12398 RUFFED GROUSE ROAD, WEEKI WACHEE, FL, 34614
Active111 days on marketListed Apr 20, 2026MLS #W7885005
About this home
12398 RUFFED GROUSE ROAD
Amazing opportunity! Build your dream home on this .81-acre corner lot and have all the benefits of country living while being only minutes from the heart of Spring Hill and Brooksville. PERFECT LOCATION and it’s surrounded by very nice newer homes. NO HOA and NO CDD. Lots of shopping and favorite local dining options nearby. Minutes from the famous Weeki Wachee live mermaids, Pine Island Park and Roger’s Park for fun on the water. Close to the Suncoast parkway for quick access to the airport, Tampa, Clearwater and St. Pete Beaches (Ranked in the top 5 Beaches in the US), also close to the famous Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks. Enjoy everything Tampa Bay has to offer from the new Downtown Riverwalk, TOP US BEACHES, boating, fishing, golfing, cultural entertainment, and museums...and of course beautiful year-round weather! Ruffed Grouse is paved.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
0.81 ac
Lot size
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.
$511 /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
$511/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.
Where it sits
Inside Royal Highlands
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Royal Highlands — neighborhood snapshot
Population
7,281
Median age
44
Median income
$86,157
Median home value
$281,096
Avg household
3
Households w/ children
804
For the school run
Hernando County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Weeki Wachee market
$350K → $367K
Weeki Wachee median sold, yr/yr
97.0%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
Median sold price, Weeki Wachee, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 75% below the WEEKI WACHEE 34614 median. See the full Weeki Wachee market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 12398 RUFFED GROUSE ROAD
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$332,900
15098 CHIMNEY SWIFT ROAD · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,498 sqft · $222/sqft · 288 DOM
Sold · Mar ’26$332,900
12117 MILLINGTON AVENUE · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,498 sqft · $222/sqft · 110 DOM
Sold · Jan ’26$385,000
12255 OSPREY AVENUE · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,770 sqft · $218/sqft · 58 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
Jessica Stickler
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 12398 RUFFED GROUSE ROAD — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 12398 RUFFED GROUSE ROAD — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
12398 RUFFED GROUSE ROAD FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 12398 RUFFED GROUSE ROAD?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $511/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 12398 RUFFED GROUSE ROAD?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $450. 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 Weeki Wachee?+
At $49,500, this home is listed about 87% below the Weeki Wachee median of $384,999. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 12398 RUFFED GROUSE ROAD?+
Weeki Wachee High School (high), Winding Waters K-8 (elementary) — Hernando County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Three things that matter here
01Under the WEEKI WACHEE 34614 market on paper
$49,500 is 75% below the WEEKI WACHEE 34614 median of $199,000.
02Time on market is leverage
111 days on market against a Weeki Wachee median of 47 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
03The price has already moved
Listed at $59,500, now $49,500 — a $10K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of RE/MAX MARKETING SPECIALISTS · Fran Meyer, PA. MLS #W7885005.
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