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 2026-10-09.
| Metric | Lake Tropicana Ranchettes | Summercrest |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $285K | $288K |
| Price per sq ft | $183 | $159 |
| Avg days on market | 30 days | 105 days |
| Months of supply | 2.8 mo | 3.6 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 34 | 33 |
The verdict
Summercrest carries the higher median price — about 1% above Lake Tropicana Ranchettes. Homes in Lake Tropicana Ranchettes sell faster (30 days on market vs 105). Lake Tropicana Ranchettes is the tighter market on inventory (2.8 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Lake Tropicana Ranchettes | Summercrest | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Marion County, FL | Marion County, FL |
| City / area | Dunnellon | Ocala |
| ZIP | 34430, 34431, 34432 | 33844, 34470, 34479 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | 93% of 14 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) |
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 | Summercrest | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 8 | 10 |
| Under contract | 0 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $125K to $550K | $265K to $360K |
| 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.
Price history, year by year
| Year | Lake Tropicana Ranchettes median | Summercrest median |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $124K (8 sales) | $208K (5 sales) |
| 2019 | $96K (12 sales) | $243K (4 sales) |
| 2021 | $125K (3 sales) | $270K (4 sales) |
| 2022 | $175K (24 sales) | $267K (78 sales) |
| 2023 | $230K (5 sales) | $327K (60 sales) |
| 2024 | $207K (17 sales) | $340K (92 sales) |
| 2025 | $200K (18 sales) | $329K (68 sales) |
| 2026 | $230K (28 sales) | $310K (28 sales) |
Since 2018, Lake Tropicana Ranchettes's median sale price is +85% and Summercrest's is +49% — Lake Tropicana Ranchettes has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Lake Tropicana Ranchettes | Summercrest | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 91.6% | 96.2% |
| New-construction share of sales | 7% | 29% |
| Typical sold home | 1,539 sq ft | 1,860 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 | 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 Lake Tropicana Ranchettes (30 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.
Which has appreciated more, Lake Tropicana Ranchettes or Summercrest?
From 2018 to 2026 the median sale price rose 85% in Lake Tropicana Ranchettes and 49% in Summercrest (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Summercrest — sellers there received 96.2% 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 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.