$459,900
12442 FOREST HIGHLANDS DRIVE, DADE CITY, FL 33525
Beds
2
Baths
2
Sq Ft
2,218 sq ft
Year Built
2000
Lot Size
0.24 acres
Garage
2
About This Property
Resort-Style Living in the Rolling Hills of San Antonio, Florida! Welcome to this beautifully maintained 2-bedroom,WITH OFFICE OR THIRD BEDROOM, 2-bath home with a 2-car garage,on the golf course hole #12 - located in a highly sought-after gated community offering the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and convenience. Nestled among therolling hills of San Antonio, this home is just 20 minutes from Tampa and only 10 minutes from the charming shops, restaurants, and events of historic downtown Dade City. Enjoy a true resort lifestyle with optional country club membership featuring two championship 18-holegolf courses, an Olympic-size swimming pool, tennis and pickleball courts, a full-service restaurant and bar,and a golf pro shop. Best of all, the community offers low HOA fees and no CDD fees. Step through the impressive columned entry into an elegant interior featuring soaring ceilings, 8-footdoors, a stunning coffered ceiling in the living room, and beautiful solid oak flooring throughout the mainliving areas. The entire interior has been freshly painted with premium Sherwin-Williams paint, making thishome truly move-in ready. Designed for entertaining, the spacious formal dining room includes custom built-in storage and displayshelves. The gourmet kitchen features solid wood cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances,a breakfast bar, and a sunny breakfast nook with a bay window and plantation shutters. An interior laundryroom with a custom-built pantry provides added convenience and storage. The spacious primary suite offers two walk-in closets and a luxurious ensuite bath with dual vanities and alarge walk-in shower. Generously sized secondary bedrooms provide comfort for family and guests. Roof was replaced in 2022, HVAC changed out in 2021. Outside, enjoy the curb appeal of the paver driveway, walkways, and patio areas, creating inviting spacesfor relaxing or entertaining. If you're looking for an exceptional home in a peaceful, gated golf community with outstanding amenities, aprime location, and timeless quality, this is one you won't want to miss! 1
Property Overview
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Exterior & Lot
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Parking
HOA & Community
Financial Details
Schools
Directions
North on 52 left into Lake Jovita left onto Forest Highland left (2nd street)Forest highland home is on the left.
Location
12442 FOREST HIGHLANDS DRIVE, DADE CITY, FL 33525
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Home Price
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How to Buy This Home
Multiple financing options available for this $459,900 home in DADE CITY.
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FHA Loan
$16,097 Down
Government-backed, low down payment. Credit scores as low as 580.
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VA Loan
$0 Down
Zero down for eligible veterans, active duty, and military families.
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Conventional
$22,995 Down
Traditional financing. As low as 3-5% down with good credit.
Florida Down Payment Assistance Programs
You may qualify for up to $35,000 in assistance to cover your down payment and closing costs.
Florida Hometown Heroes
Up to $35,000
First-time buyers working in FL
FL Assist
Up to $10,000
FHA, VA, or USDA borrowers
FL HLP Second Mortgage
Up to $10,000
First-time buyers, 0% deferred
Pasco County SHIP
Varies
Income-qualifying Pasco residents
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