$279,900

About this home

Come for the home—bring the boat, fishing poles, and your sense of adventure. The Florida lifestyle is waiting! Welcome to a place where days on the water and adventures in the great outdoors can be part of everyday life. This well-maintained, turnkey 3-bedroom, 2-bath, 2-car garage CBS home sits on .52 acres and offers community dock access to beautiful Lake Kerr, making it an ideal setting for anyone who loves boating, fishing, nature, and Florida’s year-round outdoor lifestyle. Built for comfortable Florida living, this home features a 2022 metal roof for added durability and peace of mind, along with a freshly painted interior and loving care that make it truly move-in ready. Lake Kerr is one of the area's true treasures—a pristine, spring-fed lake spanning approximately 2,800 acres. Spend your mornings fishing for bass, bream, specks and more, your afternoons boating, kayaking, or tubing, and your evenings enjoying the peaceful surroundings. The community dock is perfect for taking in the water views, catching an evening sunset, or visiting with neighbors. When you're ready to launch the boat, Morehead Park’s public boat ramp is approximately five minutes away. And the adventure doesn't stop at the lake. The surrounding Ocala National Forest offers miles of trails for ATV riding, horseback riding, and hiking, along with countless opportunities for fishing, hunting, exploring Florida springs, and simply getting out and enjoying nature. Salt Springs Recreation Area and numerous other springs and waterways are just minutes away. Step inside and you'll immediately see how well this home has been cared for. The freshly painted interior features vaulted ceilings, a spacious great room, split-bedroom floor plan, new flooring throughout with tile in the wet areas, ceiling fans, and walk-in closets in all three bedrooms. The inside laundry room includes a utility sink, while the screened lanai and adjoining concrete patio provide inviting spaces to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Additional features include a whole-house alarm system with contacts on all windows, recently installed storm doors, an equipment shed, and an additional carport—plenty of space for the gear and toys that go along with this Florida lifestyle. You'll feel tucked away in nature without giving up everyday conveniences. Downtown Salt Springs is approximately 10 minutes away for groceries, gas, pharmacy needs, and dining. Ocala and Palatka are approximately 30 minutes away, with Gainesville about 50 minutes away. Whether you're searching for a full-time Florida residence, seasonal retreat, or a turnkey home where recreation becomes part of everyday life, this property offers a special combination of comfort, space, durability, and access to one of Marion County's beautiful lakes. Well maintained, move-in ready, and surrounded by some of North Central Florida's best outdoor recreation—bring the boat, bring the fishing poles, and start enjoying the Florida lifestyle you've been looking for.

Property details

MLS #

MFROM730230

Property type

Single Family Residence

Subdivision

FOREST LAKE

Status

Active

Days on market

54

On market date

August 14, 2026

Stories

N/A

Total bathrooms

2

Garage spaces

2

Parking spaces

N/A

Lot size

0.52 acres