Short answer: Lake in the Woods is one of the most private communities in Hernando County. It has a 24-hour guard gate, just over 200 homes on lots from half an acre to two acres, lake access for fishing, and RV and boat storage. It’s west of US-19, close to Weeki Wachee and Hernando Beach.
Lake in the Woods at a glance
- Location: west of US-19, south of Cortez Boulevard (SR-50), ZIP 34607
- Size: just over 200 homes (listing via Marie in Spring Hill)
- HOA: about $1,650 a year, covering the guard, private roads and common-area taxes (Max Life Realty listing, 2026)
- CDD: none, per listings
- Recent listings: about $560,000 to $740,000
What the homes are like
Large custom homes, mostly built in the mid-1980s to early 1990s, often 2,400 to 5,000+ square feet, on lots of half an acre to two acres. Many have pools, oversized or multiple garages, and wooded or conservation views (Raveis listing).
Amenities
A 24-hour guard gate, pickleball and tennis courts, lake access for fishing, a playground, a dog park, a gazebo, and RV and boat storage.
What to check before you buy
- Age of systems: many homes are 35+ years old, so roof, AC, plumbing and electrical matter for insurance.
- Well and septic: check how each home is served.
- Flood zone: several listings say the homes are outside flood zones, but verify each address on the FEMA map.
- Pet and parking rules in the deed restrictions.
Nearby neighborhoods to compare
- Timber Pines: guard-gated 55+ on the west side
- Padrons West Linden Estates: custom homes on big lots in central Spring Hill
- Glen Lakes and the Weeki Wachee communities
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