Ocala Palms
Homes for Sale in Ocala, FL
All 2,822 homes for sale in Ocala, FL · median $298,945 · Marion County homes for sale
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Market Heat
Over the 12 months ending 2026-08-02, 19 recorded sales closed at a median of $262,500, $152 per square foot, a median 106 days on market, sellers accepting 91% of original asking (-10% versus the prior year). At the median price and Marion County's FY2025-26 rate of 12.08 mills, annual property tax runs about $3,170 ($2,730 with the full homestead exemption).
Ocala Palms right now
🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($262K) is down 10.3% from the prior 12 months ($292K) and up 119% since 2012. With about 19 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2. Confidence: High (19 and 24 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated October 20, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Ocala Palms right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Ocala Palms market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $262K ($152 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 106 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 10% from the prior 12 months and up 119% since 2012, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (19 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 34482 (Ocala), 588 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $210K ($134/sq ft), up 2.0% year over year, with a median 65 days on market. See the live ZIP 34482 housing market and the Marion County market.
Ocala Palms is a community of 3,028 homes in Ocala, Marion County, built between 1918 and 2024 (median 2002.0), with a median living area of about 1,620 square feet. 58% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 2 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($262K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($292K) IS the -10.3% one-year change.
Windows contain 2 to 35 sales each (19 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2003 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Marion County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Marion County scorecard.
County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.
The Ocala Palms buying strategy.
If we were buying in Ocala Palms today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Ocala Palms.
A closer look at the Ocala Palms market
At a median of $152 per square foot, Ocala Palms prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.
The trailing-12-month median down 10% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 106 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.
The housing stock is 3,028 homes built between 1918 and 2024, and 58% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Ocala Palms. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Ocala Palms buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 4 factors (5.3). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +119% since 2012; Recent Direction -10.3% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 58% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 91.1% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
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| Location | Ocala, Marion County, FL · ZIP 33448, 33482, 34482 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 3,028 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1918–2024 (median 2002.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,620 sq ft (median) |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $262,500 median across 19 closed sales · $152 per sq ft · -10.3% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 106 median |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 58% |
Data as of August 2, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2003 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Ocala Palms key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/ocala-palms-ocala, data as of August 2, 2026.
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Streets in this community
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- NW 18 Street (55 homes on record)
- NW 50 Circle (48 homes on record)
- NW 25 Loop (47 homes on record)
- NW 50 Avenue (38 homes on record)
- NW 55 Ave Road (34 homes on record)
- NW 21 Loop (28 homes on record)
- NW 26 Lane (27 homes on record)
- NW 20 Place (23 homes on record)
- NW 50Th Circle (20 homes on record)
- NW 50Th Circle (18 homes on record)
- NW 21St Loop (18 homes on record)
- NW 58 Terrace (17 homes on record)
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Recent Developments in Ocala Palms
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Ocala Palms, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- October 2026Infrastructure
Marion County settles two property takings and authorizes eminent domain suits for NW 49th Street and SW 80th Avenue projects
The Marion County commission approved settlements of $225,000 and $125,955 for two parcels along Northwest 49th Street Phase 3, between County Road 225A and Northwest 44th Avenue. It also authorized eminent domain filings for a slope easement on NW 49th Street and a right-of-way parcel on Southwest 80th Avenue, a separate widening from SW 90th Street north toward SW 38th Street. Court approval of the settlements is the next step.
What it may mean for the marketRight-of-way acquisition moving forward keeps NW 49th Street and SW 80th Avenue widening on track, which affects future commute capacity on the north and southwest sides of Ocala. The site is about 2 miles north of Ocala Palms.
Source: 352Today - September 2026Development
Marion Planning and Zoning recommends 105-acre 49th Street Gateway PUD near planned I-75 interchange
The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a 105-acre planned unit development at NW 49th Street and NW 44th Avenue allowing up to 535 homes, a 500-room hotel and 450,000 square feet of retail, office and restaurant space. It includes a land-use change of 31.44 acres from Low Residential to Employment Center. The county commission takes up the request on October 20, 2026.
What it may mean for the marketIf approved, the site would add housing supply, hotel capacity and retail and office space near the future I-75 and NW 49th Street interchange, along with added traffic on the corridor. The site is about 2 miles north of Ocala Palms.
Source: 352Today - September 2026Infrastructure
Workers drive bridge foundation piles for new I-75 interchange at NW 49th Street
FDOT released video showing crews driving bridge foundation piles for the new Interstate 75 interchange at Northwest 49th Street north of Ocala. The interchange is a diverging diamond design with two lanes in each direction, shared-use paths, bike lanes, sidewalks and pedestrian crossings. It is part of the Moving I-75 Forward effort and will provide access to a planned Buc-ee's travel center.
What it may mean for the marketA new I-75 access point on the north side of Ocala would add interstate access and change traffic patterns on NW 49th Street and nearby corridors. The site is about 2 miles north of Ocala Palms.
Source: WCJB - September 2026Development
UF Health to expand Ocala Neighborhood Hospital by 28,300 square feet
UF Health announced an expansion of its Ocala Neighborhood Hospital at 2100 NW 35th Avenue Road adding an infusion center, orthopaedic and sports medicine services and a multispecialty physician office, with cancer services and urology planned for the third floor. Construction is expected to begin in September 2026 with completion slated for next summer. The first two floors stay open during the work.
What it may mean for the marketAdded outpatient and specialty services on the northwest side of Ocala expand local healthcare access and shorten some trips to larger regional hospitals. The site is about 1 mile east of Ocala Palms.
Source: UF Health - May 2026Development
World Equestrian Center buys adjacent Ocala horse farm for 4.5 million dollars
The World Equestrian Center purchased an adjacent Ocala horse farm for about 4.5 million dollars, continuing the ongoing expansion of the equestrian and hospitality complex on the northwest side of Ocala.
What it may mean for the marketContinued expansion of the World Equestrian Center adds economic activity on the northwest side of Ocala, the kind of growth that can shape demand for nearby communities. The site is about 2 miles west of Ocala Palms.
Source: Ocala-News - December 2025Retail & Dining
The Shoppes Off 80th outdoor retail center planned near World Equestrian Center in Ocala
The Shoppes Off 80th, an outdoor shopping center at 1750 Northwest 80th Avenue near the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, is slated to open in 2026, adding retail on the northwest side of the city.
What it may mean for the marketA new retail center adds shopping and dining options on the northwest side of Ocala, part of the mix that shapes daily convenience for nearby communities. The site is about 2 miles west of Ocala Palms.
Source: 352today
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (17 streets, ZIP 33448/33482/34481/34482/34484)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2003 (591 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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