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HOM Tampa Bay Times Sunday, January 20, 2019 3H for newer homes on the Gulf should about $200 per square foot. a lot of value compared to anything compa- rable to the south, particular- ly once one gets into Pinellas County, she said. Many of her buyers are peo- ple who work in Pinellas or Hillsborough who afford waterfront prices there. have a lot of working families who work in Tampa or she said. water- front (pricing) is lower and they are taking on the Humbles said she expects her newest listing to go quickly.

While some Gulf-front homes in Hernando Beach can top $1 million, there are plenty of lower-cost opportunities a few streets inland, said Mina. The age, elevation, location and con- dition all factor in, but he said anyone with $220k to spend may have what it takes to get into some older, ground-level homes in the middle and north neighborhoods. He said elevated homes start around $289,000 in the middle sec- tion. A current listing for a 2003, elevated home in the north neighborhood comes in at $399,000. Something buy- ers need to consider is that insurance always will be higher for ground-level homes.

If mostly about the house itself and Gulf access is not as important, the newer, higher el- evated homes in South Hernan- do Beach can be priced on par with older, smaller homes in the north section. Hernando beach is about 3 miles away from the commercial district along U.S. 19, but there are several local restaurants along Shoal Line Boulevard, the primary north-south connector road fronting Hernando Beach. There also are marinas, a conve- nience store with gas, a couple of auto repair shops and other common service businesses. For groceries, home goods, clothing, dining and entertain- ment, the U.S.

19 strip and the nearby booming Cortez Bou- levard have it all. From major retail chains and restaurants to smaller independents, business- es are to west Hernan- do to serve the growing popula- tion. The Cortez strip also boasts many medical offices and spe- cialty clinics, along with two major hospitals and several spe- cialty hospitals. Mina said the availability of so many health care options is a major selling point for retirees who have medical conditions or want the security of quick access to med- ical facilities. Natural resources near Her- nando Beach are another plus.

Five minutes away is the Wee- ki Wachee Preserve wildlife park. North on Shoal Line is Linda Pedersen Park, the Jen- kins Creek pier and boat launch. A couple miles farther is Rogers Park, which features a swimming beach and a boat launch on the spring-fed Weeki Wachee River. North a couple miles more is Pine Island Park and Bayport Park, both on the Gulf. The famous Weeki Wa- chee Springs State Park and attraction is just 10 minutes to the east.

Public schools serving the Hernando Beach district are Weeki Wachee High, Westside Elementary and Fox Chapel Middle. The middle and high schools were rated average by the county in 2018, butWestside Elementary scored a top rat- ing. There are numerous private schools in the area. The Suncoast Parkway runs into Hernando and means just an hour to Tampa Inter- national Airport, said Mina, an important factor for those who travel frequently. But value that trumps all, he said.

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This newer, elevated home in North Hernando Beach sits on the northern boundary of the community, which means it features an expansive backyard view over the needle grass plain looking north. A backyard like this and a home in North Hernando Beach can be yours for $739K. Amidst the high-dollar, newer elevated homes in North Hernando Beach, there are quaint little ground-level gems like this one. This large three-story in North Hernando Beach has the million-dollar view of protected wetlands to the north. (Right) The view from this Gulf-front home in North Hernando Beach is hard to beat.

This home is for sale and priced at $739,000, or about $200 per square foot, which is the average for homes on the Gulf in the neighborhood. Sailboats docked at a marina along Shoal Line Boulevard in North Hernando Beach have a clear path to the Gulf, with no bridges to worry about. (Left) This classic coastal-style three-story is one of the many newer homes in South Hernando Beach, a deed-restricted neighborhood, whereas the rest of Hernando Beach is not. Heidi and Robert Gibson sit in their backyard in North Hernando Beach. Their home sits on the northern extreme of the community, providing expansive views over protected wetlands..