Lake Tropicana Ranchettes vs Lake Weir Heights
Two Marion communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-30.
| Metric | Lake Tropicana Ranchettes | Lake Weir Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $285K | $220K |
| Price per sq ft | $183 | $141 |
| Avg days on market | 86 days | 121 days |
| Months of supply | 2.2 mo | 3.7 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 33 | 36 |
The verdict
Lake Tropicana Ranchettes carries the higher median price — about 30% above Lake Weir Heights. Homes in Lake Tropicana Ranchettes sell faster (86 days on market vs 121). Lake Tropicana Ranchettes is the tighter market on inventory (2.2 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Lake Tropicana Ranchettes | Lake Weir Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Marion County, FL | Marion County, FL |
| City / area | Dunnellon | Belleview |
| ZIP | 34430, 34431, 34432 | 34420, 34421 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | all 14 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
| Lake Tropicana Ranchettes | Lake Weir Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 6 | 11 |
| Under contract | 3 | 0 |
| Asking prices today | $125K to $550K | $69K to $289K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 5 |
| Property types listed | Manufactured Home, Single Family Residence | Manufactured Home, Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Lake Tropicana Ranchettes homes for sale · Lake Weir Heights homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Lake Tropicana Ranchettes | Lake Weir Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | n/a | 1,509 |
| Built | n/a | 1918–2024 (median 2000) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 1,416 sq ft |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 146 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Lake Tropicana Ranchettes median | Lake Weir Heights median |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $125K (3 sales) | $159K (6 sales) |
| 2022 | $175K (24 sales) | $176K (28 sales) |
| 2023 | $230K (5 sales) | $240K (13 sales) |
| 2024 | $207K (17 sales) | $205K (29 sales) |
| 2025 | $200K (18 sales) | $210K (30 sales) |
| 2026 | $230K (28 sales) | $189K (24 sales) |
Since 2021, Lake Tropicana Ranchettes's median sale price is +84% and Lake Weir Heights's is +19% — Lake Tropicana Ranchettes has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Lake Tropicana Ranchettes | Lake Weir Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 91.6% | 96.4% |
| New-construction share of sales | 7% | 33% |
| Typical sold home | 1,539 sq ft | 1,360 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 52 (normal) | 25 (cold) |
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
| Lake Tropicana Ranchettes | Lake Weir Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Romeo Elementary School | Belleview-Santos Elem. School |
| Middle | Dunnellon Middle School | Lake Weir Middle School |
| High school | Dunnellon High School | Lake Weir 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 Weir Heights is the lower entry point (median $220K vs $285K). Sellers get a faster sale in Lake Tropicana Ranchettes (86 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 Lake Tropicana Ranchettes more expensive than Lake Weir Heights?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Lake Tropicana Ranchettes is $285,000 versus $220,000 in Lake Weir Heights, about 30% higher.
Which has appreciated more, Lake Tropicana Ranchettes or Lake Weir Heights?
From 2021 to 2026 the median sale price rose 84% in Lake Tropicana Ranchettes and 19% in Lake Weir Heights (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Lake Weir Heights — sellers there received 96.4% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 91.6% in Lake Tropicana Ranchettes.
What high schools serve Lake Tropicana Ranchettes and Lake Weir Heights?
Listings in Lake Tropicana Ranchettes most often report Dunnellon High School; listings in Lake Weir Heights report Lake Weir High School. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Lake Tropicana Ranchettes homes, photos & schools · Lake Weir Heights homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.