
265 S THAYER AVENUE, LECANTO, FL, 34461
Active158 days on marketListed Feb 16, 2026MLS #OM718908
About this home
265 S THAYER AVENUE
One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Some photos are edited to remove personal items and showcase the size and potential of this beauty. Have you ever dreamed of living in a large pool home where you can have your farm animals in the back yard and not pay an HOA fee? Beautiful brick ranch style horse / livestock property boasts 4 bedrooms, 2907 SF of living area (3517 total) with exceptionally large rooms. Enjoy a wood burning fireplace with a separate wood storage area in the living room & a wood burning stove in the very large primary bedroom. The primary bedroom offers access, by a set of French doors, to the cedar lined room that houses an 8-person spa off the pool. The 3 guest bedrooms offer ample space. The kitchen was remodeled with solid oak wood cabinets, black appliances and granite countertops. The ample dining room is directly across from the kitchen. Steps away is the living room. The majority of floors have granite tile. There is ceramic tile in the primary bedroom, guest bath & one guest room have ceramic tile. The hallway, dining & living room are stained concrete. This home offers a large 16 X 32 inground, screened diving pool with a depth of 10 Ft. (Diving board is currently uninstalled, but accessible if new owner would like to reinstall). Large patio area that allows many seating arrangements and direct access to the spa room or 2nd bathroom. There’s a lovely front porch that you can sit on during the cool evenings. Upgrades include a new roof in 1/23 and a new AC / air handler in 10/22. The property is 3.05 acres & completely fenced with 4-6 ft fencing. There are 3 horse stalls with walls made of vinyl fencing, a 20x30 shed and a 10x12 shed as well as a small lean to for plenty of outdoor storage. Per the seller, this property can qualify for an AG exemption if you want to raise some livestock or a tree farm etc... Come take a look. I love showing this place off!!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2,907
Sqft
3.05 ac
Lot size
1
Garage
1981
Year built
One
Levels
$177
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.
$3,593 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:

Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$3,593/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
vs edgeAI estimate
−18.5%
$/sqft vs Lecanto actives
$177 vs $204
Days on market
158 vs 59 typical
Where $177/sqft sits among the 49 Lecanto actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Lecanto
Get to know Lecanto. See the full Lecanto guide →
LECANTO 34461 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
13,289
Median age
54.8
Median income
$60,795
Median home value
$287,200
Avg household
2.47
Households w/ children
979
For the school run
Citrus County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Lecanto market
$340K → $325K
Lecanto median sold, yr/yr
96.7%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
27 of 49
Lecanto actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Lecanto, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 38% above the LECANTO 34461 median. See the full Lecanto market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 265 S THAYER AVENUE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Apr ’26$500,000
11 S SALISBURY TERRACE · same community
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,339 sqft · $214/sqft · 163 DOM
Sold · Apr ’26$429,900
497 N KINGLET AVENUE
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,918 sqft · $147/sqft · 8 DOM
Sold · Sep ’25$847,500
835 N HUNT CLUB DRIVE
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,052 sqft · $278/sqft · 381 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
David Ramirez
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 265 S THAYER AVENUE — start here.

Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 265 S THAYER AVENUE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
265 S THAYER AVENUE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 265 S THAYER AVENUE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $3,593/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
What are the property taxes on 265 S THAYER AVENUE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $2,082. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
How does the price compare to other homes in Lecanto?+
At $515,000, this home is listed about 38% above the Lecanto median of $373,950. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 265 S THAYER AVENUE?+
Central Ridge Elementary School (elementary), Citrus Springs Middle School (middle), Lecanto High School (high) — Citrus County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Four things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$515,000 runs 38% above the LECANTO 34461 median — but at 2,907 sqft it's also 49% larger than the typical Lecanto listing.
02Your own pool
A private pool — the feature Florida buyers ask for first, already in the ground and included in the price.
03Time on market is leverage
158 days on market against a Lecanto median of 59 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
04The price has already moved
Listed at $525,000, now $515,000 — a $10K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of EXP REALTY LLC · Irene Snelgrove. MLS #OM718908.
IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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