Lake Tropicana Ranchettes vs Summercrest
Two Marion communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-12.
| Metric | Lake Tropicana Ranchettes | Summercrest |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $285K | $288K |
| Price per sq ft | $183 | $156 |
| Avg days on market | 94 days | 72 days |
| Months of supply | 6.0 mo | 11.0 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 12 | 12 |
The verdict
Summercrest carries the higher median price — about 1% above Lake Tropicana Ranchettes. Homes in Summercrest sell faster (72 days on market vs 94). Lake Tropicana Ranchettes is the tighter market on inventory (6.0 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Lake Tropicana Ranchettes | Summercrest | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 6 | 11 |
| Under contract | 2 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $115K to $550K | $290K to $550K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 1 |
| Property types listed | Manufactured Home, Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Lake Tropicana Ranchettes homes for sale · Summercrest homes for sale.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Lake Tropicana Ranchettes | Summercrest | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Romeo Elementary School | Legacy Elementary School |
| Middle | Dunnellon Middle School | Belleview Middle School |
| High school | Dunnellon High School | Belleview 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 Tropicana Ranchettes is the lower entry point (median $285K vs $288K). Sellers get a faster sale in Summercrest (72 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 Summercrest more expensive than Lake Tropicana Ranchettes?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Summercrest is $288,000 versus $285,000 in Lake Tropicana Ranchettes, about 1% higher.
What high schools serve Lake Tropicana Ranchettes and Summercrest?
Listings in Lake Tropicana Ranchettes most often report Dunnellon High School; listings in Summercrest report Belleview High School. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Lake Tropicana Ranchettes homes, photos & schools · Summercrest homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.