Cherrywood Preserve vs McGinley Landing
Two Marion communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-12.
| Metric | Cherrywood Preserve | McGinley Landing |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $280K | $272K |
| Price per sq ft | $161 | $181 |
| Avg days on market | 77 days | 35 days |
| Months of supply | 1.8 mo | 1.8 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Strong Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 52 | 48 |
The verdict
Cherrywood Preserve carries the higher median price — about 3% above McGinley Landing. Homes in McGinley Landing sell faster (35 days on market vs 77).
Where each one is
| Cherrywood Preserve | McGinley Landing | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Marion County, FL | Marion County, FL |
| City / area | Ocala | Ocala |
| ZIP | 34476 | 34473 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 20 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 17 sampled homes outside a flood zone |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| Cherrywood Preserve | McGinley Landing | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 8 | 7 |
| Under contract | 7 | 10 |
| Asking prices today | $232K to $327K | $269K to $289K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 7 | 7 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Cherrywood Preserve homes for sale · McGinley Landing homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Cherrywood Preserve | McGinley Landing | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 676 | 217 |
| Built | 1978–2024 (median 1999) | 1988–2024 (median 2008) |
| Typical living area | 1,597 sq ft | 1,658 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 67% | 49% |
| Vacant lots | 100 | 53 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Cherrywood Preserve | McGinley Landing | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 92.1% | 96.4% |
| New-construction share of sales | 96% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 1,810 sq ft | 1,828 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
| Cherrywood Preserve | McGinley Landing | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | not reported | Marion Oaks Elementary School |
| Middle | not reported | Horizon Academy/Mar Oaks |
| High school | not reported | South Marion 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, McGinley Landing is the lower entry point (median $272K vs $280K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in McGinley Landing; Cherrywood Preserve trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in McGinley Landing (35 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 Cherrywood Preserve more expensive than McGinley Landing?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Cherrywood Preserve is $280,000 versus $272,000 in McGinley Landing, about 3% higher.
Which has newer homes, Cherrywood Preserve or McGinley Landing?
McGinley Landing: its homes were built 1988–2024 with a median year of 2008, versus a median of 1999 in Cherrywood Preserve (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
McGinley Landing — sellers there received 96.4% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 92.1% in Cherrywood Preserve.
Go deeper on each: Cherrywood Preserve homes, photos & schools · McGinley Landing homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.