Bennah Oaks vs Lake Tropicana Ranchettes
Two Marion communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Bennah Oaks | Lake Tropicana Ranchettes |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $272K | $252K |
| Price per sq ft | $161 | $174 |
| Avg days on market | 102 days | 25 days |
| Months of supply | 3.5 mo | 2.5 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 41 | 34 |
The verdict
Bennah Oaks carries the higher median price — about 8% above Lake Tropicana Ranchettes. Homes in Lake Tropicana Ranchettes sell faster (25 days on market vs 102). Lake Tropicana Ranchettes is the tighter market on inventory (2.5 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Bennah Oaks | Lake Tropicana Ranchettes | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 12 | 7 |
| Under contract | 2 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $260K to $306K | $125K to $550K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 12 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Manufactured Home, Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Bennah Oaks homes for sale · Lake Tropicana Ranchettes homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Bennah Oaks | Lake Tropicana Ranchettes | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 512 | n/a |
| Built | 1928–2024 (median 1990) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 1,311 sq ft | n/a |
| Vacant lots | 127 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Bennah Oaks | Lake Tropicana Ranchettes | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 93.3% | 91.6% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 7% |
| Typical sold home | 1,715 sq ft | 1,539 sq ft |
Last 12 months of recorded closings; sale-to-original-list is the share of the first asking price sellers actually got.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Bennah Oaks | Lake Tropicana Ranchettes | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Belleview Elementary School | Romeo Elementary School |
| Middle | Belleview Middle School | Dunnellon Middle School |
| High school | Belleview High School | Dunnellon High School |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Lake Tropicana Ranchettes is the lower entry point (median $252K vs $272K). Sellers get a faster sale in Lake Tropicana Ranchettes (25 days on market on average); buyers get more negotiating room where homes sit longer.
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is Bennah Oaks more expensive than Lake Tropicana Ranchettes?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Bennah Oaks is $272,000 versus $252,000 in Lake Tropicana Ranchettes, about 8% higher.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Bennah Oaks — sellers there received 93.3% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 91.6% in Lake Tropicana Ranchettes.
What high schools serve Bennah Oaks and Lake Tropicana Ranchettes?
Listings in Bennah Oaks most often report Belleview High School; listings in Lake Tropicana Ranchettes report Dunnellon High School. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Bennah Oaks homes, photos & schools · Lake Tropicana Ranchettes homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.