McGinley Landing vs The Towns at Laurel Commons
Two Marion communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | McGinley Landing | The Towns at Laurel Commons |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $272K | $220K |
| Price per sq ft | $182 | $151 |
| Avg days on market | 15 days | 82 days |
| Months of supply | 2.3 mo | 1.8 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 47 | 46 |
The verdict
McGinley Landing carries the higher median price — about 24% above The Towns at Laurel Commons. Homes in McGinley Landing sell faster (15 days on market vs 82). The Towns at Laurel Commons is the tighter market on inventory (1.8 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| McGinley Landing | The Towns at Laurel Commons | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 9 | 7 |
| Under contract | 10 | 8 |
| Asking prices today | $270K to $321K | $225K to $248K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 9 | 7 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: McGinley Landing homes for sale · The Towns at Laurel Commons homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| McGinley Landing | The Towns at Laurel Commons | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 217 | 386 |
| Built | 1988–2024 (median 2008) | 1972–2024 (median 2004) |
| Typical living area | 1,658 sq ft | 1,687 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 49% | 43% |
| Vacant lots | 53 | 138 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| McGinley Landing | The Towns at Laurel Commons | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.4% | 92.4% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 98% |
| Typical sold home | 1,828 sq ft | 1,458 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
| McGinley Landing | The Towns at Laurel Commons | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Marion Oaks Elementary School | Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary |
| Middle | Horizon Academy/Mar Oaks | Liberty Middle School |
| High school | South Marion High School | West Port 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, The Towns at Laurel Commons is the lower entry point (median $220K 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; The Towns at Laurel Commons trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in McGinley Landing (15 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 The Towns at Laurel Commons?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in McGinley Landing is $272,000 versus $220,000 in The Towns at Laurel Commons, about 24% higher.
Which has newer homes, McGinley Landing or The Towns at Laurel Commons?
McGinley Landing: its homes were built 1988–2024 with a median year of 2008, versus a median of 2004 in The Towns at Laurel Commons (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
McGinley Landing — sellers there received 96.4% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 92.4% in The Towns at Laurel Commons.
What high schools serve McGinley Landing and The Towns at Laurel Commons?
Listings in McGinley Landing most often report South Marion High School; listings in The Towns at Laurel Commons report West Port High School. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: McGinley Landing homes, photos & schools · The Towns at Laurel Commons homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.