$449,000
About this home
Coastal Charm Meets River Life: Your Waterfront Oasis in Weeki Wachee Gardens! Step into the ultimate Florida lifestyle at 5473 Darlene Street. This beautifully updated 2-bedroom cottage offers the perfect blend of modern comfort and classic river-town charm. Situated on a rare, oversized corner lot, this property is a tropical sanctuary framed by swaying palm trees and direct water access. Indoor Elegance, Outdoor Living Inside, you’ll find a bright and airy space featuring stunning tongue-and-groove ceilings and durable wood flooring. The home is move-in ready with a sleek metal roof and updated electrical and plumbing. The open kitchen flows seamlessly, but the real magic happens outside. A Boater’s Paradise Bring your boat! With your own covered patio, private seawall and dock, you are just a short paddle or boat ride away from the crystal-clear waters of the Weeki Wachee River and the open Gulf of Mexico. After a day on the water, entertain guests on the massive metal-roof covered deck or relax in your fully fenced, private backyard. Prime Location Location is everything! You are minutes from local favorites like Roger’s Park, Jenkins Creek, and the world-famous Weeki Wachee Springs. Take your golf cart as this is a golf cart friendly community. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat or a high-demand short-term rental investment, this gem delivers it all. Don’t wait—river properties this turn-key are rare. Schedule your private tour today and start living the Weeki Wachee dream, or use it as a profitable vacation rental.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- Stellar MLS
- MLS #
- MFRW7885572
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- WEEKI WACHEE GARDENS
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 166
- On market date
- May 7, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 1
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.15 acres
Location
Get directions →Nearby schools
Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 1,582
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.1:1
- District
- HERNANDO
- Enrollment
- 810
- Student:teacher ratio
- 18.4:1
- District
- HERNANDO
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Student:teacher ratio
- 20.4:1
- District
- HERNANDO
Walkability
Blended score for WEEKI WACHEE's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Market position
How this listing compares to current activity in WEEKI WACHEE, from live MLS data.
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