENUE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 1401 SE PARADISE AVENUE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $4,084/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 1401 SE PARADISE AVENUE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $9,885. 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 Crystal River?+
At $489,900, this home is listed about 51% above the Crystal River median of $323,950. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 1401 SE PARADISE AVENUE?+
Crystal River Primary School (elementary), Crystal River 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
$489,900 runs 100% above the CRYSTAL RIVER 34429 median — but at 2,536 sqft it's also 60% larger than the typical Crystal River 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 $549,900, now $489,900 — a $60K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of DALTON WADE INC · Glen Williams. MLS #P4938871.
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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