12442 FOREST HIGHLANDS DRIVE, DADE CITY, FL, 33525
Active1 days on marketListed Aug 11, 2026MLS #TB8533055
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About this home
12442 FOREST HIGHLANDS DRIVE
Resort-Style Living in the Rolling Hills of San Antonio, Florida! Welcome to this beautifully maintained 2-bedroom,WITH OFFICE OR THIRD BEDROOM, 2-bath home with a 2-car garage, located in a sought-after gated community offering the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and convenience. Nestled among therolling hills of San Antonio, this home is just 20 minutes from Tampa and only 10 minutes from the charming shops, restaurants, and events of historic downtown Dade City. Enjoy a true resort lifestyle with optional country club membership featuring two championship 18-holegolf courses, an Olympic-size swimming pool, tennis and pickleball courts, a full-service restaurant and bar,and a golf pro shop. Best of all, the community offers low HOA fees and no CDD fees. HVAC and Roof are 3-4 yrs old. Step through the impressive columned entry into an elegant interior featuring soaring ceilings, 8-footdoors, a stunning coffered ceiling in the living room, and beautiful solid oak flooring throughout the mainliving areas. The entire interior has been freshly painted with premium Sherwin-Williams paint, making thishome truly move-in ready. Designed for entertaining, the spacious formal dining room includes custom built-in storage and displayshelves. The gourmet kitchen features solid wood cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances,a breakfast bar, and a sunny breakfast nook with a bay window and plantation shutters. An interior laundryroom with a custom-built pantry provides added convenience and storage. The spacious primary suite offers two walk-in closets and a luxurious ensuite bath with dual vanities and alarge walk-in shower. Generously sized secondary bedrooms provide comfort for family and guests. Outside, enjoy the curb appeal of the paver driveway, walkways, and patio areas, creating inviting spacesfor relaxing or entertaining. If you're looking for an exceptional home in a peaceful, gated golf community with outstanding amenities, aprime location, and timeless quality, this is one you won't want to miss! 1
Facts & features
The home at a glance
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2,218
Sqft
0.24 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
2000
Year built
One
Levels
$216
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record and the real association fee — not generic estimates.
$3,615 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
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Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$3,615/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
$/sqft vs Dade City actives
$216 vs $193
Days on market
1 vs 45 typical
Where $216/sqft sits among the 318 Dade City actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Lake Jovita Golf And Country Club
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Get to know Dade City. See the full Dade City guide →
Lake Jovita Golf And Country Club — neighborhood snapshot
Population
1,806
Median age
45
Median income
$115,994
Median home value
$456,443
Avg household
3
Households w/ children
155
For the school run
Pasco County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Dade City market
$340K → $354K
Dade City median sold, yr/yr
97.6%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
157 of 318
Dade City actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Dade City, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 26% above the DADE CITY 33525 median. See the full Dade City market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 12442 FOREST HIGHLANDS DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Nov ’25$475,000
12508 FOREST HIGHLANDS DRIVE · same community
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,268 sqft · $209/sqft · 20 DOM
Sold · May ’26$585,000
12422 WOODLANDS CIRCLE · same community
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,092 sqft · $280/sqft · 70 DOM
Sold · Aug ’26$730,000
12643 OAK HOLLOW COURT · same community
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,656 sqft · $275/sqft · 27 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
Rui Ma
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 12442 FOREST HIGHLANDS DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 12442 FOREST HIGHLANDS DRIVE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
12442 FOREST HIGHLANDS DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 12442 FOREST HIGHLANDS DRIVE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $3,615/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $114/mo association fee and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
How much are the HOA fees at 12442 FOREST HIGHLANDS DRIVE?+
The association fee works out to $114 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 12442 FOREST HIGHLANDS DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $3,641. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Are pets allowed at 12442 FOREST HIGHLANDS DRIVE?+
The listing reports pets: Cats OK, Dogs OK. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.
How does the price compare to other homes in Dade City?+
At $480,000, this home is listed about 23% above the Dade City median of $388,870. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 12442 FOREST HIGHLANDS DRIVE?+
San Antonio Elementary School (elementary), Pasco High School (high), Pasco Middle School (middle) — Pasco County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
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Listing courtesy of DENNIS REALTY & INV. CORP. · Debra Fuxan, PA. MLS #TB8533055.
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