Cherrywood Preserve vs Ocala Crossings South
Two Marion communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Cherrywood Preserve | Ocala Crossings South |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $293K | $307K |
| Price per sq ft | $162 | $170 |
| Avg days on market | 64 days | 38 days |
| Months of supply | 2.9 mo | 2.3 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 50 | 126 |
The verdict
Ocala Crossings South carries the higher median price — about 5% above Cherrywood Preserve. Homes in Ocala Crossings South sell faster (38 days on market vs 64). Ocala Crossings South is the tighter market on inventory (2.3 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Cherrywood Preserve | Ocala Crossings South | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 12 | 24 |
| Under contract | 7 | 14 |
| Asking prices today | $232K to $330K | $268K to $370K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 11 | 21 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Cherrywood Preserve homes for sale · Ocala Crossings South homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Cherrywood Preserve | Ocala Crossings South | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 676 | 1,772 |
| Built | 1978–2024 (median 1999) | 1956–2024 (median 2007) |
| Typical living area | 1,597 sq ft | 1,945 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 67% | 55% |
| Vacant lots | 100 | 312 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Cherrywood Preserve | Ocala Crossings South | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 92.1% | 94.2% |
| 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 | Ocala Crossings South | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | not reported | Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary |
| Middle | not reported | Liberty Middle School |
| High school | not reported | West Port 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, Cherrywood Preserve is the lower entry point (median $293K vs $307K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Ocala Crossings South; Cherrywood Preserve trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Ocala Crossings South (38 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 Ocala Crossings South more expensive than Cherrywood Preserve?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Ocala Crossings South is $307,000 versus $293,000 in Cherrywood Preserve, about 5% higher.
Which has newer homes, Cherrywood Preserve or Ocala Crossings South?
Ocala Crossings South: its homes were built 1956–2024 with a median year of 2007, versus a median of 1999 in Cherrywood Preserve (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Ocala Crossings South. The typical home there is 1,945 sq ft of living area, versus 1,597 sq ft in Cherrywood Preserve.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Ocala Crossings South — sellers there received 94.2% 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 · Ocala Crossings South homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.