Hernando Beach, FL

Hernando Beach is a waterfront community along the Gulf Coast of Florida. It is a residential boating and fishing community with most homes built along man-made canals.

Just about an hours drive north of Tampa and about 1 1/2 hours drive west of Orlando, Hernando Beach offers affordable waterfront living with easy access to two international airports and many area attractions.

Neighborhoods in Hernando Beach are identified by their access to the Gulf of Mexico: direct and indirect access via a boatlift. Property values can be influenced by this factor.

This market report covers the areas with direct access to the Gulf of Mexico. Please also read the market report for the indirect access neighborhoods, Hernando Beach Central and South.

Active Listings: 66

Price Range: $65,000 - $999,000 (whereas the lowest priced home is not a waterfront home but is located just one block away from the public ramp and the highest priced home is located in a Gulf front location)

Median: $333,950

Average: $389,535

Average Days on Market: 315

Sold March 2009: 2

Price Range: $48,000 - $280,000

What buys $48,000?

A 1974 built one-story home, non-waterfront,

2 bedrooms, 1 bath, with 672 sf living and 1181 sf total space.

What buys $280,000?

A 2004 built two-story home, stilt construction on a saltwater canal, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths with 1946 sf living and 4432 sf total space.

Currently under Contract:

Contingency Contracts: 4

Price Range: $125,000 - $173,900

Pending Contracts: 4

Price Range: $119,900 - $199,900

Data derived from the Hernando County MLS system as of 4/2/09, presumed to be accurate but not guaranteed.

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If you are looking for waterfront property for personal or investment in Hernando and Pasco Counties including the communities of Hernando Beach, Weeki Wachee, and Hudson Beach and want to work with a local Realtor who knows these areas, please contact me.

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copyright 2009, Silvia Dukes

Today was the 30th Annual Blessing of the Fleet hosted by the Hernando Beach Yacht Club.

Members and guests gathered at the club house for the ceremonies that took place in three parts: on land, dockside, and out in the Gulf of Mexico.

Dignitaries present included the County Administrator and members of the Hernando County Port Authority.

After the posting of the colors and a few short speeches emphasizing the tradition of the fleet blessing and remembering those who have fallen at sea, the ceremonies proceeded with the dockside blessing of each vessel by our local Episcopalean minister. Each boat received a certificate to remember the event.

Boats then lined up to drive down the Hernando Beach canals, following the channel into the
Gulf of Mexico and stopping at marker 86 for a wreath laying ceremony honoring the departed mariners.

This year's event brought out numerous boats that participated in the blessing as well as many bystanders who joined in on the boat ride to the wreath laying.

It was a gorgeous day with sunshine, no wind, and calm seas.

Dinner was served upon return to the club house.

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If you are looking for waterfront property for personal or investment in Hernando and Pasco Counties including the communities of Hernando Beach, Weeki Wachee, and Hudson Beach and want to work with a local Realtor who knows these areas, please contact me.

Let me help you find your place in the Sun!

copyright 2009, Silvia Dukes

The Hernando Beach Yacht Club will host it's annual Blessing of the Fleet on April 4, 2009 at the clubhouse on Shoal Line Blvd in Hernando Beach, Florida.

The event will begin at 3:00 PM with dockside blessings at 4:00 PM. Boaters who would like to get their vessels blessed should drive their boats behind the yacht club, Snapper Canal. Certificates will be issued to each blessed boat.

After the ceremony, boats will proceed to marker #86 for a dedication ceremony with wreath laying honoring departed mariners.

Back at the club house, social hour will begin at 5:00 PM with dinner being served at 6:00 PM.

Dress is casual, reservations are requested. If interested, please call 352-200-5763.

Disclaimer: The Hernando Beach Yacht Club does not guarantee that you will catch more fish as a result of the blessing!

Photo: Hernando Beach Yacht Club with dock, boat slips, and outside patio.

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If you are looking for waterfront property for personal or investment in Hernando and Pasco Counties including the communities of Hernando Beach, Weeki Wachee, and Hudson Beach and want to work with a local Realtor who knows these areas, please contact me.

Let me help you find your place in the Sun!

copyright 2009, Silvia Dukes

If you are looking for waterfront property for personal or investment in Hernando and Pasco Counties including the communities of Hernando Beach, Weeki Wachee, and Hudson Beach and want to work with a local Realtor who knows these areas, please contact me.

Let me help you find your place in the Sun!

As the waters in the canals around Hernando Beach are warming up, the smaller fish are returning and with it lots of birds who are looking for a meal. This Grey Heron proved successful the other day on our dock having caught a needle fish and preparing it for dinner!

If you are looking for waterfront property for personal or investment in Hernando and Pasco Counties including the communities of Hernando Beach, Weeki Wachee, and Hudson Beach and want to work with a local Realtor who knows these areas, please contact me.

Let me help you find your place in the Sun!