Prime development opportunity in the heart of Lecanto! This 7.36-acre parcel offers a rare combination of size, zoning, and location, making it ideal for a residential or workforce housing community. Zoned MDR-MH (Medium Density Residential – including mobile homes), the property provides flexibility for a variety of development options including a mobile home park, tiny home community, or small rural subdivision.
The property features approximately 331 feet of road frontage and nearly 1,000 feet of depth, creating an ideal layout for a thoughtfully designed community with internal road circulation. A conceptual site plan envisions up to 28 homesites arranged around a private oval roadway with a dedicated entrance off S Leona Ave, incorporating infrastructure such as street lighting, centralized mail stations, and fire hydrant access.
The property is currently has a improved with an existing 3,600 SF residence and multiple structures with no contributory value and need to be demolished, offering flexibility for redevelopment or interim use. The land is partially cleared with mature trees providing natural privacy buffers, while the surrounding area reflects a mix of residential uses. The highest and best use is to capitalize on the existing mobile home zoning and meet the growing demand for affordable housing in the area.
Located in a rapidly growing area of Citrus County, the property benefits from strong population trends and increasing demand for attainable housing options. Additionally, the property is situated in Flood Zone X, minimizing flood risk concerns for future development.
This is a compelling opportunity for builders, investors, or developers seeking to unlock the full potential of a well-located, properly zoned development site.
Property Details
- Lot Features
- Buildable
- Lot Description
- Buildable
- Acres
- 7.36
- Property Type
- Purchase
- Sewer Information
- Septic Needed
- Utility Source
- Well
- Utility Features
- Electrical Nearby, Water Available, Water Nearby
- Subdivision
- MAYFIELD ACRES UNREC
- Elementary School
- Forest Ridge Elementary School
- Middle School
- Lecanto Middle School
- High School
- Lecanto High School
- County
- Citrus
- Region
- LECANTO
- Zoning
- MDRMH
- Original List Price
- $730,000
- Days on Market (Cumulative)
- 147
- Taxes Annual
- $1,813
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- MLS #
- O6395290
- Property Subtype
- Land
- Parcel Number
- 18E-19S-02-0000-1A580
- MLS #
- O6395290
- Date Listed
- April 20, 2026
- Address
- 589 S LEONA AVENUE
Location
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Listed by Brittany Zapitz (#MFR261068350)
Listing Office: LPT REALTY, LLC (#MFR261016803)
