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Property Description
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!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1578 Indian Bay Rd
General
- Price: $425,000
- Taxes: $4,789 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
- MLS ID: TB8513638
- Updated: 7/28/2026
- Added to Site: 91 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Min. Lease: No Minimum
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 10
- Interior Features: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen and Family Room Combination, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Thermostat
- Appliances: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: In Garage
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Smoke Detector(s)
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Hurricane Shutters, Lighting, Sliding Doors
- Deck/Patio: Enclosed, Rear Porch, Screened
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Enclosed, Rear Porch, Screened
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Driveway, RV Parking
Location
- Area: 34607 - Spring Hl/Brksville/WeekiWachee/Hernando Bch
- County: Hernando
- Development Name: 34607 - Spring Hl/Brksville/WeekiWachee/Hernando Bch
- Subdivision: INDIAN BAY COUNTRY HOMES UNREC
- Driving Directions: From Hwy 19 take Aripeka Rd (in Pasco) or Osowaw Blvd (in Hernando) [same road] west. Turn north onto Indian Bay Rd. When road splits veer to the right to stay on Indian Bay Rd. House will be on the right.
- Direction Faces: West
School Information
- Elementary School: Westside Elementary-HN
- Middle School: Fox Chapel Middle School
- High School: Weeki Wachee High School
Community
- Community Name: 34607 - Spring Hl/Brksville/WeekiWachee/Hernando Bch
- Community Features: Canal Front, Community Boat Ramp, Dock, Gulf/Ocean Front
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central, Electric, Heat Pump
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable TV Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Ranch
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Exterior Const.: Block, Concrete, Stucco
- Roof: Shingle
- Windows: Blinds
- Stories/Levels: One
- Square Feet: 1,608
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Year Built: 1979
Lot Features
- Property View: Trees/Woods
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.55
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 23,826
- Lot Size: 23826
- Lot Dimensions: 120 x 210
- Frontage: Street Dead-End, Street Paved
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved
- Fencing (Description): Chain Link, Fenced
Water Features
- Water Access: Yes
- Water Access Desc: Gulf/Ocean
- Water Extras: Yes
- Water Front Desc.: Canal Front, Gulf/Ocean Front
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $4,789
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: None
- Legal Description: INDIAN BAY COUNTRY HOMES UNREC LOTS 5 & 6 ORB 335 PGS 63 & 65
- Flood Zone Info: AE
- APN: R2522316261500000050
- Property ID: R2522316261500000050
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Schools
Schools serving 1578 Indian Bay Rd
School District:Hernando County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Westside Elementary School, Spring Hill, FL 5400 Applegate Drive, Spring Hill, FL 34606 | PK-5 | 2.1 mi |
Fox Chapel Middle School 9412 Fox Chapel Lane, Spring Hill, FL 34606 | 6-8 | 6.7 mi |
Weeki Wachee High School 12150 Vespa Way, Weeki Wachee, FL 34614 | 9-12 | 11.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1578 Indian Bay Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/28/2026
Price Reduced
$425,000
-5.56%
MLS
5/29/2026
Listed
$450,000
17.49%
MLS
6/01/2022
Sold
$383,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1578 Indian Bay Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$4,789
-6%
$342,669
-2%
2024
$5,086
-2%
$350,615
2%
2022
$5,204
53%
$342,669
85%
2022
$3,408
54%
$185,307
3%
2021
$2,220
-23%
$179,910
1%
2020
$2,870
20%
$177,426
2%
2019
$2,393
-17%
$173,437
4%
2018
$2,881
9%
$166,888
7%
2017
$2,632
10%
$155,919
19%
2016
$2,385
1%
$131,115
3%
2015
$2,364
3%
$127,045
3%
2014
$2,286
2%
$123,193
3%
2013
$2,245
—
$119,852
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1578 Indian Bay Road, Spring Hill, FL 34607 (MLS# TB8513638) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 1578 Indian Bay Road is currently listed for $425,000 and was received on May 29, 2026. Want to learn more about 1578 Indian Bay Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Spring Hill? You can browse all Spring Hill real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

