2299 BAYOU POINT
INVERNESS, FL 34453
About this home
Tucked away at end of a quiet street along the Withlacoochee River, this waterfront residence is on 1.53 acres shaded by mature oak trees with 366 feet of river frontage. The property includes a private dock, a covered boathouse with a boat ramp and direct access for boating, fishing, kayaking and exploring Florida's natural waterways. Designed for comfort and functionality, the residence offers over 2,300 square feet of living space with 10-foot ceilings, skylights and expansive sliding glass doors that frame river views while filling the home with natural light. A gas fireplace serves the living room and kitchen, creating a welcoming focal point for everyday living and entertaining. The dining area is positioned to take advantage of the waterfront setting, seamlessly connecting the main living spaces. The kitchen features wood cabinetry, generous preparation and storage space and stainless steel appliances, including a five-burner gas cooktop, double built-in ovens with convection and a JennAir side-by-side refrigerator. The spacious primary suite includes a private office or library behind glass French doors, along with an updated en-suite bath featuring dual vanities and a separate shower. A guest bedroom offers direct access to the deck and generous closet space, while the third bedroom includes a Murphy bed, making it ideal as a guest room, office or hobby space. The updated guest bath features a walk-in shower with decorative tile and a glass vessel sink. The lower level provides flexible living space, including a reinforced safe room suitable for a fitness area, media room or additional gathering space and includes a custom-built wood sauna. The lower-level screened patio is designed to accommodate a hot tub and is pre-wired. Access between floors is available by a glass-enclosed staircase or a custom elevator. Outdoor living is enhanced by multiple decks overlooking the river, a recently updated dock, 25 feet of outdoor closet storage and professionally maintained grounds that attract native wildlife. Four covered carport spaces provide ample parking for vehicles, boats and recreational equipment. Recent improvements include a new roof in 2025, three-zone heating and air conditioning installed in 2018, a 25-kilowatt automatic generator with an auto-transfer switch and an in-ground propane tank for backup power. Whether you're looking for a year-round residence or a private waterfront retreat, this property offers direct river access, exceptional privacy and a setting that embraces Florida's outdoor lifestyle. Furnishings are available separately.
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Living area
- 2,315 sqft
- Heating
- Electric
- Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
- Flooring
- Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Stories
- 2
- Features
- Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(s), Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, Elevator…
- Appliances
- Built-In Oven, Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater…
Exterior & lot
- Lot size
- 66,675 sqft (1.53 ac)
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Roof
- Shingle
- Construction
- Cedar, Wood Siding
- Exterior
- Balcony, Sauna, Sliding Doors
Parking
- Carport
- 4 spaces
Financial
- Annual tax
- $6,954 (2025)
- Price / sqft
- $259/sqft
Utilities
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Propane, Water Connected
Property
- Property type
- Single Family
- Year built
- 2008
- Subdivision
- NEWMAN HEIGHTS UNREC
- County
- Citrus
Assigned schools
- Elementary
- Inverness Primary School
- Middle
- Inverness Middle School
- High
- Citrus High School
Listing
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 16 days
- MLS #
- MFR799426199
- Source
- Stellar MLS
Listed by Angela Rose · PREMIER SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
Listing data provided by Stellar MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Sample estimate — not an appraisal
Based on 25 comparable sales within 4 miles of INVERNESS, FL. priced under RENA ValiQ.
Reference only. Estimates blend public sale comps, neighbourhood trend and the listing’s own metrics. Final price moves on diligence, terms and timing — RENA is your second read, not your agent.
Estimate your monthly cost
PITI + HOA- Principal & interest
- $3,188/mo
- Property tax
- $449/mo
- Home insurance
- $200/mo
Tax, insurance and HOA are editable estimates with Florida-typical defaults — Florida homeowners insurance in particular varies widely by location and elevation. Confirm exact figures with a lender and insurer.
Price historySample data
Reference timeline for $599,000. Live MLS history swaps in with the Stellar feed.
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08 | Listing updated | $599,000 | — |
| 2026-05 | Price changed | $599,000 | −$29,950 |
| 2026-04 | Listed | $628,950 | — |
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Location
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