Ocala Park Estates vs West Oak
Two Marion communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-12.
| Metric | Ocala Park Estates | West Oak |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $229K | $282K |
| Price per sq ft | $179 | $164 |
| Avg days on market | 69 days | 126 days |
| Months of supply | 4.0 mo | 1.5 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 105 | 47 |
The verdict
West Oak carries the higher median price — about 23% above Ocala Park Estates. Homes in Ocala Park Estates sell faster (69 days on market vs 126). West Oak is the tighter market on inventory (1.5 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Ocala Park Estates | West Oak | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Marion County, FL | Marion County, FL |
| City / area | Ocala | Ocala |
| ZIP | 34480, 34481, 34482 | 34475 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 36 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 11 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
| Ocala Park Estates | West Oak | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 35 | 6 |
| Under contract | 8 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $79K to $330K | $235K to $312K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 13 | 5 |
| Property types listed | Manufactured Home, Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Ocala Park Estates homes for sale · West Oak homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Ocala Park Estates | West Oak | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | n/a | 44 |
| Built | n/a | 1934–2024 (median 1979) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 1,290 sq ft |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 99 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Ocala Park Estates | West Oak | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 99.2% | 91.2% |
| New-construction share of sales | 45% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 1,331 sq ft | 1,720 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
| Ocala Park Estates | West Oak | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Fessenden Elementary School | College Park Elementary School |
| Middle | North Marion Middle School | Howard Middle School |
| High school | North Marion High School | Vanguard 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, Ocala Park Estates is the lower entry point (median $229K vs $282K). Sellers get a faster sale in Ocala Park Estates (69 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 West Oak more expensive than Ocala Park Estates?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in West Oak is $282,000 versus $229,000 in Ocala Park Estates, about 23% higher.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Ocala Park Estates — sellers there received 99.2% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 91.2% in West Oak.
What high schools serve Ocala Park Estates and West Oak?
Listings in Ocala Park Estates most often report North Marion High School; listings in West Oak report Vanguard High School. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Ocala Park Estates homes, photos & schools · West Oak homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.