Where it sits
Homosassa and Homosassa Springs are separate census places, so check which one a listing is in. Homosassa's ZIP codes are 34446, 34448 and 34487.
Things to see
- Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. The Fish Bowl gives a view under the water, and manatees can be seen there every day. Swimming with the manatees is not allowed.
- Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park, on Yulee Drive (County Road 490). The ruins of a steam-powered sugar mill with a 40-foot chimney, which ran from 1851 to 1864 on the plantation of David Levy Yulee, worked by enslaved people. Entry is free and the park is open every day.
Getting around
Driving times without traffic: 20 minutes to Crystal River, 27 minutes to TGH Crystal River hospital, 38 minutes to HCA Florida Citrus Hospital in Inverness, 93 minutes to downtown Tampa, 88 minutes to Tampa International Airport, 106 minutes to Gainesville and 122 minutes to downtown Orlando.
On the water
If the home is on a canal, ask about canal depth at low tide, whether a fixed bridge stands between the dock and open water, and what flood insurance costs. Those answers decide what boat you can keep there.
Permits
Building permits for Homosassa go through Citrus County's online permitting.