Meadowcrest - Crystal River, FL

Meadowcrest is an active lifestyle community in Crystal River, Florida, located about one hour southwest of Ocala along the Gulf Coast. The well-established community consists of 725 single-family and attached homes across five distinct neighborhoods. In addition to a low-maintenance lifestyle, residents can enjoy such amenities as a clubhouse, two outdoor pools, and community gardens. 

Active adults looking for homes for sale in Crystal River, FL should consider everything that Meadowcrest has to offer.

Meadowcrest Amenities 

Residents of Meadowcrest have access to several luxury amenities that feature a clubhouse. The clubhouse includes plenty of multipurpose gathering spaces that host a variety of activities and social events.

The amenities continue outdoors as homeowners can enjoy two resort-style pools with spacious patios. For active adults who like to stay active, Meadowcrest offers tennis, bocce ball, and shuffleboard courts as well as horseshoe pits. The grounds of the community feature scenic parks and natural spaces that are surrounded by walking and biking trails. Residents of Meadowcrest can also enjoy the community’s gardens

Meadowcrest Homes & Real Estate 

Built between 1986 and 1999, Meadowcrest consists of 725 single-family and attached homes across five unique villages in total. With so many home styles to choose from, interested homebuyers can find a floor plan that best aligns with their individual lifestyles and preferences. 

The attached homes are offered in the Fox Hollow, Fairmont, and Arbor Court neighborhoods range from 1,082 to 2,275 square feet. These homes have one to three bedrooms, one or two bathrooms, and attached one- or two-car garages. The single-story attached homes include features such as open layouts, spacious living rooms, updated kitchens with granite countertops, master bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and walk-in closets, and patios. Some homes also include dens and sunrooms. 

The single-family homes, located in the Pinehurst and Hillcrest neighborhoods, range from 990 to 3,599 square feet. These homes typically feature two to five bedrooms, two to four bathrooms, and attached two-car garages. Features in many of the single-story homes include open concept floor plans, spacious living rooms with gas fireplaces, updated kitchens with breakfast bars, master bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and walk-in closets, and patios. Additional features in some homes include glassed-enclosed pools, lanais, and bonus rooms ideal for home offices or storage space.

Meadowcrest Lifestyle 

Residents enjoy a low-maintenance lifestyle thanks to each neighborhood's homeowners’ association, which takes care of lawn care, landscaping, and common area maintenance. With more free time, members of the community can enjoy spending time with family or pursuing new hobbies. Homeowners can also enjoy the variety of activities offered close to home, such as tennis, bocce ball, horseshoes, and gardening. 

Surrounding Area 

Meadowcrest is located in Crystal River, about 34 miles southwest of Ocala on the Gulf Coast. This location puts residents within easy reach of daily needs and fun opportunities. 

Residents of Meadowcrest find themselves close to any daily conveniences they may need, including Save A Lot, Winn-Dixie, Publix, Walmart, Target, and Sam’s Club. Pharmacy needs can be met at Walgreens and CVS. 

Meadowcrest is also close to multiple health care providers, including Citrus Memorial Hospital, Oak Hill Hospital, Bayfront Health, Springbrook Hospital, Bayfront Health Seven Rivers, and Ocala Regional Medical Center.  

When homeowners are looking for entertainment in the area, they can travel along Suncoast Boulevard, which is home to several restaurants, bars, and shops. There are also a variety of attractions in the area, including Coastal Heritage Museum, Crystal River Archaeological State Park, Stage West Playhouse, The Arts Center of Citrus County, Appleton Museum of Art, and Valerie Theatre.

Those who want to get outside can find plenty of options to explore in the area. There are multiple greenspaces and parks to choose from, including Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, Churchhouse Hammock Trail, Copeland Park, Fort Island Trail Park, and Hunter Springs Park. Within 20 minutes, residents can reach miles of shoreline along the Gulf Coast, providing access to beaches such as Fort Island Beach, Bird Creek Beach, Pine Island Beach Park, and Hernando Beach. 

Golfers will also find multiple courses to play at, including Plantation Inn & Golf Resort, Black Diamond Ranch, Pine Ridge Golf Club, Skyview Golf Course, Brentwood Farms Golf Club, and World Woods Golf Club. 

Members of the community who want to visit nearby metropolitan areas are in luck, as they can drive about one hour to Ocala, providing easy access to everything the city has to offer. For longer trips, Ocala International Airport is about 45 minutes away.