Key features include three 10’x12’ grade-level roll-up doors, 12-foot ceiling heights ideal for service operations, and 3-phase electric power to accommodate heavy-duty equipment and three additional contiguous parcels for a total of 0.78 acres). Located along Gulf to Lake Highway (SR 44) and 80’ of road frontage, with a traffic volume of 18,000 AADT. Zoned Coastal Lakes Commercial (CLC), the property allows for diverse commercial applications, including marine and automotive service facilities, contractor operations, retail establishments, and restaurant or bar concepts. What distinctly sets this property apart is its rear access to the Tsala Apopka Chain of Lakes—Citrus County’s largest freshwater system encompassing over 22,000 acres and 15 interconnected lakes. This lakefront position not only provides direct water access for marine-related services and recreational uses but also enhances visibility and appeal for destination-driven businesses. It creates a natural platform for adaptive reuse projects such as a waterfront restaurant, bar, or experience-based commercial concept targeting boaters, tourists, and locals alike. In terms of location, the property is strategically placed just 3.2 miles from Downtown Inverness, 9.1 miles from Floral City, 20.8 miles from Crystal River, and 21.3 miles from The Villages—one of the fastest-growing residential communities in the country. This central access point enables efficient service to a broad consumer base, from long-term residents and retirees to transient recreational users and seasonal visitors. Citrus County itself, home to approximately 153,600 residents as of the latest census data, is poised for sustained expansion, with projections indicating a population nearing 350,000 by 2030 under the county’s Land Development Code. As part of the Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater Metropolitan Statistical Area—the 18th largest in the United States—the area is increasingly recognized as a high-potential real estate market. From an investment perspective, the property’s combination of strategic highway frontage, robust utility infrastructure, and unique water access positions it for long-term viability across multiple commercial verticals. Whether leveraged for a marine repair operation, automotive service center, contractor headquarters, or transformed into a lifestyle-oriented venue such as a waterfront restaurant or taproom, the site aligns well with both existing market needs and emerging growth trends. Its zoning flexibility, renovation quality, and proximity to expanding population centers make it a compelling choice for both users and developers seeking a value-driven asset with upside potential in one of Central Florida’s most dynamic and naturally beautiful submarkets. Logistic Details: -County Road 486 runs entirely along West Norvell Bryant Highway. It runs West to East from SR 44 east of Crystal River into US-41 in Hernando, just south of the southern terminus of SR 200. The route was once the former SR 486. County Road 486 spans 4 lanes, is almost entirely a divided highway, and is flanked by a parallel bicycle path on the south side. -County Road 491 is Lecanto Highway, a bi-county South to North road that begins at the Hernando-Citrus County Line in Oak Grove near the Withlacoochee State Forest and ends at SR 200 in Stoke's Ferry, just south of the intersection with the northern segment of CR 39. It was formerly designated as SR 491. -County Road 44 (often marked as County Road 44W) exists as the western tip of old Florida State Road 44, south of "Downtown" Crystal River. The suffix "W" was most likely added to not confuse this section with State Road 44, to the north, and to show its location by being west of US 19 and US 98(SR 55). As with the majority of these types of 'coastal spur' routes, in West Central Florida, it is county-maintained. -U.S. Route 19 (US-19) runs 264 miles (425 km) along Florida's West Coast from an interchange with U.S. Route 41 in Memphis, Florida, south of Tampa, and continues to the Georgia border north of Monticello, Florida. Newly 6 lane Highway was constructed from the Hernando County line to Fort Island Trail and US 19 in Crystal River, Florida. Coastal & Lakes Commercial District (CLC) This category designates those areas suitable for commercial development within the coastal, lakes, and river regions. The commercial uses allowed in this category are water-related, water-dependent, or necessary for the support of the immediate population. The designation is intended for a single commercial use or business on a single parcel of property. Commercial centers are not allowed, but multiple activities operated by a sole entity are allowed. This requirement is not intended to limit the number of structures as long as the development meets all requirements of this LDC. Area Requirements: Maximum Lot Coverage –50%. Floor Area Ratio (non-residential uses only) – 0.3. Coastal & Lakes Residential District (CLR) This category recognizes lawful unrecorded and recorded subdivisions within the coastal, lakes, and river regions of the County. Density shall be limited to the maximum provided by the final development order approved for the underlying subdivision plat. Replanting to accomplish clustering and/or development consistent with current standards will be permitted provided gross density is not Increased. Area Requirements: Maximum Lot Coverage – 40%, except for lots of records that are less than 10,000 square feet in these areas shall not exceed 50%. For lots greater than 10,000 square feet but less than one (1) acre in size, an extra 10% of ISR may be added provided the same is a non-vertical improvement (i.e., walkways, decks, driveways, pool decks, and like or similar improvements). Floor Area Ratio (non-residential uses only) – 0.2. Inverness: Inverness is a city and the county seat of Citrus County, Florida, United States. It is near the 10,950-acre (4,430 ha) Flying Eagle Preserve. As of the 2020 census, the population was 7,543. Inverness is located in eastern Citrus County, on the western shore of the connected Tsala Apopka and Henderson lakes. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.7 square miles (19.9 km2), of which 7.6 square miles (19.7 km2) is land and 0.08 square miles (0.2 km2), or 1.01%, is water. Within the city are 330 acres (130 ha) of land reserved for passive and active park usage.