Marion Ranch vs McGinley Landing
Two Marion communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-09.
| Metric | Marion Ranch | McGinley Landing |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $252K | $272K |
| Price per sq ft | $151 | $181 |
| Avg days on market | 67 days | 35 days |
| Months of supply | 1.9 mo | 1.8 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Strong Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 68 | 48 |
The verdict
McGinley Landing carries the higher median price — about 8% above Marion Ranch. Homes in McGinley Landing sell faster (35 days on market vs 67). McGinley Landing is the tighter market on inventory (1.8 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Marion Ranch | McGinley Landing | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Marion County, FL | Marion County, FL |
| City / area | Ocala | Ocala |
| ZIP | 34476, 34481 | 34473 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 22 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 17 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
| Marion Ranch | McGinley Landing | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 11 | 7 |
| Under contract | 8 | 10 |
| Asking prices today | $215K to $375K | $269K to $289K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 5 | 7 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Marion Ranch homes for sale · McGinley Landing homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Marion Ranch | McGinley Landing | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 2,711 | 217 |
| Built | 1958–2024 (median 2005) | 1988–2024 (median 2008) |
| Typical living area | 1,775 sq ft | 1,658 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 65% | 49% |
| Vacant lots | 354 | 53 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Marion Ranch | McGinley Landing | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 98.1% | 96.4% |
| New-construction share of sales | 94% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 1,857 sq ft | 1,828 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
| Marion Ranch | McGinley Landing | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary | Marion Oaks Elementary School |
| Middle | Liberty Middle School | Horizon Academy/Mar Oaks |
| High school | West Port High School | South Marion 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, Marion Ranch is the lower entry point (median $252K vs $272K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in McGinley Landing; Marion Ranch trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in McGinley Landing (35 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 McGinley Landing more expensive than Marion Ranch?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in McGinley Landing is $272,000 versus $252,000 in Marion Ranch, about 8% higher.
Which has newer homes, Marion Ranch or McGinley Landing?
McGinley Landing: its homes were built 1988–2024 with a median year of 2008, versus a median of 2005 in Marion Ranch (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Marion Ranch — sellers there received 98.1% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 96.4% in McGinley Landing.
What high schools serve Marion Ranch and McGinley Landing?
Listings in Marion Ranch most often report West Port High School; listings in McGinley Landing report South Marion High School. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Marion Ranch homes, photos & schools · McGinley Landing homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.