1578 INDIAN BAY ROAD, SPRING HILL, FL 34607
What's special
A RARE FIND on Florida's Nature Coast! 1578 Indian Bay Road is nestled between the charming coastal communities of Aripeka and Hernando Beach - two truly unique destinations on Florida's Nature Coast. Aripeka, a 120-acre angler's paradise with a rich history and State Historic Site designation, has even welcomed a few famous visitors over the years, including Babe Ruth and Jack Dempsey. Just down the road, Hernando Beach offers a one-of-a-kind, canal-driven waterfront lifestyle - with one small catch: there's no actual beach! So, what makes this area SO SPECIAL? How often can you look up at the night sky and actually SEE THE STARS, then be just 10 minutes from shopping, 15 minutes from seeing REAL-LIFE MERMAIDS, 20 minutes from beautiful white-sand beaches, and under 30 minutes from freshly crafted beer or spirits? Add in BEAUTIFUL SUNSETS, SECLUSION, and CONVENIENCE, and you have a truly special place to call home. And then there's this EXTRAORDINARY GEM... Built in 1979 and thoughtfully modernized in 2025, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers an open-concept floor plan filled with natural light, plus an office/den - IF you can find it! (Wink, wink.) That's right... there's a HIDDEN ROOM! Inside, you'll find luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout the main living areas and ceramic tile in the bathrooms, ceiling fans in the bedrooms and living and dining rooms, solid wood cabinetry, and granite countertops. And 2025 brought A LOT of NEW! Updates include the water heater, HVAC, septic pump with alarm, garage door, all plumbing above the slab, kitchen appliances, electrical breakers, all doors, nearly every window, and fresh interior and exterior paint. Whew! That's a LOT of NEW! The screened-in back patio runs the full length of the home and overlooks a fenced backyard with mature landscaping, offering privacy and a shady retreat from the Florida sunshine. And speaking of water... the home is located directly across the street from the canal and just down the road from the community boat ramp. The surrounding grass flats, tidal inlets, and marshes are prime spots to cast a line for trophy redfish, snook, and spotted seatrout. Beautiful, secluded, updated, and still so close to everything - this is the rare Nature Coast gem you've been waiting for!
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Originating MLS: Suncoast TampaTravel times
Living Room
Kitchen
Dining Room
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Listing updated:
Marie Betlow, LLC 863-287-1527,
CENTURY 21 LIST WITH BEGGINS 813-658-2121
Originating MLS: Suncoast Tampa
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Den/Library/Office, Great Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Built-In Shelving, Ceiling Fan(s), En Suite Bathroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Built-In Shelving, Ceiling Fan(s), Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Built-In Shelving, Ceiling Fan(s), Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x10
Primary bathroom
- Features: Built-In Shelving, Dual Sinks, Rain Shower Head, Shower No Tub
- Level: First
- Area: 84 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x6
Bathroom 2
- Level: First
- Area: 54 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x6
Balcony porch lanai
- Level: First
- Area: 440 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40x11
Dining room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x11
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Built-In Shelving, Pantry
- Level: First
- Area: 170 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x10
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 280 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20x14
Office
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x11
Heating
- Central, Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Thermostat
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Hurricane Shutters
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,574
- Total interior livable area: 1,608 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Circular Driveway, Driveway, RV Access/Parking
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage Dimensions: 22x24
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Enclosed, Rear Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Fencing: Chain Link,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods, Canal
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Canal
- Waterfront features: Canal Front, Gulf/Ocean Front, Gulf/Ocean Access, Boat Ramp - Private
Lot
- Size: 0.55 Acres
- Dimensions: 120 x 210
- Features: Flood Insurance Required, FloodZone, In County, Landscaped, Level, Street Dead-End
- Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Oak Trees, Trees/Landscaped, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: R2522316261500000050
- Zoning: 0
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Concrete, Stucco
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Completed
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Canal Front, Community Boat Ramp, Dock, Gulf/Ocean Front
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: INDIAN BAY COUNTRY HOMES UNREC
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Spring Hill
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $264/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $342,669
- Annual tax amount: $4,789
- Date on market: 5/29/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 93 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/28/2026 | Price change | $425,000-5.6%$264/sqft |
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| 5/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $450,000+17.5%$280/sqft |
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| 6/1/2022 | Sold | $383,000$238/sqft |
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| 4/8/2022 | Pending sale | $383,000$238/sqft |
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| 4/6/2022 | Listed for sale | $383,000+206.6%$238/sqft |
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| 1/18/2018 | Sold | $124,900$78/sqft |
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| 12/20/2017 | Pending sale | $124,900$78/sqft |
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| 12/1/2017 | Listed for sale | $124,900$78/sqft |
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| 11/10/2017 | Pending sale | $124,900$78/sqft |
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| 8/30/2017 | Price change | $124,900-3.8%$78/sqft |
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| 7/25/2017 | Price change | $129,900-3.7%$81/sqft |
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| 6/23/2017 | Price change | $134,900-3.6%$84/sqft |
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| 5/16/2017 | Listed for sale | $139,900$87/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,789 -5.8% | $342,669 -2.3% |
| 2024 | $5,086 -9.5% | $350,615 +2.3% |
| 2023 | $5,620 +120.8% | $342,669 +84.9% |
| 2022 | $2,546 -0.5% | $185,307 +3% |
| 2021 | $2,558 +7.1% | $179,910 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $2,388 | $177,426 +2.3% |
| 2019 | -- | $173,437 +3.9% |
| 2018 | $2,565 -2.5% | $166,888 +7% |
| 2017 | $2,632 | $155,919 +18.9% |
| 2016 | $2,632 +10.4% | $131,115 +3.2% |
| 2015 | $2,385 +4.3% | $127,045 +3.1% |
| 2014 | $2,286 +18.4% | $123,193 +2.8% |
| 2013 | $1,931 +176.4% | $119,852 +43.7% |
| 2012 | $699 +6.6% | $83,407 +3% |
| 2011 | $656 | $80,978 +1.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $79,781 +2.7% |
| 2009 | $604 -2.4% | $77,684 +0.1% |
| 2008 | $619 -26.8% | $77,606 +5.6% |
| 2006 | $846 | $73,508 +3% |
| 2005 | -- | $71,367 +3% |
| 2004 | $834 +1.4% | $69,288 +1.9% |
| 2003 | $823 +3.5% | $67,996 +2.4% |
| 2002 | $795 +3.9% | $66,402 +1.6% |
| 2001 | $765 +3.4% | $65,356 +2.9% |
| 2000 | $740 | $63,536 |
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