Heath Preserve vs Oak Hill Plantation
Two Marion communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-02.
| Metric | Heath Preserve | Oak Hill Plantation |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $327K | $297K |
| Price per sq ft | $154 | $163 |
| Avg days on market | 101 days | 198 days |
| Months of supply | 1.6 mo | 2.0 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 45 | 30 |
The verdict
Heath Preserve carries the higher median price — about 10% above Oak Hill Plantation. Homes in Heath Preserve sell faster (101 days on market vs 198). Heath Preserve is the tighter market on inventory (1.6 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Heath Preserve | Oak Hill Plantation | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Marion County, FL | Out of Area County, FL |
| City / area | Ocala | Out Of Area |
| ZIP | 34482 | 34470 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | all 20 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
| Heath Preserve | Oak Hill Plantation | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 6 | 5 |
| Under contract | 5 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $242K to $358K | $310K to $410K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 3 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Heath Preserve homes for sale · Oak Hill Plantation homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Heath Preserve | Oak Hill Plantation | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 594 | n/a |
| Built | 1959–2024 (median 2007) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 1,610 sq ft | n/a |
| Vacant lots | 134 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Heath Preserve | Oak Hill Plantation | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | College Park Elementary School | Ocala Springs Elem. School |
| Middle | Liberty Middle School | Fort King Middle School |
| High school | West Port High School | Vanguard 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, Oak Hill Plantation is the lower entry point (median $297K vs $327K). Sellers get a faster sale in Heath Preserve (101 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 Heath Preserve more expensive than Oak Hill Plantation?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Heath Preserve is $327,000 versus $297,000 in Oak Hill Plantation, about 10% higher.
Are Heath Preserve and Oak Hill Plantation in the same county?
No. Heath Preserve is in Marion County and Oak Hill Plantation is in Out of Area County; property-tax rates, school districts and permitting differ between the two.
What high schools serve Heath Preserve and Oak Hill Plantation?
Listings in Heath Preserve most often report West Port High School; listings in Oak Hill Plantation report Vanguard High School. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Heath Preserve homes, photos & schools · Oak Hill Plantation homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.