New 3-Bedroom Home for Sale in Citrus Springs, Florida
10686 N Academy Dr, Citrus Springs, FL 34434
Home for the holidays, in the sunshine: spend the season in a new 3-bedroom home in Citrus Springs, Florida, where December afternoons average about 72°F — and start the new year in a place of your own.
Warm days, a little more space, a fresh start.
Whatever you celebrate, the holidays make people think about where home really is. If you’re weighing a move out of an expensive, hectic city, here’s what this listing offers — with the data below.
Thinking about moving to Florida or buying a house in Florida? This new-construction, single-story 3-bedroom, 2-bath home at 10686 N Academy Dr in Citrus Springs (Citrus County) is listed at $339,900, with a 2-car garage. Below you can compare December weather and cost of living in the Citrus County area with major metros, see photos of the home, and explore springs, trails and parks nearby. Before you buy, verify details, taxes, insurance and financing with the appropriate professionals.
A warm Christmas
December daytime highs in Citrus County average about 72°F in NOAA’s 30-year normals, with no snow to shovel. See the comparison.
Room to gather
A new single-story, 3-bedroom home with a 2-car garage — space for the people you’d like around the table.
A fresh start for the new year
Federal price-parity data puts overall prices in the Citrus County area about 6.5% below the U.S. average, with housing costs far below the big coastal metros. See the numbers.
Take a look inside
Details, availability and price are subject to change and must be verified.
What December actually feels like
| Normals | Dec avg high | Dec avg low | Jan avg high | Dec days with low ≤32°F | Dec snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citrus Springs area, FLNOAA station: Inverness 3 SE, FL | 72°F | 46°F | 69°F | 4 | 0.0 in |
| SF Bay AreaNOAA station: San Francisco Downtown | 58°F | 47°F | 58°F | 0 | none listed |
| San JoseNOAA station: San Jose Intl Airport | 60°F | 42°F | 60°F | 1 | none listed |
| Washington, DCNOAA station: Reagan National Airport | 49°F | 34°F | 45°F | 13 | 1.7 in |
| New YorkNOAA station: Central Park | 44°F | 34°F | 40°F | 14 | 4.9 in |
| BaltimoreNOAA station: BWI Airport | 48°F | 30°F | 43°F | 21 | 2.5 in |
| Los AngelesNOAA station: Downtown LA / USC | 67°F | 48°F | 68°F | 0 | none listed |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (monthly): December and January values. Citrus County reference is NOAA’s Inverness 3 SE station (about 18 miles from Citrus Springs), the nearest Citrus County normals station we used. NOAA Normals. Averages describe a typical December, not any single day or neighborhood; Florida can have occasional cold snaps.
Springs, manatees, trails and holiday cheer — all close by
A few of the things within an easy drive of Citrus Springs. Distances and drive times are our estimates from the home’s address (see note below); check each place’s own page for current hours and conditions.
Rainbow Springs State Park
≈ 7 mi · ≈ 15 min · DunnellonA first-magnitude spring with the fourth-highest flow among Florida’s springs. Swimming, snorkeling, tubing, paddling (canoe and kayak rentals), hiking, picnicking, gardens and man-made waterfalls. Open 8 a.m. to sunset, 365 days a year.
Heads-up: the park lists a parking-lot renovation from Sept. 9, 2026 to Feb. 4, 2027, with limited parking — check before you go.
Withlacoochee State Trail
Runs from Citrus Springs · 47 milesOne of Florida’s longest paved rail-trails, running between Citrus Springs and Dade City. Flat, no fee, open 8 a.m. to sunset, and a designated National Recreation Trail — walking, cycling, skating and birding.
Crystal River manatees
≈ 17 mi · ≈ 33 min · Kings BayCrystal River National Wildlife Refuge was created specifically to protect the Florida manatee. Manatee season runs Nov. 15 – Mar. 31 — right through the holidays — with ranger-led programs daily at Three Sisters Springs. Wild manatees are best enjoyed by passive observation from a distance.
Fort Island Gulf Beach
≈ 25 mi · ≈ 50 min · Crystal RiverA 15-acre Citrus County beach park where the Crystal River meets the Gulf of Mexico, with picnic tables, swimming and a boat ramp. The county reports the beach is open while repairs and rebuilding continue after hurricane damage, with temporary restrooms on site. Pets aren’t permitted at the beach.
Golf, close to home
≈ 3 mi · ≈ 10 min · Citrus SpringsCitrus Springs Golf & Country Club (8690 N Golfview Dr) is an 18-hole course listed as open to the public, with tee times bookable online. More courses are a short drive away in Inverness, Crystal River and Homosassa.
Big-city options when you want them
Driving, from the home≈ 40 min
≈ 1 hr 50
≈ 1 hr 55
To each city’s downtown, without traffic.
Holiday happenings nearby — December 2026
- Fri, Dec 4, 5–9 p.m. — Christmas Tree Lighting Festival, downtown Crystal River: vendors, activities, live music and Santa. (City of Crystal River)
- Fri, Dec 4, 5:30 p.m. — Homosassa community Christmas tree lighting at Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park (free). (Homosassa Civic Club)
- Sat, Dec 12, 6:15 p.m. — Crystal River Holiday Boat Parade (free). (Fun 4 Nature Coast Kids calendar)
- Sat, Dec 12 — Inverness Christmas Parade. (Citrus County Chamber of Commerce) · Homosassa River Lighted Boat Parade after dusk. (Homosassa Civic Club)
- Dec 18–22, 27 & 28, 5:30–9 p.m. — Celebration of Lights at Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park (donation admission listed as $10 adults, $5 ages 3–12). (Homosassa Civic Club)
Dates, times and prices are as published by each organizer when we last checked; events can change — confirm before you go. We’re not affiliated with any of these events.
Distance & time note: approximate driving distances and times from 10686 N Academy Dr, estimated with OpenStreetMap-based routing (OSRM), without traffic or construction. Your trip will vary.
A fresh start that goes further
The Bureau of Economic Analysis publishes Regional Price Parities: price levels for each metro, where 100 equals the U.S. average. Citrus Springs sits in the Homosassa Springs, FL metro area (Citrus County).
All consumer prices
Housing costs (rent-based)
What costs $100 in the Citrus County area costs about…
| Metro | …for everyday goods & services overall | …for housing |
|---|---|---|
| SF Bay Area | $124 | $248 |
| San Jose | $118 | $270 |
| Washington, DC | $116 | $193 |
| New York | $120 | $189 |
| Baltimore | $112 | $151 |
| Los Angeles | $122 | $217 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by MSA (table MARPP), 2024 data — bea.gov. Dollar figures are our arithmetic: (metro index ÷ Homosassa Springs index) × $100. The BEA “housing” index measures rental-equivalent housing costs, not home purchase prices, and metro averages don’t describe any one home. This is not a mortgage, tax or insurance estimate.
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