$470,000
About this home
Welcome to Villa Maria, a beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom pool home tucked into the highly desirable Dunnellon corridor, just minutes from the crystal-clear waters of the Rainbow River and Rainbow Springs State Park. Fully rehabbed in 2022, this home combines modern updates with an unbeatable location. Whether you're searching for a private family retreat or a fully operational, income-generating investment property, Villa Maria delivers on every level. Property Highlights -3 Bedrooms / 2.5 Bathrooms — thoughtfully laid out for both everyday living and guest hosting -2,452 Square Feet of comfortable, light-filled living space -Private Open-Air Pool — a true backyard oasis for relaxing Florida evenings (not heated; pump-serviced and maintained on a regular cleaning schedule) -Outdoor Firepit Area — perfect for gathering under the stars -Low-Maintenance Turf Landscaping — lush, green year-round with no mowing required -Fully Rehabbed in 2022 — new flooring installed throughout all bedrooms and bathrooms -Solar Panels Installed in 2024 — energy-efficient upgrade that helps offset electricity costs -Freshly Painted, Interior & Exterior — move-in ready with a crisp, updated look throughout -Quiet, Established Neighborhood with easy access to Dunnellon's small-town charm and outdoor recreation -Minutes to Rainbow River & Rainbow Springs State Park — kayaking, tubing, snorkeling, and crystal-clear spring-fed swimming right in your backyard community -Private Resident Dock Access to the River — exclusive water access for a true riverside lifestyle -Convenient drive to Ocala for shopping, dining, and medical facilities Investment Opportunity: Villa Maria isn't just a beautiful home — it's a proven short-term rental with an established booking history and guest track record, currently operating successfully on Airbnb. For an investor buyer, that means immediate cash flow potential from day one, with the flexibility to continue as an STR, convert to a long-term rental, or move in and enjoy it as a private residence.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- Stellar MLS
- MLS #
- MFROM728723
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- RAINBOW SPGS 05 REP
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 25
- On market date
- July 17, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2.5
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.29 acres
Location
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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
- 560
- Student:teacher ratio
- 16.5:1
- District
- MARION
- Enrollment
- 643
- Student:teacher ratio
- 18.4:1
- District
- MARION
- Enrollment
- 1,186
- Student:teacher ratio
- 22.8:1
- District
- MARION
Walkability
Blended score for DUNNELLON'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 DUNNELLON, from live MLS data.
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Data source: Listing information provided by Stellar MLS (mfrmls) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 11, 2026.
Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.