Heath Preserve vs West Oak
Two Marion communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Heath Preserve | West Oak |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $327K | $282K |
| Price per sq ft | $154 | $164 |
| Avg days on market | 79 days | 113 days |
| Months of supply | 2.1 mo | 1.7 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 45 | 49 |
The verdict
Heath Preserve carries the higher median price — about 16% above West Oak. Homes in Heath Preserve sell faster (79 days on market vs 113). West Oak is the tighter market on inventory (1.7 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Heath Preserve | West Oak | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 8 | 7 |
| Under contract | 4 | 0 |
| Asking prices today | $242K to $358K | $235K to $315K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 5 | 6 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Heath Preserve homes for sale · West Oak homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Heath Preserve | West Oak | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 594 | 44 |
| Built | 1959–2024 (median 2007.0) | 1934–2024 (median 1979.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,610 sq ft | 1,290 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 41% | 10% |
| Vacant lots | 134 | 99 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Heath Preserve | West Oak | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 98.4% | 91.2% |
| New-construction share of sales | 94% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 1,821 sq ft | 1,720 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
| Heath Preserve | West Oak | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | College Park Elementary School | College Park Elementary School |
| Middle | Liberty Middle School | Howard 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, West Oak is the lower entry point (median $282K vs $327K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Heath Preserve; West Oak trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Heath Preserve (79 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 West Oak?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Heath Preserve is $327,000 versus $282,000 in West Oak, about 16% higher.
Which has newer homes, Heath Preserve or West Oak?
Heath Preserve: its homes were built 1959–2024 with a median year of 2007.0, versus a median of 1979.0 in West Oak (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Heath Preserve. The typical home there is 1,610 sq ft of living area, versus 1,290 sq ft in West Oak.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Heath Preserve — sellers there received 98.4% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 91.2% in West Oak.
What high schools serve Heath Preserve and West Oak?
Listings in Heath Preserve most often report West Port High School; listings in West Oak 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 · West Oak homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.