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$540,000

Welcome to your own private sanctuary in the Rainbow Springs Woodlands — where 1.88 sprawling acres cradle a home that feels less like a residence and more like a retreat you never have to leave. The rotunda driveway announces itself first, leading you towards the home & an additional 2-car garage where you think - finally, there is room for all my toys! Bring the boat, the golf cart, the kayaks, the ATVs, and you will still have space left over for a workshop or weekend project. However you play, there’s a place to park it. With a NEW ROOF replaced in 2025, new windows in 2024, and a whole house generator installed in 2020, this 2,449-square-foot, spacious 3/2/4 pool home has most of the major upgrades you need to move in and enjoy a life that seems to unfold with an easy, breathable rhythm. Recently updated flooring carries you room to room, and the high vaulted ceilings and skylights catch the afternoon light in a way that makes even ordinary days feel worth savoring. At the heart of this lovely home is the master chef's kitchen — a Thermador range set into a generous island, made for the cook who lingers over dinner, and for the friends and family who gather round, stretching the evening long past dessert. Beyond this glorious kitchen, the pool waits in the Florida sun, calling for afternoon floats that somehow always turn into evening cocktails and the slow, easy pace of Rainbow Springs life. If you are not familiar with the community, this home is located in the popular Rainbow Springs Woodlands — a community built around one extraordinary privilege: direct access to the Rainbow River. The Rainbow’s spring-fed waters hold steady at 72 degrees no matter the season. Slip a kayak into water so clear it seems to hold its breath, drift beneath a canopy of live oak and cypress, and watch turtles sun themselves on fallen limbs while herons stand sentinel in the shallows. Golf cart paths wind through the community, an invitation to explore at an unhurried pace, past palmettos and dappled light, toward the water or toward friends. Evenings here have a rhythm of their own. Challenge a neighbor to pickleball, settle in for a game of billiards, or find your way to Cheers — the community’s own restaurant, where live music fills the air on Friday and Saturday nights, and on select holidays, turning a simple dinner out into something worth looking forward to all week. Beyond the gates, the region rewards the curious. The Blue Run Trail and the Withlacoochee State Trail beckon cyclists and walkers alike, while historic Crystal River offers its own spring-fed magic — manatee encounters, antique-lined streets, and small-town charm just a short drive away. Ocala’s equestrian estates, dining, and shopping are close at hand, and for wider horizons, area airports, Florida’s beloved theme parks, and the Gulf’s soft-sand beaches are all within a comfortable couple of hours’ reach — near enough for spontaneity, far enough to keep this corner of the world feeling like your own. This is more than a home — it’s an invitation to a slower, richer way of living, where the river is never far and neither is the life you’ve been imagining.

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Rainbow Spgs 01 Rep SubDv. ⋅ 34431 Zip Code

Welcome to your own private sanctuary in the Rainbow Springs Woodlands — where 1.88 sprawling acres cradle a home that feels less like a residence and more like a retreat you never have to leave. The rotunda driveway announces itself first, leading you towards the home & an additional 2-car garage where you think - finally, there is room for all my toys! Bring the boat, the golf cart, the kayaks, the ATVs, and you will still have space left over for a workshop or weekend project. However you play, there’s a place to park it. With a NEW ROOF replaced in 2025, new windows in 2024, and a whole house generator installed in 2020, this 2,449-square-foot, spacious 3/2/4 pool home has most of the major upgrades you need to move in and enjoy a life that seems to unfold with an easy, breathable rhythm. Recently updated flooring carries you room to room, and the high vaulted ceilings and skylights catch the afternoon light in a way that makes even ordinary days feel worth savoring. At the heart of this lovely home is the master chef's kitchen — a Thermador range set into a generous island, made for the cook who lingers over dinner, and for the friends and family who gather round, stretching the evening long past dessert. Beyond this glorious kitchen, the pool waits in the Florida sun, calling for afternoon floats that somehow always turn into evening cocktails and the slow, easy pace of Rainbow Springs life. If you are not familiar with the community, this home is located in the popular Rainbow Springs Woodlands — a community built around one extraordinary privilege: direct access to the Rainbow River. The Rainbow’s spring-fed waters hold steady at 72 degrees no matter the season. Slip a kayak into water so clear it seems to hold its breath, drift beneath a canopy of live oak and cypress, and watch turtles sun themselves on fallen limbs while herons stand sentinel in the shallows. Golf cart paths wind through the community, an invitation to explore at an unhurried pace, past palmettos and dappled light, toward the water or toward friends. Evenings here have a rhythm of their own. Challenge a neighbor to pickleball, settle in for a game of billiards, or find your way to Cheers — the community’s own restaurant, where live music fills the air on Friday and Saturday nights, and on select holidays, turning a simple dinner out into something worth looking forward to all week. Beyond the gates, the region rewards the curious. The Blue Run Trail and the Withlacoochee State Trail beckon cyclists and walkers alike, while historic Crystal River offers its own spring-fed magic — manatee encounters, antique-lined streets, and small-town charm just a short drive away. Ocala’s equestrian estates, dining, and shopping are close at hand, and for wider horizons, area airports, Florida’s beloved theme parks, and the Gulf’s soft-sand beaches are all within a comfortable couple of hours’ reach — near enough for spontaneity, far enough to keep this corner of the world feeling like your own. This is more than a home — it’s an invitation to a slower, richer way of living, where the river is never far and neither is the life you’ve been imagining.

9000 Sw 203rd Court, Dunnellon

$250,000

Nestled among beautiful mature pine trees on a 1-acre lot in Rainbow Springs Woodlands, this 2-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 1,425 square feet of living space. Enjoy the peaceful setting from the covered patio, where a shady breeze creates the perfect place to relax. Currently used as a short-term rental, this home offers flexibility as a primary residence, seasonal retreat, or investment property. The existing office provides an opportunity for a potential third bedroom. Buyers may also choose to reconfigure the kitchen and living area to create a more open layout. Rainbow Springs Woodlands residents enjoy access to the community's private Rainbow River park, swimming pool, pickleball courts, clubhouse, and a variety of community activities. If you're looking for an affordable home on a full acre with the opportunity to make it your own while enjoying these sought-after amenities, this property is ready for your personal touch.

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Rainbow Spgs 01 Rep SubDv. ⋅ 34431 Zip Code

Nestled among beautiful mature pine trees on a 1-acre lot in Rainbow Springs Woodlands, this 2-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 1,425 square feet of living space. Enjoy the peaceful setting from the covered patio, where a shady breeze creates the perfect place to relax. Currently used as a short-term rental, this home offers flexibility as a primary residence, seasonal retreat, or investment property. The existing office provides an opportunity for a potential third bedroom. Buyers may also choose to reconfigure the kitchen and living area to create a more open layout. Rainbow Springs Woodlands residents enjoy access to the community's private Rainbow River park, swimming pool, pickleball courts, clubhouse, and a variety of community activities. If you're looking for an affordable home on a full acre with the opportunity to make it your own while enjoying these sought-after amenities, this property is ready for your personal touch.

20790 Sw 88th Place Road, Dunnellon

$550,000

Spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home offering approximately 2,443 square feet of living space on a generous 1.18-acre lot. This single-story residence features an inviting split bedroom layout with high ceilings, tray ceilings, an enclosed pool for year-round enjoyment and an attached 3-garage, all complemented by durable concrete block and stucco construction. Two bedrooms have private bathroom access. The guest bathroom has an upgraded walk-in jetted tub. The oversized primary bedroom boasts a large ensuite with a jetted tub, separate shower and dual sinks, two walk-in closets and lanai access. The 3-car garage with storage and space to accommodate tools, lawn maintenance equipment, bicycles and vehicles will be enough to satisfy craftsmen, gardeners, and outside enthusiasts. Aspiring chefs will appreciate the kitchen’s extended corian countertop space, ample cabinetry, double oven, dinette in the kitchen, separate dining room for more formal affairs, as well as the outside kitchen for casual dining and food prep. The 365 sf covered lanai/outside kitchen leads to the pool area with 1400+ sf screen enclosure, outside shower, and bathroom access. The privacy of the backyard is welcoming and adorned with mature trees: Magnolia, Redbud, Drake Elm, Spruce, Cedar, Crepe Myrtle, Loquat, and others. With room to spread out both inside and out, this property offers the ideal blend of comfort, privacy, and Florida lifestyle living in a golf course community. Community amenities include private beach access to the crystal-clear Rainbow River, as well as a private clubhouse with lending library, game room, billiards, oversized pool, fitness center, tennis, pickleball, basketball courts and Cheers Restaurant. Residents enjoy a quiet, friendly neighborhood atmosphere with convenient access to shops, dining, and essential services in Dunnellon and nearby Ocala. Come see all this property has to offer. Updates: 5-ton HVAC 7/2018, Roof 1/2022. 42 Solar Panels in 11/2022 (average electric bill is $75).

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ Rainbow Spgs 01 Rep SubDv. ⋅ 34431 Zip Code

Spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home offering approximately 2,443 square feet of living space on a generous 1.18-acre lot. This single-story residence features an inviting split bedroom layout with high ceilings, tray ceilings, an enclosed pool for year-round enjoyment and an attached 3-garage, all complemented by durable concrete block and stucco construction. Two bedrooms have private bathroom access. The guest bathroom has an upgraded walk-in jetted tub. The oversized primary bedroom boasts a large ensuite with a jetted tub, separate shower and dual sinks, two walk-in closets and lanai access. The 3-car garage with storage and space to accommodate tools, lawn maintenance equipment, bicycles and vehicles will be enough to satisfy craftsmen, gardeners, and outside enthusiasts. Aspiring chefs will appreciate the kitchen’s extended corian countertop space, ample cabinetry, double oven, dinette in the kitchen, separate dining room for more formal affairs, as well as the outside kitchen for casual dining and food prep. The 365 sf covered lanai/outside kitchen leads to the pool area with 1400+ sf screen enclosure, outside shower, and bathroom access. The privacy of the backyard is welcoming and adorned with mature trees: Magnolia, Redbud, Drake Elm, Spruce, Cedar, Crepe Myrtle, Loquat, and others. With room to spread out both inside and out, this property offers the ideal blend of comfort, privacy, and Florida lifestyle living in a golf course community. Community amenities include private beach access to the crystal-clear Rainbow River, as well as a private clubhouse with lending library, game room, billiards, oversized pool, fitness center, tennis, pickleball, basketball courts and Cheers Restaurant. Residents enjoy a quiet, friendly neighborhood atmosphere with convenient access to shops, dining, and essential services in Dunnellon and nearby Ocala. Come see all this property has to offer. Updates: 5-ton HVAC 7/2018, Roof 1/2022. 42 Solar Panels in 11/2022 (average electric bill is $75).

20811 Sw 81st Loop, Dunnellon