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556 NW FERN DRIVE

Crystal River, FL, 34428

Active

$1,050,000

3

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

2,970 sqft

Living Area

2008

Year Built

11,572

Lot Size (sqft)

2

Days on Market

Dock Score™

DockOnly
55
Fair

What shaped this score

Gulf Access (nav-verified)
Bridge-free to ocean
Fits boats up to ~63ft (est.)
·~45 min run to open water · 7.9 mi
Est. waterfront~68 ft

DockOnly.com rating, not provided by the MLS or listing broker.

Dock & Water AccessMLS

Canal - Freshwater📝 13K-lb boat lift

AI Aerial Imagery Detection

Dock Detected

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Canal WidthDockOnly

At the dock

County parcel data
90ft
dock90 ft

Single measurement at the dock · width variation along the canal not yet available

Measured perpendicular from this parcel's waterfront edge to the parcel directly across the canal, using surveyed county GIS boundaries.

Will it turn around?

Up to 32 ft

Easy
handling

3242 ft

Fits
with care

4249 ft

Tight
(back-in)

Boats over 49 ft typically back in/out rather than turning here. Clear channel ≈ 64 ft with boats moored both sides (~13 ft per side for dock + beam). Wide-beam yachts need the upper end of each range.

Navigation RouteDockOnly

Data sources: SFWMD AHED waterway polygons · FHWA National Bridge Inventory 2024 · Not provided by the MLS or listing broker.

Description

“Quintessential” (representing the most perfect, ideal, or typical example of a quality or class) is the perfect word to describe this Crystal River waterfront pool home. This property is very much a representative of the perfect, or ideal, scenario that one could ask for in a waterfront pool home. It’s not situated high atop stilts, nor does it have a waterway that is restricted by a bridge or extremely shallow water depth. It’s also built on pilings that were driven to bedrock in the ground to resist settling. These 3 items alone make this property highly desirable, but when you couple them with the ideal location and an impressive list of amenities, you should be able to understand and agree with the quintessential reference that I’ve made. Magnolia Shores is a walkable community located just a few blocks from downtown Crystal River. This means easy access to everything the downtown district has to offer, including annual festivals, locally owned restaurants/bars, and shops. Year-round activities happen in this district, and you’d have easy access to them all. Local access to events and happenings is great, but what about those quiet times we all need and crave? In a world full of to-do lists, schedules, and appointments, everyone needs that special place they call sanctuary. The new owner of this home will get just that. Call it what you want: a sanctuary, or a slice of paradise away from it all. This house doesn’t need much to make it feel like home. Downstairs, you will find a generously sized master suite complemented by a large bathroom equipped with a garden tub, dual vanities, and a large walk-in closet. The living room, family room, and kitchen can also be found downstairs, and each of them overlooks the pool deck and waterway. Also downstairs is a den/office that is currently set up as a 4th bedroom. Upstairs, you will find the guest bedrooms, a guest bathroom, and a large open loft. This description and the pictures should tell the story of a large, comfortable home that offers more than enough space for you to entertain or simply spread out. No waterfront home description is complete without talking about the waterside amenities. As comfortable as this home is on the inside, it may be even more comfortable on the outside for water enthusiasts. Along with a pool and pool deck just made for parties/entertaining, you’ll find a covered boat slip with a 13,000-lb lift, a fish-cleaning station, and a jet ski slip/lift. Staying cool and accessing the water were never easier. Choices exist, but some are better than others. Come see why this property is the best choice. No short-term or vacation rentals allowed. This description was written by a human who has experienced the home and can speak intelligently about it. No regurgitated AI slop here.

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Location

Crystal River, FL, 34428

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Displayed by Blue Mar Real Estate Group Inc., Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (DBPR CQ1018554) · [email protected]

Listing courtesy of ACTIVE AGENT REALTY LLC via Stellar MLS

Last checked: 6 hours ago

Listing updated: August 22, 2026

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FEMA Flood Zone AE
BFE: 12ft

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